Pressure Overdrive
- July 26, 2017
- Chasing Carrots
- 5h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Pressure Overdrive" is a steam punk inspired game where players drive a combat car to defend their land from invading robots. Customize and upgrade your car with various weapons and gadgets to take on challenging levels and bosses. The game features a unique pressure mechanic that intensifies the action and allows for creative problem-solving.
Reviews
- Cool controls and graphics, especially enjoyable in full-screen co-op on large displays.
- Fun gameplay with a mix of racing and twin-stick shooter mechanics, providing a unique experience.
- Great art, music, and narration, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere.
- Numerous bugs and issues, including game-breaking problems after level 2 and unresponsive menus.
- Limited upgrades and repetitive gameplay, making it feel like a remake rather than a new experience.
- Lack of online co-op and poor controller support, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the fun and polished mechanics, while others criticize it for being buggy, dull, and repetitive. New mechanics are noted as interesting, but many feel they lack depth and variety, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, while the game offers moments of enjoyment, significant gameplay flaws hinder its long-term appeal.
“Fair price, gameplay beyond epic, tons of fun.”
“The levels are extremely polished, the gameplay is a lot of fun - minus the balance issue I mentioned above - and it's a fun way to kill some time.”
“This game makes sure you understand what you need in which levels, as different slots do different things and the gameplay can vary a lot depending on how you upgrade your buggy.”
“Horrible gameplay and very buggy.”
“Played with a friend, seemed enjoyable at the start until we reached the second level ending; we could not continue with gameplay as it was bugged and only let us look at high scores.”
“Everything is forgettable and the core gameplay (pseudo-racing/twin-stick shooter) gets samey and monotonous after an hour or so.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized for its buggy gameplay and frustrating upgrade system, which can lead to wasted resources and a steep learning curve. Players have noted that the new customization options for buggies require careful consideration and experimentation, as the game demands a better understanding of driving and shooting mechanics. Overall, while the game offers varied gameplay through upgrades, the initial experience can be hindered by technical issues and a lack of clarity in the upgrade process.
“Horrible gameplay and very buggy.”
“This is a particularly vile issue because you sell unwanted upgrades at a loss, yet can't grind to make up the deficit, so unless you know exactly what you want on your buggy, you will waste money and get frustrated because those upgrades aren't cheap.”
“Until you grasp the new driving abilities and coordinate driving and shooting (unlike in the first game where the buggy always shot forward, in this game you control the shooting with the mouse), you will most likely have to retry some levels for a few times.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received positive feedback for being nicely polished and significantly improved over the original, with a higher frame rate and enhanced visual quality. Players appreciate the smoother performance, especially on higher resolution displays, and the increased customization options for vehicles. Overall, the graphical updates are seen as a worthwhile enhancement for fans of the original title.
“The graphics are nicely polished with a high frame rate, and the vehicle is far more customizable than I would have otherwise thought.”
“Nicer graphics, runs a lot smoother and better on Predator X34 1440p than the original.”
“A remake of the original Pressure, this is basically the same glorified arcade-style rail shooter with nicer graphics.”
“Well, as the name states it is Overdrive, which means it basically is pressure, the same levels, but with better graphics, more weapons and tools, and all, and most importantly there are 4 active abilities instead of 1.”
“2 bucks for the graphic update for owners of Pressure.”
“- updated graphics.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, with players noting that it can be completed relatively quickly, often without significant challenges. While some expected a continuation, it appears to be a remake with familiar cut-scenes, yet the narrative remains engaging, particularly through humorous descriptions and vehicle upgrades in a fast-paced gameplay setting.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Pressure Overdrive has a fun story, plays really well even on low-end hardware, and is a fast-paced mix between a racing game and a twin-stick top-down shooter.”
“It's a lot of fun to read the crazy descriptions as you go through the levels, upgrade your vehicle, and unravel the story.”
“I expected this to be a continuation of the story; however, this seems to be a remake (so far, all the cut-scenes are the same).”
“There weren't any real hard sections in the story, and I ended up killing myself in endless mode because the game couldn't do it after 80 minutes.”
“I finished the story mode on hard and level 30+ in endless mode in around six hours.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its relaxing quality and enjoyable soundtrack, contributing positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of great audio, engaging narration, and the fun, albeit cheesy, fake French voices that enhance the atmosphere.
“Game-play, art, music, narration, and cut-scenes are all really good.”
“Great audio - love the soundtrack, and the fake French voices are cheesy but fun.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Game-play, art, music, narration, cut-scenes are all really good.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers find the humor in the game to be cheesy and reminiscent of old-school fun, but they also express a desire for more variety and depth in the comedic elements. Overall, while the humor is appreciated, it is seen as needing enhancement to better engage players.
“The humor is cheesy and old school fun.”
“It needs more maps, more humor, and more balanced weapons.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its improved performance compared to its predecessor, running smoothly and providing a solid overall experience.
“Great game with better performance than the old version.”
“Overall, the game is great, runs smoothly, and the narrative is a good addition.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a visually appealing experience, but its gameplay flaws significantly hinder its replayability, making it a brief and less engaging shooter in the long run.
“Overall, it's a shiny, briefly entertaining shooter, but its gameplay flaws severely limit replay value.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return; the lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
