Synthwave Burnout (2021)

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

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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.

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