Uranus

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Uranus is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by notagamestudio and was released on December 7, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Warning: This game contains flashing patterns that might be disruptive to people with photosensitive epilepsy. Uranus is a kaleidoscopic audiovisual playscape. It features procedural audio (input-based music) and visuals (systemic color scheme) and was designed to be experienced not only through play, but also live group viewings as a spectator. The rules are deceptively simple: To win, you need …

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

The game features unique trippy visuals and a matching soundtrack that create an engaging audiovisual experience.
Gameplay is fun and rewarding, especially in multiplayer mode, allowing players to master controls and enjoy a sense of flow.
Uranus offers a fresh and nostalgic experience reminiscent of old-school PVP games, making it a blast to play with friends.

The controls can be confusing at first, requiring some time to fully grasp before the game becomes enjoyable.
There are minor bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
The flashing patterns in the visuals can be overwhelming for some players, so caution is advised.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique, trippy visuals that create an engaging audiovisual experience, perfectly synchronized with the gameplay and soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the aesthetic choices as intriguing and commend the overall visual presentation, contributing to a captivating flow state during play.
- “Fun gameplay with unique trippy visuals and matching soundtrack.”
- “The aesthetic choice is very interesting, and I'm curious to know if there will be any follow-up regarding the visual elements in this game, whether through updates or other titles from NotAGameStudio.”
- “Its weird and trippy visuals match the music perfectly, and it's hard not to fall into a state of flow as you get engrossed in its deceptively simple gameplay.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, perfectly complementing the unique and trippy visuals. Players find the soundtrack engaging and immersive, contributing to a state of flow during gameplay, especially in the 1v1 mode where the music syncs with player actions for a captivating audiovisual experience.
- “Fun gameplay with unique trippy visuals and matching soundtrack.”
- “Plus, the soundtrack is great, making you roll your eyes all the way into nirvana.”
- “This is a neat 1v1 game with cool visuals and music synced to what both players are doing, which makes it a delicious audiovisual experience as well!”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring unique trippy visuals that harmonize with the soundtrack, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the deceptively simple mechanics that encourage a state of flow, despite some minor bugs. Overall, it offers a fresh and creative gameplay experience that is highly recommended, especially at its price point.
- “Fun gameplay with unique trippy visuals and matching soundtrack.”
- “Its weird and trippy visuals match the music perfectly, and it's hard not to fall into a state of flow as you get engrossed in its deceptively simple gameplay.”
- “Incredibly fun and unique gameplay!”