I’ll start with overall impressions. Slackers: Carts of Glory by Falling Saints, who also publish it, truly delivers chaos-driven fun. One top user summed it up perfectly: “this game is peak i love drinking beer while going down a mountain in a store cart.” I agree completely. Collecting drinks across 16 tracks feels especially rewarding for completionists. While some routes require pixel-perfect timing—which can frustrate explorers—it also adds excitement. Falling Saints, the indie studio known for physics-based multiplayer games, succeeds again at creating wild, unpredictable thrills.
I love open-world racing with friends. The review that says “Great for quick matches or all-night mayhem” really captures it. Slackers’ free-form downhill runs remind me of Goat Simulator’s ragdoll physics, but with a stronger focus on competition. Plus, the open, living-world design keeps me exploring for hidden shortcuts and secret stashes. It’s clear that Falling Saints listened to player feedback when building these tracks.
Gameplay mechanics feel fresh and original. There are no brakes, no engine, no steering wheel—just physics. You move by leaning and pushing. Unity 2020 LTS handles crashes smoothly. If you drain stamina at the wrong time, you’ll go flying. I compared this to Clustertruck’s jumping mechanics, but Slackers focuses more on staying in motion than platforming. Learning to time your pushes and drifts feels like mastering a new skill.
As a speedrunner, I love this design. Every track encourages taking risky paths. Just a small lean can let you skip big turns. For example, I cut ten seconds on “Supermarket Slide” by hopping roof rails. Since there are no brakes, you must get creative with your path. Leaderboards make it even more exciting, pushing you to find glitch skips and time-saving tricks. It sets a new standard for downhill speedrunning.
The premise—race to the store before it closes—needs no complex lore. Instead, quick jokes between slackers bring out the charm. In a developer diary, Falling Saints said they aimed for playful chaos over deep storytelling. Dialogues appear at just the right times. The pacing stays quick, and every match feels like a short adventure.
That said, I still wanted more backstory for each slacker. Their cart designs hint at personality, but I hoped for comic-style bios. Hidden graffiti and NPC chatter tease a bigger world. Hopefully, future DLC expands on this quirky universe.
The art direction is excellent. Bright colors highlight drinks and boost trails. Shiny effects on wet roads look great. Crash animations happen in exaggerated slow motion, adding comedy. On my mid-range PC, I consistently got 60 FPS. Falling Saints really used Unity’s lighting features well.
I also noticed graffiti inspired by Jet Set Radio. The combination of rundown cityscapes and green hills gives every track a unique feel. Nothing looks copied or random—it all feels handmade.
The punk-electro soundtrack adds tons of energy. Tracks like “Cart Frenzy” sync well with gameplay. The rumble of cart wheels on gravel sounds great in surround sound. Even voice clips for crashes land at perfect moments. Sound effects give early warnings before your stamina meter drops.
Still, some lines repeat too often in co-op menus. I turned up the volume just to catch every voice prompt. Aside from that, the sound really supports the fast-paced gameplay.
Each avatar has a unique cart design. I unlocked them by reaching combo goals. I’d love to see more character development—maybe through an unlockable lore book. Even the store clerk AI drops random racing trivia, hinting at deeper stories.
I also liked how avatars come in all genders—male, female, and nonbinary. Each one has small stat changes for speed or stamina. It’s a nice touch for inclusivity. Their trash talk even sounds like real gamer banter, which helps the world feel alive.
The difficulty spikes around track nine, with tighter turns and chicanes. You have to hit the perfect lean angles and time your stamina bursts. It’s refreshing compared to shooters or battle arenas, because it rewards smart risk-taking instead of just speed.
For speedrunners, the challenge gets intense. One bad hop can cost precious seconds. I personally love the push-and-lean system. For casual players, there’s also an option for easier stamina use. That makes the game more welcoming for everyone.
I play each track again to earn gold medals. Seasonal events add new maps and cart skins. Falling Saints said the first year includes free updates, which helps keep the game fresh.
Endless-runs mode and hidden shortcuts also keep me coming back. New speedrunners join daily, aiming for leaderboard spots. Online matches stay unpredictable every time.
Slackers – Carts of Glory stands out with its physics-driven thrills and deep collectible hunt.
Its open-ended downhill mayhem wins hearts in both quick sessions and marathon evenings.
Hardcore racers will relish mastering its lean-push system and leveling up tactics.
Speedrunners find a new playground for glitch skips and shaved-seconds runs.
Fans of Slackers will enjoy games like Clustertruck, where mastering fast reflexes and physics-based jumps on speeding trucks mirrors Slackers’ ramp-challenging gameplay. If chaos and open-world hilarity are your thing, Goat Simulator delivers unpredictable ragdoll antics much like Slackers’ wild cart crashes. For puzzle lovers, Human: Fall Flat offers quirky physics and emergent solutions, echoing Slackers’ lean-and-push experimentation. And if you thrive on beating the clock, Trackmania Turbo lets you race on gravity-defying tracks with precision jumps and time-attack thrills, perfect for players chasing leaderboard glory in Slackers.
