Vaporwave Drift
- November 3, 2019
- Meng Games
Get on Steam"Vaporwave Drift" is a rhythm-based racing game where you glide through neon-lit cityscapes to the beat of synthwave music. Customize your ride and drifts to the rhythm to earn points and climb the leaderboards. With a variety of songs and levels, experience a unique blend of music and driving.
Reviews
- The graphic style is aesthetically pleasing and matches the theme well.
- The game offers a relaxing experience with funky melodies and visuals.
- There is potential for improvement, and some players appreciate the retro/synth/vaporwave soundtrack.
- The gameplay lacks substance, with only one car and very few tracks, leading to a quick sense of boredom.
- Driving mechanics are poorly executed, making the car feel difficult to control and the drifting experience unsatisfactory.
- The game is buggy and feels unpolished, with issues like crashes and freezes affecting the overall experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and alignment with the game's theme, particularly appealing to fans of vaporwave aesthetics. However, some users note a lack of depth and variety in the visuals, leading to a somewhat bland experience over time. Overall, while the graphics are considered nice and enjoyable, there is a desire for more options and substance.
“The graphic style is nice and matches the theme, but unfortunately there is very little substance.”
“People are saying the drifting is bad; I would disagree, it feels smooth and the graphics are good.”
“While it might seem bland and get boring after a bit, it's still aesthetically pleasing.”
“This game has potential; I really want this to get better for my love of vaporwave aesthetics.”
“I would like to see some more graphics options, though.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a decent retro/synth/vaporwave soundtrack that provides a chill atmosphere, but it is considered one of the weaker aspects overall. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, the sound effects are noted to be inadequate, detracting from the overall experience.
“My point for some good things in the game is the decoration of the map (but it's a little too big) and the music.”
“The soundtrack is decent.”
“At this point, the only saving grace would be the music, but that is maybe the weakest part of the game.”
“The soundtrack is decent, but sound effects are jarringly inadequate.”
“Overall, it's a nice game to chill when you're bored while listening to some retro/synth/vaporwave soundtracks.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unpolished, with frequent crashes and freezes reported within a short playtime. Additionally, the driving mechanics are described as wonky and sloppy, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“In less than half an hour of gameplay, I've had one crash and two freezes.”
“The game feels unpolished and unfinished, and the driving mechanics are really wonky.”
“I'm not sure if it's me, but I found the driving mechanics very sloppy.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes. Additionally, the lack of updates for over a year raises concerns about the likelihood of these problems being addressed.
“The game is also fairly buggy.”
“Buggy, and the last update was more than a year ago, so they'll probably never be fixed.”
“In less than half an hour of gameplay, I've had one crash and two freezes.”
