Slackers - Carts of Glory | Game Brain

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"Slackers - Carts of Glory" is a wild racing game where you and up to 3 friends compete in shopping carts down steep hills, mastering their unique movements and collecting drinks to gain speed. Race against the clock to reach the city store before it closes, while avoiding obstacles and embracing the chaos. Remember, this is not a car, and there are no brakes, so hang on tight for an unforgettable ride!

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 863 reviews

music23 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and addictive, especially when played with friends, providing endless laughs and chaotic moments.
The unique physics and controls create a satisfying experience, making it enjoyable to master the challenging tracks.
The art style and soundtrack are well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.

The controls can be frustratingly inconsistent, leading to moments of unfairness that can detract from the overall experience.
Multiplayer mode lacks depth and variety, with limited maps and no options for customization or map selection.
Progression can feel overly restrictive, as players must achieve specific medals to unlock new levels, which may discourage casual play.

music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
50%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and energetic soundtrack, enhancing the overall fun and chaotic gameplay experience. However, many players express a desire for more variety and additional tracks, as the current selection can become repetitive over time. While some users appreciate the humor and fitting nature of the music, others have noted issues with copyright claims affecting content creation, leading to mixed feelings about the soundtrack's impact on the game's community.
- “The music is perfect and creates a great vibe; I just wish there was more music.”
- “The soundtrack is an absolute banger, adding to the overall chaos and fun.”
- “The design is stunning, the graphics and style are spot-on, the soundtrack slaps, and the gameplay is a blast.”
- “However, the music is terrible and should definitely be disabled.”
- “I ended up muting the music around the 9-hour mark because the OST is really short.”
- “Also, there are only about 8 music tracks, which get repetitive as well.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
30%
7%
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a blend of simplicity and depth that makes it easy to learn but challenging to master. Players enjoy the chaotic controls and well-designed maps, although some express frustration with the random elements that can disrupt performance. Overall, the game is considered a standout in the racing genre, providing a unique and entertaining experience both solo and in multiplayer settings.
- “The maps are so well designed and thought out, and the mechanics (although hard to master) are so fun to learn and play with.”
- “The design is stunning, the graphics and style are spot-on, the soundtrack slaps, and the gameplay is a blast.”
- “But if you intend to play it 'seriously' then you will inevitably run into an issue: what may not be apparent from the gameplay videos is that the cart constantly and erratically rotates left and right in addition to your controller input.”
- “And as we all learned when Super Smash Bros Brawl was released with its random tripping mechanic, RNG and high skill requirements tend to produce frustration when mixed.”
- “Driving mechanics are intuitive and easy to learn but very hard to master.”
humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny art style, chaotic ragdoll physics, and hilarious crash mechanics. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its absurd scenarios, such as crashing into obstacles and the comedic soundtrack, making it a fun and engaging experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, the humor adds a charming and entertaining layer to the gameplay, despite some challenges in mastering the controls.
- “Finally a fun and challenging game that reminds me how hilarious slamming into walls, cars, signs, and whatever else!”
- “A fantastic time-attack racer that brings a visceral sense of speed and a hilarious sense of humor.”
- “The concept of getting to the bottle shop for that slab of beer before it shuts within 1 minute on multiple different tracks while riding downhill in a shopping cart and improving your time on the leaderboards is all too humorous and fun for it to not be worth the money.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
21%
11%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, colorful, and whimsical art style, which complements the fun and chaotic gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the attention to detail in the maps and the overall visual appeal, comparing it to classic titles like "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" and "Tony Hawk's" games. While some note limitations in graphics settings and performance, the vibrant aesthetics and engaging design are consistently celebrated.
- “The design is stunning, the graphics and style are spot-on, the soundtrack slaps, and the gameplay is a blast.”
- “The graphics are super sweet, bright, bold and colorful, kind of reminds me of Hello Neighbor graphics!”
- “Visually, the art style is colorful and cartoony, fitting the over-the-top action and giving the game a whimsical feel.”
- “Very fun gameplay but forced anti-aliasing, capped at 60 fps, and only a couple of presets for graphics settings.”
- “While the art style is not my thing, the physics gameplay is actually very nice.”
- “Would be cool to see player models having blood on them or something like that to add another layer to the goofy graphics.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, particularly when adjusting sound settings and navigating leaderboards. Multiplayer experiences are also plagued by issues typical of early access titles, and players have encountered crashes and freezes, leading to frustration. While some users did not experience significant performance problems, the overall sentiment reflects a need for substantial improvements in stability.
- “Changing sound volume or browsing through the leaderboards is a buggy mess.”
- “While the game is fun, multiplayer is buggy for being early access, but the worst thing to come of it is that no content creators can make videos or reviews of the game due to copyright claims of the music used in the game.”
- “All my time on this game was nothing but problems after problems and freezes/crashes.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is minimal and straightforward, lacking deep lore or complexity, which some players appreciate for its simplicity. While the plot may be predictable, the humor and energetic gameplay keep it engaging, though the absence of checkpoints and a traditional campaign structure can make progression feel frustrating. Overall, the focus is more on fun and challenge than on narrative depth.
- “This is pure indie gaming, just a simple game with a simple goal and no endless lore or story I have to care about.”
- “While the plot is thin and predictable, the humor and energy keep it entertaining.”
- “Because there are no checkpoints, no save points, and no story, time trials are just that—time trials, not a campaign. This is not the way it should be, as this is a game with trolleys; just make it fun and easy to progress through the campaign without racing yourself 24/7.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, with users reporting no significant glitches, errors, or crashes. However, the random directional choice at the start of each run can lead to varying performance levels.
- “I did not encounter any glitches, errors, crashes, or performance issues.”
- “No ridiculous, performance-tanking graphics.”
- “In the beginning of each run, you randomly go right or left, which can massively impact performance.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting a mix of frustration and exhilaration. The desire to experience high-speed thrills and the joy of reckless gameplay is evident, though some feel let down by limitations in customization and multiplayer options. Overall, the game evokes a sense of adventure and nostalgia, despite its inconsistencies.
- “Never before has a game made me wish I was flying down a road at 150 kph in a shopping cart and smashing my head into stop signs, but this game made me feel that way.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the hillbomb mode, and express a desire for more customization options in multiplayer lobbies. However, there is enthusiasm for the potential inclusion of actual tricks and grinding mechanics to enhance gameplay.
- “All I have to say is that hillbomb is way too tedious to play. I wish I could adjust the camera's height, and I hope multiplayer lobbies get more customization, such as custom timer options and a vote to move on from the current map.”
- “Grinding feels excessively repetitive and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The grind for upgrades is frustrating and feels like a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game features a no paid DLC or microtransactions policy, providing players with new characters and maps without additional costs, alongside leaderboards for competitive play.
- “No paid DLC or microtransactions policy <3”
- “New characters, new maps, no microtransactions, leaderboards just to name a few!”
- “The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than enjoying the experience.”
- “I can't believe how many features are locked behind paywalls. It ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The constant prompts to buy in-game currency are overwhelming and take away from the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability, especially when played with friends, though some users note that its replay value may diminish over time. Overall, it effectively fulfills its intended purpose, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs.
- “A lot of fun and highly replayable with and without friends.”
- “While this game may not have much replay value after a point, it does its intended purpose and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that each map offers a unique atmosphere and set of challenges, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Each map is distinctly fun with its own atmosphere and challenges.”