Mad Streets
- August 26, 2021
- craftshoparts
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Mad Streets" is a physics-based party game that focuses on fast-paced brawls. Players can use various weapons and gadgets to outmaneuver and defeat their opponents in chaotic environments. The game features both local and online multiplayer, allowing for up to 8 players to compete in multiple game modes. Its unique physics system and vibrant graphics offer a fresh and engaging experience.
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Reviews
- The game features fun and satisfying combat mechanics with a variety of characters and unique fighting styles.
- It offers a mix of engaging game modes, including story elements and mini-games, providing a refreshing experience beyond just fighting.
- The physics-based gameplay is hilarious and chaotic, making it a great party game to enjoy with friends.
- The online multiplayer is largely unplayable due to lag and a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches.
- The game has been abandoned by developers, resulting in no updates or new content since its release.
- There are significant technical issues, including bugs and a lack of keyboard support, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of fun mechanics and chaotic physics, offering a unique experience that combines party game elements with developed fighting mechanics. Players appreciate the depth and variety in character styles, though some find the online matchmaking lacking and the randomness can lead to prolonged matches. Overall, the game is praised for its entertaining and responsive gameplay, despite some visual shortcomings and balance issues.
“Most innovative gameplay I've ever experienced!”
“Super fun gameplay and hilarious physics.”
“A great combination of silly physics and skill-based combat mechanics.”
“The fighting mechanics are strange, and each character has a different style.”
“Understanding the mechanics certainly helps, but when you have more hands and feet flying than you can keep your eye on, your own attacks tend to be hail marys of their own.”
“If you want to have a fun time without worrying about bad mechanics or balance, then this game might be your cup of tea.”
- humor13 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- -15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and engaging, particularly due to its funny physics and unique character interactions. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter during multiplayer sessions, making it a standout in the party game genre. However, some players note that while the humor shines in gameplay, the combat mechanics themselves may not contribute to the comedic experience.
“I love party games! This game is fun and funny; it has been making me cackle, especially the airplane. This game is pretty good; I like the fighting mechanics too. It's a perfect mix of a fighting game and a party game.”
“Overall, I love this game; it is hilarious!”
“Super fun gameplay and hilarious physics.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
“The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the experience.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story mode features four distinct factions, each with interconnected narratives that include a variety of mini-games and missions, such as stealth tasks and quirky challenges like dodgeball. While the missions provide some engaging and humorous moments, the overall content is limited, with players able to complete all scenarios in about an hour, leading to a recommendation to wait for a sale before purchasing. The game offers a lighthearted experience but lacks depth and replayability in its current state.
“It really adds to the silly story and of course the silly antics of the player as you bonk people on the head.”
“Mad Streets has story modes and other single player options where you unlock new levels and characters along the way.”
“The game is good for what it's worth, but I beat all 4 story mode scenarios in an hour. After that, there really isn't much content except going against CPUs since online is dead. I would say pick it up when it's on sale, and to the devs, if you're seeing this, lower the price to around $10, at least until more content is added.”
“A somewhat story mode, quite a few environments with different scenarios and mini-games.”
“Four factions, four stories with a few plot beats that connect the stories.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics in Mad Streets receive mixed reviews; while some appreciate the engaging aesthetics and humorous physics, others criticize the art style and character design as unattractive. Additionally, the lack of graphics settings and some broken menus detract from the overall experience, though the fun combat mechanics may appeal to players who prioritize gameplay over visuals.
“As I get older, aesthetics matter way more for me, and Mad Streets has it down.”
“It has actual graphics and good, funny physics.”
“What if Gang Beasts was actually a good fighting game with an actual art style and intentional combat mechanics that weren't a result of purely random physics interactions.”
“Some other menus are pretty broken, and there are no graphics settings.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is inconsistent, with users noting significant technical issues, particularly in online play where lag and bugs are prevalent. While offline controls are generally smooth, specific glitches, such as freezing after certain events, detract from the overall experience.
“On a technical level, there's a lot of room for improvement. Glitches and jank aside, it's nice.”
“Offline, it controls well, but online at the moment is buggy and incredibly laggy.”
“The game freezes if you die after winning on the streets map.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its diverse and expressive designs that effectively convey each character's personality, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game. However, players note that the online experience could use improvement, particularly in finding other players.
“I love the variety of the character designs, and each one has a way of telling you what their personality is.”
“The gameplay and character designs are top-notch, making the experience a lot of fun.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the game's quirky mechanics and unexpected moments contribute to its charm, enhancing replayability as they enjoy experimenting with different strategies and moves.
“It's got a lot of jank, but that's where the charm comes from. You can pull off these incredible-looking hits, and it really adds a lot of replayability to the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is reported to be excellent, with smooth performance noted by users. However, some minor bugs may exist, likely due to the small size of the development team.
“The performance has been flawless so far, and while I haven't encountered many issues yet, there may be a few minor bugs here and there since it's a small developer.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run efficiently without sacrificing quality.”
