Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
- March 17, 2011
- Steel Monkeys
Get on Steam"Post Apocalyptic Mayhem" is a racing game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players compete in high-speed races, battling enemies and using weapons and power-ups to gain an advantage. The game features a variety of tracks, vehicles, and customization options, with destructible environments and a focus on aggressive, explosive action.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and chaotic arcade-style racing experience with unique vehicles and weapons.
- Graphics and sound design are well done, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- It's a great game to play with friends, providing lots of laughs and entertainment in multiplayer mode.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with only a few tracks and vehicles available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Multiplayer is mostly dead, making it difficult to find matches unless you have friends to play with.
- Controls can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics33 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding them decent but not groundbreaking. While some appreciate the aesthetic and detailed vehicle designs, others criticize the visuals as average or blurry, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics are considered serviceable and contribute positively to the gameplay experience, though they may not impress those seeking high-end visuals.
“The graphics are good, the vehicles are diverse, well designed, and fun to play. The controls are solid, the concept is great, the track design is fantastic, and the game runs very well.”
“Damn great game with stunning graphics, simple control, and great gameplay.”
“The graphics are out of this world and the maps are always fun to play.”
“The graphics are average; they're not going to break even a modestly equipped rig, but they're not blindingly awful, either.”
“Graphics are blah which is fine, but it seems really blurry at times and low res.”
“It's graphics and level design is bad, even if you think you don't care about that, it's an arcade racing game, it could look much better, and I'm not even mentioning its awful controls.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally straightforward and enjoyable, particularly in multiplayer settings, but it suffers from significant balancing issues and repetitive mechanics that can lead to boredom. While the game features a variety of vehicles and chaotic racing elements reminiscent of a "Super Mario Mad Max" experience, players have noted that the physics and driving mechanics are simplistic and could use refinement. Overall, the game offers fun moments, especially with friends, but technical problems like freezes and crashes detract from the experience.
“Gameplay is enjoyable and works well.”
“Great gameplay and a lot of fun with mates.”
“There is a nice wide range of vehicles which each have their own unique weapons and the gameplay is fun.”
“The only two gameplay modes are arcade and 'apocalyptic challenge', and all the latter is is just playing all six tracks in a row for a total, final score.”
“But it has some serious problems with balancing and overall game mechanics/rules.”
“Gameplay is very repetitive and becomes boring very fast.”
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive or lacking in quality. Notably, the instrumental rock tracks, including a unique rendition of "Jingle Bells," are highlighted as enjoyable, contributing to the chaotic fun of multiplayer modes. Overall, while many appreciate the music, there are also calls for improvement.
“The sound design and music are great, and the game runs very well.”
“Pam has a superb soundtrack for the type of game it is combined with chaotic multiplayer fun at an affordable price.”
“Oh, and the music is friggin awesome!”
“The music is repetitive.”
“The music is awful.”
“The music is a standard, instrumental rock affair, including a rocked out version of Jingle Bells on the 'Winter Wasteland' track.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently funny, particularly in its quirky sound effects and amusing gameplay elements. While the game offers hours of entertaining arcade fun, some players note that the humor can diminish with repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in weapons. Overall, it is considered a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, especially in multiplayer settings.
“If I were to describe this game in just one word, I'd without a doubt say funny.”
“But it is a decent hybrid of those two genres that provides some easy-to-get-into and humorous fun (any game that has a metal version of 'Jingle Bells' in the set list gets a smile from me).”
“Fast, simple, and damn funny action racing.”
- stability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent bugs, crashes, and game freezes detracting from the overall experience. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the unreliable performance and lack of an active online community hinder its enjoyment. Players seeking a stable experience may find it frustrating, despite the fun elements present when the game functions properly.
“The game looks and runs great; it's just a shame that not many people play this anymore, so there aren't many online races. However, the single-player mode is still very enjoyable.”
“Fun when it works, but buggy and often unavailable.”
“Seriously, if you enjoy a fully playable buggy mess then look no further.”
“Also the engine is great and optimized but there are several game freezes and random crashes along your gameplay, so don't expect it to run like a charm.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game suffers from low replayability, with many users noting that once all races, cars, and shortcuts are unlocked, the excitement diminishes significantly. While the tracks are enjoyable, the lack of interesting vehicles and abilities contributes to a limited incentive to revisit the game.
“Is this game a whole lot of fun with a lot of replay value?”
“The tracks are cool... replay value?”
“It had no replayability, and the vehicles and abilities were uninteresting.”
“But be warned, once you have unlocked all races, cars, and learned all shortcuts, the replay value is gone.”
“Twisted Metal clone, not a whole lot of replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised, with users noting that it feels immersive and enjoyable. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The atmosphere feels nice and immersive.”
“I really enjoy the great atmosphere in the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a dedicated war-focused map or area within the game, suggesting that a story or campaign mode featuring battles against bots would enhance the overall fun and engagement.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game engine is praised for its optimization, players report experiencing frequent freezes and random crashes, indicating that performance may not be consistently reliable.
