# OverDrive - Synthwave Racer

> Retro synthwave rhythm racing game with vehicle customization. (iPhone/iPad app by MAGIC Spell Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-synthwave-racer/id1485747802 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MAGIC Spell Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114551288)
- Category: Games, Music, Racing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 179 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-synthwave-racer/id1485747802/reviews.md

## What is OverDrive?

Overdrive is a high powered rhythm game. Take an 80’s themed joyride down the retro neon Miami scene, as you cruise along to the beat. Swerve between lanes to keep up with the music and avoid hazards as you become more engrossed. Tune in to an original soundtrack and watch the scene transform in front of you. Each song affects the speed and visuals of the environment. Buildings begin to bounce and the sun starts to pulsate to the rhythm of the music

Earn coins by performing songs, completing challenges, and achieving high scores. These coins can be spent in the garage on vehicle customizations. Pick your favorite skin and trail for your vehicle to play the game how you want!

## Key features

- Rhythm-based gameplay
- 80s retro neon aesthetic
- Original synthwave soundtrack
- Lane-swerving mechanics
- Dynamic environment changes
- Vehicle customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of OverDrive?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎶 Amazing music and soundtrack
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and aesthetics
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging experience
- ✨ Captures 1980s vibe perfectly
- 😌 Calming and relaxing atmosphere
- 💯 High potential and well-made
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 🎵 Music synchronized with movements
- 🌟 Original and unique concept

**Cons**

- 📉 Limited content and levels
- ⏳ Slow content updates
- 💸 Ads are intrusive
- 🤔 In-app purchases not always clear
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay over time
- 📱 Game can heat up devices
- 💡 Lack of customization options
- 🤷‍♂️ Some features not working as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ad removal purchase not working
- Continue ad button not working
- Double point bonus ad button not working
- In-app purchase for ad removal not working on iPhone 7
- Slow performance on older devices (iPad 4)
- Obstacles not always visible

**Most requested features**

- Add new levels/songs
- Add option to import own music
- Add more customization options (cars, etc.)
- Add more play modes
- Add ability to see what you're buying in the shop
- Add harder difficulties
- Add ability to play with downloaded music
- Add game music album on iTunes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 63)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overdrive-synthwave-racer/id1485747802/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good game

*2025-03-18*

Like the flow and style of this game. When will new levels come out!

### 5/5 — Bell gioco!

*2023-06-11*

Questo gioco mi piace tanto ma peccato che non sia tanto popolare ma speriamo che gli sviluppatori aggiungeranno qualche livello in più

### 4/5 — Good Game

*2022-11-24*

I love everything about it but one problem there isn’t a lot of levels. The more levels the better this game will be, the music choice is terrific as well.

### 4/5 — 🕶

*2022-08-14*

Игра очень классна, в ней можно утонуть надолго, но есть один минус, хотелось бы больше новых уровней, потому что потратив много времени на прохождение всех уровней на максимум очков, не очень приятно когда ты осознаешь что это всё) 4 звезды за то что игра давно не обновлялась❤️

### 2/5 — I want my dollar back please unless you fix this problem…..

*2022-05-02*

I went into this game thinking SynthWave Car Racer; and I will admit “IT IS A BLAST TO PLAY” 
“YOU REALLY CAPURED THE 1980’S PERFECTLY HERE”
The Touch Controls are “VERY RESPONSIVE AS WELL”
My only GRIPE is the ads and the 1 dollar ad removal 
“DOES NOT WORK AT ALL” I can understand 
“AT THE END OF THE LEVEL” ok; apple needs its money….
but the continue ad button 
After you run out of fuel “THE FIRST TIME” “THAT” continue button does not work on 2 of the 5 Songs… and “THE DOUBLE POINT BONUS AD BUTTON AT THE END OF THE LEVEL DOES NOT WORK ON 4 OUT OF 5 SONGS” Was this an oversight “
OR ARE YOU YANKING MY CHAIN” 
there is nothing I can do “I AM AT YOUR MERCY”
other than say this:
“IF THIS ISSUE NEVER GETS ADDRESSED I WILL NOT 5 STAR IT” “YOU CAPTUE THE 1980’S COMPLETELY HERE” “BUT THE AD BUTTONS NOT WORKING IN THE GAME; EVEN AFTER I PAID FOR NO ADS “REALLY MAKES THIS GAME A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT”
Thanks for your time:
Saint Anthony signing off……

### 5/5 — 3 Stars in all levels!

*2022-02-14*

So addicted to the game! I love everything about it and I’m glad I get to play with Testarossa and not any other car!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2021-12-19*

I’ve personally loved sythwave music for my whole life and this is the first and only enjoyable game about it! Y’all should put out the game music album on iTunes! 5 stars (Edit) I later purchased the no ads option and I still get ads all the time so I’m going to have to rate this 3 stars until this is fixed lol good game though!(another edit) it’s fixed! Back to 5 stars lol

### 5/5 — Hermosoo!!

*2021-10-30*

Hermosoo!! Pero faltan mas niveles❤️

### 5/5 — Me encanta

*2021-10-24*

Las canciones son muy buenas y combinan con la estética del juego. Los escenarios están muy bien hechos y ambientados. Ojalá lo sigan actualizando. Muy recomendable

### 1/5 — Twash

*2021-09-07*

Ist Twash meiner Meinung nach

## Frequently asked questions about OverDrive

### What kind of game is OverDrive?

OverDrive is a high-powered rhythm game. It combines fast-paced driving mechanics with a strong emphasis on matching your actions to the beat of an original synthwave soundtrack.

### How do I customize my vehicle?

You can earn coins by playing songs, completing challenges, and achieving high scores. These coins can then be spent in the garage to purchase various vehicle customizations, such as different skins and trails.

### What is the visual style of the game?

The game features a vibrant 80s-themed retro neon aesthetic, inspired by the Miami scene. The environment dynamically transforms with the music, with buildings and other elements pulsating and reacting to the rhythm.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to spend real money on coins for vehicle customizations.

### What makes the music important in this game?

The music is central to the gameplay. You need to swerve between lanes to keep up with the beat of the original soundtrack. Each song also influences the speed and visual transformation of the game environment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2020-08-03

- NEW SONG: Cute Thoughts
- 3 NEW SKINS
- NEW special car trail to celebrate 10,000 total downloads!
- minor optimizations and bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2020-08-01

- NEW SONG: Cute Thoughts
- 3 NEW SKINS
- NEW special car trail to celebrate 10,000 total downloads!
- minor optimizations and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2019-12-20

No release notes.

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