Throttle Powah VR
- May 30, 2017
- Danilo Nishimura
Get on Steam"Throttle Powah VR" is an early access multiplayer racing game that uses VR technology and each controller as a monowheel motorized rocket, allowing players to perform freestyle jumps and maneuvers in a large open world map with various tracks and a physics-based soccer arena. The game features online leaderboards and multiplayer servers in North America, Europe, and South America for chasing, racing, and releasing smoke in opponents' faces. Although some 3D models and textures are still placeholders, the game offers a unique concept with its controller-based vehicle transformation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and intuitive control scheme that allows for fun and engaging gameplay, making players feel like they are truly part of the action.
- The racing and stunt mechanics are exhilarating, providing a sense of speed and freedom that is enjoyable in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
- The soundtrack is well-received, enhancing the overall experience and adding to the fun atmosphere of the game.
- The game currently lacks content and variety, with only a few tracks and limited multiplayer options, leading to a feeling of emptiness after initial play.
- Many players experience issues with motion sickness, and the controls can be difficult to master, which may deter some users from fully enjoying the game.
- The game feels unpolished and unfinished, with reports of bugs and a lack of significant updates since its early access release.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many players noting its exceptional quality and how well it complements the gameplay. Even those who typically do not enjoy in-game music found themselves tapping along, highlighting its infectious and engaging nature. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“Also for what it's worth, the soundtrack is so good!”
“Great movement mechanics mixed with an awesome soundtrack; one of the few times I couldn't help but smile ever!”
“Talking of ears, I am not usually a fan of music in games, being somewhat tone deaf, but you will notice in the video I was tapping my wheels with the music :) It suits the game perfectly.”
“The sound and music in the game are underwhelming and fail to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out while playing.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the overall music experience is disappointing and doesn't enhance the gameplay.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its brilliant and well-executed mechanics, with a strong emphasis on innovative content and enjoyable game feel. Players particularly appreciate the fantastic movement mechanics and the uplifting soundtrack, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“The mechanics are brilliant and very well executed.”
“Fantastic mechanics, highly recommend this.”
“Focusing on content first, and gameplay and game feel second.”
“The gameplay is innovative and works very well.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance even during intense gameplay moments. Players report no issues, highlighting its fast-paced nature and ease of control.
“The game is original, and made me clench my butt more than a few times. It's fast, easy to get the hang of, and has great performance.”
“No issues at all, very well optimized and even when I was spinning myself through the air like a loon, it was flawless.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been described as somewhat dull, leading to low expectations; however, players have found the gameplay to be surprisingly enjoyable despite the visual shortcomings.
“I had low expectations for this game, given its somewhat dull graphical style, but holy cow, it's insane fun.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while players find the controls manageable, the story aspect is not highlighted, suggesting that the narrative may not be a central focus of the game. Instead, the emphasis seems to be on gameplay mechanics, particularly challenging jumps.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with many players noting that interest wanes after about half an hour of exploration.
“Not a lot of replay value after half an hour of exploring the map.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The lack of varied gameplay mechanics makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
