ThunderWheels
- November 2, 2017
- Arcade Injection
Get on SteamThunderWheels is a retro-style sport game that brings the excitement of classic arcade racing to your screen. With local multi-player for up to 8 players, split-screen action, and a variety of circuits, cars, and a track editor, there's always a new challenge to conquer. Compete in championships against players worldwide and upload your best lap times for bragging rights. The game is constantly updated with new content for a fresh experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- ThunderWheels successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic arcade racers like Super Off-Road, providing a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
- The game features smooth physics and a variety of vehicles and tracks, making it enjoyable for both local multiplayer and solo play.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, and the game has a solid foundation with potential for future enhancements.
- Many players have reported issues with the controls being unresponsive and finicky, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game has been criticized for its lack of updates and features, with some players feeling it remains too simplistic and lacking in depth compared to its inspirations.
- The music is often described as too loud and annoying, and the menu navigation is considered clunky and sluggish.
- music15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the retro 8-bit style and the involvement of notable composers like Jeroen Tel, others find it too loud and not well-suited to the gameplay. Some users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack and better in-game sound effects, such as engine noises. Overall, the music is a highlight for some, but its volume and repetitiveness detract from the experience for others.
“I love the sliding, the bouncing, the soundtrack, and the retro look.”
“The soundtrack is awesome too.”
“When I saw that Jeroen Tel (1980s video game music genius) was involved with this, it brought me from 'maybe buy this' to 'buy this right now'.”
“The music doesn't seem to fit the game and is too loud.”
“Driving control is all over the place, menus are inexcusably sluggish for a game made in the last twenty years, and for as much as I love SID music, it's way too loud.”
“Music, however, is extremely annoying and the controls could be a bit more precise.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as clean and crisp, with a retro aesthetic that complements the gameplay. While some users note that the graphics are simple and basic, they appreciate the smooth performance and effective physics, suggesting that the visuals serve their purpose without needing to be overly polished. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their clarity and compatibility with the game's style.
“Amazing graphics, gameplay, and physics.”
“The graphics are crisp and beautiful.”
“Graphics are simple, but when the game is that smooth, graphics don't need to be complicated.”
“Retro graphics and music.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its amazing graphics, physics, and balanced mechanics, offering a fair challenge against AI opponents. While it retains a retro feel reminiscent of classic games like Super Off Road, some players feel it lacks significant innovation, particularly in vehicle handling. The local multiplayer experience is highlighted as a strong point, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“Great local multiplayer game with retro gameplay and design.”
“The car driving is good and the different cameras create a new experience compared with the old top-view gameplay.”
“The gameplay and physics of the cars are really well balanced. The AI seems difficult to beat in the first races but is truly challenging, and you can see that it's fair. For instance, you can crash into the AI (and you will), and the AI can crash into your car, showing that the AI has no advantage whatsoever.”
“It didn't change the gameplay enough; the turning was still bad.”
“The gameplay and physics of the cars are really well balanced, but the AI seems difficult to beat in the first races. It is truly challenging and fair; for instance, you can crash into the AI (and you will), and the AI can crash into your car, showing that the AI has no advantage whatsoever.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from numerous glitches, impacting its overall stability.
“There are plenty of glitches at this review time.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
