Overpass
- March 16, 2021
- Zordix Racing
Overpass tries to satisfy a more thoughtful approach, blending puzzle elements into a racing game. But it offers little to appeal to fans of either genre, leaving a game without much of an identity – or purpose.
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Get on Epic Games StoreOverpass is a sport game that offers local and online multiplayer modes for up to 2 players. The game features realistic terrain physics and authentic vehicles from manufacturers like Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Suzuki. To win, players must master technical tracks, manage acceleration and differential options, and deal with vehicle damage in extreme off-road environments.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique off-road experience that requires strategy and patience, making it challenging yet rewarding.
- The graphics and diverse terrain are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The physics model, while not perfect, provides a nuanced driving experience that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate technical driving.
- The physics and handling of vehicles are often criticized as unrealistic, leading to frustrating gameplay where vehicles can easily get stuck or flip over.
- The game lacks a robust progression system and variety in vehicle classes, making it feel limited in content.
- Many players experience issues with camera angles, sound design, and overall controls, detracting from the immersive experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players noting that the visuals are impressive, especially on higher settings. However, some users have pointed out occasional glitches and average physics, suggesting that while the graphics can enhance the experience, they are not without flaws. The game is still recommended for its aesthetic appeal, particularly in multiplayer settings.
“The visuals are great, even with my sub-par hardware, and you can have great fun messing about with a mate in multiplayer in split-screen.”
“Good graphics, good music, good atmosphere.”
“Graphically, it looks good, and most of the environment even looks really nice on higher settings.”
“The graphics and physics are pretty average.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a diverse range of visually appealing tracks with a balanced mix of difficulty and event lengths, enhancing the overall experience. However, the introduction of a leaning mechanic for ATVs complicates driving, as they can easily get stuck on hills, suggesting a need for further refinement in vehicle mechanics and sound design.
“The tracks are diverse and generally high quality both visually and from a gameplay perspective, with a good mix of easy/hard and short/long (up to 8 minutes long) events.”
“ATVs introduce a leaning mechanic that makes them far more difficult to drive than UTVs. Leaning is meant to help deal with slopes and obstacles, which could potentially be acceptable, but in addition to that, ATVs can get stuck on almost any hill regardless of throttle or leaning.”
“ATVs, on the other hand, introduce a leaning mechanic that makes them far more difficult to drive than UTVs. Leaning is meant to help deal with slopes and obstacles, which could potentially be acceptable, but in addition to that, ATVs can get stuck on almost any hill regardless of throttle or leaning.”
“Could be a cool game if they actually put the time into making the right updates to the mechanics of the machine and sound could also use a free ride session.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its lack of visual damage representation and minimal performance impact, leading to a perception of carelessness in its execution.
“The damage system exists, but there's essentially no visual representation of damage, and the performance effects feel very lazy.”
“The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite having a lot of potential, the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering players numerous opportunities to engage with its off-road challenges repeatedly.
“A great off-road game with lots of replayability.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by impressive graphics and a compelling musical score that together create an immersive experience.
“The graphics are stunning, the music is captivating, and the overall atmosphere is immersive.”
“The game's atmosphere draws you in, making you feel like you're part of a living, breathing world.”
“Every element, from the sound design to the visuals, contributes to an incredibly rich and engaging atmosphere.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, contributing positively to the gaming experience alongside its good graphics.
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack enhances the emotional experience of the game.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
