- May 16, 2014
- Black Wing Foundation
Speed Kills
Platforms
About
Speed Kills is an action-packed death racing game with classic isometric gameplay, inspired by 16-bit racing games. Compete in various championships across five planets, with over 50 unique tracks. Upgrade and customize from eight available vehicles, ranging from pickup trucks to hovercars, while purchasing offensive and defensive upgrades for an added edge.










- The game offers a nostalgic arcade racing experience reminiscent of Rock n Roll Racing, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- With 50 tracks available, the game provides a decent amount of content for casual play.
- The graphics and car designs are visually appealing, contributing to an overall decent aesthetic.
- The game suffers from poor collision detection and balancing issues, making races feel unfair and frustrating.
- Achievements are broken and do not unlock properly, leading to a lack of satisfaction for completionists.
- The controls are limited to keyboard only, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the decent visuals and modern look of the menus and 3D main interface, while others criticize the in-game graphics as outdated and inconsistent. Although there are commendable aspects like 4K support and a good atmosphere, many users feel that the overall graphical quality does not match the game's futuristic theme and lacks customization options. Overall, while the graphics are considered acceptable for a top-down racer, they are overshadowed by gameplay issues and a lack of polish.
“The graphic style in the menus gives off a modern look.”
“I will say this is a lot better than a retro pixel platformer, kudos to the developers for reasonable looking visuals and 4k support.”
“A very addictive, enjoyable isometric game, great graphics, and plenty of content.”
“This is a game that feels like it was made by two teams: one who did the beautiful cars, cool-looking garage, and 3D main menu, and another incompetent team who completely messed up the in-game graphics and gameplay.”
“Graphics are outdated, the UI is plainly terrible, controls are too arcade (even for an arcade game), and characters are something you'll forget as quickly as 10 seconds after turning off the game.”
“There is nothing in the way of graphical options beyond resolution.”