Outmode

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Outmode is an arcade racer heavily inspired by the Outrun aesthetic movement of the early 2010s. Featuring a retro-futuristic neon setting of beaches, cities and highways; experience the '80s again like never before and take the wheel of a legendary pop culture inspired car, get up close and personal to your rivals and become the driver you always dreamed you could be.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music8 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game captures the vibrant synthwave aesthetic beautifully, with stylish graphics and an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
There are various game modes available, including tournaments and endless racing, which provide replay value and opportunities for competition.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improving the game, showing commitment to enhancing the player experience.

The controls are poorly designed, with issues such as acceleration being mapped to the left stick instead of a trigger, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The AI is inconsistent and often behaves erratically, which detracts from the competitive aspect of the game and can lead to unbalanced races.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, particularly with controller support, making it difficult for players to enjoy the full experience.

music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The music in the game has received high praise for its synthwave soundtrack, which perfectly captures the essence of the '80s and complements the game's retro-futuristic aesthetic. Players appreciate the option to add their own music, although it cannot be mixed with the in-game tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the arcade racing experience with its stylish and immersive sound.
- “The in-game soundtrack is very appropriate for the entire style of the game, and if you can't get enough of it, you also have the option to link your favorite songs to listen to while racing.”
- “It captures the essence of the '80s with its neon-lit world, synthwave music, and retro-futuristic cars; Outmode is a must-play for fans of arcade racing games.”
- “The synthwave music used in-game has some good bass lines and will serve you well through your laps around the various tracks.”
- “Driving through an 80s neon synth-wave landscape in VR is fun at first, especially with some of the music tracks bundled with the game, but the price is too high for what's currently being offered, and it won't be able to keep your attention for long.”
- “You can add your own music; however, you cannot mix your music with the soundtrack, so it's one or the other.”
- “It is flawed and oftentimes reminds me of those early Unity games many indie devs made back in 2012, but the visuals and music (you can insert your own custom music as well) are both fantastic.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
60%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and stylish aesthetic, effectively capturing an 80's retro vibe with a neon color palette that some may find overly colorful. While the visuals are considered gorgeous and deserving of high marks, the game does demand significant system resources despite its simplistic design. Overall, the art style and aesthetics are a major highlight, appealing particularly to fans of outrun and vaporwave themes.
- “Outmode is quite a good racing game that really manages to portray the aesthetic 80's style; sometimes maybe a bit too colorful, but everything fits perfectly into the picture.”
- “This is a brilliant, impressive solo project, you've really made the game come to life through the vibrant and distinct art style, played along with the unique and fulfilling gameplay.”
- “For fans of outrun aesthetic and, to an extent, vaporwave, this game is certainly worth checking out.”
- “Performance-wise, it consumes a lot of resources for what simplistic graphics it actually has.”
- “It is flawed and oftentimes reminds me of those early Unity games many indie devs made back in 2012, but the visuals and music (you can insert your own custom music as well) are both fantastic.”
- “Outmode is quite a good racing game that really manages to portray the aesthetic 80's style, sometimes maybe a bit too colorful, but everything fits perfectly into the picture.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The gameplay of Outmode has received mixed reviews, with some praising its vibrant visuals and unique mechanics, while others criticize the stiff controls, inconsistent physics, and unbalanced AI behavior. Players noted that the drifting mechanic could use better explanation, and while the game offers enjoyable elements, many feel it lacks depth and engaging challenges, often resorting to a cruising experience. Overall, the game is seen as a solid effort with potential, but it struggles to deliver a fully satisfying racing experience.
- “The map designs are reminiscent of Mario Kart; I like the drifting mechanic and all of the abilities that are tailored for each car.”
- “This is a brilliant, impressive solo project, William. You've really made the game come to life through the vibrant and distinct art style played along with the unique and fulfilling gameplay.”
- “Outmode definitely nails the synthwave vibe, but it doesn't really nail the gameplay part of a video game.”
- “Mechanically speaking, the game works fine with mouse/keyboard or controller, but there is a known bug with the controller on the menus not always working (it is an issue with the version of Unity used), so keep your mouse handy.”
- “As for the gameplay, I was never big on racers, but this one has really hit well for me.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting that it is not buggy and that the controls function adequately, while others experience bugs and express frustration over the inability to customize button settings.
- “It's not buggy and the controls are okay.”
- “It is buggy and I am not able to choose my own buttons.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized for its high resource consumption relative to its simplistic graphics, leading to a lack of a sense of speed despite generally acceptable frame rates in VR.
- “Most of the time, the frame rate and performance are okay now in VR, but there's no sense of speed.”
- “Performance-wise, it consumes a lot of resources for how simplistic the graphics actually are.”
- “Most of the time, the frame rate and performance are okay in VR, but there's no sense of speed.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game offers good replayability due to its multiple lap cycles, adjustable difficulty levels, and the option to choose different rivals on tracks, making the $10.99 price point feel justified.
- “Overall, the game is enjoyable, and the $10.99 price tag is acceptable since there is a solid amount of replay value with the various lap cycles, difficulties, and number of rivals you can select on tracks.”

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