The Concourse
- May 31, 2016
- A & B Game Studios, LLC
Get on SteamWelcome to The Concourse, a highly competitive racing game that forces players to literally think on their feet. Use your wits and reflexes to conquer randomly generated courses while staying ahead of your opponents. Win and influence the future races by choosing a modifier, increasing the challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is extremely fun and fast-paced, especially when played with friends, making it a great party game.
- The developers are actively working on new features and improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the game over time.
- The unique mechanics and competitive nature of the game provide an enjoyable experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Mirrors Edge.
- The game suffers from poor optimization and graphical instability, leading to performance issues even on capable hardware.
- Finding online matches is difficult due to a small player base, making it essential to have friends to play with for a fulfilling experience.
- The lack of single-player content, tutorials, and a reward system limits its appeal for solo players and contributes to a feeling of incompleteness.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the vibrant designs and neon aesthetics, some report instability and lag issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive for an indie title, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, especially when enjoyed with friends.
“Cool race game, interesting concept, good graphics for an indie game.”
“The visuals are neat, I really like the designs and colors they went for here.”
“I love the neon graphics, music, and gameplay; to put it simply, this is a cool game to play with a group of friends.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and praised for its mechanics, aesthetics, and multiplayer potential, particularly with friends. However, significant performance issues detract from the experience, leading some users to hesitate in recommending the game until these problems are addressed. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun, it currently suffers from technical shortcomings that impact its long-term appeal.
“I love the neon graphics, music, and gameplay; to put it simply, this is a cool game to play with a group of friends.”
“I love the aesthetics, gameplay, and idea, but it seems to lack a few things that would make it a popular game to play in the long run.”
“Other reviews focus on recommending the game; I simply cannot recommend this game in its current state unless the developers fix the issues with gameplay.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by buggy hitboxes, particularly when navigating obstacles, which can disrupt gameplay. While the unique abilities add an interesting dynamic, issues like the freezing power and slippery movement can lead to frustrating experiences. Overall, players have noted that these stability problems detract from the enjoyment of the game.
“I did like the idea of obstacles; however, when sliding under moving blocks, the hitbox was buggy and ruined the experience.”
“You get a freeze power which freezes you in your tracks, another power which reverses your controls, and also one that makes you slide everywhere like there's oil slicks on your feet.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic and engaging quality, complementing the vibrant neon graphics and enhancing the overall gameplay experience, making it particularly enjoyable for group play.
“I love the neon graphics, music, and gameplay. To put it simply, this is a cool game to play with a group of friends.”
