Speed Limit
- February 17, 2021
- Gamechuck
Speed Limit is an incredibly fun, intense, action-packed game that never slows down, it always keeps you on your toes. It is amazingly addictive, and has a great old school feel with the graphics and gameplay. This is a must play game for everyone!
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Reviews
- Speed Limit offers a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled experience with seamless transitions between various gameplay styles, reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- The game features impressive pixel art and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- With frequent checkpoints and infinite lives, players can enjoy the challenge without excessive frustration, making it a fun and addictive game.
- The gameplay heavily relies on memorization, which can make it feel repetitive and less rewarding, as players often die from unexpected obstacles.
- Some control mechanics, particularly during vehicle sections, can feel unresponsive or awkward, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and replayability after completing it.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, arcade-style action that frequently shifts between different mechanics and visual styles, keeping players engaged and on their toes. While the game offers a high level of challenge, it often relies on memorization and repetition rather than skill development, which can lead to frustration. Overall, players appreciate the responsive controls and the variety of gameplay experiences, making it a fun and replayable title despite its steep learning curve.
“The gameplay is actually quite simple and arcadey, but you will die a lot in your first try, similar to playing Cuphead or Hotline Miami.”
“Speed Limit is a fun arcade action game, where the perspective of the gameplay and the gameplay style itself changes every 2 levels.”
“It constantly changes to a different type of run and gun as you play, changing up the visuals and the gameplay style so that the game never feels stale as you progress.”
“The fact that the gameplay frequently changes its visual style is irrelevant because this concept of avoiding unreactably fast one-hit kill obstacles persists through the entire game, making every stage play essentially the same.”
“The obstacles come at me so quickly and new mechanics are so abrupt that you can only progress by rote memorization — even while you get a bit better at movement or shooting, mostly you just die and then take a different turn or shoot somewhere in advance.”
“Meaning, even if each chapter introduces a completely new gameplay mechanic, there's not enough time to both learn and apply the skill in each stage until it completely switches things around, making each obstacle unique (and so beatable mostly by memorization of what you're expected to do).”
- music17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and fitting EDM soundtrack, which enhances the fast-paced gameplay and complements the action. While some players feel the soundtrack doesn't entirely match the game's theme, it remains enjoyable and engaging, encouraging players to immerse themselves in the experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Wonderful high-action arcade thriller with a great soundtrack.”
“The music is fast-paced and fits the fast gameplay very well.”
“Looooove the sweet retro art and the music gets your heart pumping before the action even starts.”
“I thought the soundtrack was the only thing that didn’t fit the overall theme, but let’s be honest, it won’t stop you from head banging along even as your character gets thrown off into oncoming traffic and gets a concussion. The OST is strongly EDM and has a dedicated song for each respective stage!”
“But the elevator music theme whenever you pause is probably it for me - I had it on longer than I should’ve.”
“An ode to movies, music, and games of the eighties.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, unique art direction, and nostalgic pixel art style, which effectively blend modern aesthetics with retro influences. Players appreciate the variety in animations and the overall design, which enhances the fast-paced gameplay and creates an engaging experience. The combination of impressive visuals and a fitting soundtrack contributes to the game's appeal, making it stand out in its genre.
“I like the idea, the art direction, and the gorgeous variety in visuals and animations that this has.”
“What sets it apart from anything else that compares to it is its stunning visuals.”
“You feel like an action hero while playing this with amazing animation, art style, and music to match.”
“Graphics are pure nostalgia.”
“It's not all visuals for this game either; although I'd describe it as pretty standard, the gameplay is quite fun!”
“Stylized in a pixel-art 'retro' game aesthetic.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its fantastic concept and clever arc, complemented by great art, though some players note that it may not be the focus for those seeking pure fun without narrative elements. Overall, it offers a blend of engaging storytelling and action-oriented gameplay.
“It's a fantastic concept with great art and a clever story arc.”
“If you're looking for a game that just has pure fun with no story, then this is the game for you.”
“Even those had a plot to some degree!”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate that it enhances the overall experience without becoming overly tedious, others find certain stages excessively punishing and tedious, particularly when aiming for 100% achievements.
“100% achievements seems tedious but not impossible.”
“I did not enjoy these stages; I found them very tedious and needlessly punishing on normal.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and appreciate its varied gameplay styles, others feel that it lacks depth and longevity compared to similar-priced titles, leaving them wishing for a longer experience.
“It changes between different styles of gameplay, and it's a really enjoyable and replayable game.”
“For $10, it doesn't seem to offer a lot of replayability compared to other games I've played at around the same price, and I wished the game was longer despite its ability to frustrate.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits unresponsive controls and a buggy experience, indicating stability issues that detract from overall gameplay.
“But it does have that unresponsive, buggy feeling in its controls.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both absurd and entertaining, with particular praise for the comedic elements like the "spy wagon," which adds a lighthearted and amusing touch to the overall experience.
“OMG, this is brain candy, and that spy wagon is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes!”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining!”
Critic Reviews
Speed Limit Review – Chasing those thrills
An incredibly exhilarating and playful experience, Speed Limit is a love letter to the action-packed blockbusters of decades past. It blasts you through its quick campaign at lightning speed and will leave you with your heart pounding, your palms soaked, and a massive cheeky smile across your face. Though it could be a bit kinder to players unfamiliar with arcade-style difficulty and some of its levels aren’t as bombastic as others, Speed Limit is still a sweet and short neo-retro explosion of fun. Fans of the arcade-era and folks looking for something fast-paced and unique will find a lot to love here.
80%Speed Limit Review
Speed Limit is an incredibly fun, intense, action-packed game that never slows down, it always keeps you on your toes. It is amazingly addictive, and has a great old school feel with the graphics and gameplay. This is a must play game for everyone!
100%Speed Limit Review - A Breakneck, High Octane Cocktail Of Retro Arcade Violence
Speed Limit is a heady mixture of tough as old boots nostalgia that requires patience and/or stubbornness to crack its punishing action set-pieces. The joy comes from trying to perfect your run on Speed Limit rather than simply beating it, and there’s varying mileage in this. At the very least, it’s a fun nostalgic showcase of several classic game types mushed together in a surprisingly cohesive fashion.
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