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Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Atomic Fabrik Game Studio and was released on September 5, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator is a tongue-in-cheek racer, unique through its approach to the racing topic. You step into the shoes of a hapless professional driver tasked with transporting various alcoholic beverages such as beer, spirits, wine and brandy to certain venues like birthdays and other miscellaneous celebrations.If you thought this mission will be easy, think again. The infr…

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews
music8 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions

  • The game has a humorous and unique concept that can provide some laughs.
  • Some players appreciate the light-hearted music and decent graphics for a low-cost game.
  • It can be entertaining for those looking for a silly, casual experience to share with friends.
  • The game is plagued by poor controls, frequent glitches, and a lack of checkpoints, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players feel it is an asset flip with minimal effort put into development, leading to a lack of quality.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and often results in players getting stuck, requiring them to restart levels from the beginning.
  • music
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it obnoxious and repetitive, while others appreciate its light-hearted and silly nature that fits the game's theme. Despite its mediocrity, the soundtrack is noted for being entertaining enough to enjoy during gameplay, especially in a streaming context. Overall, while it may not be groundbreaking, it adds a quirky charm to the experience.

    • “Great game to stream on Discord, good music, doesn't take itself seriously, and oddly enough, I never had performance issues or even a crash.”
    • “Honestly, the music in the main menu really fits the game genre and makes it feel like you are in deep Russia and doing some off-roading to get alcoholic drinks for your friends.”
    • “- music is light-hearted and silly, but enjoyable.”
    • “Let's just say it's the kind of mediocrity that makes elevator music sound like a symphony.”
    • “The music is obnoxious and annoying.”
    • “There is an unbelievable dumb music that makes me already demotivated.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews are mixed, highlighting both impressive graphics and unique mechanics, but also significant frustrations due to operational issues and design errors. While some players appreciate the concept and potential for enjoyment, many express disappointment over the lack of quality-of-life features and the game's tendency to induce rage due to its mechanics. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to be a blend of beautiful visuals and problematic execution.

    • “Amazing gameplay, most beautiful graphics in any game I've ever played.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics & unique gameplay made for hardcore gamers.”
    • “I like the mechanics of the game where you have to drive to the beer depository and then to a party for the rescue.”
    • “10 minutes of gameplay was all I needed to know that if I proceeded any further I would succumb to a rage fit.”
    • “Couldn't even get to the drunk part because the gameplay mechanics were not operational.”
    • “As a result, the creation turned out with gross design and gameplay errors.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as astonishing and among the most beautiful they've seen, while others criticize them as mediocre, likening them to those found in low-quality games. Additionally, there are concerns about loading times affecting gameplay and occasional glitches. Overall, the visual experience seems to vary significantly depending on individual expectations and experiences.

    • “Amazing gameplay, most beautiful graphics in any game I've ever played.”
    • “The graphics - astonishing, the controls - perfect, the story line - based on a true story, glitches - only once or twice per minute; this game feels just like real life driving.”
    • “Graphics are okay-ish, the kind you'd expect from a dollar store game.”
    • “Graphics fully loaded take time to load in while driving and mess with gameplay.”
    • “A level selector would be nice to go back and run particular levels after completing them, but you can't have your cake, eat it, and hold it down after sitting through the visuals in this game.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "I Need Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator" is described as both intentional and chaotic, with players finding the absurdity of the gameplay—such as the phantom truck driver and the alcohol delivery plot—hilarious despite the game's overall poor quality. The funny soundtrack and outrageous scenarios contribute to a comedic experience that keeps players laughing, even if the game mechanics are lacking.

    • “I need Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator - a hilarious disaster on wheels.”
    • “Bought it because of the funny soundtrack in the trailer...”
    • “The game spoke for itself, with its phantom truck driver and alcohol delivery storyline which... I'm not even sure actually functions, I was laughing too hard to care or notice.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is marked by occasional glitches, occurring about once or twice per minute, but these do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Players generally find the game enjoyable despite these minor issues, appreciating the impressive graphics and controls.

    • “All the bugs and glitches.”
    • “There were some glitches, but I was okay with them.”
    • “The graphics are astonishing, the controls are perfect, the storyline is based on a true story, but there are glitches only once or twice per minute; this game feels just like real-life driving.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the developers has been heavily criticized for being exploitative and unethical, as they are accused of plagiarizing assets from other creators without proper credit, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab. This pattern of behavior suggests a lack of originality and respect for intellectual property, further tarnishing the game's reputation.

    • “The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
    • “Atomic Fabrik/Cristian Manolachi/GamesForFarm have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked/alt accounts.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that capybaras have a unique jaw structure that allows them to grind food by moving their jaws back-and-forth instead of the typical side-to-side motion. This grinding method is essential for their feeding process.

  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its solid optimization, with users reporting no performance issues or crashes, making it an enjoyable experience for streaming on platforms like Discord. However, some find the optimization to be unexpectedly effective given the game's lighthearted nature.

    • “Great game to stream on Discord, good music, doesn't take itself seriously, and oddly enough, I never had performance issues or even a crash.”
    • “Strange optimization.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is based on a true event, featuring a humorous and somewhat chaotic narrative involving a phantom truck driver and alcohol delivery, which some players found entertaining despite its unclear execution. Overall, while the storyline may not be the main focus, it adds a unique and amusing layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “The game spoke for itself, with its phantom truck driver and alcohol delivery storyline which... I'm not even sure actually functions, I was laughing too hard to care or notice.”
    • “The game spoke for itself, with its phantom truck driver and alcohol delivery storyline, which... I'm not even sure actually functions; I was laughing too hard to care or notice.”
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Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator is a casual racing game.

Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator.

Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator was released on September 5, 2018.

Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator was developed by Atomic Fabrik Game Studio.

Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator is a single player game.

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