Mad Streets

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Mad Streets is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game. It was developed by craftshoparts and was released on August 27, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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gameplay13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Mad Streets offers chaotic and hilarious brawler gameplay with a variety of characters and unique fighting styles, making it a fun experience for friends and family.
The game features engaging ragdoll physics and a mix of game modes, including mini-games and a story mode, which add depth and replayability.
Players appreciate the satisfying combat mechanics that require strategy rather than just button mashing, providing a more skill-based experience compared to similar games.

The online multiplayer experience is plagued by lag and connection issues, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the game with others.
Many players feel the game lacks content and has been abandoned by developers, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and updates.
Some mechanics and controls are criticized for being unpolished, with reports of bugs and glitches that detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by chaotic, physics-based combat that leads to humorous moments, especially in multiplayer settings. While the mechanics are fun and engaging, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and suggest improvements to controls and online matchmaking. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of skill-based fighting and slapstick humor, making it enjoyable for party game enthusiasts.
- “The slapstick combat mechanics lead to laugh-out-loud moments, particularly when trying to outwit friends in the arena.”
- “This game is a must for people who love brawlers and fighters alike, similar to the likes of Power Stone, Def Jam, or even Gang Beasts. This wild brawler is easy fun with friends and gameplay that's simple to learn.”
- “A great combination of silly physics and skill-based combat mechanics.”
- “Although the gameplay can become repetitive, the overall enjoyment makes it worthwhile.”
- “Because of the physics-based gameplay, you still have to deal with some amount of unpredictability.”
- “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.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in *Mad Streets* is widely praised for its chaotic and hilarious physics-based gameplay, making it a fun choice for parties and multiplayer sessions. Players enjoy the game's cartoonish style and find the ragdoll mechanics particularly amusing, although some express frustration with the combat system and loading times. Overall, the game is seen as a delightful mix of fun and mayhem, despite some technical issues and a lack of updates post-launch.
- “Mad Streets is a chaotic and hilarious brawler that provides an enjoyable mix of fun and mayhem.”
- “The hilarious cartoony style and ragdoll physics make this a game great for parties and community events.”
- “Super fun gameplay and hilarious physics.”
- “The humor in the 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.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode features four distinct factions, each with interconnected narratives that include a variety of engaging scenarios and mini-games, such as stealth missions and quirky challenges. While the story provides some entertaining moments and character interactions, many players feel it lacks depth and content, completing the mode in about an hour. Overall, the narrative is seen as a light backdrop to the gameplay rather than a fully developed story.
- “In addition, it also has varied scenarios in a story mode that gives meaning to the game.”
- “I'm still very early in the game, but I'm digging the different modes; some are straight-up one-on-one fights, while another is sort of like a story mode where you get to see more of the characters' personalities as they get into wacky scenarios.”
- “Four factions, four stories with a few plot beats that connect the stories.”
- “I wouldn't call it a story because it has a narrative but it's basically just a timeline of events.”
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a cartoonish style with cel-shaded visuals that enhance its quirky and light-hearted atmosphere, appealing to players who appreciate aesthetics. While some users praise the graphics for their charm and smooth performance, others criticize the art style as unattractive and note the lack of customization options. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though opinions on their quality vary significantly.
- “Its cartoonish graphics and quirky characters contribute to a light-hearted atmosphere, ensuring each match is entertaining.”
- “The graphics are very good, very basic but perfect for the style of the game.”
- “It supports both Xbox and PS4 controllers, and I used a PS4 controller; the controls are buttery smooth and the cel-shaded graphics are fantastic!”
- “Some other menus are pretty broken, and there are no graphics settings.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, particularly in online mode, where users report frequent glitches, lag, and freezing issues. While offline play is generally more stable and enjoyable, technical improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's humor and fun mechanics.
- “The online is so bad; if you plan to play this, don't. It glitches out all the time and is very buggy. Do not waste your money.”
- “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 development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted through a diverse array of vibrant and stylized designs that effectively convey each character's personality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While the online multiplayer aspect requires improvement, the engaging visuals and distinct faction representations contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “I love the variety of the character designs, and each one has a way of telling you what their personality is.”
- “Bright, saturated, cartoony colors and stylized, vivid character designs from different factions (jocks, preps, outsiders, etc.), along with nicely designed arenas (college campus, desert island, airport, etc.).”
- “Character design is on point.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on a personal level.”
- “While the character designs are visually appealing, the actual development and growth of the characters throughout the game are disappointing.”
- “I expected more from the character arcs; they seem predictable and fail to evolve in a meaningful way.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its cinematic quality, featuring catchy and heroic themes that enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of engaging voiceovers and commentary adds to the excitement, particularly during intense moments.
- “The music is worthy of a big production, and is sometimes catchy, heroic, and funny. I'm really amazed by that!”
- “The audio features some neat voiceovers and wrestler-like commentary, and its soundtrack is perfect during crazy situations.”
replayability
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Players feel that the game has significant replayability due to its unique charm and the ability to execute impressive moves, though they suggest that adding custom match options could enhance this aspect further.
- “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.”
- “We need custom match options to add even more replayability to the game.”
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its stability and strong performance, with only occasional CPU spikes reported. While users have encountered a few minor bugs, these are expected from a smaller developer and do not significantly detract from the experience.
- “The performance and optimization are great; I have had a couple of CPU spikes here and there, but for the most part, it was completely stable from my findings.”
- “Performance so far has been perfect, and although I haven't run into many issues yet, there might be a few bugs here and there since it's a small developer.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's cartoonish graphics and quirky characters create a light-hearted atmosphere that enhances the entertainment value of each match.
- “Its cartoonish graphics and quirky characters contribute to a light-hearted atmosphere, ensuring each match is entertaining.”