Keep Driving

Release Date: February 6, 2025

RPG, turn-based, cars, 2D, adventure elements, indie games, side-scroll, singleplayer

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An unusual RPG, in which we set off on a cross-country journey in an old car, hoping to reach a music festival. Keep Driving shows the action from the side. We encounter hitchhikers and various events, solving problems using a turn-based system. We can also customize our car.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (232)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Engaging Gameplay: Players find the game fun, addictive, and engaging, with a mix of resource management and RPG elements that keep them invested.
Atmospheric Experience: The game captures the nostalgic feel of road trips, enhanced by great sound design and a captivating soundtrack that adds to the immersive experience.
Variety of Choices: Users appreciate the freedom to make decisions that affect their journey, including picking up hitchhikers and choosing different paths, which adds replayability.
Visual and Audio Quality: The pixel art style and music are frequently praised, contributing to the overall charm and appeal of the game.
Fair Pricing: Many users feel that the game offers good value for its price, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The main cons of the game

Minor Bugs: Some players reported encountering bugs that can disrupt gameplay, although most were not game-breaking.
Difficulty Balance: A few users mentioned that the game can feel too easy at times, suggesting a desire for a more challenging experience.
Clarity in Early Game: Some players felt that the game lacked clarity in the early stages, making it difficult to understand mechanics and resource management initially.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Content Updates: Users expressed a desire for more content, such as additional events, quests, and DLCs to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging over time.
Customization Options: Some players wished for more customization features, such as the ability to add personal music to the in-game CD player or more attachments for their cars.
Accessibility Features: A few reviews mentioned the need for more accessibility options to enhance the gaming experience for a broader audience.
Difficulty Settings: While some players found the game easy, others requested a difficulty slider to tailor the experience to their preferences.

Summary

Overall, "Keep Driving" is well-received for its unique take on the road trip genre, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and player choice, though there are areas where users hope to see improvements and expansions in the future.

Summary generated on: February 7, 2025

Keep Driving is a pixel art, 2D RPG game that combines adventure and simulator elements. It was produced by the Swedish independent studio YCJY, which has such titles such as Post Void and Sea Salt in its portfolio.

Plot

In Keep Driving we go back to the beginning of the 21st century. It's summer, and the character controlled by us bought their first car. He decides to set off on a journey to the other end of the country to get to a music festival. The route leads us through highways, quiet country roads, and smaller towns.

Along the way we meet hitchhikers with their unique stories that enrich our journey and create its atmosphere.

The game has many endings. At the end of each trip, we are encouraged to return to the beginning and see what would have happened if we had chosen a different route.

Gameplay

We experience the action in Keep Driving from the side of a moving car, in a so-called side-scroll. During our journey we set new destinations, and while driving between them we encounter many challenges.

To address them, we use a turn-based system, in which we can solve each problem in many ways. For this purpose, we draw from the knowledge and skills we have acquired. Various items that we can buy at every gas station, car repair shop or find during our travels can be helpful.

Our responsibilities include taking care of our character's energy and the condition of the vehicle and the amount of fuel. Car workshops can repair broken parts. We can also make improvements and personalize many elements of the car, like its wheels, roof or interior.

Additionally, we meet hitchhikers on the road. Their stories sweeten our journey. However, each of them has a different personality, which affects the comfort of traveling with them.

Our travels are accompanied by the music of alternative Swedish bands. On the way, we collect their new CDs, which by the end of the trip can accumulate into a sizable collection.