Fuel Overdose Critic 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?

While it did have sporadic bursts of fun, Fuel Overdose sadly falls flat.

For the most part, Fuel Overdose is a decent game that is hindered by some glaring problems.

Mixing action and racing can't really be considered something original, but it's always a good start if you know what you are doing. Fuel Overdose is not that innovative, and it won't get us hooked, but it can give us some fun moments due to its varied and crazy courses.

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.

A mediocre racing/action game with tactical elements and a couple of good ideas. Hard to master but with several game modes. Maybe next time, I-Friqiya!

Fuel Overdose is a huge disappointment and a sloppy game as a whole.

I found that frustrating handling overshadowed the plethora of content in what would otherwise be an enjoyable racer.

Fuel Overdose is an arcade racing game undermined by gameplay problems and technical issues.

If you are looking for a top-down car combat racer with a ton of content for a relatively low cost this could be a title to check out, but if you are looking for a well polished game that does not need a number of hours to crack the surface, you should probably pass.

Simply put, Fuel Overdose can't figure out what it wants to be, and that's a shame.

Chaotic action can be fun, but Fuel Overdose takes the concept too far. Local multiplayer would be an obvious highlight if it actually existed, but the lack of that and the sloppy controls, annoying camera and boring levels makes this game somewhat frustrating.

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.

Fuel Overdose is the pure definition of average. Nothing really shines about it and nothing ever feels exiting.

All in all, Fuel Overdose has a ton of replay value for those willing to look past its warts, especially for the price point.

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.

Gameplay is sandwiched between terrible cut-scenes.

Once you get past the (incredibly frustrating) first hour or two, earn some cash, and buy or upgrade a few cars, it's an OK combat-racing game that's hamstrung by its appalling camera and handicapped AI, and both of those sabotage any satisfaction you might actually get from the game.

On paper, Fuel Overdose sounds like the perfect arcade blast to dip into for half an hour whenever you feel the urge. Unfortunately, the reality is a lot less impressive, leaving us with a game that is deeply flawed in several key areas.