4x4 Evolution

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. PC Gameworld
    70
    The gameplay just doesn't have the excitement it could have without the lenient physics model.
  2. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    The physics of the game are almost impossible to overcome; and in the week plus that I tweaked around with the controls, I was never able to gain a mastery over my vehicle or the environment.
  3. CheckOut
    70
    Overall, 4x4 Evolution is a fun offroad racing game, with beautiful visuals, solid AI and some cool track designs. While it's certainly nothing groundbreaking or revolutionary.
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  5. Happy Puppy
    65
    An absurdly non-existent damage model causes the game to seem so stunningly unrealistic that it's little more than a goofy cart racing arcade game.
  6. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    While the game's multiplayer is truly innovative, it seems to come at the expense of the solo game.
  7. GamePro
    60
    If you want to experience the thrill of pure speed, you'd best look elsewhere.
  8. Games Radar
    50
    As we all know, it's how you use it that counts, and like most things that come from America, this is all mouth and very little trouser.
  9. Daily Radar
    50
    Unfortunately, this isn't the sort of game we want to play online or off.
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Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best PC Game of 2000
100
#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. BeckTheWolf
    Nov 25, 2020
    6
    Installed this on my computer and booted it up for the first time in years, and it's...eh? While the graphics were probably good for the timeInstalled this on my computer and booted it up for the first time in years, and it's...eh? While the graphics were probably good for the time and there's still some charm to be found in how realistic they tried to make them, the controls have aged so poorly. They're way too floaty; my hand started to hurt while playing this game. As a competitive racing game, given the poor controls it can be unbearable at times, making it difficult to get ahead of the opposition or navigate the track. Yes, I know it was probably done on purpose cause they're SUVs and trucks and it's supposed to be off-road, but shouldn't you make sure the controls are fun *and* realistic?

    The ambition put into each track is admirable, how there's props and sets and how you can go off the course and simply drive around the environment as you see fit, but the game has an overall feeling of...emptiness and cheapness. It can feel like a cold, heartless budget game. And don't even get me started on the music...

    In today's world the only real way you can get any sort of enjoyment out of it would be for nostalgia or if you don't have any other better off-road games around.    … Full Review »
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