NeverSynth

About NeverSynth

NeverSynth is a single player racing game. It was developed by Whale Rock Games and was released on September 15, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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 waves and synth waves. Driving on an endless highway between skyscrapers and bright sunsets will take you to the …

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 311 reviews

music66 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Beautiful neon synthwave aesthetics with vibrant visuals that immerse players in a retro-futuristic atmosphere.
Smooth, simple, and relaxing rhythm driving gameplay that is great for unwinding and enjoying music, including the ability to upload custom tracks.
Addictive and chill experience with soothing synthwave soundtrack and satisfying beat-collecting mechanics that appeal to fans of retro music and style.

Gameplay is very repetitive, simplistic, and lacks depth, which leads to boredom after short play sessions.
Poor rhythm synchronization where beats often do not match the music, diminishing the intended rhythm game experience.
Technical and content limitations such as clunky controls, lack of meaningful progression, minimal variety in cars and locations, and occasional bugs that reduce overall polish.

music
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions
The music in Neversynth is widely praised for its synthwave, retro-futuristic style and atmospheric quality, enhancing the immersive neon-lit gameplay experience. The ability to upload and play personal music tracks is a standout feature that adds personalization, though many note that the beat synchronization and depth of music integration feel limited or repetitive, potentially impacting long-term engagement. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a key highlight that pairs well with the game's aesthetic and relaxing vibe, even if the gameplay itself may not fully capitalize on the musical potential.
- “The atmosphere is incredible, the retro-futuristic visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack alone is worth the price.”
- “The musical soundtrack is simply amazing, perfectly complementing the gameplay and creating a sense of constant forward movement.”
- “The ability to upload your own music elevates the experience further, letting players tailor each run to their own tastes.”
- “The music gets boring quickly, and even the in-game tracks don't help.”
- “Even the ability to upload your own music doesn’t really save it, because the core gameplay feels too empty to stay engaging.”
- “The beats don't even match the music properly.”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The graphics in Neversynth are generally praised for their stylish, vibrant neon synthwave and retro-futuristic aesthetics that create an immersive, atmospheric experience. However, some reviewers find the visuals simplistic or dated, with limited variety and occasional technical shortcomings. Overall, the visuals strongly appeal to fans of 80s-inspired cyberpunk and synthwave art styles, enhancing the game's chill, music-driven vibe despite minimal gameplay depth.
- “The atmosphere is incredible, the retro-futuristic visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack alone is worth the price.”
- “The visuals are vibrant and stylish, perfectly matching the pulsing beats, and the gameplay feels smooth and responsive.”
- “The art style is super slick, and the way the environment reacts to the music… chefs kiss.”
- “There's no variety in gameplay, the graphics are from the dinosaur era, the controls are inconvenient, and the body physics are clunky.”
- “The graphics are crap, the game was made in an evening over a bottle of beer, the actions are monotonous.”
- “Unfortunately, very disappointing graphics, it needs to be improved.”
gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions
The gameplay of this synthwave rhythm driving game is generally smooth, immersive, and well-synced with its music, creating a satisfying audiovisual experience. However, it is also widely described as repetitive, simplistic, and lacking in variety or depth, with limited mechanics and little evolution over time, making it feel shallow and eventually boring for many players. Fans of relaxing, meditative arcade-style rhythm runners may enjoy it, but those seeking dynamic, challenging gameplay might find it underwhelming.
- “The gameplay feels super fluid and the whole rhythm vibe gets you hooked instantly.”
- “Neversynth is a unique rhythm-based game that blends music creation with fast-paced gameplay, offering a fresh twist on the genre.”
- “This game brilliantly combines engaging, fast-paced gameplay with compelling audio accompaniment, creating an exhilarating experience that keeps players fully immersed.”
- “There's no variety in gameplay, the graphics are from the dinosaur era, the controls are inconvenient, and the body physics are clunky.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive: you just drive down a straight road, collect beats, and after 10–15 minutes you realize the game has nothing new to offer.”
- “The mechanics feel outdated and clunky, with zero innovation to speak of.”
atmosphere
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game boasts a richly immersive and mesmerizing atmosphere, blending retro-futuristic, synthwave, and cyberpunk aesthetics with stylish visuals and a thumping, energetic soundtrack. Players praise its unique combination of music-driven gameplay and relaxing yet intense vibes, creating a compelling and memorable experience. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently highlighted as a standout, calming, and captivating element.
- “The atmosphere is incredible, the retro-futuristic visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack alone is worth the price.”
- “A methodical top-down infiltration sim with brilliant systemic hacking and a thick oppressive cyberpunk atmosphere.”
- “The game merges retro aesthetics with music-driven gameplay in a way that feels meditative, energetic, and intensely atmospheric all at once.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some users praising its comedic quest style and uniqueness, while others find it bland, cliché, or entirely absent. Overall, the narrative is not a strong focus of the game, with many players highlighting gameplay and visuals over story depth.
- “Still recommend it, because it's like a quest in comedy style!”
- “A cool game with good graphics and an excellent storyline.”
- “Cool car game with interesting music and game plot; thank you, I liked it and will play it again.”
- “The story is bland and full of clichés, while characters lack depth or personality.”
- “There’s no campaign, story, or real incentive to push past personal high scores beyond self-motivation.”
- “This game has no story.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game's optimization is poor, resulting in frequent frame drops, long loading times, and overall performance issues that hinder enjoyment across different hardware. Automatic optimization struggles, often requiring manual adjustments to achieve playable frame rates, which detracts from the experience despite some visual variety.
- “Unfortunately, the performance issues make it hard to enjoy, regardless of your hardware.”
- “Performance is abysmal — constant frame drops and long loading screens ruin any potential fun.”
- “What should be a cool rhythm-driving experience is ruined by terrible controls and poor optimization.”
- “This game could have had potential if it were properly optimized.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Never Synth offers strong replayability, especially for rhythm game enthusiasts and fans of retro-futuristic aesthetics, boosted by custom music support for endless challenges. However, some players feel the game could benefit from additional features like achievements to enhance motivation for replaying. Overall, replay value is high but may vary depending on individual preferences.
- “Whether you’re a rhythm game fan or just love retro-futuristic vibes, Never Synth offers great replay value and fun challenges.”
- “The custom music support makes this infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “This game might be a little more replayable if there were some achievements to earn along the way.”
- “I don't see this being overly replayable, especially when interrupted by things like phone calls lasting hours.”
- “- replayability -”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism and asset flipping rather than genuine development. Users feel the game is exploitative, with suspiciously fake reviews likely generated to boost sales artificially.
- “But the more I play the games by Whale Rock Games, the more I feel like I got my cash grabbed.”
- “The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets here, so this is plagiarism, as well as cash grab shovelware.”
- “They're not real developers, this is not a genuinely made product, it's an asset flip cash grab.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Overall, it feels unfinished and poorly optimized.
- “Neversynth is an empty, buggy mess.”
- “Complex levels, glitches in every move, soundtrack sounds like it was recorded in a microwave.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in Neversynth is noted as a significant aspect, potentially slowing progress despite the game's relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable music.
- “Neversynth is a relaxing runner with simple controls and nice music, but a lot of grinding.”