Nitroglycerine!

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Nitroglycerine! is a single player racing game. 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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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Unique and challenging physics-based driving gameplay with rewarding learning curve and satisfying difficulty.
Great presentation and immersive atmosphere, including voice acting, cutscenes, and detailed environments that enhance the experience.
Good value for the price with no major bugs, controller support, and multiple modes including stories and free roam.

Trucks tend to slide excessively making some controls feel unnatural and frustrating, especially in low-speed maneuvering.
Optimization issues causing high PC temperatures despite modest graphical demands.
Game is relatively short with limited maps and modes, though expansions and updates are planned.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay offers a fun and engaging experience with challenging but less frustrating mechanics, featuring multiple gameplay modes involving driving and unique abilities like swivel, reverse, boost, and explode. Players can enjoy both third-person and immersive first-person perspectives, adding variety and depth to the driving adventure.
- “A game kind of in the vein of Getting Over It or Jump King, except the mechanics actually feel fun to interact with and the difficulty feels less frustrating.”
- “With 3 gameplay challenges (two are unlocked after completing the first), swivel, reverse, boost, and explode multiple times in this revving driving adventure.”
- “The gameplay takes place in third person, but you can also switch to an immersive first-person view from inside the truck.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Optimization is currently a notable issue, with the game running acceptably on older hardware but exhibiting performance inconsistencies and minor bugs. While some improvements have been made, overall optimization remains poor, affecting smooth gameplay.
- “As of today, there are some minor optimization issues and bugs, but the game is in a playable state.”
- “The three trucks actually have plenty of differences in performance.”
- “My rig is 6 years old and the game runs okay despite some optimization issues.”
- “Neat concept, extremely poorly optimized.”
- “Yea optimization is an issue, however my rig is 6 years old and it runs ok.”
- “As of today, there are some minor optimization and bugs, but the game is in a playable state.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are outdated and reminiscent of old PlayStation 2 visuals, despite the game not being graphically demanding. Additionally, the game causes the PC to overheat unexpectedly.
- “My PC gets burning hot even though the game isn't that graphically demanding.”
- “Old school PS2 graphics - check.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is set in a small, uneventful town with limited opportunities, creating a quiet, atmospheric backdrop. Users appreciated the unique framing device at the start, where the narrative is presented as a movie being taken from a VHS rental shelf, adding a nostalgic and creative touch.
- “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
100%
The game's music is understated and easily overlooked, making it suitable for playing while listening to a podcast or other audio without distraction.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional reaction to the game, with one describing the experience as painful enough to bring them to tears, indicating an intense and impactful emotional engagement.
- “The descending made me cry (from pain)”