Zeepkist
- January 28, 2021
- Steelpan Interactive
- 377h median play time
Get on Steam"Zeepkist is a comedy sport game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, supporting up to 64 players online. Race down extreme soapbox courses, create and share your own levels with Steam Workshop, and enjoy classic Dutch content. With its unique physics and hilarious gameplay, Zeepkist is a must-try for fans of quirky racing games."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Zeepkist offers a unique and fun take on racing games, combining gravity-based mechanics with a charming aesthetic.
- The level editor is intuitive and allows for endless creativity, with a vibrant community that shares custom tracks.
- The game is highly addictive, providing a mix of casual fun and competitive challenges, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, with some levels being frustratingly hard, which may deter casual players.
- There are issues with the physics system, leading to unpredictable handling that can affect gameplay negatively.
- The game currently lacks in-game music and has minimal sound effects, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay70 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Zeepkist is widely praised for its fun, physics-based mechanics and simple controls, making it accessible yet deep enough for skilled players to explore nuances and optimize their performance. Players appreciate the creative potential offered by the level editor and community maps, while the absence of music during driving has been noted as a drawback. Overall, the game combines elements of speed and humor, creating a unique racing experience that is both engaging and enjoyable.
“A really fun racer that feels truly unique due to its physics-based gameplay.”
“The controls are simple, but regardless, there is a surprising amount of depth to the mechanics.”
“Zeepkist is an amazing game with easy-to-learn controls, family-friendly gameplay, a level builder, online multiplayer, and local multiplayer.”
“For whatever reason, there is no music at all while driving, which just makes the boring and frustrating gameplay even worse in my opinion.”
“The only problem for new players is the mechanics.”
“It can be much more difficult than you'd think when it comes to gameplay, and there's a lot more to many of the levels (both official and workshop) with finding time cuts and cheeses where nobody would think to look.”
- music56 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks in-game music, which many players find detracts from the overall experience, especially during racing. While there are some satisfying sound effects and cheerful menu music, the absence of a soundtrack during gameplay leaves a void that players hope will be addressed in future updates. Some users enjoy playing with their own music, but a more robust audio experience is widely desired to enhance the atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
“I'll just add that listening to the Subnautica soundtrack while playing the game adds good atmosphere to many of the levels.”
“Cheery music in the menu screens and map, and very satisfying sound effects in gameplay.”
“The controls and physics are satisfying, the simplistic art style is nice, the music is great too.”
“For whatever reason, there is no music at all while driving, which just makes the boring and frustrating gameplay even worse in my opinion.”
“The only thing I am missing while racing is music.”
“Currently, there is no music and little sound in the game; having some nice ambient sounds, and definitely wind rushing when you reach a higher speed would benefit the game a lot.”
- humor54 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its silly physics, funny character designs, and entertaining easter eggs. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to generate laughter, especially when played with friends or while watching streamers, making it a fun and engaging experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The art and humor in the game are some of my favorite parts!”
“Came to this game from the funny YouTube videos and it did not disappoint!”
“It's funny, silly, and has a lot of Dutch cultural references!”
- graphics54 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their simple, colorful, and charming art style, appealing to a variety of players. While some describe the visuals as minimalistic and not mind-blowing, they effectively complement the game's fun and casual atmosphere. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the experience, with many players enjoying the cute aesthetic and the variety of visual styles available.
“Absolutely love the graphics, and the hands-up mechanic too!”
“It's a super charming art style and some of the nicest developers I have seen in an indie game in a long time.”
“The graphics are simple and colorful, which may appeal to some more than others.”
“The graphics are, I would say, minimalistic, but there still is a lot of choice for different styles when creating tracks.”
“I swear the graphics are there just to throw you off.”
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game features a story mode alongside an online open racing mode and a track-building feature, but many users note a lack of substantial narrative or lore. While there are community maps and story levels, the overall consensus is that the game does not prioritize storytelling.
“There's a story mode and an online open racing mode, and a build-your-own-track feature that's amazing.”
“Trackmania with soap cars, cool community maps and story levels.”
“Story and lore”
“☑ no story”
“✔ no story or lore”
“The moral of the story?”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while activities like paragliding and collectible hunting are enjoyable, they can also become tedious. The difficulty levels vary significantly, with some tracks requiring extensive repetition to achieve even modest goals, leading to frustration for many. Overall, the grinding can feel unpolished and overly demanding, suggesting that players may need to invest considerable time to progress.
“Don't be fooled by the looks: crashing means back to the start to try again, difficulty ranges from 'gold on your first try' to 'grinding the same track for 3 hours just to make bronze....'”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The zsl is an awesome idea, but again suffers the same fate of having the same mappers making the tracks and the same hosts grinding those tracks even weeks or months after the event.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The replayability of the game is largely dependent on the community's engagement in creating new maps, which can enhance the experience significantly. While some players find the game offers almost endless replay value through its level editor and online features, others express concern that a lack of new content could diminish enjoyment. Overall, the game is praised for its creative concept and potential for replayability, especially if players actively participate in map creation.
“Zeepkist is genuinely a fantastic game and great value overall - with a practically never-ending level of replayability, this game will be certain to keep you entertained if you enjoy games within this genre :)”
“It is incredibly fun with a creative, original concept and has fantastic replay value with its level editor and online lobbies.”
“But it all falls back to what I just said, if no one is making new maps there is no enjoyment or replayability.”
“I think it would be cool to see your friends and global records for each track, so you can try and beat them; that would also offer some replayability.”
“Replayability: almost endless”
- stability10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed experiences regarding stability; while some commend the game for being largely glitch-free and stable even in its alpha state, others report significant issues, particularly after recent updates, leading to crashes and unplayability on certain platforms like the Steam Deck.
“The fact that it is in alpha and I encountered no glitches is something of a marvel in its own right.”
“Not buggy, very fun, awesome devs (hi Yannic and Saty), and still being updated with new features! :D”
“I'm on Steam Deck and the latest update made the game completely unplayable... the game crashes and freezes just loading.”
“Bugs and glitches”
“Bugs and glitches”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent performance and features a user-friendly track editor, supported by a strong community. While some optimization is still in progress due to its early development stage, users report that all features are functioning well without any major issues.
“It has excellent performance, a great community, and a quick and easy-to-use track editor.”
“It's still early, so some optimization of things are still underway, but I've never run into a single feature that wasn't working or was broken.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is significantly enhanced by its soundtrack, particularly the Subnautica score, which complements various levels and immerses players in the experience.
“Listening to the Subnautica soundtrack while playing the game enhances the atmosphere in many of the levels.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the monetization model, highlighting a preference for a time before microtransactions and excessive in-game purchases, which are seen as unnecessary and detrimental to the gaming experience.
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its simplicity, with limited customization options primarily focused on hats and the type of soapbox vehicles. While some players appreciate this straightforward design, others may find it lacking in depth and variety.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with many expressing feelings of sadness and even crying during key moments. The emotional impact is a significant aspect of the experience, resonating deeply with users.
“Xo1 made me sad, Xo2 made me cry.”
“Xo1 made me sad, Xo2 made me cry.”
