Slipstream (2018)

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 23, 2018
    80
    Its gameplay might seem simple at first, but it provides a challenge that harkens back to the days of the quarter-munching greats.
  2. Gaming Age
    Apr 20, 2022
    75
    Slipstream is truly a work of love. Its gameplay honors its source material and if you look closely at the rivals that challenge you on each track you’ll know Ansdor is definitely a fan of racing in the media as a whole (I see you Tofu Boy…but why isn’t your car white? Also how does Din Mikal feel about family?). The game might feel a little too punishing at times, but Ansdor leaves plenty of accessibility options to flatten the learning curve. Outrun might be stuck in the garage, but Slipstream is out there cruising the streets and it’s a perfectly viable ride!
  3. Everyeye.it
    Apr 20, 2022
    75
    Slipstream is a panacea for all OutRun nostalgics looking for something similar but that knows how to stand out. Drifting is wonderful in front of such well-made backgrounds, especially if there is a varied but always perfectly apt soundtrack to frame it all. Ansdor's is clearly a passion project, the videogame equivalent of project cars that enthusiasts build in their garage with their own hands. Excellent in its extreme simplicity, varied in the offer and satisfies to drive pad in hand. It is difficult to ask for more from a video game like Slipstream, maybe I have a bit more attention to detail but you can get over it without problems.
  5. PC Invasion
    Jul 24, 2018
    70
    While frustrating due to it abiding by the limits set by retro racers, Slipstream is still a cool treat for any fan of the classics. It looks, sounds and feels like it came from that era. I’m sure if you were to slap a cover sticker on a Genesis cartridge and ask someone that’s never heard of the game if they’ve ever played this back in the day, they’d probably say yes. That’s how convincing it is.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. ROX75_XD
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Once you can get the hang of the retro difficulty, you have yourself a truly satisfying hidden gem arcade racer where you'll drift aroundOnce you can get the hang of the retro difficulty, you have yourself a truly satisfying hidden gem arcade racer where you'll drift around corners going 200+km while the most late 80's synthpop bangers play in your ears. And the free DLC is just the cherry on top.… Full Review »
  2. Gamer1509
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    It's a perfect game for people who like 80s arcade graphics, cars and indie games. It may seem difficult but if you master it you'll love it.
  3. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    8
    it looks like crap... but oh is this fun!! I TOTALLY recommend this!
    Check out the tutorial on drifting though, that'll make a hell of a    it looks like crap... but oh is this fun!! I TOTALLY recommend this!
    Check out the tutorial on drifting though, that'll make a hell of a difference :-)    … Full Review »
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