Jet Car Stunts
- May 1, 2014
- True Axis Pty. Ltd.
- 17h median play time
It's a promising idea, but this scrappy, uneven game doesn't work as either a racer or a platformer. Even at a penny under four pounds, it's hard to recommend.
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Reviews
- Jet Car Stunts offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience, combining elements of racing and platforming that keep players engaged.
- The game features tight controls and a unique mechanic with air brakes, allowing for precise maneuvers in mid-air, which adds depth to the racing experience.
- Nostalgia plays a significant role, as many players fondly remember the game from its mobile version, and appreciate its return on PC with improved controls.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of visual polish, making it feel like a basic mobile port rather than a fully realized PC game.
- Control issues are prevalent, with many players reporting delayed or unresponsive inputs, particularly when using a keyboard instead of a controller.
- The game lacks substantial content, with limited levels and modes, leading to a repetitive experience that may not hold players' interest for long.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players praising the satisfying mechanics, addictive driving experience, and unique features like drifting and jet fuel controls, while others criticize the poorly designed controls and frustrating trial-and-error elements. The game offers different modes, but the overall execution suffers from bugs and mediocre graphics, leading to a lack of depth and replayability. Despite its flaws, many find it enjoyable for quick sessions, especially for fans of arcade-style racing.
“The mechanics are actually really decent; drifting is super satisfying and the rocket is just hard enough to use that it doesn't feel broken.”
“It's this simple game mechanic that makes it so addictive, mixed with the rewarding controls and physics.”
“What it lacks in graphics, it makes up for in 'just one more go' gameplay.”
“However, the whole jet fuel gimmick and having you go through hoops is botched; the controls and mechanics are poorly designed and the interactivity is poor to the point of dooming you to die on a regular basis.”
“Actually, this game has a little potential, but all the bugs, car mechanics, and driving controls ruined it.”
“Very bad gameplay, okay graphics, annoying music.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the low-polygon, minimalist aesthetic that resembles early 1990s 3D games, often perceiving it as a lack of effort from the developers. While some appreciate the clean and cartoonish art style, others find the visuals basic and lacking in detail, with static backgrounds and minimal graphical options. Overall, the graphics may not impress, but they are often overshadowed by enjoyable gameplay.
“The visuals get an overhaul too, now they have a sort of cartoon-y art style, which I like.”
“Its clean aesthetic makes it appealing to play and the game does ease you into challenges before it becomes too difficult.”
“Great, accessible racing game with a nice graphics style.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“I know that you don’t go to smaller independent developed games for state-of-the-art graphics, but Jet Car Stunts really does take the piss with how little effort has gone into the visuals.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely criticized, as it is limited to the menu screens and described as obnoxious and unremarkable. Players note the absence of in-game music, which detracts from the overall experience, leaving only ambient sounds during gameplay. Overall, the minimalistic approach to music has left many feeling that it negatively impacts immersion.
“The menus are where the music is, and it's nothing special.”
“There is music in the menu screens, but for some reason, none ever plays in-game.”
“I suppose music would get in the way of anything that takes focus to accomplish.”
“There is no music during the game itself, just air and light engine sounds.”
“It is surprising how much can be taken away from an experience by a lack of soundtrack.”
“There is music in the menu screens, but for some reason none ever plays in game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Jet Car Stunts has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting its origins as a mobile app rather than a genuine PC game. While the gameplay is described as fun, the presence of aggressive advertising detracts from the overall experience.
“Jet Car Stunts is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a simple, low-poly 3D racing game unremarkable in all respects.”
“It's a fun game, but the problem is the advertising on the page.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The replayability of Jet Car Stunts largely hinges on the player's desire for improvement and mastery, particularly in time trials and speedrunning modes. While some may find the game short if they only aim to complete each track once, others appreciate the depth and content available for those seeking a challenge.
“The replayability and difficulty of the game keep me coming back for more.”
“As is often the case in games that focus on time trials and speedrunning, it's the player's drive for improvement that determines how replayable Jet Car Stunts is. If all you want is to get through each track once and in a single game mode, you may feel it's short, while I feel it offers a lot of content.”
“Replayability and difficulty.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with stability primarily related to controller support, noting that the triggers are often buggy and inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, concerns about map design have been mentioned, suggesting that these factors may impact gameplay stability.
“I have two main complaints focusing around controller support and map design. The controller was very annoying to use as the triggers were very buggy and inconsistent for me.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report occasional frame rate drops and stuttering during intense gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be satisfactory for most players, but there are still areas that could benefit from further refinement.
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs after the latest optimization patch; it feels much more responsive now.”
“The developers have done an excellent job with optimization, ensuring that loading times are minimal and frame rates are consistently high.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more challenging and somewhat tedious, often detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“It was more challenging and a bit tedious than it was fun.”
“The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be quite effective and entertaining, contributing positively to the overall experience.
