Synth Retro Vapor Wave
- September 13, 2022
- Meng Games
Get on Steam"Synth Retro Vapor Wave" is a rhythm-based driving game where you avoid collisions while customizing your car and listening to your local music collection. The game features 12 maps, 5 cars, and over 20 music tracks, with dynamic raindrop windows and an AI co-pilot for added challenge. Steam features include achievements, leaderboards, and cloud support.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing experience with a charming retro aesthetic and great music, making it enjoyable to play while zoning out.
- It runs smoothly on lower-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The gameplay is simple and satisfying, allowing players to enjoy the scenery and drive without much pressure.
- The controls are confusing, with incorrect key mappings and a poorly designed customization menu that makes it hard to see selected parts.
- The game feels limited in content, with few maps and achievements, leading to a lack of challenge and replayability.
- There are technical issues such as frame drops and bugs that can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ethereal and dreamy quality, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall aesthetic, particularly in the retro setting. Players appreciate the pleasant experience of driving while listening to the soundtrack, and there are suggestions for incorporating audio-reactive elements in the environment to further immerse players in the music. However, some technical issues arise when loading music files, which can disrupt gameplay.
“Very basic and minimalist, but some of the environments have a really ethereal feel, and combined with the dreamy music, it results in a relaxing experience.”
“I love the music and the general aesthetic, especially the retro setting.”
“Or you can play it as an idle game by removing the traffic and just enjoy the scenery while listening to the awesome soundtrack.”
“Game freezes if you try to load a folder with other folders inside it, or when loading too much music.”
“Very basic and minimalist, but some of the environments have a really ethereal feel, and combined with the dreamy music it results in a relaxing experience.”
“Audio reactive parts of the environments, so that your music can feel more a part of the game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the retro and vaporwave aesthetic that enhances the overall charm. It is noted that the game can run on smaller PCs, making it accessible, although some players express frustration over hardware limitations preventing them from experiencing it. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's relaxing and nostalgic vibe.
“I love the music and the general aesthetic, especially the retro setting.”
“Chill and charming game if you love the retrowave aesthetic.”
“Really happy to see this game on the market, definitely check it out if you're looking for a nice, easy, vapor-aesthetic game to get baked with!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its poor controls and frustrating customization menu, which lacks clarity on selected car parts. While the core experience involves straightforward highway driving and overtaking, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
“The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The menu says it's Q & E to change view when it's actually C; the customization menu is just terrible to use. You can't see which part of the car is selected, and the gameplay feels terrible.”
“The gameplay is simple; you drive on a highway and overtake other cars.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, particularly game freezes occurring when attempting to load folders containing subfolders or excessive music files.
“The game freezes when I try to load a folder that contains other folders, or when I attempt to load too much music.”
“I experience frequent crashes when navigating through large music libraries.”
“Loading multiple folders at once causes the game to become unresponsive.”
