Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator
- September 5, 2018
- Atomic Fabrik Game Studio
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Reviews
- The game has a humorous and absurd concept that can provide some laughs.
- Some players found it enjoyable as a light-hearted, silly experience, especially for streaming.
- The graphics and varied landscapes are decent for a low-cost indie game.
- The controls are frustratingly poor, making it difficult to navigate and often leading to getting stuck.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including a lack of checkpoints that force players to restart levels from the beginning.
- The music is repetitive and the overall execution feels sloppy and unfinished.
- music20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it light-hearted and enjoyable, while others describe it as obnoxious and repetitive. Despite its mediocrity, the soundtrack is noted for being fun and fitting the game's silly tone, making it a decent choice for streaming. Overall, while the music 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.”
“Bought it because of the funny soundtrack in the trailer...”
“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.”
“- very repetitive music”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of impressive graphics and smooth mechanics, with some players praising the overall experience as beautiful and engaging. However, several users encountered significant issues with gameplay mechanics, leading to frustration and an inability to progress, indicating that essential quality-of-life features are lacking. Overall, while the game shows potential, it suffers from operational flaws that detract from the experience.
“Amazing gameplay, most beautiful graphics in any game I've ever played.”
“As it stands (September 10th, 2018) this game is a nice concept of gameplay, and most of the foundation for an enjoyable lighthearted game is there, but there are a few basic quality of life features this game is sorely missing.”
“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.”
“Couldn't even get to the drunk part because the gameplay mechanics were not operational.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players describing them as subpar and reminiscent of low-budget titles, while others praise them as stunning and among the best they've ever seen. Overall, the quality appears inconsistent, with some elements being impressive and others falling short.
“Amazing gameplay, the most beautiful graphics in any game I've ever played.”
“The graphics are astonishing, the controls are perfect, the storyline is based on a true story, and glitches occur 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: asset pack”
“Graphics are okay-ish, the kind you'd expect from a dollar store game.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 lack of quality. The funny soundtrack and outrageous premise contribute to a comedic experience that leaves players laughing, even if they are unsure of the game's mechanics.
“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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews focus on the capybara's unique chewing mechanism, highlighting that their jaw hinge allows them to grind food by moving their jaws back-and-forth instead of the typical side-to-side motion. This distinctive grinding method is a key aspect of their feeding behavior.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting no performance issues or crashes, making it an excellent choice for streaming on platforms like Discord.
“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.”
