Powerslide

About Powerslide

Powerslide is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ratbag Games and was released on July 3, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Powerslide is a racing game set in a post-apocalyptic environment. It was the first of the "Powerslide" series and the only one released so far, Powerslide became known for its realistic physics and ground-breaking graphics.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story3 positive mentions

Nostalgic and retro feel with a unique, enjoyable handling and physics model involving constant powersliding.
Impressive graphics and detailed, varied open-world tracks considered AAA level for its time.
Strong atmosphere with great music, memorable characters and bios, and enjoyable cheats that add replay value.

Unfair and overly difficult AI on expert and insane modes, causing frustration due to lack of difficulty adjustment and championship restart penalty.
Technical issues including crashes, bugs, poor sound mixing, low textures, laggy menus, and compatibility difficulties on modern systems.
Outdated multiplayer functionality and no modern updates or patches to improve gameplay experience on current hardware and operating systems.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The game's graphics were highly impressive and advanced for its time, pushing the limits of late 1990s hardware. While they were considered AAA quality in 1998, the visuals have not aged well but still contribute to the overall fun experience.
- “The graphics, which were considered very good in 1998, unfortunately didn't age well, but that doesn't take away the sheer fun of the game.”
- “The graphics and physics (though unrealistic) are very impressive for a game out of the late 90's.”
- “And along with Dethkarz, these racing games pushed the graphical boundaries of what expensive top computers were able to accomplish in 1998.”
- “Graphics: I won't judge much here since the game is very, very old, but for a 1998 game it was on AAA level.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The music is praised for its strong atmosphere and memorable soundtrack that enhances the game's experience, often cited as a key reason players keep returning. However, sound mixing issues, particularly with overpowering motor sounds, sometimes detract from the overall audio balance.
- “It's the soundtrack that'll have me coming back for many more years.”
- “Looks good, sounds are good, and OST is impressive even by today's standards.”
- “Sound mixing is not good; even when adjusted, the motor sounds deafen the music.”
- “The lore is believable (at least for a racing game) and is well written, with its atmosphere such as sounds, cars, and music.”
- “Sound/music: the soundtrack nails the atmosphere of the game and the car sounds are great.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story is humorously portrayed with a sci-fi take on the year 2020 and features amusing character bios. While not deep, the plot is considered fitting and enjoyable for a racing game.
- “The story talks about 2020 like it's some distant, far off sci-fi year, which is super amusing.”
- “The character bios and story are absolutely hilarious.”
- “I think the plot is good enough and doesn't need to be very deep since it's a racing game, not an RPG.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive soundtrack and realistic car sounds, which effectively enhance the game's mood. Additionally, the well-written and believable lore contributes to creating a convincing racing game environment.
- “The soundtrack nails the atmosphere of the game and the car sounds are great.”
- “The lore is believable (at least for a racing game) and is well written, with its atmosphere such as sounds, cars, and music.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is highly praised, with character bios and the story delivering consistently hilarious moments. Players find the comedic elements well-executed and entertaining.
- “The character bios and story are absolutely hilarious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's lack of invisible walls and the inclusion of fun cheats allow players to freely explore levels, significantly enhancing its replayability.