Nitro Kid
- October 18, 2022
- Wildboy Studios
Get on SteamNitro Kid: Wild Boy is a fast-paced, post-apocalyptic racing game. Play as Nitro Kid, a rugged teenager with a love for speed and danger. Race through various environments, dodging obstacles and battling rivals, all while unlocking new customization options and upgrades for your sweet ride. The fate of the wasteland is in your hands!
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Reviews
- The game features a fantastic 80s synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Nitro Kid combines tactical grid-based combat with deck-building mechanics, offering a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
- Each of the three playable characters has distinct abilities and playstyles, providing a variety of strategies and replayability.
- The game can feel unbalanced, particularly with the first character, L33, being significantly weaker compared to the others.
- Some players find the RNG elements frustrating, as they can lead to runs being heavily dependent on card draws.
- The game lacks depth in its narrative and lore, leaving some players wanting more content and story development.
- music90 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its vibrant 80s synthwave soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro aesthetic and gameplay. Many players describe the soundtrack as "phenomenal," "banger," and "addictive," often highlighting its ability to enhance the overall experience and mood of the game. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, making it a significant draw for fans of the genre.
“The 80s synthwave soundtrack is phenomenal (I sometimes listen to it while working), and I love the art style.”
“Absolutely amazing soundtrack accompanied by totally awesome gameplay.”
“The music underlines the whole atmosphere perfectly.”
“The music is really the only thing this game has going for it, and even then I have better stuff on my Spotify that didn't cost me a dime.”
“I ended up muting the music due to some annoying tracks, but other tracks had me bobbing my head.”
“Its music, however, doesn't fall under the same circumstances, with tracks that want to make you groove and jam out.”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of tactical card mechanics reminiscent of "Into the Breach" and roguelike deckbuilding akin to "Slay the Spire," offering a unique and addictive experience with a variety of characters and strategies. Players appreciate the depth and challenge, though some mechanics can feel unbalanced, and the reliance on card draws introduces an element of luck. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics, replayability, and strong aesthetic presentation, making it a worthwhile addition for fans of the genre.
“The gameplay consistently is fun and replayable.”
“Incredible amount of strategy and tough as nails gameplay.”
“It creatively re-stylizes some of the core mechanics that make me want to do one more run, advance to one more room, knock off one more elite, clear one more floor, etc. The tile-based effects reminiscent of 'Into the Breach' are also well executed and add a depth of strategy to play with in combat encounters.”
“This game is packed with maybe too many mechanics such that it can be tough to remember them all, making it difficult to make the best moves possible.”
“Without the invulnerability, it would have been impossible to beat that boss despite having a killer deck, all because of the auto-attack mechanic.”
“At higher 'security' levels, this becomes a much bigger issue as you can struggle a lot with earlier fights with a poor deck, especially when certain bosses have a retaliation mechanic that can be very hard to mitigate if you don't have the relevant cards.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, retro 80s synthwave aesthetic, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. While some users noted that the visuals can appear somewhat cheap, the unique art style and engaging soundtrack more than compensate for this, creating a nostalgic and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of sharp presentation, colorful graphics, and a catchy soundtrack has left a strong impression on players, making it a standout in the roguelike deckbuilder genre.
“The game is deep and challenging with beautiful graphics, fun mechanics, and tons of replayability.”
“Honestly, I'm pretty surprised this isn't bigger - the gameplay is great and the graphics/soundtrack are top notch.”
“The aesthetic is fun and the game is well done.”
“The graphics are a little on the cheap side, but for me the rest of the game more than made up for it.”
“Graphics - cute and suit the gameplay style but very rarely it gets tricky to plan out your moves due to the way the screen is locked or the amount of characters swarming you.”
“If you are here because of visuals but not because it's an STS-like, it's a roguelike deckbuilder cards battler.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of 80s action movie vibes and a dystopian setting, with a compelling narrative that can be explored through various lore documents and in-game text. While some players find the story somewhat shallow, others appreciate the witty quips and pop culture references that enhance the experience. Overall, the engaging world design and the option to delve deeper into the lore contribute to a satisfying storytelling experience.
“The style and overall vibe of the world is immaculate, and you can explore the story of the world as much or as little as you would like through the various bits of text exposition and background designs across the game.”
“Take time to read every mystery event side story, delve into the unlockable codex entries, and keep an eye out for the endless easter eggs and pop culture references strewn across cards, characters, and text blurbs.”
“The dystopian setting and the story reels me in further.”
“A lot of the game's story is somewhat buried in lore documents that frankly I haven't looked at deeply enough.”
“It doesn't feature any lore or setup or story or anything to keep you motivated.”
“The story associated with the roguelike action isn't exactly deep, but it very much has the feel of an 80s television show.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable with diverse character playstyles and challenging mechanics that encourage multiple runs, others feel limited by certain builds and repetitive elements. The potential for future content updates, such as new characters and cards, could enhance replay value further. Despite some criticisms, many players still appreciate the fun and depth that contribute to a solid replay experience.
“The game is deep and challenging with beautiful graphics, fun mechanics, and tons of replayability.”
“At the end of the day, I've already played multiple runs with all of the characters, and I can still see more replay value in the game even after 20+ hours.”
“Each of the three playable characters - fictionalized versions of Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson, and Trinity from The Matrix - have radically different play styles which makes for good replayability.”
“In some cases, you just can't do anything to avoid a stupid death, and the replayability is low.”
“Since some builds are just way better than others, there is basically no replay value unless you want to play the same thing again or kneecap yourself by trying something else.”
“However, it has some limiting factors on its replayability compared to Slay the Spire, the major one being the number of cards and 'patches' (like artifacts in Slay the Spire) to choose from.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning art style, beautiful music, and immersive graphics, which effectively enhance the overall experience. However, some players feel that the lore is lacking depth, with insufficient descriptions and random events, leading to a sense of boredom despite the strong atmospheric elements. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a highlight, filled with hidden easter eggs and pop culture references that enrich the gameplay.
“Art style, atmosphere, and especially music are amazing.”
“The music underlines the whole atmosphere perfectly.”
“Progression feels nice, the music is beautiful, the styling, the atmosphere it gives off, the graphics, everything is really well done with a lot of hidden easter eggs and references to pop culture. I simply love it and I'm looking forward to seeing how this game evolves in the future with patches.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted as a standout feature, with players appreciating the unique strategies and designs of each character, which contribute to a distinct gameplay experience. The vibrant visual design and color palette further enhance the overall enjoyment and immersion.
“The character design made it feel like a unique playthrough each time, and each of them had unique strategies.”
“The visual design is also awesome; the color palette and character design are key parts of this incredible experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players often find grinding to be a tedious necessity that detracts from the enjoyment of the game's content. While some appreciate the challenge and sense of progression it offers, many feel it can become repetitive and overshadow the more engaging elements of the game. Overall, the balance between grinding and meaningful content remains a contentious point among players.
“The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the content doesn't justify the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
