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Fuel Overdose
Released On: Mar 5, 2013
51
3.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
51
5% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
73% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
23% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
51
5% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
73% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
23% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
However, while Fuel Overdose has its flaws it is still a good deal for its money. If you can get over one map having clipping issues, ignore the sound, and not care about story (it's a racing game after all) then you should find a nice cheap game that provides a lot of fun entertainment. And isn't that what video games are all about?
A good game doesn't have to be carefully crafted to be entertaining. As Fuel Overdose demonstrates, sometimes the fun comes from the design mistakes. As a top down racing experience it offers frenetic action at the expense of constant control issues and glitches that promise frustration, but even though the chaos ensures a sense of pleasure since you can mess with everything, everywhere. Sadly, character design and presentation are kind of archaic.
Fuel Overdose is a top-down arcade racer full of potentially good ideas...poorly implemented.
Fuel Overdose is a clear take on a classic, old-school, top-down racer with weapons games that were much more common in the 90's. Its nostalgic approach is enriched with very neat ideas like the grappling hook or remote mines, but it's also visible in terms of production values. Despite its visual shortcomings, little bugs and imperfections, it's typically the kind of little indy game that could become a dear and memorable experience, if only it didn't lack a local multiplayer, or players in its online multiplayer.
Fuel Overdose is enjoyable in small chunks, but chronic camera issues let it down. The title simply tries to do too much, and it lacks focus as result. With a little more refinement, this could have been an original and compelling release – but in its current guise, it feels like a missed opportunity instead.
Gameplay is sandwiched between terrible cut-scenes. [Feb 2013, p.104]
Bottom line, this is just a bad, bad game, and there's no reason whatsoever why you should even consider buying it.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 5 User Ratings
3.0
20% Positive
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3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 5 User Ratings
3.0
20% Positive
1 Rating
1 Rating
20% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
60% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Summary Fuel Overdose is an action racing experience with customizable weapons and vehicles, grappling hooks, climatic catastrophes, and a whole fighting system that you can utilize to finish first.
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- PC
Initial Release Date: Mar 5, 2013
Developer:
- I-FRIQIYA
Publisher: I-FRIQIYA
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