80's Overdrive

 Switch
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    May 18, 2020
    80
    ’80s Overdrive comes to the Switch in top form and stands even taller on the hybrid console than it did on the 3DS three years ago. With games like the original arcade great Outrun and other modern games like Horizon Chase Turbo that it inspired, it would be easy to get lost in the shuffle, but it doesn’t. It stands out thanks to a bright visual style and a memorable soundtrack that makes use of some of the best ’80s-infused music you could ask for. It controls like a dream and even the original version’s touchscreen support is retained for menus to make things easier to navigate. It does fall a bit short with track creation, but is a must-buy overall. ’80s Overdrive is one of the best racing experiences on the Switch, period.
  2. 4P.de
    May 11, 2020
    70
    Visually appealing retro racer with great music, but also very evident weaknesses in terms of AI and controls.
  3. Switch Player
    Jun 16, 2020
    60
    80’s Overdrive gets enough of its core concept right to provide an enjoyable, highly playable racing experience. It’s unambitious, and the overall package is lacking in polish and reasons to keep playing. But there’s plenty of fun while it lasts.
  5. Nintendo Life
    May 17, 2020
    60
    80’s Overdrive may be wonderfully presented, but its problem is that price-wise it’s sandwiched between two similar games that are better. Sega Ages Out Run is cheaper and its tight controls remain impeccable today, while Horizon Chase Turbo may be double the price but is significantly superior in almost every notable way, including control, amount of content and sense of speed. If you absolutely need another ‘80s style racing game then this will keep you entertained for a few hours, but there are better alternatives.
  6. Digital Chumps
    May 11, 2020
    60
    80’s Overdrive asserts that Out Run’s combination of breakneck racing and frantic traffic negotiation will fit neatly inside the progression-focused model of a modern game. It doesn’t, and 80’s Overdrive almost runs out of gas before it reaches a comfortable destination. All the lavish neon and thumping synthwave in the world can’t help 80’s Overdrive make twenty minutes last six hours.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. rob201
    Oct 11, 2020
    2
    I wanted to like this game, the nostalgia, the graphics and music reminiscent of top gear on snes. unfortunately cars handle like a drunkenI wanted to like this game, the nostalgia, the graphics and music reminiscent of top gear on snes. unfortunately cars handle like a drunken whale, other racecars slam into you and reduce your speed to 0 while remaining at their top speed, AI for traffic makes no sense and they almost seek to slam into you. Adding insult to injury when you finally scrape enough money to upgrade your car you likely have no money to pay the race fees for any profitable race and you have to wash the cars of others TWICE to enter the most basic of races (which likely wont cover the fee for repairs since your going to get hit like an ISIS pickup truck from a tomahawk missile from ridiculous AI. pick it up on sale for 5$ if it drops that low or invest in a hammer to smack yourself in the middle of the face with, same basic feeling after 2 hours gameplay.

    10/10 for nostalgia
    1/10 for controls (.25 second input lag)
    1/10 for progression    … Full Review »
  2. RuslG
    Oct 3, 2022
    9
    Bouth this game for 2$ and gave fun. This is small indie game like outrun, with beautiful sintwave music, and fun, simple gameplay. MyBouth this game for 2$ and gave fun. This is small indie game like outrun, with beautiful sintwave music, and fun, simple gameplay. My recomendation for relax gaming after work… Full Review »
  3. Hyahyena
    Jun 22, 2021
    1
    A real disappointment. AI is really simple & stupid making for races that are unsatisfying and collisions that are unavoidable. I paid $2 forA real disappointment. AI is really simple & stupid making for races that are unsatisfying and collisions that are unavoidable. I paid $2 for this on sale and even that feels like too much.… Full Review »
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