Underplayed Gems

WAVE RIDER (2020)

WAVE RIDER cover
Developer
Startreming Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Racing
Rating
4.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 54 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Racing at blistering speed through a neon-drenched, surreal world while mastering physics-bending abilities and fending off a hacker intrusion.

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What players say

Players praise the arcade racing feel and soundtrack, but consistently note the game is very short with only four levels. The controls take getting used to, especially the drifting and wall-sticking, though they click with practice. Some find it a relaxing time trial game, while others note a difficulty spike in stage three.

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