PalmRide

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PalmRide is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by SilviuShader and was released on September 16, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"PalmRide" is an arcade-style driving game that brings back nostalgic vibes of classic games with a modern Outrun aesthetic. Explore a vibrant world with multiple unique locations, from 'Future Funk' city streets to 80s retro beaches, while encountering various obstacles and surprises. Play in single-player or multiplayer mode, enjoying the beautiful soundtrack as you drive. The itch.io page is deprecated, visit the Steam page instead for updates.

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Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

music20 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a wonderfully retro aesthetic and an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is enjoyable and addictive, with a variety of power-ups and challenges that keep players engaged.
The game successfully evokes nostalgia for classic arcade racers, making it a fun casual experience for fans of the genre.

The controls can be frustrating, with issues like a poor layout and difficulty distinguishing obstacles on the road.
Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, lacking a clear objective or competitive elements to keep players motivated.
Technical issues, such as crashes and poor visual clarity, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its retro and synthwave vibes, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the option to import their own tracks, which adds a personal touch to the soundtrack, while the original score is described as fantastic and fitting for the game's aesthetic. Overall, the combination of great music and engaging visuals contributes 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
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
53%
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The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic 80s pixel aesthetic that some players appreciate for its retro charm, while others criticize it for being muddy and lacking detail, comparing it unfavorably to older systems like the NES and C64. Despite the vibrant neon colors and engaging music, many feel that the visual style detracts from the gameplay experience, with some describing it as an eyesore. Overall, opinions are mixed, with a segment of players enjoying the retro vibe and others finding the graphics disappointing.
- “The pixel-aesthetic style gives the gaming experience the retro feel you need.”
- “I love the 80's retro aesthetics.”
- “The outrun aesthetic is fantastic.”
- “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.”
- “The neon aesthetic just doesn't do enough to make up for pixel graphics that are worse than most NES games.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The gameplay in this indie game is characterized by simple arcade driving mechanics, featuring fun power-ups and engaging music, but it lacks depth and hidden mechanics, making it feel somewhat repetitive. While the art style and soundtrack are praised, technical issues like blurry visuals can detract from the overall experience, leading some players to recommend against it. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable for casual play but may frustrate those seeking more complexity.
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is largely considered a failure, with many gamers expressing a lack of interest and noting that it lacks a compelling narrative.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “No story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, highlighted by its witty trailer, meme-worthy text, and amusing achievements that reflect the developers' playful personality. 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 Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its fantastic music and retro pixel art style. The combination of fast-paced gameplay and appealing level design contributes to an enjoyable and engaging experience, making it a great casual game to play anytime.
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort 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.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”