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Obliteracers

Just by glancing at the title, you’ll likely have a pretty good idea of what Obliteracers is all about: a good old fashioned battle racing game with plenty of chaos and explosions.
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66% User Score Based on 124 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

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Obliteracers is a single player and multiplayer racing game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Varkian Empire and was released on February 23, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Obliteracers is a comedy simulation game that supports up to 16 local players in fierce, round-based combat races. Race as brutal-cute aliens on exotic planets, using physics-based vehicles and weapon powerups to annihilate competitors. Customizable party game modes cater to all ages and skill levels, and can be played with gamepads, laptops, and smart devices."

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gameplay6 positive mentions
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  • Obliteracers offers chaotic and fun gameplay, especially in local multiplayer, allowing up to 16 players to join in the mayhem.
  • The game features colorful graphics and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Players can use various weapons and power-ups, adding a strategic layer to the fast-paced racing action.
  • The controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, making it difficult to navigate the chaotic gameplay effectively.
  • The online multiplayer experience is lacking, with few players available, limiting the game's replayability.
  • The single-player campaign is short and repetitive, failing to provide a compelling experience outside of multiplayer.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Obliteracers offers fast-paced racing with strategic elements, featuring varied tracks and a unique shield mechanic that enhances gameplay. However, many players find the controls clunky and the gameplay repetitive, especially in single-player mode, leading to a mixed reception overall. While the chaotic multiplayer experience can be enjoyable, the game struggles to fully utilize its interesting mechanics, resulting in a somewhat muddled gameplay experience.

    • “Obliteracers is a fast-paced racing game that combines high-speed action with strategic gameplay.”
    • “The tracks are varied and offer a good amount of challenge, and the weapons and power-ups add an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
    • “Obliteracers brings you high-level intensity gameplay with a unique in-game shield mechanic, which makes this game fun and challenging by allowing you to block your opponent's sneaky attacks and counterplay effectively.”
    • “The gameplay design is muddled and hard to follow.”
    • “The controls aren't great and the gameplay is extremely repetitive.”
    • “The gameplay was so messy and clunky it took like 2 minutes to figure out which character you are controlling; the characters are also lame, you can't be human, they are forcing you to be either animals or robots.”
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Obliteracers are characterized by a colorful and stylized art style that gives the game a unique visual identity, reminiscent of classic kart racing games. While the visuals are generally well-received for their charm and polish, some players note that the graphical demands can be higher than expected, with minimal differences across quality settings. Overall, the graphics are considered decent and appealing, suitable for a fun and engaging racing experience, though some technical issues like v-sync problems have been reported.

    • “One of the standout features of Obliteracers is its colorful and stylized graphics, which give the game a unique visual identity.”
    • “The art style suits the game very well and looks awesome!”
    • “Overall, it's a fun racing game with a very nice art style.”
    • “The graphics are unfortunately more demanding than I would have hoped, but I seem to notice little difference between low, medium, and high quality settings to have a significant impact on the enjoyability of the game.”
    • “For example, v-sync does not work properly and instead keeps freezing the graphics.”
    • “Graphics are decent enough but it can be hard to see your character with the zoomed out camera.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy, upbeat, and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall fun experience. However, many users note that the soundtrack becomes repetitive and grating after extended play, detracting from its initial enjoyment. Overall, while the jazzy and entertaining tunes contribute positively to the atmosphere, their looping nature can lead to frustration over time.

    • “The music is godlike, the controls are fluid, the gameplay is awesome.”
    • “The music suits the game perfectly, it's fun and upbeat, like the game.”
    • “The music is innocent and upbeat to help keep you in the mindset to have fun.”
    • “The music can be catchy.”
    • “Jazzy soundtrack, old grumpy racers... just need a cane!”
    • “Humorous and quick music (I know, it sounds weird but it is).”
  • humor
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "obliteracers" is a standout feature, with players enjoying its comedic elements, from hilarious modifiers to funny character designs. The chaotic multiplayer experience fosters a lighthearted atmosphere, where players share laughs over absurd moments and celebrate each other's victories. Overall, the game is highly recommended for those seeking a fun and humorous arcade racing experience, especially in a party setting.

    • “Fans of arcade racing with a humorous twist will love Obliteracers.”
    • “The modifiers are hilarious.”
    • “It's absolutely hilarious and lots of fun; I can totally recommend it (especially for your next party!) ;)”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players feeling it serves more as a "training mode" than a true narrative experience. While some enjoy the single-player campaign as a fun diversion, the absence of character development and a cohesive plot detracts from the overall experience. Players suggest that the game is best enjoyed as a party game rather than for its story.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Sure you can play against each other, or against 15 others, but I thought there would be a game mode similar to Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed, where you can play story mode as a team.”
    • “- Story mode is generally easy and lets you try over and over again until you succeed.”
    • “- lack of story (who the characters are? why they're racing?)”
    • “- 'story mode' should just be named 'training mode' as there is no story there at all.”
    • “Story is pretty barebones too but if you play this as a purely party game like we do it doesn't matter.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through various play modes, including single-player and multiplayer options, as well as 33 game modifiers that enhance the experience. Players find it easy to pick up and enjoy, contributing to its overall appeal and longevity.

    • “The game also features a variety of play modes, including single player and multiplayer, which add replay value.”
    • “Overall easy to pick up and has a great amount of replayability, especially with 33 game modifiers.”
    • “This is such an amazing game, and with multiplayer, there is so much replayability.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users noting performance issues that need addressing, while others find it fairly playable despite certain glitches. Overall, while the optimization isn't perfect, the game's fun and chaotic nature helps mitigate some of the flaws.

    • “It's stuck with a few flaws, some weird optimization and control glitches, but it's a game that's so much fun and absolutely chaotic.”
    • “Overall, I recommend this game, but performance issues should be fixed as soon as possible.”
    • “Optimization is not perfect, but it's fairly good and playable.”
    • “It's stuck with a few flaws, some weird optimization and control glitches, and a dead online, but it's a game that's so much fun and absolutely chaotic.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a "cheap cash grab," suggesting that players should research thoroughly before spending their money.

    • “Do your homework before wasting your money on this cheap cash grab.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and designed to drain your wallet.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits several stability issues, including optimization and control glitches, and suffers from a lack of online activity. Despite these flaws, players find it to be an incredibly fun and chaotic experience.

    • “It's stuck with a few flaws, some weird optimization and control glitches, and an already dead online mode.”
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Obliteracers is a racing game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Obliteracers is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Obliteracers.

Obliteracers was released on February 23, 2016.

Obliteracers was developed by Varkian Empire.

Obliteracers has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Obliteracers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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