Turbo Sloths

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Turbo Sloths is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by RainStyle games and was released on December 8, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Turbo Sloths" is a racing game set in a unique post-apocalyptic world where sloths have colonized planets using turanium, a powerful mineral. Your goal is to upgrade your turbojunk, install boosters, and race through wastelands to become the Madman of Speed. The game boasts pristine graphics, red-hot metal visuals, and a soundtrack featuring selected bands, reminiscent of classic racing game franchises.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and fun concept of rocket-propelled rollers, providing an engaging racing experience that feels fast-paced and exciting.
Graphics and performance are impressive for an indie title, with a vibrant atmosphere and a good sense of speed, complemented by a solid soundtrack that allows for custom music.
The game offers a variety of weapons and power-ups, along with a well-crafted career mode that includes boss fights and character progression, making it enjoyable for fans of combat racing games.

The handling can be challenging, especially for new players, and some aspects of the game feel unpolished, such as the camera drone mechanics and occasional performance hitches.
There are concerns about the reliance on luck during races, with random obstacles and traps that can significantly impact the outcome, which may frustrate some players.
The game lacks online multiplayer options and has some DLCs that may feel unnecessary or poorly priced for a small indie game, leaving a bad taste for some players.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music, primarily featuring rock and metal tracks, has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the option to add their own music to avoid repetitiveness, others find the original soundtrack somewhat lackluster. The ability to customize the music experience is highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing overall enjoyment. Overall, the music is generally well-received, though opinions on the quality of the original tracks vary.
- “Letting players add a music folder to play their music instead of the default radio of the game is a brilliant idea.”
- “The music is great, and what is even greater is that you can add your own music instead, which is a rare feature to see.”
- “The music is also quite enjoyable, and the sound effects are spot on.”
- “The original music is fine, but can get repetitive after a while, so being able to shuffle my metalcore in there is just great.”
- “The soundtrack is mainly rock/metal, but I found the songs themselves a bit lackluster.”
- “Track design's fine, and the soundtracks are a 'meh' to me.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users noting outstanding visuals, crisp details, and vibrant colors, particularly in the context of an indie title. Recent updates have further improved optimization and performance, enhancing the experience, especially in VR. While some users recommend lowering graphic settings for optimal performance, the general consensus is that the graphics are impressive and contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Crisp visuals, lots of explosions and colorful track decorations.”
- “An amazing game with great graphics!”
- “The controls are simple and intuitive, and the graphics are outstanding.”
- “Very decent graphics for a small indie game.”
- “Works great in VR with the UEVR mod, just gotta lower graphic settings a little!”
- “They released an update with new content and optimization/graphics improvements.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has seen improvements with recent updates, enhancing graphics and performance, particularly for an Unreal Engine 4 title. However, players still report occasional performance hitches, especially during intense gameplay, indicating that further optimization is needed for a smoother experience, particularly in split-screen mode. Overall, while the graphics and settings are commendable, consistent frame rates remain a concern for some users.
- “Updated review January 2024: they released an update with new content, and optimization/graphics improvements.”
- “- Good optimization and settings for it being an Unreal Engine 4 game.”
- “Graphics and performance are great.”
- “Need more optimization to run better and support split screen with enough fps to be enjoyable.”
- “Occasional performance hitches (my 2060 caps out around 100 fps, average 90, in-race with all settings at max but it does drop to 30 on occasion).”
- “They released an update with new content, and optimization/graphics improvements, but it still needs more work.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smooth shooting mechanics and enjoyable experience, with players expressing excitement for future updates and improvements. Despite limited playtime, users feel they have grasped the core gameplay elements and appreciate the developers' responsiveness to feedback.
- “It's a true joy to play, and I want to thank the developers, who even fixed a bug I pointed out. I asked for more in-depth gameplay feedback and can't wait to see what is next for this game's updates, as it definitely looks like it will get some in the future!”
- “The weapons and smooth shooting mechanics are fantastic.”
- “Although my playtime is quite short, I think I've seen pretty much the core gameplay.”
- “So the gameplay?”
- “It's a true joy to play and I want to thank the developers, who even fixed a bug I pointed out and asked for more in-depth gameplay feedback. I can't wait to see what is next for this game's updates as it definitely looks like it will get some in the future!”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a full single-player campaign that includes a background story, with the career mode incorporating a storyline linked to each race. Players can expect unique story events that enhance the racing experience beyond just competitive events.
- “It's not just pure races, but there are unique story events as well.”
- “A full single player campaign with a little background story.”
- “The career mode has some sort of storyline and is tied to each race.”
- “The campaign feels incomplete, offering only a minimal background story.”
- “The narrative elements are lacking depth and fail to engage the player.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly regarding achievements that are locked behind DLC, which adds to the overall grindiness. While the game is considered decent for a first effort, the grind for achievements detracts from the experience.
- “Achievements are locked via DLC and can also be too grindy.”
- “Overall, the game's decent for their first game, but I wish the achievements weren't that grindy.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is criticized due to a buggy drone feature that often hinders performance, causing players to crash rather than gain speed. This inconsistency significantly impacts the overall racing experience.
- “The drone that is supposed to make you go faster is quite buggy and often causes you to lose the race by launching you into obstacles rather than helping you.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its amazing setting and intriguing lore, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “Amazing setting and atmosphere for the game, with some rather interesting lore.”