Raw Nerve

Raw Nerve is an easy-to-play, hard-to-master driving sandbox set in a psychedelic galaxy. Take a casual rip or sprint to the summit for a top time. It’s one truckin' awesome ride.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique driving experience with interesting physics and a psychedelic environment.
It's a short, enjoyable game that is easy to pick up and perfect for quick play sessions.
The level design includes various paths and shortcuts, making it engaging for exploration and speedrunning.

The car controls are often described as slippery and difficult to manage, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes, which may leave some wanting more content.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered simplistic, and the lack of a free camera and local leaderboards detracts from the experience.

graphics
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring cute and dreamlike visuals that enhance the gaming experience, though some players note they can feel disorienting at times. While the overall quality is good, there are mentions of rough edges and mid-level graphics on certain maps, alongside minor usability issues like navigation after completing levels.
- “Graphics are good, they make me feel like I'm in a fever dream... but in a good way.”
- “Cute visuals!”
- “One map, mid graphics, inability to go back to the main screen after beating said one map, and checkpoints every 2 feet.”
- “Camera can be a little bit disorienting sometimes, but with the game's visuals, that may almost be the point.”
- “The visuals are a little rough around the edges, but not bad at all.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its refreshing and cool post-rock soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and evokes nostalgia for classic games. Players recommend maximizing the volume to fully appreciate the auditory elements.
- “Really refreshing and cool; I recommend turning the music all the way up!”
- “I made it to the summit once and generally appreciated both the post-rock soundtrack and the cel-shaded style that reminded me of games from my childhood.”
- “However, I did make it to the summit once and generally appreciated both the post-rock soundtrack and cel-shaded style that reminded me of games from my childhood.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted to be lacking, with players expressing a desire for more quests and a deeper narrative experience, alongside gameplay mechanics like a gear system for enhanced vehicle performance.
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and psychedelic environment, enhanced by immersive sound design that contributes to the overall experience.
- “The environment is a fun psychedelic romp, and the sounds add to the atmosphere.”