- September 6, 2018
- Cold Snap Games
Streets Ablaze
58%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, story
69% User Score 35 reviews
Platforms
About
Streets Ablaze is a 3D side-scrolling beat em' up inspired by the arcade and console games we played growing up.











+2
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 NegativeThe 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.”