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Overpass

Overall this was a fun title that I enjoyed my time with.
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53%Game Brain Score
graphics, replayability
gameplay, music
54% User Score Based on 100 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 18 reviews

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Overpass is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Zordix Racing and was released on March 16, 2021. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Overpass 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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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique and challenging off-road experience that requires strategy and patience, making it rewarding for players who invest time in mastering it.
  • Visually, the game features diverse and high-quality environments, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The physics and throttle control mechanics are nuanced, providing a satisfying sense of realism for those who enjoy technical driving.
  • The physics are often criticized as unrealistic, leading to frustrating gameplay where vehicles can easily get stuck or flip over without clear reasons.
  • There is a lack of content and progression systems, with only two vehicle classes and no AI drivers, making the game feel half-baked.
  • Many players report issues with controls and camera angles, which detract from the overall experience and make the game difficult to enjoy.
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they look great, especially on higher settings, and contribute to a good atmosphere. However, some users have pointed out occasional glitches and average physics, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they may not be flawless. Overall, the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, 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.”
    • “Graphics and physics are pretty average.”
    • “I thought perhaps I'd give it another chance and play with the graphics settings.”
    • “I played for twenty minutes on full graphics settings, playing with different views and such.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a diverse range of high-quality tracks with a balanced mix of difficulty and length, but the introduction of a challenging leaning mechanic for ATVs can lead to frustrating experiences, as they often get stuck on hills. While the potential for improvement exists, particularly in mechanics and sound, some players find the overall gameplay dull and lacking in content, which may not satisfy racing or puzzle enthusiasts.

    • “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.”
    • “Could be a cool game if they actually put the time into making the right updates to the mechanics of the machine.”
    • “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; the sound could also use a free ride session.”
    • “Dull gameplay that won’t appeal to racing fans or puzzle fans; the low production values make things feel dated and lifeless. Very little content on offer here means the game becomes boring quickly.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the atmosphere, featuring an enjoyable licensed soundtrack that, while somewhat repetitive, complements the diverse environments effectively.

    • “Good graphics, good music, good atmosphere.”
    • “Enjoyable (though repetitive) licensed soundtrack; large variety of environments spices up the visuals.”
    • “The licensed soundtrack is enjoyable, but it becomes repetitive over time.”
    • “While the variety of environments adds visual interest, the music fails to keep up with the excitement.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for its lack of visual damage representation and minimal performance impact, leading to a perception of laziness in its execution.

    • “The damage system exists, but there's essentially no visual damage, and the performance effects are very lazy.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.”
    • “The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its high replayability, particularly in the off-road genre, making it an engaging experience for players who enjoy returning to it.

    • “A great off-road game with lots of replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its impressive graphics and engaging music, creating an immersive experience for players.

    • “The graphics are stunning, the music is captivating, and the overall atmosphere is immersive.”
    • “The visuals and sound design create a truly enchanting atmosphere that pulls you into the game.”
    • “The combination of beautiful graphics and an incredible soundtrack makes for an unforgettable atmosphere.”
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Overpass is a racing game.

Overpass is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Overpass was released on March 16, 2021.

Overpass was developed by Zordix Racing.

Overpass has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Overpass is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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