The MoneyMakers Rallye
- December 4, 2020
- The Unknown Machine
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"The MoneyMakers Rallye" is a racing game where players compete in rallies to earn money and upgrade their cars. The game features various environments, weather conditions, and a dynamic day and night cycle. With the money earned, players can customize their cars and buy new ones to progress and unlock challenges.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and user-friendly update to the classic 'Dr. Drago's Madcap Chase', offering enjoyable gameplay with friends and online multiplayer.
- It features a variety of new gameplay elements and options, making it a balanced and engaging experience that captures the spirit of classic board games.
- The graphics and design are significantly improved, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game can feel tedious and slow-paced, with some players finding it boring compared to other similar titles.
- There are several bugs and issues, such as AI ignoring certain game mechanics and a buggy bug report feature, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some players miss the charm and personality of the original game, noting the absence of character interactions and the lively narration that made the original memorable.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun graphics and variety, with new features enhancing the classic digital board game experience. While it retains familiar mechanics, some players feel it lacks the charm of its predecessor. Overall, the game offers a balanced and engaging experience, though some quirky mechanics may detract from its appeal.
“Fun graphics, cool events, more variety in the gameplay.”
“It's a digital board game which I would say lives up to the classic and takes a few steps further, adding some features that the classic didn't have such as casino, police checks, and even a welfare balloon. All of these gameplay elements, which seem innocent, add quite a bit of balance to the game.”
“And it is exactly this spirit, this attention to detail, and also the same gameplay that we find again 25 years later in 'The Moneymaker Rallye'.”
“Same game mechanics as Dr. Drago's Madcap Chase, but doesn't quite capture the charm of it.”
“I can't remember seeing a single human in 4 hours of gameplay so far.”
“- the home stretch mechanics are a quirky idea but make the 1-6 field cards worth even less.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics have received positive feedback for their beauty and improved design, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some players express a desire for pixel art aesthetics and note issues with the map's visual clarity when exploring. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere, despite a few minor critiques.
“Much more beautiful graphics, design, and interface.”
“Missing the dastardly look from Drago, but the graphics are way better; loving it!”
“Graphics are good and gameplay is fun.”
“I personally would have wished for pixel art graphics.”
“Missing the dastardly look from Drago, but the graphics are way better, loving it!”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its wacky characters and a comedic announcer who provides entertaining commentary throughout the journey across Europe, often eliciting laughter and joy from players. The combination of funny interactions and a lighthearted villain adds to the overall comedic experience.
“House of fun and tears in your eyes from laughing :D”
“You had to cross Europe with funny characters, and you were also followed by a villain.”
“- The wacky and funny announcer who led the players through the game and made comments on the statistics and new goals.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in "The Moneymakers Rallye" is described as slow-paced and monotonous, often referred to as a boring "jingle" rather than engaging music. Additionally, players have noted that the repetitive nature of the soundtrack does not enhance the gameplay experience, which is further marred by bugs affecting game mechanics.
“Same jolly music, many ways to sabotage your friends (friends sold separately).”
“The 'Moneymakers Rallye' is slow-paced and features a monotonous, boring 'jingle' (to circumvent the term 'music' in this case), and it has bugs (e.g., the AI ignoring the travel ban card; I found this after playing just over 25 minutes into the game).”
“The same jolly music plays repeatedly, which can become tiresome, especially with many ways to sabotage your friends (friends sold separately).”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, leading to a general recommendation against playing it.
“I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because of how tedious it is.”
“I wouldn't recommend it to anyone because of how tedious it is.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, particularly with the built-in bug report feature, which is malfunctioning and allows keystrokes to be executed in-game while the report is open. This indicates a lack of effective stability measures within the game.
“The built-in bug report (F1 key) itself is buggy, because the game continues and keystrokes are executed in the game.”
