Overpass

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 92 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Overpass is a rhythm-based sports game that takes you on a journey through 8 global regions and 30 unique tracks, with a soundtrack by Makeup and Vanity Set. The game offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing players to design their own playlists and test their endurance. Additional features include full controller and keyboard options, a track editor, and Workshop support for sharing user-created content.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

96%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
music40 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Unique gameplay that creatively combines rhythm mechanics with a 3D perspective, making it visually engaging and challenging.
  • Fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, with a variety of catchy tunes that fit well with the gameplay.
  • Visually stunning with a distinct aesthetic, offering a relaxing yet exhilarating experience that keeps players coming back.
  • Some levels can be overwhelmingly difficult, with notes appearing too quickly or being obscured by the environment, making it hard to react in time.
  • Performance issues, particularly in later levels, can lead to frustrating slowdowns and affect timing, detracting from the gameplay experience.
  • The learning curve can be steep for newcomers, as the game relies heavily on memorization and quick reactions, which may not be accessible for all players.
  • music84 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its exceptional quality and seamless integration with gameplay, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the diverse and catchy soundtrack, which ranges from chill synthwave to more energetic tracks, making it appealing to both novice and seasoned rhythm game players. The ability to create custom levels with any song further enriches the game's replayability and personal connection to the music.

    • “The music is very nice, which is not often the case with vaporwave games; nice tunes, very catchy in some levels, putting you in a trance very nicely.”
    • “Overpass consists of 32+ main levels and each one truly has its own charm, with the music in said levels composed by synthwave makeup and vanity set, evoking moods of relaxation, empowerment, triumph, mystery, and zestfulness, or more appropriately, both level design and music working together in perfect harmony.”
    • “The soundtrack itself is beautiful in its own right and ties into the game very smoothly for the most part.”
    • “To find songs you haven't played yet, you need to go through songs you *have* played.”
    • “My only gripes are that reading can be a bit difficult at times and mapping harder songs is also difficult as it's hard to make high NPS songs readable.”
    • “Music games are mostly decided by two things: their soundtrack and their gameplay.”
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay of Overpass is characterized by its unique rhythm-based mechanics, dynamic level designs, and a strong emphasis on visual and auditory cues, making it both visually stunning and engaging. While it offers a chill experience for novice players, the game can become overwhelming and challenging as new mechanics are introduced, requiring constant adaptation. Customization options enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to tweak settings to suit their preferences, though some may find the default controls difficult.

    • “The gameplay is unique in the way of world building, movement, and music.”
    • “Banger music, dynamic gameplay based on reading charts, as well as the very, very cool atmosphere of each level.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly fun and everything looks so beautiful!!”
    • “The gameplay is not as relaxed as the screenshots may suggest.”
    • “The mechanics of the levels took some getting used to, including a lot of dizziness and disorientation in the beginning (you can feel your head spin with some visuals).”
    • “Gameplay-wise during the later stages, it’s easy to miss spots that are hard to read, pass by too quickly, or feel not as intuitive at first.”
  • graphics25 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vividness and unique aesthetic, particularly the effective use of a vaporwave theme that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals are considered stunning and integral to gameplay, some players have reported performance issues, including frame freezes that can disrupt the rhythm. Overall, the combination of beautiful visuals and engaging music creates a captivating atmosphere that sets the game apart in the rhythm genre.

    • “The visuals are vivid, the rhythm implementation is amazing, and everything is just so perfectly done!”
    • “The graphics are very nice and play very well on the vaporwave theme.”
    • “The visuals and the music are phenomenal, everything you would want in a rhythm game.”
    • “Thankfully you can tweak a bit the graphic rendering, but the performance remains pretty bad all over the board, and I did lose a couple of beats because of unexpected frame freezes.”
    • “The mechanics of the levels took some getting used to, including a lot of dizziness and disorientation in the beginning (you can feel your head spin with some visuals).”
    • “Visuals are not stunning as they are, but the graphic styles and/or colors are a perfect match with the gameplay, so I love it.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly in the later levels of the campaign, including frame freezes and minor bugs. While some users have managed to tweak graphic settings to improve performance, the overall experience remains hampered by these technical problems. Despite these challenges, many still find the game enjoyable and believe it has great potential for future improvements.

    • “There's a few performance issues and bugs here and there, but on the whole this is one of the most fun experiences I've had with any rhythm game!”
    • “Overall, I expect this game to have a lot of potential and a bright and blooming future. I'll gladly take the opportunity to be a part of that now that I can say that Overpass is a game I would recommend to anyone. I would say though that I would recommend you play a few other rhythm games beforehand because Overpass is very difficult, but with its difficulty comes a fair and nice difficulty curve that I can definitely praise for being fair with the way it judges your performances.”
    • “I see some people are talking about performance issues.”
    • “The performance issues near the final levels of the 'discovery' mode (basically the campaign) are straight up horrendous at times.”
    • “Offering hacky devs a whole palette of filters, blurs and chromatic aberrations without a care in the world for optimization...not even a word of advice.”
    • “Thankfully you can tweak a bit the graphic rendering, but the performance remains pretty bad all over the board, and I did lose a couple of beats because of unexpected frame freezes.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by energetic music and dynamic gameplay that enhances the experience of navigating through each level, creating a vibrant and engaging environment.

    • “The banger music and dynamic gameplay create an incredibly immersive atmosphere in each level.”
    • “The atmosphere of each level chart is very cool and enhances the overall experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report significant stability issues, with frequent frame freezes impacting gameplay despite some options for adjusting graphic rendering. Performance remains consistently poor across the board.

    • “Thankfully, you can tweak the graphic rendering a bit, but the performance remains pretty bad overall, and I lost a couple of beats due to unexpected frame freezes.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the game's exceptional replayability, attributing it to its great music, creative gameplay, and appealing aesthetics, making it a highly engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “The music is great, gameplay is creative, the aesthetics are on point, and replayability is fantastic.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in Overpass, developed by studio bean, is largely driven by its engaging Twitch integration, which allows viewers to playfully disrupt the streamer’s gameplay through various comedic effects, such as altering controls and adding environmental challenges. This interactive element enhances the overall fun and unpredictability of the game.

    • “Overpass is made by Studio Bean, the creators of Choice Chamber, and this game's Twitch integration is absolutely hilarious; it allows viewers to mess with the streamer while the game is being played, by speeding up the music, flipping the controls, adding heavy fog, or removing the markers.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and unexpected situations had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates funny elements that catch you off guard, making every playthrough a unique and entertaining experience.”
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