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Streets Ablaze

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57%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
70% User Score Based on 33 reviews

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Streets Ablaze is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Cold Snap Games and was released on September 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Streets Ablaze is a 3D side-scrolling beat em' up inspired by the arcade and console games we played growing up.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a nostalgic art style and enjoyable character designs, making it visually appealing.
  • Combat is easy to pick up, with fun slow-motion finishing moves that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • For an early access title, the game shows potential with a solid foundation and enjoyable mechanics, making it a fun experience overall.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, often reducing combat to spamming a single button.
  • There are significant issues with camera control and hit detection, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game lacks depth and variety in combat options, and many players noted the need for more polish and refinement.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by intuitive controls and easy mechanics, making it accessible for new players; however, many reviewers noted issues such as clunky movement, lackluster combat, and missing mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some elements, like the music and certain level designs, received praise, the overall execution is marred by sloppy controls and bugs, leading to a generally unsatisfying gameplay experience.

    • “The game is very easy to pick up, as the mechanics and controls are very well laid out and intuitive.”
    • “It has easy controls and smooth gameplay.”
    • “The first level has interesting game mechanics with the cars driving by in the streets.”
    • “The gameplay was a bit slow and clunky.”
    • “Gameplay consists of basic, simplistic brawling, with occasional limited use weapon pickups.”
    • “Gameplay is very lacklustre, with sloppy controls, hitboxing, AI... it's a mess.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the excellent art style, nostalgic comic-like graphics, and vibrant vaporwave aesthetic that complement the gameplay. However, some users note that while the visuals are promising, they still require improvement and lack customization options. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, while others find them lacking in certain areas.

    • “The game's art is really nostalgic and I really like the comic-style graphic intro.”
    • “The graphics looked great for an alpha build.”
    • “I loved the retro and old DC animation-like art style of the characters and level design.”
    • “Graphics are also lackluster.”
    • “No graphics options.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the old-school retro soundtrack and the upbeat synthy-techno style that complements the cyberpunk aesthetics, others find it harsh and unappealing. Overall, it seems to be a highlight for some, enhancing the game's atmosphere, despite criticisms of other aspects.

    • “Loved the old school retro soundtrack.”
    • “The music also fit well with the map/setting aesthetics, which appear to be in a near-future cyberpunk version of a big city.”
    • “The enemy models are stuck together, and the music is a bit harsh for my liking.”
    • “Everything is bad or dull so far: sound effects, character design, models, animations, music, stages, gameplay, and I won't list the bugs I got after only 15 minutes of gameplay.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is minimal but effective, featuring a brief and straightforward narrative that sets the stage for gameplay. Players appreciate the engaging art and cutscene style, which enhances the overall experience, even if a deeper storyline isn't essential for a street fighting game.

    • “I liked the little story that plays before you start a run.”
    • “I'd say it's a fun game and you can easily see how the story is going to be built.”
    • “The story is brief and to-the-point, and the game features some cool art and cutscene style imagery with interesting character designs.”
    • “The story is brief and to-the-point, lacking depth and development.”
    • “While the game features some cool art and cutscene style imagery, the narrative feels underwhelming.”
    • “The character designs are interesting, but the overall story fails to engage or captivate.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by impressive character designs and engaging art styles, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some players feel that the overall execution is lacking, with criticisms directed at various aspects of the game, including sound and gameplay, which detracts from the potential depth of the characters.

    • “The character designs are fantastic, and I played as a cool character; the art is absolutely stunning.”
    • “The story is brief and to the point, featuring impressive art and cutscene imagery along with interesting character designs.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
    • “I was expecting a rich narrative and growth for the characters, but instead, they feel one-dimensional and forgettable.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character progression leaves the experience feeling stagnant and unengaging.”
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Streets Ablaze is a action adventure game.

Streets Ablaze is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Streets Ablaze was released on September 6, 2018.

Streets Ablaze was developed by Cold Snap Games.

Streets Ablaze has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Streets Ablaze is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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