Underplayed Gems

Synthwave Burnout (2021)

Synthwave Burnout cover
Developer
Whale Rock Games
Genres
Action, Early Access, Indie, Racing, Sports
Rating
3.7 of 5, 906 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Cruising through neon-drenched retro-futuristic highways with a pulsing synth soundtrack and simple, fluid controls.

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What players say

Players praise the neon visuals and synthwave soundtrack for creating a relaxing, retro-futuristic atmosphere, making it a good choice for short, casual sessions. However, some find the simple gameplay repetitive, with a few calling it unplayable due to bugs or feeling it lacks depth, and a single reviewer complains of an impossible difficulty spike after the first level.

Trailer

Screenshots

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