Outmode

Outmode is quite a good racing game that really manages to portray the aesthetic 80's style, sometimes maybe a bit too colorful but everything fits perfectly into the picture. Check out some gameplay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j11eSspXxoc So in the game you have a few modes, from tournaments to simple racing or challenge yourself during a time race or in the endless mode. You can also unlock many new cars and characters that each also promise different achievements. The in-game soundtrack is also very appropriate for the entire style of the game, but if you can't get enough of it, you also have the option to link your favorite appropriate songs so that you can listen to those songs while racing. An online fashion would be nice, but luckily we can challenge a friend locally. I don't have the VR dlc yet but I can imagine it could be very interesting and relaxing.

has VR compatibility

I'll be honest, I insta-wishlisted this purely for the aesthetics alone. When I saw it released I grabbed it right away. I was excited to find out this game's a lot more challenging than I thought. Though you can also turn it into the chill cruise game you might expect if you want to. The manual gear shifting with the mouse is honestly really fun for the "immersion" factor. I'll have to give VR a shot eventually. I'll definitely be returning to this as a my go-to arcade game break!

Driving through an 80s neon synth-wave landscape in VR is fun at first, especially with some of the music tracks bundled with the game, but the price is too high for what's currently being offered, and it won't be able to keep your attention for long. Most of the time, the frame rate/performance is okay now in VR, but there's no sense of speed. Even when going 220 Mph, it's like you're driving slowly with a family car.

Is it a perfect game? No. Is it a lot of fun? Yes Would I recommended it? If you like synthwave and racing games then yes, 100%

Buyed the game only for pwn leaderboards ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[quote] A review copy was provided by the developer. [/quote] 🔶 [b] Outmode is a arcade racing game set in a synthwave world. [/b] 🔶 [h2] Graphics (7.5 / 10) : [/h2] Pretty nice graphics, full neon design with bright color, and each race have his own design (city, space, sunshine ...) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3105624264 [h2] Gameplay (5 / 10) : [/h2] Pretty easy to handle, gameplay is focus on arcade, with automatic or manual gearbox, a drift system for getting boost, and some ability to use during the race (a sort of mine and a force field for slow down others concurrent), with a powerful ability for getting more power and more speed for a short duration. (also coming with some graphics change when using this powerful ability) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3105623914 Car’s collision are awful, when touching others concurrent, you have a big chance to go into a wall, or doing a 180° spin … Also some concurrent are too op, can slow you down for a long time with their ability, and nothing can be done to prevent this. Only 7 tracks, but all of them are long with 2-3 minutes for only 1 lap (most race are on 3 laps). 4 Gamemode, Single Race, Tournament (the main gameplay, the only way to unlock others tracks, on three different tournament), an Endless Mode and a Time Trial Mode Tournament is the only way to progress, and you need to finish all cups on 1st place, good luck because AI seem to be OP. Different cars to use, but there also long to get, you need to win credits on tournaments mode, but you need to win multiples tournaments for unlocking one car. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3105624076 [h2] Price (5 / 10) : [/h2] Game cost 8 euros, have 7 different track with an endless mode, and take around 2-3 hours for main complexion, maybe a little too priced for the current content. [h2] Story/Music/Optimization (6 / 10) : [/h2] No story, but there a optional racing tutorial. The music, multiples synthwave song, all of them are well made and work well with the game, but not many songs so pretty repetitive. No problem of optimization during racing, gameplay is fluid and don't freeze (played on i5 / 2 Go VRAM / 8 Go RAM) [h2] Final Note (6 / 10) : [/h2] 🔶 [b] Outmode is a ok tier little synthwave arcade racing game, with nice graphics, 7 different track, but a weak overpowerful AI concurrent. Recommended on sale. [/b] 🔶 💚💚💚 : - Really nice graphics - Arcade gameplay easy to learn - All tracks have his own atmosphere ... ❌❌❌ : - ... But only 7 tracks available. - AI concurrent seem to be OP + bad collision between cars. - Pretty long to unlock other cars. [quote][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/] Follow [b]IndieGems[/b] [/url] for more reviews like this one. [/quote]

Been following the game development for a while and can definitely recommend at this point. Also needs to be stated I'm not very good at reviewing games. It's a bit rough around the edges, needs polishing and I've been doing my best to report bugs in the game discord, Rockateer (game dev) has been very communicative, taking all the criticism and feedback very well. As for the gameplay, I was never big on racers but this one has really hit well for me. Whether it's the music or aesthetically pleasing visuals I'm not sure, but I want to at least 100% all the achievements at this point. I like to enjoy the game by adding in my own custom synth music from other popular artists like carpenter brut, perturbator, lazerhawk etc. Unfortunately I'm a one-handed player so things like drifting and manual-shifting are kinda impossible for me, but it's been really enjoyable nonetheless, once key-binds are also fixed I suspect I'll enjoy it even more. Personally, I find endless to be the best mode on here due to how fun it is vibing to synth in this outrun world, but also the extra encounters of gunships, tomcats and such (hopefully more in the future), races and time-trials also allow room for competition and more succinct engagement. This is a brilliant, impressive solo-project William, you've really made the game come to life through the vibrant and distinct art-style played along with the unique and fulfilling gameplay.

The game is visually charming, and has an incredible demo. The aesthetic in gorgeous. However on controller, the full game does not play like the demo. It is buggy and I am not able to choose my own buttons. The controller only works with a few buttons even without trying to change them. You much push the joystick forward instead of being able to use the trigger to accelerate. Completely ruins my enjoyment. For some reason, the demo has completely normal controls. If you are going fast, grazing or running into a wall at all will bounce you and spin you out. It is very harsh with walls, but it doesn't take way too much away from my personal enjoyment. Overall, the game is beautiful but the game play is incredibly awful if you cannot play on keyboard. 10/10 visuals, 7/10 gameplay. 1/10 controls. Very upset I paid for broken controls.