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Streets Ablaze

58%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
69% User Score Based on 35 reviews

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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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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features a nostalgic art style and enjoyable character designs, reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups.
  • Combat is easy to pick up, with fun slow-motion finishing moves that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Despite being in early access, the game shows potential with its solid foundation and engaging mechanics.
  • The gameplay can feel clunky and repetitive, with limited combat options and a lack of depth in mechanics.
  • There are numerous bugs and janky animations that disrupt the flow of the game, making it frustrating at times.
  • The camera controls are problematic, often making it difficult to gauge enemy positions and navigate effectively.
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by intuitive controls and easy mechanics, making it accessible for new players. However, many users found it slow, clunky, and lacking polish, with issues such as random slow-motion segments, sloppy hitboxes, and limited depth in combat. Overall, while some elements like music and initial mechanics show promise, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a lackluster 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.”
    • “As for gameplay itself, easily the most annoying part was the seemingly random slow-mo segments that sometimes happen when an enemy dies.”
    • “The gameplay was a bit slow and clunky.”
    • “Gameplay is very lacklustre, with sloppy controls, hitboxing, AI... it's a mess.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic comic-style art and vaporwave aesthetic, while others note issues with animations and a lack of graphical options. Overall, the visuals are considered decent to good, especially for an alpha build, but some players feel they still require significant improvement.

    • “The game's art is really nostalgic and I really like the comic-style graphic intro.”
    • “I loved the retro and old DC animation-like art style of the characters and level design.”
    • “The art style of the scenery is very good.”
    • “Graphics are also lackluster.”
    • “No graphics options.”
    • “I will say that the graphics are fairly decent to look at, even if the animations are jank.”
  • 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 audio elements and overall gameplay quality.

    • “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 enjoyable, featuring a brief and straightforward narrative that sets the stage for gameplay. Players appreciate the engaging art and cutscene style, along with interesting character designs, though some feel a more developed storyline would have enhanced the experience. Overall, the story serves its purpose without being a central focus.

    • “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 the story's brevity and various technical issues that detract from the gameplay experience.

    • “The character designs were super awesome; I played as a cool character, and the art was absolutely sick.”
    • “The story is brief and to-the-point, and the game features some cool art and cutscene style imagery with interesting character designs.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “I was expecting a rich narrative and character growth, but instead, I found flat personalities and predictable arcs.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character development left me feeling disconnected from the story and its characters.”

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