WAVE RIDER

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WAVE RIDER is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by tirsod and was released on December 22, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Wave Rider is a fast racing game where gravity-defying machines meet at the finish line to return control to a virtual world. Race through many bending roads, make waves with your machine to gain power, and boost to the end before the timer reaches zero.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

Top-tier soundtrack with chill music that creates a satisfying and immersive experience.
Engaging 3D arcade-style racing gameplay with good vehicle mechanics and controls, optimized for both keyboard and controller.
Visually striking with vibrant colors and futuristic aesthetics reminiscent of Tron, adding to the overall atmosphere.

Very short game with only four levels currently available.
Early levels feature a frustrating 'stickiness' mechanic to walls that can feel irritating and hinder gameplay.
Some vehicles initially feel slippery, requiring time to get used to their handling.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its top-tier, chill soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, making gameplay more enjoyable and immersive.
- “Stage 3 kicked my ass, but I can't be mad because of the top-tier soundtrack.”
- “The perfect game if you just want to vibe to some chill music and do some time trials.”
- “The visuals and music add a lot to the solid gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics of Wave Rider are vibrant and lively, significantly enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The combination of visuals and music creates an immersive and engaging atmosphere.
- “Few games have been able to bring the color and graphics to life like Wave Rider.”
- “The visuals and music add a lot to the solid gameplay.”
gameplay
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The gameplay offers solid mechanics and enjoyable controls, especially after progressing past the slippery starting vehicle. The experience is enhanced by engaging visuals and music, contributing to an overall satisfying play.
- “The starting vehicle is very slippery, but the controls once you get the other vehicles are very good, feels good to play, has good mechanics.”
- “The visuals and music add a lot to the solid gameplay.”
optimization
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The game offers smooth performance and responsive controls, working well with both keyboard and controller, though it is better optimized for controller use.
- “This is a really fun 3D arcade-style casual racing game that handles very well with just a keyboard, although it is optimized for a controller.”
story
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The story serves as a nostalgic throwback to classic racing games like Cruisin’ USA and Road Blaster, but is uniquely set in a futuristic setting.
replayability
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The game offers solid replayability through a challenging hardcore mode and diverse maps that prevent the experience from feeling repetitive.
- “There is replayability in the form of hardcore mode and the maps are varied enough that they don’t feel repetitive.”