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Game Reviewed Mario Kart: Speed Strife, by DJ Coco
Review Author Syaxamaphone
Created Aug 19 2015, 3:22 PM

General Commentary and Game Overview
The biggest issue with this game is that it is extremely slow. Coupled with motionless models, lack of visual effects like tailpipe smoke or dust makes for an unfortunately unfulfilling experience. The game makes good use of official Nintendo models and textures but the rest of the game just doesn't carry any of that Nintendo spirit.

I feel like this game could be a lot nicer if more work was put into it. As it stands, it feels more like a tech demo than an actual game.
 
Pros +Runs at a smooth 60fps
+Fully textured character models look great
+Customizable controls
 
Cons -characters move slow
-no animation, few visual effects
-clunky character controls
-no gamepad support
 
Impressions
Gameplay
4 / 10
 This unfortunately where the game is most lacking. Even in 150cc I find that everyone sort of just chugs along at a snail's pace. Even though the speedometer says I'm going 100mph, it sure doesn't feel like it. I'm glad that there are a lot of courses to choose from and plenty of items to keep things from getting to monotonous. When characters are damaged, they do a slow spin, screaming "oh well I guess I was hit". This game needs a fuel injection to get its blood pumping.
 
Graphics
6 / 10
 While the character models are fully textured, they don't animate at all and it takes a lot away from the game. There are few visual effects, making the game come off as a bit lifeless. One course I played did have rain and that was nice. HUD and UI look great but the actual 3D parts leave a lot to be desired.
 
Sound
10 / 10
 Sound selection is pretty alright. Music from various Mario games and some voice clips exclusively from Mario Kart I think. I can't play with the sound too loud so I couldn't really hear unfortunately.
 
Replay
5 / 10
 I assume you need to beat some of the grand prix cups to unlock the last four characters, which is a nice touch. It gives the player something to do after beating the game.
 
Final Words
4 / 10
 It feels more like a tech demo than a fully fleshed out game. There are so many courses but the snail's pace gameplay didn't entice me to want to get past the first few tracks.
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