Spin Rush
- September 16, 2016
- EGAMER
Get on Steam"Spin Rush" is a fast-paced, psychedelic endless runner game where players control a neon-colored pin that rolls through a geometrically-styled obstacle course. The game features a pumping synthwave soundtrack and focuses on quick reflexes and strategic maneuvering to avoid obstacles and achieve high scores. Collecting glowing orbs boosts the player's speed and multiplies their score, adding an extra layer of excitement and challenge.
Reviews
- The game features a simple and engaging gameplay mechanic that tests reflexes and eye coordination.
- It has a colorful and vibrant aesthetic, complemented by a fun soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is easy to complete for achievement hunters, with many modes to unlock and a relatively short playtime.
- The excessive flashing colors and background effects can be distracting and may cause discomfort or headaches for some players.
- The game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, leading to a loss of interest after a short period.
- Certain mechanics can create frustrating situations, making it feel unbalanced and sometimes impossible to succeed.
- music31 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players motivated. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive and the combination of music with flashy visuals overwhelming, leading to discomfort. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, there are calls for better audio controls, such as volume sliders, to improve the experience.
“This game takes around ten or so minutes to get the hang of, but after that you'll be bumpin' and groovin' as you enjoy both the soundtrack and puzzle game.”
“Couple all of that - which is pretty good - with explosive, high-energy music blasting violently into your ears and an incredibly intense visual experience, as well as the rapidity of the balls’ descent, and you’ve got an engaging, challenging experience on your hands.”
“The soundtrack is great and it gets you into the game.”
“I don't know what's the point of oversaturating the screen with background effects and making everything pulsate; it is just annoying, even in the lowest graphics settings. Also, I think the credits of the songs should be in the game.”
“Great concept, great visuals and soundtrack, but overall the game is poorly executed.”
“Oh, and the music is the same over and over, sooo boring.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the smooth mechanics and fun puzzle elements, while others criticize the confusing difficulty spikes and lack of engaging content. The game features vibrant graphics and a catchy soundtrack, but some find the overall experience repetitive and lacking in depth. Despite its drawbacks, many appreciate the fluidity of the gameplay and the creative mechanics involved.
“I like the gameplay, it's smooth and quite fun actually...”
“In summary, fun game with fun mechanics that has a few drawbacks.”
“This is one of those neat games that is a blast because of the visuals, soundtrack, and gameplay that keeps you pumped up and yearning for more.”
“The way certain mechanics work (start of round, changing to hexagon in normal) create near impossible situations.”
“I don't get why the arguably hardest mode is the first one you can play, as it is super confusing, and everything is thrown in before you learn any individual mechanics.”
“In the normal mode, which combines the mechanics from all the other modes, this is a huge problem because it otherwise is the most interesting game mode.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the creative and colorful visuals while others find them overly flashy and distracting, particularly in "trip" mode. While the graphics can enhance the experience, they may also detract from gameplay for some users, leading to a polarized reception. Overall, the visuals are described as pleasant yet potentially overwhelming.
“It's a simple but pleasant graphics.”
“This game has a creative puzzle mechanic and flashy colorful graphics.”
“This is one of those neat games that is a blast because of the visuals, soundtrack, and gameplay that keeps you pumped up and yearning for more.”
“I don't know what's the point of oversaturating the screen with background effects and making everything pulsate; it is just annoying, even on the lowest graphics settings.”
“Graphics can really spoil your eyesight.”
“Graphics are designed to distract you with flashes, movements, and bright colors, especially in 'trip' mode, where the cube and balls rapidly phase between colors.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when aiming for level 30 and 100% achievements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the game for its fun elements, the repetitive nature of grinding is a significant drawback for many.
“The major con to this game - it gets tedious after a few minutes, in my opinion.”
“Pretty fun game, the achievement for level 30 feels quite tedious though!”
“Getting 100% achievements is also relatively easy (although getting to level 30 is a bit grindy).”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, particularly with the exit button occasionally malfunctioning and causing unintended exits from the game when attempting to select different modes.
“The exit button sometimes glitches into the level select, causing you to exit the game while trying to select trip mode.”
“The game frequently crashes during loading screens, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I've experienced multiple instances where the game freezes, forcing me to restart my console.”
