Ocean Drive Challenge Remastered
- December 26, 2019
- Hyo Software
Get on SteamClassic retro arcade racing game in a flashy 80's look.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Thrilling challenge-based gameplay with responsive and fun controls.
- Hypnotic visuals and a rapturous soundtrack that enhance the driving experience.
- Great sense of speed and well-designed traffic mechanics that make for an engaging arcade racing experience.
- Stuttering issues are common, particularly in Unity projects, affecting frame rates.
- Limited content with only one course and minimal story elements that feel tacked on.
- Frustrating collisions with the environment and minor graphical glitches can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their hypnotic visuals and 80's aesthetic, contributing to the game's nostalgic charm. However, some users noted issues such as recycled assets, minor graphical glitches, and frustrating collisions with the screen edges that can hinder gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they are marred by some technical shortcomings.
“Purposeful narrative, thrilling challenge-based gameplay, hypnotic visuals, rapturous soundtrack.”
“Good graphics, good music, multifaceted gameplay elements, and subtle physics give Slipstream a run for its money.”
“There are recycled assets, some minor graphical glitches during certain sections of the race, and the annoying fact that you can get hung up on the 'wall' (edge of the screen), especially going through tunnels, which can get frustrating as it can slow you down and cause you to lose precious seconds needed to reach the checkpoint.”
“It's just a simple outrun clone with an 80's-ish aesthetic.”
“There are recycled assets, some minor graphical glitches during certain sections of the race, and the annoying fact that you can get hung up on the 'wall' (edge of the screen), especially going through tunnels, which can get frustrating as it can slow you down and cause you to lose precious seconds needed to reach the checkpoint.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its rapturous soundtrack that enhances the driving experience, with two standout tracks that complement the gameplay and visuals effectively. Players appreciate the purposeful integration of music with the game's thrilling challenges and hypnotic aesthetics, creating an engaging atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's cool mood and replayability.
“Purposeful narrative, thrilling challenge-based gameplay, hypnotic visuals, rapturous soundtrack.”
“Good graphics, good music, multifaceted gameplay elements and subtle physics give Slipstream a run for its money.”
“The game offers three tracks, and I think two of them (including the song that you can hear in the trailer) are really great for driving, hardly get old and overall create a cool mood together with the speed and the nice coloring.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is perceived as minimal and somewhat absurd, with three characters each having incoherent narratives presented through brief dialogue bubbles during races. Many players feel the story feels tacked on and lacks depth, although the option to toggle the dialogue display is appreciated for those who wish to streamline their experience. Overall, the narrative aspect does not significantly enhance the gameplay.
“The story kind of just seems tacked on, and well, kind of tacky.”
“There isn't really much as far as a story goes, and what little is there is pretty absurd.”
“There are 3 characters, each with their own slightly incoherent 'story', which is really just some small lines of dialogue that read out chronologically across the top of the screen at certain points throughout the race in the form of speech bubbles.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its thrilling challenge-based mechanics, purposeful narrative, and captivating visuals, complemented by an impressive soundtrack. Players appreciate the multifaceted elements and subtle physics, which enhance the overall experience and make it competitive with other titles in the genre.
“Purposeful narrative, thrilling challenge-based gameplay, hypnotic visuals, rapturous soundtrack.”
“Good graphics, good music, multifaceted gameplay elements and subtle physics give Slipstream a run for its money.”
“The gameplay is really good!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game, recently re-released on Steam, faces significant optimization challenges, particularly with stuttering issues that are frequently encountered in Unity-based projects.
“It finally resurfaced on Steam a while ago, but now suffers from stuttering issues that are all too common in many Unity projects.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by minor graphical glitches and issues with getting stuck on the screen's edges, particularly in tunnel sections, which can lead to frustrating slowdowns and hinder progress. Additionally, the use of recycled assets contributes to a sense of inconsistency in performance.
“There are recycled assets, some minor graphical glitches during certain sections of the race, and the annoying fact that you can get hung up on the 'wall' (edge of the screen), especially going through tunnels, which can get frustrating as it can slow you down and cause you to lose precious seconds needed to reach the checkpoint.”
