Slackers - Carts of Glory
- September 18, 2024
- Falling Saints
- 16h median play time
"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!
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun and addictive, especially when played with friends.
- The physics and controls provide a unique and satisfying experience, making it enjoyable to master the gameplay.
- The soundtrack is great and adds to the overall fun atmosphere of the game.
- The multiplayer mode is lacking in content and has bugs that affect gameplay.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, with some players feeling frustrated by the need to achieve specific medals to unlock new tracks.
- There are inconsistencies in the collision detection and controls, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
- music74 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising the soundtrack as fitting, humorous, and enjoyable, particularly highlighting its country-rock elements. However, some players noted that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetitiveness over time, suggesting a desire for more variety. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, there is a consensus that additional music content would be beneficial.
“The design is stunning, the graphics and style are spot-on, the soundtrack slaps, and the gameplay is a blast.”
“That combined with the whimsical nature of the game, fantastic country-rock soundtrack, and beautiful art style makes you want to start another run just as fast as it ended.”
“The soundtrack is very fitting and humorous, and for me at least, the music doesn't get old; however, more variety would be great.”
“I ended up muting the music around the 9 hour mark because the OST is really short.”
“Also, there are only like 8 music tracks which get repetitive as well.”
“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.”
- gameplay56 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth mechanics and addictive nature, combining simple controls with a high skill ceiling that rewards mastery. Players enjoy the fun and unique concept of racing shopping carts, with many highlighting the game's ability to be engaging both solo and with friends. While the multiplayer aspect received some criticism, the overall experience is described as entertaining and well-designed, making it a standout in the racing genre.
“If you enjoy bettering your mechanical skill while shaving off time little by little to be #1 on the leaderboard, then this is definitely the game for you.”
“The cart mechanics are all thoughtfully designed and feel incredibly smooth once you get the hang of it.”
“Have sunk a lot of hours into this over the past week and haven't gotten sick of it yet; the controls and mechanics are a challenge but so rewarding once mastered!”
“Fucking stupid game, stupid physics, stupid creators, stupid game mechanics, stupid haircuts, stupid music, stupid shopping cart, shitty production. But the game's fun.”
“I would rather a tournament-like multiplayer gameplay, where you can collect points every match.”
“The gameplay, the audio, the hilarity.”
- humor54 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently hilarious, especially when playing with friends. The chaotic physics, funny character interactions, and amusing ragdoll effects contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions. However, some users expressed a desire for more multiplayer options and variety in gameplay settings to enhance the fun.
“This game is hilarious, corpse launch Mario Kart with no brakes.”
“Ridiculously funny, simple, and charming in a chaotic sort of way, 'Slackers - Carts of Glory' is a game that takes seconds to learn and minutes, if not hours, to master.”
“I was keeled over laughing the entire time playing in first person.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, bold, and charming art style, which complements the whimsical and chaotic nature of the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the clean controls and the overall visual appeal, often comparing it to other popular titles like "Hello Neighbor" and "Tony Hawk's." While some suggest adding more detail, such as blood on player models, the consensus is that the graphics are well-executed and enhance the fun experience of the game.
“Graphics are brilliant and fit with the game perfectly.”
“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, kinda reminds me of Hello Neighbor graphics!”
“Would be cool to see player models having blood on them or something like that to add another layer to the goofy graphics.”
“No ridiculous, performance-tanking graphics.”
“While the art style is not my thing, the physics gameplay is actually very nice.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting a smooth experience free of glitches or crashes, while others have faced significant issues such as bugs, freezes, and problems running in full screen mode. Many users expressed frustration over the game's early access state, highlighting that multiplayer features are particularly problematic and that overall performance is inconsistent.
“The game can't even run in full screen mode and is buggy as hell, and for what? Just to get new levels that are impossible to reach unless you break something, of course, why?”
“All my time on this game was nothing but problems after problems and freezes/crashes.”
“Might try again if it is fixed in the future, but until now it seems like a buggy mess.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with users reporting no significant glitches, errors, or crashes. However, the initial random direction choice can lead to varying performance experiences. The graphics are also noted to be reasonable, avoiding any performance-tanking issues.
“I did not encounter any glitches, errors, crashes, or performance issues.”
“In the beginning of each run, you randomly go right or left, which can massively impact performance.”
“No ridiculous, performance-tanking graphics.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as thin and predictable, lacking depth and engagement. However, the humor and energetic tone help maintain entertainment value, despite frustrations with the lack of checkpoints and the focus on time trials over a traditional campaign narrative. Overall, while the story may not be strong, the gameplay experience is still enjoyable for some players.
“While the plot is thin and predictable, the humor and energy keep it entertaining.”
“Because there are no checkpoints, no save points, and nothing, time trials are just that—time trials, not a campaign or story. 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.”
“I like this game, and I've gotten gold or better on all missions, but it's a serious test of patience.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling exhilarated and frustrated simultaneously, particularly regarding the chaotic experience of racing in a shopping cart. While the thrill of high-speed gameplay is highlighted, concerns about gameplay mechanics, such as object interaction and customization options, detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the passion for the game is evident, with players dedicating significant time to mastering its challenges.
“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.”
“I absolutely know how other players feel, and I feel like my experience with the game has been intense and emotional, having played well over 150 hours and earned all 17 trophies.”
“This game evokes strong feelings and has made me reflect on my experiences, pushing me to engage deeply with its challenges and rewards.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a player-friendly monetization model with no paid DLC or microtransactions, offering new characters and maps for free, alongside leaderboards to enhance the gaming experience.
“No paid DLC or microtransactions policy <3”
“New characters, new maps, no microtransactions, leaderboards just to name a few!”
“No paid DLC or microtransactions policy <3”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in the hillbomb mode, to be tedious and repetitive. There is a desire for more engaging mechanics, such as the addition of tricks and improved customization options for multiplayer lobbies, to enhance the overall experience.
“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 (custom timer options and a vote to move on from the current map would be nice).”
“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 (custom timer options and a vote to move on from the current map would be nice).”
“But I do believe actual tricks and grinding would be awesome to add!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered highly replayable, especially when played with friends, providing a lot of fun. However, some users note that its replay value may diminish over time, though it still fulfills its intended purpose effectively.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with each map offering a unique and enjoyable environment filled with its own challenges, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
“Each map is distinctly fun with its own atmosphere and challenges.”