Traction Control
- March 28, 2022
- Mitchell Lawrence
Get on Steam"Traction Control is an arcade-style racing game that combines freestyle sports and rally racing, allowing for both single-player and multiplayer/PvP competition. Master the complex mechanics and stylish tricks to climb the global leaderboards and complete over 150 challenges to unlock new paint jobs. Download player ghosts to race against in real time and perfect your skills."
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique art style and fun physics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It offers a satisfying blend of racing and trick mechanics, reminiscent of games like Rocket League and SSX, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience.
- The game has a variety of modes and challenges that encourage exploration and skill development, keeping players engaged and motivated to improve.
- Many players feel that the maps lack originality and variety, often reusing similar assets, which can lead to a sense of monotony.
- The game is still in early access, and some mechanics, such as car handling and drifting, need further polishing to enhance the overall experience.
- There is a lack of community features, such as a dedicated Discord, which makes it difficult for players to connect and share experiences.
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 aesthetics, 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.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a solid selection that effectively sets the tone, though some tracks are considered generic. While the soundtrack features a few less impressive songs, many players enjoy the upbeat and engaging tunes, contributing to the overall fun experience. Overall, the music enhances the game's appeal, despite some room for improvement.
“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 game, love the graphics and music, but it still needs a ton of polishing. I can't wait to see how this game evolves and want to see how the devs make it better over time, which is why I won't be refunding the game.”
“The soundtrack is decent, with one or two mediocre songs, but several that really groove.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 while 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.”
“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.”
“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, but it can become repetitive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
