"Make Way" is a top-down, multiplayer racing game where players build and modify tracks with various obstacles and power-ups. Compete against opponents using wacky weapons and hilarious track pieces, including loops, seesaws, and corkscrews. The ever-growing courses become increasingly perilous, ensuring a chaotic and fun-filled race to the finish line.
Make Way is a chaotic and hilarious party game that combines elements of Ultimate Chicken Horse and Micro Machines, making it a blast to play with friends.
The track-building mechanic allows for endless replayability, as each race features a unique course created by the players, leading to unpredictable and fun gameplay.
The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for all skill levels, and the progression system keeps players engaged by unlocking new cars and track pieces.
The online matchmaking is currently lacking, making it difficult to find games with other players, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with camera angles and desynchronization, which can lead to frustrating moments during gameplay.
The host advantage in online play can create an uneven playing field, as non-host players may experience input lag and other control issues.
humor
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The humor in "Makeway" is a standout feature, with players consistently praising its chaotic and hilarious gameplay that leads to uncontrollable laughter during multiplayer sessions. The game's combination of silly obstacles, unpredictable track-building, and cartoonish graphics creates a uniquely funny experience, making it a favorite for group play. While some minor gameplay inconsistencies exist, the overall comedic value and fun factor are highly regarded, ensuring memorable moments with friends.
“Makeway is a silly party game filled with hilarious moments and chaotic gameplay that keeps you wanting more.”
“This game generates laughs like no other; it gets hard to drive when your eyes are filled with tears from laughing because your friend said something diabolical after you pushed them off the map.”
“This game had us laughing so hard we were crying.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Makeway is a chaotic blend of kart racing and cooperative track-building mechanics, reminiscent of games like Ultimate Chicken Horse. Players enjoy a dynamic and frenetic racing experience filled with humor and unpredictability, thanks to a variety of customizable tracks, cars, and traps. While the game is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, some players note minor issues with camera angles and a lack of content, but overall, it delivers an entertaining party game experience that encourages quick, competitive play.
“Makeway is a silly party game filled with hilarious moments and chaotic gameplay that keeps you wanting more.”
“The dynamic track system, loose functionality of rules and shortcuts, and absolute absurdity of how people get flung around makes for some insanely fun gameplay that had me smiling and gasping for air with my friend all the way through.”
“At the heart of the game is its distinctive track-building mechanic, injecting innovation into every race.”
“The gameplay ends up frantic and slightly exhausting, so maybe you won't be playing it for hours at a time, but it's definitely one you'll want to fire up when friends are available for a few quick bouts.”
“Gameplay-wise, the puzzles are self but meticulously crafted but can become excessively intricate, potentially deterring players unprepared for its rigorous demands.”
“This mechanic, combined with the checkpoint mechanic, makes it so there's almost no creativity possible.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some users find the issues frustrating enough to abandon sessions, others feel that the occasional bugs add to the chaotic fun of the game. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, they do not universally ruin the gameplay for all players.
“Absolute dogshit game, buggy, glitchy and honestly not worth it even if on 50% sale.”
“Every time we come back to it for a session we can't make it through an hour before we just give up with how buggy it is.”
“The lag and server-client timing is awful and buggy.”
replayability
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The game boasts high replayability, with players highlighting its randomness and variety in track design, which keeps each playthrough fresh and engaging. Many reviews note the enjoyment of playing with friends and the depth added by unlocking new content, ensuring hours of fun. Overall, it is described as a budget-friendly title with infinite replay value, reminiscent of classic racing games.
“Insanely fun, infinite replayability.”
“A sandbox racer with endless replayability because each time the track will look completely different.”
“Replay value remains to be seen, but it seems like there's lots to unlock, so I'm expecting to get many hours of enjoyment out of this budget-friendly game!”
“It has a ton of replayability due to its randomness; it can get crazy at times when you make the route almost impossible to finish.”
“The game's progression system, unlocking new track pieces, hazards, and vehicles, contributes depth and replay value.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally praised for their charm and neatness, contributing to a visually engaging experience that enhances the fun and chaotic gameplay. However, some users noted that certain assets, particularly in the progress menu, appear pixelated and lower in resolution. Overall, the combination of cartoonish art style and minimalist aesthetics creates an intriguing visual appeal, making it a standout in the indie gaming scene.
“The graphics are great, noises are chaotic, and the AI causes some really funny moments.”
“It's an intriguing conundrum in indie gaming, a visually arresting puzzle experience that fuses minimalist aesthetics with baroque complexity.”
“The combination of Mario Kart's power-ups, Trackmania's custom races, and the charming cartoonish art style makes for hilarious, fun chaos.”
“Also it looks to me like some assets, such as the graphics in the progress menu, are of a lower resolution than they should be, making them look pixelated.”
“Graphics - alright giving”
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emotional
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Players report a profound emotional impact from the game, experiencing a wide range of feelings including joy, laughter, and deep sadness. Many have noted that it has evoked tears more than any other life experience, highlighting its ability to provide both emotional release and transformative moments. Overall, the game is highly recommended for its capacity to elicit strong emotional responses.
“This game has made me feel things I have not felt before.”
“This game has made me cry more times than my entire workforce experience.”
“I laughed, I cried, it changed my life.”
grinding
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Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find the process of leveling up to unlock content enjoyable and not overly grindy, others feel that the grinding system detracts from the overall experience. Overall, many appreciate that the game allows progression through regular play without the need for additional purchases, though some still express frustration with the time investment required.
“All the mechanics work well, only minor bugs, and you don't need to buy anything additionally; you get it all just by playing the game over time (it's not grindy at all either).”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This is a bad move in my opinion, as the perspective we have towards the game is broken by the grinding system imposed.”
“Whilst it may feel a bit grindy getting to the final player level to unlock all cars and road parts, we had fun playing all the while.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it underwhelming and not particularly memorable, rating it around 4/10. However, the ambient soundtrack is praised for its ethereal and haunting qualities, which enhance the game's atmosphere, despite occasionally being overwhelming. Overall, while the soundtrack has its merits, many feel it could be improved.
“Soundtrack - good”
“4/10, it doesn't stand out, the music isn't really for me.”
“The ambient soundtrack, ethereal and haunting, enhances the atmosphere but occasionally overwhelms with its esoteric nuances.”
“The only gripe I have is that it deserves better music.”
story
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The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks a meaningful story, with multiple users emphasizing the absence of narrative content. Instead, they suggest that the AI elements may be more noteworthy than the story itself.
“Story - no story”
“The AI is another story.”
“No story.”
optimization
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The optimization in the game is present but appears to be somewhat limited, likely due to performance constraints. Players appreciate the ability to make adjustments, even minor ones, which could enhance the experience, especially given the game's infinite replayability and the unique performance characteristics of each car.
“Infinite repeatability since each round is different, every car is slightly different in performance, and there are endless hours of fun and laughs to be shared with friends.”
“Optimization is present and adds to the overall experience.”
“I imagine it's probably somewhat limited for performance reasons, but being able to adjust even by a few thousand would do wonders.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is enriched by an ethereal and haunting ambient soundtrack that, while occasionally overwhelming, adds depth to the experience. Playful elements such as loops and train crossings evoke nostalgia for classic games, creating a balanced blend of whimsy and reminiscence.
“The ambient soundtrack, ethereal and haunting, enhances the atmosphere but occasionally overwhelms with its esoteric nuances.”
“Features like loops, train crossings, and helter skelters contribute a playful atmosphere without forsaking the nostalgic appeal for gamers who enjoyed classics like Micro Machines.”
monetization
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The monetization in this racing game is designed to enhance gameplay by offering unlockable items that add variety and excitement, similar to the mechanics found in "Ultimate Chicken Horse." Players appreciate that these elements keep the experience engaging without feeling overly intrusive.