Thunder Rally
- April 7, 2020
- Typical Entertainment
Get on Steam"Thunder Rally" is a local multiplayer demolition derby game where players can smash opponents' cars, fight on foot, and use crazy powerups to rain fire and chaos. If a player's car is flipped over or knocked off the field, they can continue the fight on foot. The game also includes a CPU opponent for single-player action. The ultimate goal is to smash your opponents off the field and be the last one standing.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Thunder Rally is an incredibly fun local PvP game that supports up to eight players, making it perfect for parties and gatherings.
- The game features solid car physics, a variety of unique power-ups, and allows players to exit their vehicles to engage in chaotic combat, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback and the game is well-polished, providing a satisfying experience even in its early access state.
- The default control scheme is poorly designed, which can detract from the gameplay experience until it is fixed.
- Currently, there is no online multiplayer mode, limiting the game's appeal for those without friends available for local play.
- Some players have noted issues with game balance, particularly regarding the speed of mechs, which can lead to stale gameplay.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its excellent mechanics and stunning graphics, providing a solid and enjoyable experience, especially in local multiplayer with bots. However, players express a desire for more competitive elements that would enhance strategic gameplay through attack and defense mechanics. Overall, the game is recommended for its fun factor, but there is a call for deeper competitive features.
“An amazing local experience with bots, solid gameplay and overall fun!”
“I wish it can have more competitive mechanics where you can attack and defend, creating mind games.”
“I wish it had more competitive mechanics where you can attack and defend, creating mind games.”
“I recommend the game but wish some deeper and more competitive mechanics would be implemented.”
“My car got robo-punched into a giant mechanical gear, allowing me to resurrect and kill my assailant with an exploding barrel.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a rocking soundtrack with engaging guitar riffs that enhance the action, and it also allows players to mute the music, which is appreciated for those who prefer to play their own tunes during game nights.
“A rocking soundtrack with cool guitar riffs to follow the action, of course.”
“For when I host game nights, I always have my own music playing, and as such, this feature is very much appreciated (but sadly lacking in some other games).”
“You can mute the music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their excellence, despite being described as simple, and are complemented by revolutionary gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic multiplayer experiences. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“Excellent mechanics and superb graphics.”
“While the graphics may look simple, the gameplay is revolutionary and reminds me of when consoles used to cater to multiplayer and how much fun that was.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its fast-paced matches that keep players engaged and laughing, even after losses. Many users noted unexpected funny moments that led to genuine laughter, contributing to an enjoyable and lighthearted gaming experience.
“Quick and dirty matches where you have no time to be upset you lost because you're immediately thrown into a new match and laughing again.”
“So many funny moments that took us all by surprise and had us laughing out loud.”
