Speedonauts

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Speedonauts is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by World Away Games and was released on February 20, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Speedonauts is a speedrunning game that challenges you to set the fastest times across 30 mining planets, with a level editor and Steam Workshop integration for community-created content. Players can enjoy the game solo, compete against friends or the world, or even multitask by playing in windowed mode. The game features jetpacks and skiing as methods of transportation and encourages players to continually improve their times.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The core gameplay is fun and addictive, with a great sense of speed and satisfying mechanics for completing levels and achieving gold medals.
The level editor allows for creativity and extends the game's longevity, providing opportunities for players to create and share custom levels.
The game features an elegant control scheme that is easy to learn but hard to master, making it competitive and engaging, especially with online leaderboards.

Content is limited with only 30 levels, which are relatively simple and can be completed quickly, leaving little for players who aren't focused on leaderboard competition.
There is no controller support, which may hinder some players, although keyboard controls are functional.
Some technical issues have been reported, such as problems with the boost function on the Steam Deck, which can disrupt gameplay.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their vibrant art style and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a fun and fast-paced experience. Players appreciate how the visuals, sound effects, and camera movement enhance the feeling of speed and adrenaline, especially during dynamic gameplay moments like boosts and jumps. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that complements the game's addictive nature.
- “A fun, fast-paced and addictive game that has a great aesthetic and awesome music to go with it.”
- “The graphics, sound effects, and camera movement work well together to give you that feeling of speed and adrenaline, especially when the level has boosts and big jumps.”
- “Love the art style as well.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, making it enjoyable for speedrunning. However, players note that the content is somewhat limited, with only 30 levels available.
- “Very addictive gameplay and a great speed runner for the price.”
- “Fun game with good ideas and mechanics.”
- “Core gameplay is really fun.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for complementing its fun and fast-paced gameplay, enhancing the overall aesthetic and contributing to an addictive experience.
- “A fun, fast-paced, and addictive game that has a great aesthetic and awesome music to go with it.”