Разработчик: OneManTeam
Описание
Battle your way to first place in this engaging combat racing game. It offers adrenaline pumping, high-octane action and a lot of fun!
Win races and complete the career mode, which spans over 120 events, to unlock great cars, exciting tracks and powerful weapons. The game features 3 racing tiers, with higher tiers enabling higher speed and better weapons.
• MULTIPLE RACING MODES
Hit the tracks in 6 racing modes: Duel, Battle Race, Survival, Elimination, Clean Race and Time Trial.• UNIQUE CARS
Choose from 7 unique cars, specially built to sustain the challenges of combat racing. The cars performance and visuals can be customized.• POWERFUL WEAPONS
Equip weapons from 5 different types: Machinegun, Missiles, Mines, EMP and Raygun.• WRECK THE COMPETITION
Use your weapons to wreck the other cars and gain an important advantage in the race. Wrecking opponents awards credits that can be used to buy upgrades and weapons.• EXCITING TRACKS
Blast your way to greatness on 9 tracks across 3 different environments. Each track also features a reversed version, for a total of 18 tracks.• COLLECT POWERUPS
Three types of powerups can be found on the tracks: Ammo, Boost and Health.• CHALLENGES
Play fun challenge modes: Time Attack, Minefield and Barrels.• ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock great achievements and compete for the first places on the Wrecks Leaderboard.Notes:
The game is only single-player.
The controls are fully customizable to any keyboard keys, mouse buttons, controller joysticks or buttons.
Because the game often requires 4 or more keys to be pressed at the same time, especially if using manual acceleration, the default keyboard configuration of W, A, S, D and K, L for weapons or arrows and Z, X for weapons is specifically chosen to avoid the issue of keyboard ghosting. This is a hardware limitation of computer keyboards to sense some combinations of keys while being pressed at the same time. Please be aware that using CTRL, ALT or SPACE for weapons might not work properly.
This game is a re-mastered version of Battle Riders for mobile, having all aspects improved upon. The most important changes are:
- improved all graphics and special effects
- 3d models with 10x more polygons
- higher texture resolutions from the cars and weapons to the tracks and skies
- reworked shaders for materials, special effects and screen filters
- higher quality real-time shadows and lighting
- twice the rendering distance
- better anti-aliasing
- 4k resolution support
- 60 fps support
- improved controls and physics
- many changes to gameplay elements
- new game hud and menus
- better sound and 10 music tracks
Поддерживаемые языки: english
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo / equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 GT / equivalent - 720p HD (1280 x 720) desktop resolution
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5 / equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 / equivalent - 1080p Full-HD (1920 x 1080) desktop resolution
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Отзывы пользователей
one of the best combat racing games I ever played, got 100% achievements too, for that money it is fully worth it :3
Graphically; it's how you remember PS1 games looking, mechanically; it's how you remember PS1 games playing. If, however, you don't remember those things, then this game is probably not going to appeal to you. It's perhaps a little grindy, and the scenery becomes a little repetitive over time, but otherwise it's a fun little callback to fifth-gen games. Also it's crazy cheap.
Good simple murderous fun. Small but enjoyable selection of weapons. Tracks aren't too challenging but when you're busy killing things that's not a bad thing. I look forward to finishing all the achievements to this game.
This is that game you would see in the store for like $2 that you begged your parents to get for you and then you were disappointed when you played it when you got home. Anyway I guess the game's alright for being 1 dollar, I don't want to sound too mean though but it's kinda fun I guess, I just wish there was local and online/lan multiplayer and more stuff in the game.
This is a first impressions write up due to not having played enough for an actual review. The main point I want to make is that it works on the Steam Deck. I couldn't get the controller to work in the menu screens, so I had to use my bluetooth mouse; however, I did not try adjusting the controls, so it may be possible. It feels and looks like a PS1, N64 era car combat game(though with higher res). So, if you're looking for a cheap game in that genre that does not take up much storage space, then this game will scratch that itch for a few minutes here and there. Gas Guzzlers Extreme is still my favorite by far.
Battle Riders
Positives:
+ ok graphics
+ cool cars
+ parts and weapons upgrades
+ ok sound and music
+ ok handling
+ you get to blow shit up
+ almost bugfree
Negatives:
- gets boring after an hour of play
- the cars feel exactly the same to drive
- narrow and very boring tracks (acceptable in 1997, not in 2017)
- very repetitive and monotonous, doing the same thing over and over
- 18 tracks feels more like 3 different tracks (not exiting at all)
- every mode feels the same, almost no variation at all
- way to long and boring campaign and challenge series (10 -15 hours)
Total Score: 4/10
Developed/Published by OneManTeam
Fun vehicular combat game.
EVENTS
Duel, Battle Race, Survival, Elimination, Clean Race and Time Trial.
CAREER MODE
While there are multiple modes, I mainly play in Career Mode. You start off with a tutorial, and then it's off to the tiers. Each tier is made up of several events (see above). There are several courses, however some events will have you competing with the track reversed. You must win an event to unlock additional events, although it's usually possible to skip one and come back to it.
POINTS
In Battle Race and Clean Race you must place (1st, 2nd, 3rd) to earn points for finishing, although you also get points each time you destroy an opponent and whenever you drive over the Green power-up without damage. The Green power-up repairs damage. Blue power-ups are instant nitros. Yellow power-ups rearm your weapons.
UPGRADES
Engine. Armor. Left Weapon. Right Weapon. The weapons are Machinegun, Missiles, Mines, EMP and Raygun. Left Weapon mapped to A button on a controller, and the Right Weapon to the B button.
STRANGE OPTION
I'm well use to being given the option to choose between AUTO and MANUAL transmissions, but this game doesn't offer that option. Instead you can turn AUTO ACCELERATION ON or OFF. I race with it OFF. You can also choose between MPH or KPH.
CONTROLS
Very tight and responsive.
Left Trigger - Reverse
Right Trigger - Acceleration
A Button - Left Weapon
B Button - Right Weapon
D Pad and Control Stick - Steering
NEGATIVES
Aren't many. Firstly you can't choose a manual transmission. And when a race is over the 'replay' is generic. That is it only shows your car going around the track and bares no relationship to what you actually did in the race.. I wish it were an actual replay.
My preference for weapons are the Missiles. They're guided. The Lasers are more powerful the closer you are to whomever it is your trying to take out, but they're hard to aim, especially when there are a lot of curves. EMP is only effective when your opponents are close by.
POSITIVES
I like that you can go back and race in, say, a Tier 1 event with a car you've unlocked in a higher Tier, however the weapons have tiers as well. For example Tier 1 Missiles give you one shot per power-up reload. Tier 2 two shots. Tier 3 three shots. The same applies to your engine and armor upgrades.
You can mix and match your weapons anyway you wish. I prefer Missiles on both sides. As the A and B buttons on a controller are close together this allows me to fire two missile at the same time if I wish.
CONCLUSION
Above average for the price. Recommended.
Smooth-running, skillfully implemented, empty and without personality or spice.
Honestly this could be kitted out into a pretty damn good cart racer if someone put the effort into it. The mechanics are there. But it just does nothing to make itself stand out.
Rumble in the controls would go a long way here. But it needs more than that. Some... pizzazz, for lack of a better word.
As a racing game this feels awful. The handling is stiff, the shooting seems to do almost no damage, and the music is way too laid back for a "Death Race" type game. Do not recommend.
German poet Hanns Johst once said: “When I hear the word culture, I reach for my gun”. That's exactly how I feel when I see that UNITY engine startup picture. The one that offers you to choose resolution and picture quality. I see it – I'm starting to expect the worst. Surprisingly, this time it isn't the worst. Not even close. Even though this game was made by a single guy – Valentin Ciampuru, with soundtrack by Kevin MacLeod, it turned out to be a very solid product. I mean, come on. We've all seen a lot of cheap indie racing games on UNITY. Most of those are complete crap, very close to scam. You buy those – you feel robbed. But this game? It's a real deal.
Don't expect much, though. Battle Riders is a very basic game. You win races – you unlock the new cars and buy upgrades. Most of the time you'll be able to shoot your enemies to make your life easier (the amount of ammo is very limited), but there's quite a lot of different conditions too. For example, some races won't allow guns, the others will eliminate the last car every lap, etc. That's the best thing about this game – even though it's very basic, Mr. Ciampuru actually wanted to make a proper game. The amount of different conditions makes it clear that the man didn't aim for some quick money. Which is rare among UNITY users.
Aside from career (no story here, though, sorry), there are also challenges and basic quick races. That's it, though. There's nothing else. The physics are very simple, the tracks are dull and uninspiring, the amount of cars to unlock is small, and all in all, there's nothing special here. For example, even though Sledgehammer (AKA Gear Grinder) was pretty clunky, it gave you more motivation thanks to the story and other stuff.
Battle Riders? It feels more like a mobile game. Pretty solid one. But still. See, it's a little to basic to care. If you'll buy it on sale for about a buck and decide to play it for an hour, or two? Battle Riders will totally deliver you some good time. It feels solid enough to do that. But if you're looking for a game to play for days... That's where this game sucks. It's just too dull and too basic to waste hours on repetitive grinding. It's one of those games that you'll uninstall right after trying them for your first time. Just because an hour, or two are more than enough to get everything that this game can offer. But at least it's a real deal and you won't feel fooled again.
Nice to play casual arcade game.
Pros :
It is fun to play, controls and gameplay is intuitive and the campaign is quite good.
You can certainly get at least a few hours of fun out of it, changing weapons and trying new stuff.
Cons :
Prettry basic graphics.
The game misses out on competition and deeper elements - no multiplayer, high scores are just for total wrecks, not for driving fast or for achieving anything.
Conclusions :
1. Play for casual release of the senses.
2. I like driving and shooting :)
I purchased this game for my grandson, who was not too impressed.
The game will not allow the use of programming a controller, and attempting to use the keyboard becomes a real hassle.
There are too many functions to assign in order for a keyboard to function as well as a controller.
In an attempt to utilize the "input" tab to program a controller, the word nightmare came to mind.
The input would only recognize a few entries, and of those few, NONE of the assigned buttons worked as programmed.
Suffice to say, this renders the game useless.
I would love to see the game allow the use of a Logitech controller, as well as other controllers for that matter.
It would be best if the devs would update a patch to accomodate controllers that accept the assigned programmed buttons. (aka) make it so controllers will work
Very fun Racer like Death Track, Hi Octane, Death Rally or Have A N.I.C.E. Day.
There aren't many racers like those afaik.
This one is very well made, with good music, satisfying weapons and good sense of speed.
That's basically it.
I want to dive into a few thoughts.
It's well-balanced. Interestingly enough the cars are basically as fast as each other.
You cap out after a short acceleration. Sounds weird, feels weird at first.
But that means, the group of cars usually stays together and fights.
That avoids the usual extensive use of rubberbanding your enemies.
On the other hand though ...it makes clean races a real drag.
It has several game modes.
Battle Races, Clean Races, Time Trials, Duels, Eliminations, Survival.
Clean races & Time Trials are quite weird because you basically rush through the circuit in full speed and you're done.
Clean races can be a hassle because everyone rambles and blocks as much as possible.
Can be fun, can be annoying and awful.
Battle Races is the category where everyone runs in, guns blazing, rockets launching and mines throwing until someone still ends up first. Eliminations do the same, but the last one of each round gets disqualified.
Duels are against 'stronger' enemies, but you're up aganist only one.
Survival is the mode that really shines imo. No health pickups and if you're shot down, race is over. Haven't had one yet, where someone wins because he's first after the finish line. It's always just the last dude standing. And that kind of fun is just brilliant.
It reminds me of the glory days with Carmageddon (although that was in an arena and without weapons).
It feels right. The weight of the cars, the weight of impact. The sense of speed.
Another word about sense of speed.
The game casually puts a number on your dial: first 200, then 220, then 250kph.
Those numbers - as usual - have no meaning at all.
At least though - contrary to usual practice in racing games - the number is low, the speed is high.
It's quite slow in the 1st championship, but speeds up nicely on the 2nd and keeps feeling fast.
You don't need some extra rare Koeniggsegg Agera with 440kph before you feel like surpassing 100kph.
I find that a very nice feature.
It doesn't hold up for too many hours, but so far, I'd reckon, it will be fun for about 10-15hours.
It's a racer that you can go back casually for grins and giggles every once in a while.
If you're in for a fun racer with some senseless violence & explosions, look no further, this one here is great fun.
I feel like this game deserves a review from me as I've quite enjoyed it for 15-something hours (which is how long it took me to practically complete the game, aside from steam achievements).
The game starts off a little slow and I was not sure if I would enjoy playing it at first, but I kept at it, because I wanted to play a racing game while listening to podcasts and for that, this game was perfect.
There are some smaller issues, like you have to use the mouse for navigating the menus even while using your controller for the races themselves.
I also felt like the weapons except for the missiles (which became my default weapons) were not that much fun because you could not really tell if you were making much damage, and it often felt like you weren't really making any damage at all. Destroying other cars however can be quite exhilarating, and the survival game mode where the last car standing wins, became my favorite mode, there's just something to hunting down the other cars.
There are other modes as well, such as clean races which exclude the use of weapons. No mode was annoying to me as they sometimes can be when developers try to reinvent the wheel (and in a racing game no less), so that is definitely a plus in my book.
You have to win the races (place first) to advance, which I found unfortunate at first, but it's really not that bad because you don't need to win all previous races before moving on to the next.
The driving feels fine to me, rather arcadey. So all in all I would recommend this game to racing game enthusiasts.
Generally I do like to have more hours on record before commenting for a more accurate review. But I think I saw enough to make a review.
Maybe I'd recommend buying this game if it's your type of game. It's decent for the price. But I would wait until it's reduced. For me it feels too much fo a Smartphone port to PC with little ajustments made to feel more like a PC game. I will say this would make a brilliant mobile game if it isn't already.
The trackss feel to boxed in, not very open, again like a smartphone feel. I can't say I feel challanged very much at all, just feels a bit to generic. I can feel quite bored after short time of play regardless of the challenges or career. All races/challenges do feel like it's the same gameplay, just with different aims but feels rewardless. From the expeirnce I have had and past reviews, the tacks do feel repetitive esspecially when you are having to do the same maps over and over.
Local or online multiplayer would have been a great addition to the game, making the game feel somewhat limited without.
Brilliant controller support is available for gameplay but no controller or keyboard support for the menus leaving you to use the mouse which kind of sucks.
Again I would maybe recommend the game if it's your type of game but I do feel better alternatives are out there in it's present state.
If you value your money, spend a bit more and get Gas Guzzlers Extreme.
This game is awful. The only reason it's so cheap is because it feels as a Mobile Phone port to PC (i'm not surprised if it actually is.)
This game feels very claustrophobic, and has a ton of issues and stuff that should plain simple work.
- Maps aren't open at all, you feel very enclosed
- The AI sucks, I don't feel challenged for a second
- The driving is just bad, the physics suck, even for a mobile game
- UI, doesn't support controllers, the way of choosing colors and stickers should be a drop down sort of menu, not a previous/next one.
- The Cars get very uninteresting very quickly, you don't have a lot of actual diferentiation for them
And a lot more that I can't even remember right now.
I'll keep playing it for a while and try to get all the achievements (I'm an achievement hunter) but so far, I won't recommend this game to anyone, Gas Guzzlers is a lot more fun.
If my opinion ever changes, I'll let you guys know. If this game was on my phone it would be passable.
When I first started playing this game I was all like "What the hell is this? I gotta play this!" and yeah so this game is like a rip-off of Twisted Metal and some other combat racing games I've played was GRIP which is a remake of an old-school racing game Rollcage on PS1, Carmageddon Max Damage, and yeah btw this game is dope and I loved it to bits xD
Battle Rider not a bad game for the money ok graphics looks quiet nice on 4k tv plays well. If you like a bit of easy racing there is a good few hours of fun to be had with this game. Handling and feel are good but basic always fun though multiplayer would be a great addition.
Don't let the low price distract you, this is a really good purchase if you are into the combar racing genre. Gameplay feels smooth and I've experienced no crashes or bugs. Offers some progression in form of unlocking cars by doing career events and ingame currency for buying the upgrades. Soundtrack is also fitting the game nicely and my only complaint is the lack of multiplayer (local or online).
==Short version==
Pros:
-Soundtrack
-Low price
-Solid gameplay
-Progression system
Cons:
-Lack of multiplayer
I love combat racing games and this one is a fun and cool combat racing game with original design, nice graphics, good gameplay and music. It gets even better - more frantic and reckless - once you unlock faster cars and higher weapons!
Over the last couple of years, it seems that this genre of games, with a few exceptions, almost completely migrated on mobile. I honestly don't care if it was originally a mobile game, mainly because it's a good ps port, but also the shortage of such games on PC is rampant.
I'll say this - after having played this and Cyberline racing (both solid games on PC) - Start making good PC ports of mobile combat racing games and bring them on steam, we need them! :D
The only gripe I had with the game was, that I couldn't fire both weapons and steer at the same time, a keyboard ghosting problem, but after posting my issue on the discussion forums the developer told me not to use ctrl and alt keys for left and right weapons, and that is exactly what I had set. So I changed them back to left weapon z or y key (y in my case because I have an QWERTZ keyboard) and right weapon x. This fixed the problem completely.
Update: after finishing the game my thoughts are, well, it gets boring when it starts to feel repetitive and almost like a chore. But after all it was made by one man, so props to that.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | OneManTeam |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 22.12.2024 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 72% положительных (47) |