PalmRide

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THIS ITCH.IO PAGE IS DEPRECATED AND WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE UPDATES FOR PALMRIDE. PLEASE VISIT THE STEAM PAGE OF THE GAME INSTEAD. ABOUT THIS GAME Remember those arcade games you used to play when you were a child? PalmRide brings those vibes back.So, what exactly is PalmRide?PalmRide is a driving game heavily inspired by classic games and the modern Outrun aesthetics. It's all about driving and …

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

music18 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a great retro aesthetic with beautiful visuals and a fantastic synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is enjoyable and offers a fun challenge, with creative achievements and the ability to import your own music, adding to the replay value.
The game is simple to pick up and play, making it a great casual experience for fans of retro racing games.

The controls are poorly designed, making it difficult to shoot while accelerating, and there is no option to customize the control layout.
The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, as there is a lack of variety in objectives and the track layout does not change significantly.
Visual clarity is an issue, as many obstacles blend into the background, making it hard to avoid crashes, which can lead to frustration.

music
27 mentions
67 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and variety, with many players enjoying the ability to import their own tracks, enhancing the overall experience. The soundtrack features a mix of epic, synthwave, and vaporwave styles that complement the game's aesthetic and gameplay, creating a relaxing yet engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout elements, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music is great and the best part is that you can import your own music!”
- “The controls are well calibrated and the synthwave music is wonderful.”
- “The music has that vaporwave feel and it's so relaxing.”
- “The OST makes you feel like you rule the road (let's hope the police isn't around...).”
- “80's old school gameplay and exquisite music, what more can you ask?”
graphics
25 mentions
32 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic 80s retro aesthetic, with pixel art that some players find charming and others criticize as muddy and blocky, reminiscent of older systems like the NES and C64. While the neon visuals and vibrant colors are appreciated by fans of the genre, many reviewers feel that the overall quality detracts from the gameplay experience, with some describing it as an eyesore. Despite mixed opinions, the retro art style resonates with players who enjoy the nostalgic vibe, particularly when paired with the game's engaging soundtrack.
- “Decided to check the store page since the visuals look dope.”
- “I love the 80's retro aesthetics.”
- “The pixel-aesthetic style gives the gaming experience the retro feel you need.”
- “This very poor quality visual style is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “The pixel graphics look kind of muddy, which is caused by the cars having almost the same color as the road.”
- “It's a bit of an eyesore and distraction from all of the bright moving colors to the pixel visuals and then figuring out what you have to dodge.”
gameplay
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and somewhat repetitive, with a focus on arcade-style driving and dodging obstacles, which can be enjoyable but lacks depth. While the art style and soundtrack receive praise, some players find that technical issues, such as blurry visuals, can detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay is fun and engaging for casual play, but it may not satisfy those looking for more complex mechanics.
- “Gameplay is fun, the art style is cool, you can play your own tracks as the background music, but if you don't, that's completely okay because the soundtrack is amazing and you can blow things up with your guns.”
- “The gameplay is rather intense and the music complements that beautifully!”
- “Love the retro style, the fun gameplay, and the music.”
- “The gameplay in such indie games is terribly banal and differs only in a few nuances.”
- “There is not much for you to sink your teeth into, no real hidden mechanics or skills, just dodge obstacles, but it's nice to space out to.”
- “But when the blurry objects on the road look like absolute crap and affect the gameplay and cause your game to be nothing but frustrating, it's going too far.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely considered a failure, with many gamers expressing a lack of interest and noting that it feels almost non-existent.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “No story.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a standout feature, highlighted by its witty trailer, meme-worthy text, and amusing achievements that reflect the developers' playful nature. Additionally, some players find the steering controls to be humorously quirky, adding to the overall comedic experience.
- “Ultimately bought it because of the sense of humor in the trailer.”
- “Not to mention the funny, meme-worthy text and achievements, which show that the devs are people of culture. ;)”
- “The steering controls are kind of funny.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its fantastic music and retro pixel art, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the fast-paced gameplay and well-designed levels, which contribute to a fun and challenging environment suitable for casual play.
- “Great atmosphere, fantastic music. Much love for this kind of retro pixel games.”
- “I really like the atmosphere of this game, and the gameplay is really fun and challenging.”
- “The fast pacing, atmosphere, and pretty level design make for a great casual game that you can play mostly anytime and anywhere.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”