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Nitroglycerine! is a single player arcade racing game with a thriller theme. It was developed by Avoidance and was released on November 9, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Just one run and we’re holding a ticket out of this place. But there is a catch - not all of us will make it to the end” Get ready for a real challenge!Drive powerful heavy trucks, transport deadly cargo through treacherous and unpredictable route. It's not just a ride — it's a battle against the road, circumstances, and your own nerves. Features: Handle a big rig — feel the weight of ev…

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Unique and tense gameplay centered on transporting unstable nitroglycerin, creating high-stakes, slow-paced driving that requires precision and patience.
  • Strong atmosphere and presentation inspired by the movie Sorcerer, with minimalistic visuals and audio that enhance immersion and tension.
  • Good controller support, solid physics feel despite some quirks, multiple trucks with distinct driving characteristics, and satisfying challenge and learning curve.
  • Optimization issues causing PC heating and occasional stuttering or crashes on some setups.
  • Frustrating physics and collisions, including slippery trucks, unintuitive controls, and some inconsistent or unfair-feeling explosions.
  • Game is relatively short with limited variety in maps and gameplay mechanics, which may lead to repetition and reduced long-term appeal.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay centers on a tense, precision-based driving experience with a unique mechanic of hauling volatile nitroglycerin, offering a focused and methodical challenge. While controls and minor technical issues occasionally disrupt flow, the solid mechanics and immersive perspectives provide engaging depth for players who enjoy skill refinement over varied gameplay layers. Fans of slow-paced, high-stakes gameplay will appreciate its grounded tension and challenge.

    • “The central mechanic defines everything: you are hauling nitroglycerin, a substance so volatile that even minor bumps, sudden acceleration, or careless steering can trigger a catastrophic failure.”
    • “The game extracts surprising depth from this single idea, proving that a focused mechanic, when executed well, can carry an entire experience.”
    • “The lack of additional systems or evolving mechanics means that the experience relies heavily on how much you enjoy refining your execution rather than discovering new gameplay layers.”
    • “Minor technical issues and control quirks occasionally add to this frustration, disrupting the otherwise steady flow of gameplay.”
    • “Players who appreciate precision-based gameplay and are willing to embrace a slower, more methodical pace will find a lot to enjoy, while those looking for variety or a more forgiving experience may struggle to stay engaged.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game faces notable optimization issues, causing stuttering, lag, and increased PC temperatures, especially on older rigs. While recent updates have improved stability somewhat, performance remains a concern for many players.

    • “As of today, there are some minor optimization issues and bugs, but the game is in a playable state.”
    • “Yea, optimization is an issue; however, my rig is 6 years old and it runs okay.”
    • “Would like to see it more optimized in the future because, as others have said, it heats up my PC, but not to an extreme amount.”
    • “Neat concept, extremely poorly optimized.”
    • “Stuttering and lagging.”
    • “Would like to see it more optimized in the future because, as others have said, it does heat up my PC, but not to an extreme amount.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a unique and charming art style that many players appreciate, though its graphics are reminiscent of older PS2-era visuals. Despite not being graphically demanding, some users report that it causes their PCs to heat up.

    • “The game has an excellent taste in its own unique art style, and I absolutely love it!”
    • “Old school PS2 graphics - check.”
    • “My PC gets burning hot even though the game isn't that graphically demanding.”
    • “Old-school PS2 graphics - check.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere subtly enhances the experience by effectively capturing the tense, suspenseful mood of its inspirational films, such as "Wages of Fear" and "Sorcerer," complementing its puzzle-driven hazard course gameplay.

    • “It's a puzzle-based driving game with a fixed hazard course to overcome that captures the atmosphere of the movies that inspired it (Wages of Fear / Sorcerer) very well.”
    • “Atmosphere plays a subtle but important role in shaping the experience.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is set in a small, desolate town with limited opportunities, creating a quiet and immersive backdrop. The unique framing device of starting with a VHS tape being pulled from a rental shelf adds an engaging and nostalgic touch to the narrative.

    • “I also really like the frame story at the start where you see someone pulling this 'movie' off the shelf at a VHS rental place.”
    • “The story begins in a small town in the middle of nowhere where jobs are scarce and there is nothing to do.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is understated and non-intrusive, making it suitable for players who prefer to listen to their own podcasts or music while playing.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users found the emotional aspect impactful but challenging, with some moments evoking strong feelings, including pain and distress.

    • “The descending made me cry from pain.”
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Nitroglycerine! is a arcade racing game with thriller theme.

Nitroglycerine! is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Nitroglycerine!.

Nitroglycerine! was released on November 9, 2025.

Nitroglycerine! was developed by Avoidance.

Nitroglycerine! has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Nitroglycerine! for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Nitroglycerine! is a single player game.

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