NeverSynth

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NeverSynth is a 3rd person game that is a rhythm driving simulator. This game is a dynamic action game in which you have to drive a car to rhythmic music and collect beats. The more beats you collect, the more game points you earn. RETROWAVE Immerse yourself in the amazing world of retro wave and synth wave. Driving on an endless highway between skyscrapers and bright sunset will take you to the…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

music34 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a mesmerizing neon aesthetic that creates a relaxing atmosphere.
It's a great game for unwinding, allowing players to drive around while listening to their favorite music.
The simple controls and engaging visuals make it an enjoyable experience for fans of synthwave and retro themes.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no real racing mechanics or meaningful progression.
Many players feel the game is not worth its price, describing it as low-effort and lacking in content.
The promised rhythm-based gameplay is misleading, as the game does not effectively synchronize with the music.

music
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
3%
The music in "Neversynth" is generally praised for its relaxing and vibrant synthwave aesthetic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the ability to upload their own music, although some note that the game does not synchronize gameplay elements with the music effectively. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, some reviewers feel it lacks depth and variety, leading to a somewhat repetitive experience.
- “The synchronization of the visuals with the music is well-executed, enhancing the gameplay and making it even more enjoyable.”
- “The sound design deserves special mention as the music selection in 'Neversynth' is outstanding.”
- “The combination of rhythm-based gameplay, sleek graphics, and immersive music selection makes it an enjoyable experience.”
- “And it seems the bricks/light dots appearing have nothing to do with music beats, so this is just a reaction game with synthwave aesthetics. Considering most assets are not incorporated into the vibe, this may be a student's home project.”
- “You can upload your own music into it, sure, but that's a lot of work for a lot of nothing.”
- “The beats stay the same no matter what music you play.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
The gameplay of "Never Synth" is characterized by a unique blend of driving mechanics and rhythm-based elements, which some players find exhilarating and immersive due to its synchronization with vibrant music and stunning visuals. However, many reviews highlight a lack of variety in game modes and challenges, leading to a perception of the gameplay as repetitive or lacking purpose, despite its relaxing qualities. Overall, while the aesthetic and music are praised, the gameplay experience is seen as inconsistent, with some players finding it engaging and others describing it as boring.
- “The combination of driving mechanics and rhythm-based gameplay is quite exhilarating.”
- “The synchronization of the visuals with the music is well-executed, enhancing the gameplay and making it even more enjoyable.”
- “The stunning visuals, vibrant music, and addictive gameplay work together to create an immersive and unforgettable experience.”
- “This is a UE4 dummy project shipped as a game, filled with bugs, and without any gameplay.”
- “Feels like Audiosurf for really depressed people; the graphics are nice, the music is soothing even though it's not the best synthwave I've heard, but the gameplay is boring as death.”
- “However, I would have liked to see more variety in the game modes or additional challenges to keep the gameplay fresh in the long run.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with many praising the stunning visuals and vibrant synthwave aesthetics that create an immersive atmosphere. However, some reviewers feel that the graphics lack depth and synchronization with the gameplay, leading to disappointment. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, there are suggestions for improvement and comparisons to better-executed titles in the genre.
- “Stunning graphics and customizable options make it an even more exciting experience.”
- “The graphics and aesthetics of the game are visually appealing.”
- “The stunning visuals, vibrant music, and addictive gameplay work together to create an immersive and unforgettable experience.”
- “It had potential to be something interesting with the 80's synth music and graphics, but I expected better from this.”
- “Unfortunately, very disappointing graphics, it needs to be improved.”
- “If you want to relax listening to synthwave while playing a simple left-right scroller with retro aesthetics - there are games that do it better.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The game's story is described as captivating and unique, featuring characters that lead secret lives. However, some users feel that the narrative is minimal or non-existent, comparing it to games that prioritize gameplay over story. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the epic nature of the story while others find it lacking.
- “The unique story of the characters that come to life and lead secret lives is incredibly captivating.”
- “Epic story.”
- “Like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It's like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating retro and synthwave aesthetics, which create a mesmerizing experience. Players appreciate the balance between dynamic driving that fuels adrenaline and serene moments complemented by calming music, resulting in a diverse and engaging ambiance.
- “The retro and synthwave aesthetics create a mesmerizing atmosphere, and the dynamic driving keeps the adrenaline pumping.”
- “I had a good time in this game; the calm atmosphere with soothing music really enhanced the experience.”
- “The atmosphere is created fabulously.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs without losing its appeal.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that while Neversynth offers a relaxing experience with simple controls and pleasant music, it is marred by excessive grinding, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Neversynth is a relaxing runner with simple controls and nice music, but there is a lot of grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express dissatisfaction with the game's automatic optimization, reporting significant performance issues such as low frame rates (as low as 10 fps) that necessitate manual adjustments to settings for better gameplay.
- “In general, everything suits me, but I didn't like the automatic optimization for my PC. I had a maximum of 10 FPS - I had to manually set my settings.”
- “In general, everything suits me, but I didn't like the automatic optimization for my PC. I had a maximum of 10 FPS - I had to manually set my settings.”