Sunset Drive 1986
- January 20, 2021
- Mehmet Uluç Şahin
Get on Steam"Sunset Drive 1986" is an arcade driving game set on an endless highway, featuring customizable garages and car interiors, upgradable cars, and a variety of game modes. The original retro soundtrack, inspired by 80s synths, complements the nostalgic 80s theme. Players can enjoy a relaxing driving experience or upgrade their cars for high-speed action with flowing highway traffic and high-tempo music.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and a captivating vaporwave atmosphere that enhances the driving experience.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with a pleasant steering effect, providing an immersive feeling of driving.
- The game offers various modes and customization options, allowing players to tailor their experience to their liking.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited engagement beyond the initial excitement.
- Progression feels slow and frustrating due to minimal rewards for upgrades, especially in the early stages.
- There are constant fatal errors and bugs that detract from the overall experience, although the developer is addressing them.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Sunset Drive" are highly praised for their vibrant, neon-drenched aesthetic reminiscent of van art, providing a visually stunning experience. Players appreciate the sharpness of the visuals, particularly the realistic reflections on the car, though some feel that the game lacks substantial content beyond its impressive graphics. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they may not justify the game's price for some users.
“Fantastic time killer; the visuals are addicting as well as the gameplay.”
“I'll be honest; I bought 'Sunset Drive' for its visuals, and as such, I feel almost ashamed to complain about anything else in the game because, at least graphically, the game gives me exactly what I expected from it: a neon-drenched environment that looks like van art.”
“'Sunset Drive's' graphics are undeniably sharper than 'Outdrive's', and seeing the lights reflect off the hood of the car was surreal and beautiful.”
“I'll be honest; I bought 'Sunset Drive' for its visuals, and as such I feel almost ashamed to complain about anything else in the game because, at least graphically, the game gives me exactly what I expected from it: a neon-drenched environment that looks like van art.”
“'Sunset Drive's' graphics are undeniably sharper than 'Outdrive's', of course, and seeing the lights reflect off the hood of the car was surreal and beautiful.”
“With ideas, graphic and sound design like that, why not a ride game but in a city with a map? It would follow a completely different mechanic with more content.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a visually appealing yet limited experience, primarily focused on time trials and racing through traffic. While the steering mechanics are enjoyable, many users feel that the game lacks depth and content, suggesting it may only be worth playing during a sale.
“Fantastic time killer, visuals are addicting as well as gameplay.”
“Gameplay is highly enjoyable with cars featuring a very pleasant steering (roll) effect.”
“"Sunset Drive's" gameplay is similarly limited, largely consisting of time trials as you race down the highway swerving around traffic.”
“The gameplay in 'Sunset Drive' is similarly limited, largely consisting of time trials as you race down the highway, swerving around traffic.”
“With ideas, graphics, and sound design like that, why not create a racing game set in a city with a map? It would follow a completely different mechanic with more content.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in "outdrive" is praised for its superior variety and selection of synth-wave tracks compared to "sunset drive," which is still in early access and may improve over time. While "sunset drive" offers an enjoyable range of energetic to vaporwave sounds, it currently lacks the depth found in "outdrive's" soundtrack.
“Outdrive's soundtrack was by far superior; both feature a number of synth-wave music tracks, but Outdrive again had more options and variety in its selection.”
“Of course, Sunset Drive is still in early access, so perhaps my complaints are unfounded; it is possible that more variety in terrain, music, and game modes are forthcoming.”
“Good soundtrack, ranging from energetic to vapor-like, but all enjoyable for vaporwave enthusiasts.”
“The music in this game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I was really disappointed with the soundtrack; it doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
“The background music is so bland that it often fades into the background, failing to enhance the gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a well-executed vaporwave aesthetic, featuring impressive visual effects that enhance the overall experience.
“The vaporwave atmosphere is beautifully crafted with stunning visual effects.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you in a surreal and captivating world.”
“Every detail contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
