Keep Driving is a turn-based “combat” game about a road trip in the early 2000s. We tried the demo, which is available right now on Steam.
Release Date: TBD
Genre: Adventure, RPG
Developer: YCJY Games
Publisher: YCJY Games
Platforms: Steam (reviewed)
Gameplay
The core gameplay loop is simple: you choose a destination on the map and you will encounter multiple situations that
you will solve in a turn-based combat while driving. Instead of traditional health, you must balance your Energy, Gas, Money, and Car’s durability.
After reaching your destination, you can find a couple of things to interact with. Such as a gas station where you can refill your car and buy items,
a diner, and a hitchhiker that will join you and help during “combats”.
Visual and Art Style
The Art is what brought me to review this game in the first place. The background and UI are this realistic high-resolution pixel art that just nails the vibe perfectly.
Sound and Atmosphere
Everyone knows the music is primordial to a good road trip, and the devs clearly know it too because the soundtrack is really good.
Difficulty and Replayability
The game is pretty difficult, but I will admit that I do not often play turn-based games so it might be a skill issue.
Also, when starting the game you can select the relationship you will have with your parents which acts kind of like a difficulty setting, because calling your parents can save you from a car breakdown if you are lucky.
As for replayability, it’s hard to say from the demo, but the developers mentioned 1-4 hours per ending.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a new RPG game, give Keep Driving a try!
Watch the trailer for Keep Driving below