Continual Journey on the Highway: Persist in Driving Indefinitely
Embark on an immersive journey with the indie game 'Keep Driving', developed by YCJY Games and set in the early 2000s. This innovative road trip RPG offers a unique blend of problem-solving, resource management, and character development.
In 'Keep Driving', players navigate through various road events, managing resources like energy, cash, gas, and car durability. Obstacles such as potholes, biker gangs, or existential crises are overcome using a mix of card-based encounters. Creative problem-solving is key, with turn-based choices that involve checking tools, using items, or applying skills learned along the way.
The player's character can develop unique skills, enhancing interactions with people and problem-solving abilities. The car is a central resource, requiring repair and upgrade. Improvements like better mileage or more space for passengers can be made. Picking up hitchhikers adds depth, introducing new abilities and side quests. Each passenger can influence the journey, some becoming companions.
The primary objective is to reach a distant music festival within three months. The journey itself is a key part of the experience, with an emphasis on exploration and interaction with passengers and the environment. Along the way, players can find various locations that serve as intermediate goals, offering opportunities to replenish resources, buy items, or improve the vehicle.
The game features a nostalgic element with music that comes from mix CDs, adding to the retro vibe of the early 2000s setting. It also includes an exceptional Swedish indie soundtrack, which complements its pixel art style and themes of youth and freedom.
'Keep Driving' is available on Steam for approximately 18 euros and is recommended for players aged 14 and up. The game's setting is reminiscent of a road trip across the USA, and players can choose from several vehicle models, each with unique characteristics. The ultimate goal in the game is a festival located on the other side of an unnamed country, inspired by the USA.
Players must manage their resources carefully to progress and handle unexpected events. If any resource on the dashboard runs out, the road trip ends, and the player must start over. Hitchhikers encountered during the journey bring entertaining stories, their own goals, and can be helpful with their own skills during events. The game also allows players to customise the soundtrack with their own playlists.
In summary, 'Keep Driving' offers an engaging and nostalgic experience for players, combining the excitement of a road trip with the strategic elements of a turn-based game.
Players can immerse themselves in entertaining stories told by hitchhikers as they navigate through 'Keep Driving', a unique blend of road trip RPG and problem-solving game. The game's primary objective is reaching a distant music festival within three months, offering ample opportunities for exploration, interaction with passengers, and resource management.
