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.
Reviews
- ThunderWheels successfully modernizes the classic Super Off Road experience, offering fun physics and a nostalgic feel that appeals to fans of retro racing games.
- The game features a variety of vehicles and tracks, with smooth gameplay and multiple camera views that enhance the racing experience.
- Local multiplayer is enjoyable, making it a great choice for parties and gatherings, and the developers show promise for future updates and improvements.
- The controls are often described as finicky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy competitive racing, especially in multiplayer settings.
- The game has been criticized for its clunky interface and lack of features such as vehicle upgrades and a proper online multiplayer mode.
- Many players have reported bugs and glitches, including issues with the music being too loud and the inability to easily quit races, detracting from the overall experience.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the awesome soundtrack and its retro vibe, others find it too loud and not fitting for the game. The involvement of renowned composer Jeroen Tel has positively influenced some players' purchasing decisions, but overall, the volume and integration of the music have been points of contention.
“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.”
“Annoying soundtrack.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as clean and crisp, with a retro aesthetic that complements the gameplay. While some users note that the visuals are simple and basic, they appreciate that the smooth performance makes the graphics feel adequate for the overall experience.
“The graphics are crisp and beautiful.”
“Graphics are clean and not too polished, which works well.”
“Graphics are simple, but when the game is that smooth, graphics don't need to be complicated.”
“Retro graphics and music.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its retro design and balanced car physics, offering a fair challenge against AI opponents. While the local multiplayer experience is enjoyable, some players feel that certain aspects, like turning mechanics, could use improvement. The introduction of different camera angles enhances the driving experience compared to traditional top-view gameplay.
“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 and user experience.
“There are plenty of glitches at this review time.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
