ThunderWheels

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ThunderWheels 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.

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Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

music6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

ThunderWheels successfully modernizes the classic Super Offroad experience, offering fun physics and a nostalgic feel that appeals to fans of the original game.
The game features a variety of vehicles and tracks, providing a good amount of content for local multiplayer, which enhances the party play experience.
The graphics and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable retro atmosphere that many players appreciate.

The controls are often described as finicky and unresponsive, making it difficult for players to enjoy competitive racing, especially in multiplayer settings.
The game has not seen significant updates in a long time, leading to concerns about its development status and the lack of promised features like online multiplayer.
Many players find the interface clunky and the music too loud, detracting from the overall gaming experience.

music
20 mentions
30 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the awesome soundtrack and the involvement of renowned composer Jeroen Tel, others find it too loud and not fitting for the game's atmosphere. The retro style of the music is appreciated, but the volume levels detract from the overall experience for many users.
- “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”
graphics
18 mentions
56 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as clean and simple, with a retro aesthetic that complements the gameplay. While some users note that the visuals are basic, they appreciate the crispness and smooth performance, suggesting that the simplicity enhances playability rather than detracts from it. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their effectiveness in supporting the game's 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.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its retro design and balanced car physics, offering a fair challenge against AI opponents. However, some players feel that the turning mechanics could be improved, and there is a desire for more innovation beyond the existing gameplay. Overall, it shines in local multiplayer settings, providing an engaging experience with varied camera perspectives.
- “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 enough in the gameplay... the turning was still bad.”
- “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, and you can see that the AI has no advantage whatsoever.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from numerous glitches, impacting its overall stability.
- “There are plenty of glitches at this review time.”