Traction Control

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Traction Control is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Mitchell Lawrence and was released on March 28, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Traction Control is a prototype downhill exploration racer where only some of the laws of physics apply. Pick your vehicle and drift, jump, flip, spin, roll, and boost through a series of time and point-based challenges to get to the top of the leaderboard. The game evokes early kart-racing games and will keep you thinking of the best way to get down the mountain to the finish line!

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graphics5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features fun physics and a unique art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
It offers a satisfying tricking mechanic that allows players to explore and master various skills, reminiscent of skateboarding games.
Despite being in early access, there is already a good amount of content and a variety of game modes that keep the gameplay engaging.

Many players feel that the maps lack originality and variety, often reusing similar assets.
The car handling and drifting mechanics are reported to be off, leading to frustration for some players.
The community features are limited, with a lack of communication platforms like Discord, making it harder for players to connect.

graphics
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The game features a unique and appealing art style, characterized by cute graphics and vibrant maps that enhance the overall experience. While players appreciate the fun physics and visual design, some note that the graphics could benefit from further polishing as the game evolves.
- “An interesting racing game with a unique art style.”
- “Fun physics, cute graphics.”
- “The graphics and maps are all awesome too.”
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with a good selection that effectively sets the right tone, though some tracks are considered generic. While the soundtrack features a mix of decent songs, several standout tracks are noted for their engaging quality, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The music selection is good even if a bit generic, but it definitely sets the right tone for this style of game.”
- “The soundtrack is decent, with one or two mediocre songs, but several that groove hard.”
- “Fun soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is decent, with one or two mediocre songs, but several that really groove hard.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While some tracks are enjoyable, many of them are forgettable and don't enhance the gameplay experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features impressive mechanics that allow for thrilling aerial maneuvers, though mastering them requires significant practice. While players can enjoy the game as a casual arcade racer, some find the car handling and drifting mechanics need refinement. The introduction of a grinding mechanic adds a unique and enjoyable element once players become accustomed to it.
- “The mechanics are flawless, and flying through the air spinning barrel rolls is awesome.”
- “You probably won't be able to do all the cool stuff you see in the trailer on your first day; in fact, you'll probably need to put quite a few hours in to get good mechanically - just like with Rocket League - but the thing is, I still had a blast just messing around and treating this as a 'flightless' arcade racer, mostly just drifting to be able to use the boost.”
- “But the mechanics and handling of the car need polishing. As someone who plays a lot of racing games, the handling feels especially off; drifting really doesn't work like that.”
- “The added grinding mechanic is a unique touch to this game and is really fun to pull off when you get the hang of it.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding mechanic in the game to be a unique and enjoyable addition, enhancing the overall experience as they master its physics-based challenges. However, frequent crashes and the need to restart at checkpoints can be frustrating, particularly when attempting riskier maneuvers.
- “After much grinding yesterday, I wondered... can I do a 'darkslide' in this game?”
- “Like Lonely Mountains, it's physics-based and you can find yourself crashing a lot on your way through the levels, having to restart at checkpoints often, especially if you take more daring lines like grinding a log surrounded by water.”

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Traction Control is a arcade racing game.

Traction Control is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Traction Control was released on March 28, 2022.

Traction Control was developed by Mitchell Lawrence.

Traction Control has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Traction Control is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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