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"Street Heat" is a top-down arcade racing game with neon-noir visuals and an '80s soundtrack, where up to four players can compete in fast-paced races. The game features various cars and liveries to choose from and offers both local and online multiplayer against friends or strangers. Challenging AI is available for offline play, and the game supports multiple local players in online matchmaking.

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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
music6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique scoring system that rewards players for their driving performance, not just their finishing position.
  • The visuals are vibrant and the art style is well-received, creating an engaging atmosphere for racing.
  • The car physics and drifting mechanics are enjoyable, providing a satisfying gameplay experience once mastered.
  • The game lacks content, with only a few tracks and cars available, making it feel shallow and repetitive.
  • There are significant bugs and glitches, such as AI issues and crashes that can eliminate players from races, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game is primarily designed for multiplayer, but the lack of options and modes makes it less appealing for solo play.
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its synth-driven tracks that evoke a nostalgic 80s vibe, while others criticize the lack of variety, which can lead to boredom. Overall, while many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the racing experience, there are calls for more options, such as a retry button and the ability to select or add custom tracks.

    • “The music is amazing synth that sets a cool vibe for all the races.”
    • “Excellent game from the beginning, and what a great music track.”
    • “Music is awesome, tracks are fun (pretty hard but still beatable if one has the patience and more patience to learn the tricks and tips for 'em).”
    • “The aesthetic is fine, the music is okay, but the lack of variety makes the game boring.”
    • “It's an okay game with okay music, but I can't change the view.”
    • “Please add a retry button for local play and a chance to select music tracks.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their striking art style, featuring monochromatic environments accented by vibrant neon colors, and are considered top-notch despite not requiring high-end hardware. While the visuals and physics are well-received, some players feel that the lack of variety in content detracts from the overall experience.

    • “+ The visuals are great with vibrant colors.”
    • “I think the graphics are top notch and it's always very cool that the game doesn't need top of the line hardware to run.”
    • “The aesthetic is fine, music is okay, handling needs some practice, but the lack of variety makes the game boring.”
    • “Nice physics, clean graphics, fun gameplay - just lacking content...”
    • “It certainly has the art style going for it: monochromatic surroundings with only neon banners giving them a touch of color.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its refined controls, engaging mechanics, and enjoyable physics, complemented by appealing art direction. However, some users note a lack of content, with only a limited number of tracks available, which may affect long-term enjoyment. Overall, the multiplayer options enhance the experience, but the presence of bugs is a concern.

    • “The art direction is something I respect quite a bit, and it complements the gameplay considerably.”
    • “The controls feel refined and the gameplay is engaging enough.”
    • “Needless to mention the gameplay and bugs.”
    • “Nice physics, clean graphics, fun gameplay - just lacking content...”
    • “10 nerve-wrenching tracks (+another 10 if mirror tracks are counted, 4-player gameplay (on one screen if played locally) and 4-player online multiplayer.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs even after a short playtime. Overall, it appears to be unfinished and in need of significant improvements to enhance its stability.

    • “The game feels unfinished and buggy.”
    • “Even though I only played the game for roughly half an hour, I still encountered a number of glitches.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its poor optimization, requiring an excessive amount of resources—reportedly 1000 times more than expected—to run smoothly, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “A simply super sprint-like game that requires extensive resources to run smoothly.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of hardware.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that grinding for car unlocks and achievements is relatively quick, requiring a maximum of only three instances to achieve progress.

    • “Grinding for unlocks and achievements feels tedious, even if it only takes three total at most.”
    • “The grinding aspect of the game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I find the grinding necessary for progression to be frustrating and time-consuming, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.”

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