OutWave

About

OutWave is a single-player Simulation game where you engage in an endless car chase through Retro City while avoiding cops and collecting money. Unlock 50 vehicles, listen to retro music, and earn achievements on Steam leaderboards. The police AI offers varying challenges, from smart to kamikaze, making the gameplay even more exciting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music14 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience with a great retro aesthetic and soundtrack.
There are plenty of achievements to collect and unique vehicles to drive, enhancing replayability.
The gameplay is simple yet engaging, making it easy to pick up and play for short or extended sessions.

The game suffers from poor optimization, requiring frequent adjustments to settings after each death.
AI behavior is problematic, with issues like clipping through buildings and spawning in ways that can lead to instant deaths.
The film grain effect is excessive, and there are no options to adjust sound volume or resolution effectively.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and retro style, enhancing the overall experience and gameplay. However, the sound effects are considered subpar, leading some players to recommend playing without them. While the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's aesthetic, technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Awesome music and gameplay.”
- “Chill little game about dodging coppers and listening to music.”
- “The music is great, also spot on, with the retro style.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The graphics of the game are described as having a retro aesthetic that aligns with its simulation style, with some players appreciating the new Tron-like visuals introduced in the latest update. However, there are calls for more customization options in the graphics settings, as some reviewers feel the current quality does not meet modern standards. Overall, the graphics are seen as fitting for the game's theme, though opinions vary on their execution.
- “Since the last update, there's even a new track/detour where it gets a little more like Tron-style graphics.”
- “But, this is a retro simulation, so why should it have GTA-quality graphics?”
- “The graphics could use an adjustment option in the menu.”
- “Going back to the graphics, I think some of the reviewers don't get it.”
- “But, this is a retro simulation, so why should it have GTA quality graphics?”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and appealing aesthetics, complemented by an enjoyable soundtrack. Overall, players appreciate the engaging music and straightforward mechanics, though some express a desire for more depth.
- “Awesome music and gameplay.”
- “Simple gameplay, nice aesthetic, good soundtrack.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews indicate a polarized reception regarding the story, with some users appreciating it while others find it lacking or non-existent. Overall, the narrative aspect appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “No story.”
- “Bad story.”
- “No story.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly with AI spawning and collision detection, which detract from the overall experience despite its low price and enjoyable music and concept. Players have reported needing to repeat sections frequently due to these problems, indicating a lack of polish in the game's performance.
- “While the game was fun and only 99 cents, there were some major issues that made me have to repeat the driving over and over again, on top of the game having poor optimization.”
- “Tl;dr - music, concept, and price are good, but the game falls apart when it comes to AI spawning, collision, and very poor optimization for settings.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally rate the replayability of the game as average, with a score of 5 out of 15, indicating that they find limited incentive to replay the game after completing it.