Overdrive Escape
- May 19, 2023
- Davut
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Overdrive Escape" is a 3D first-person shooter game with a cyberpunk and synthwave style. Players must survive against waves of enemies in randomly generated levels, with a variety of weapons and power-ups available. The game features fast-paced and challenging gameplay, ensuring a fresh experience with every playthrough.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fast-paced and enjoyable shooting mechanics that provide a fun gameplay experience.
- Impressive variety of guns and character types, with responsive controls and regular updates from a dedicated developer.
- Very affordable price for an Early Access title, making it a good value for players looking for a quick, entertaining experience.
- Currently feels incomplete with limited content, small number of stages, and basic graphics that lack variety.
- AI can be frustratingly accurate and unresponsive, making combat feel unbalanced at times.
- Game suffers from issues like stiff controls, poor collision detection, and repetitive music, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fast-paced shooter with solid mechanics, though currently limited in stages and graphical variety, indicating it is still a work in progress. While the initial experience is engaging, the basic gameplay may lead to monotony over time, and players may find the overall experience short-lived, typically lasting between 1 to 3 hours. The soundtrack enhances the neon-themed atmosphere, but additional variety would improve long-term enjoyment.
“At the current point, the gameplay is very solid and clearly there, but the game is incomplete with a small number of stages and graphical variation outside of weapons and background assets clearly to come in time.”
“This game is a work in progress and feels great; gunplay and fast gameplay elements play out well. Don't sleep on this title; it might be in early access, but it still feels better than most FPS.”
“Overdrive Escape is an intriguing, fast-paced shooter that offers a basic yet engaging gameplay experience.”
“The game revolves around shooting, with minimal mechanics to consider.”
“It would be greatly appreciated if the developers added at least one more soundtrack to provide variety and prevent monotony during extended gameplay sessions.”
“The gameplay experience typically lasts between 1 to 3 hours, which aligns well with the game's affordable price point.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received for complementing the neon theme and fast-paced gameplay, but it tends to become repetitive due to its reliance on short loops and a limited soundtrack. While the combat is enjoyable and the music is initially nice, players express a desire for more variety to prevent monotony during longer play sessions.
“The soundtrack of this game complements the neon theme and fast-paced gameplay perfectly.”
“The music is nice, but it does get very repetitive after a while.”
“It would be greatly appreciated if the developers added at least one more soundtrack to provide variety and prevent monotony during extended gameplay sessions.”
“Music gets a bit repetitive after a while, seeming to be based around short loops of beats.”
“The soundtrack is decent but gets annoying after a certain point.”
“A drawback is that there is only a single soundtrack in the game, which can become repetitive and annoying after a certain point.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are currently in a rudimentary state, with plain textures and a lack of visual variety, which detracts from its cyberpunk aesthetic. While the design shows potential, particularly in weapon and background assets, many users feel that the interface and overall graphical fidelity need significant improvement as the game is still in alpha testing. Overall, the visuals are considered solid but incomplete, with hopes for future development.
“The game features a unique graphic design that enhances the overall experience, despite some interface elements needing improvement.”
“The visuals are impressive, showcasing a cyberpunk aesthetic that adds to the immersive atmosphere of the game.”
“While the game is still in development, the current graphics demonstrate a solid foundation with potential for further enhancement.”
“At the current point, the gameplay is very solid and clearly there, but the game is incomplete with a small number of stages and graphical variation outside of weapons and background assets clearly to come in time.”
“The walls and other textures appear as plain colored blocks, lacking the desired neon aesthetic.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a neon-themed atmosphere intended to evoke an adrenaline-fueled experience, but many users feel that it ultimately falls short of expectations.
“The neon theme commonly associated with fast-paced games is present here, aiming to create an adrenaline-fueled atmosphere.”
“The developers have attempted to create a neon-themed atmosphere in the game, but it falls short of expectations.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a specific storyline or overarching objective, focusing instead on the main task of clearing randomly generated rooms filled with enemies.
“Your main objective is to clear out randomly generated rooms filled with enemies, as there is no specific storyline or overarching objective.”
“The lack of a coherent narrative makes the game feel aimless and unengaging.”
“I found the story to be shallow and forgettable, with no real character development or emotional investment.”
