- September 15, 2017
- Graffiti
Screamer 2
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About
The follow-up to Screamer is an arcade-style racing game. Unlike its predecessor, it offers a more rally-oriented gameplay. The twelve selectable high-performance road cars of the previous game have been replaced with four rally cars. The game features an improved graphics engine (SVGA) and various tracks including England, Switzerland, Egypt, Colombia, and others. These tracks may be slippery or …
- Screamer 2 is a nostalgic trip for fans of 90s racing games, offering improved graphics and gameplay compared to its predecessor.
- The game features a variety of tracks and customizable cars, providing a unique challenge and engaging driving experience.
- Despite its age, the game runs smoothly on modern systems and retains a fun, arcade-like feel that many players still enjoy.
- The game suffers from dated graphics and sound design, with loud engine noises and limited audio options that detract from the experience.
- Collision physics and AI behavior can be frustrating, leading to unpredictable outcomes during races and a lack of refined handling.
- As a port of an old DOS game, it lacks significant updates or improvements, making it feel like a lazy re-release rather than a modern adaptation.
- music7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing the overwhelming engine noise that drowns out the soundtrack and the lack of volume control options. The soundtrack itself is described as generic 90s electronic music, leading many to prefer turning it off entirely. Overall, the audio experience is marred by poor sound management and unappealing music choices.
“Suddenly, the soundtrack of the game came into my head.”
“Oh, and don't even get me started about the soundtrack!”
“You can turn the music off, and you'll probably want to, as there's only so much generic 90s electronic music one sane mind can take.”
“This engine noise is throughout the whole game and drowns out the music.”
“The engine sound is very loud and there's no volume control for either sound effects or music.”
“You can turn the music off, and you'll probably want to, as there's only so much generic 90s electronic music one sane mind can take, but the sound effects are non-negotiable.”
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