Road 96

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 166 Ratings

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  1. unwaten
    Aug 25, 2023
    6
    Positive Aspects of Road 96 for PC:

    Road 96 stands out with several positive aspects that it brings to the world of gaming: Unique Story Structure: The game features a procedurally generated story structure. Each playthrough offers different events, characters, and outcomes, providing players with a fresh experience every time. Impact of Decisions: Player choices have a direct    Positive Aspects of Road 96 for PC:

    Road 96 stands out with several positive aspects that it brings to the world of gaming:

    Unique Story Structure: The game features a procedurally generated story structure. Each playthrough offers different events, characters, and outcomes, providing players with a fresh experience every time.

    Impact of Decisions: Player choices have a direct impact on the flow of the story. This allows players to become more emotionally invested by observing the consequences of their own choices.

    Visual Style and Atmosphere: The game's color palette, visual style, and atmosphere are captivating. These elements create a deep immersion into the game world for players.

    Character Development: In-depth character development makes it easier for players to connect with the characters. Each character has their own story and purpose, enriching the overall experience.

    Negative Aspects of Road 96 for PC:

    However, Road 96 might contain the following negative aspects for some players:

    Procedural Randomness: The procedural nature of the game might lead to inconsistencies or repetitive elements for some players. Despite the different events in each playthrough, this randomness could negatively affect some players' experiences.

    Gameplay Issues: The gameplay mechanics of the game might feel insufficient or monotonous for some players. This could reduce the game's long-term appeal.

    Visual Style and Clashing Atmosphere: The game's striking visual style and atmosphere might clash with the seriousness of the story for some players. This could create divisions among players.

    Technical Problems: The game might potentially have technical issues or optimization shortcomings. This could prevent players from having a smooth gaming experience.

    In conclusion, Road 96 offers an intriguing experience with its unique story and dynamic structure. However, the procedural nature and certain gameplay issues might negatively impact players' experiences. Those considering playing the game should take their expectations into account.    … Expand
  2. Quazder
    Aug 22, 2023
    3
    Felt boring, and I dont even know why. It just felt like theres not much to do.
  3. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    7
    The story follows a long journey of young people who want to get out of an authoritarian country. Road 96 begins in the summer of 1996 in the fictional authoritarian country of Petria. We take on the role of a young man who wants to leave the country. During his travels, our protagonist meets many interesting people, some of whom want to help him, others don't. The fate of your characterThe story follows a long journey of young people who want to get out of an authoritarian country. Road 96 begins in the summer of 1996 in the fictional authoritarian country of Petria. We take on the role of a young man who wants to leave the country. During his travels, our protagonist meets many interesting people, some of whom want to help him, others don't. The fate of your character and perhaps the fate of the country you live in depends on the choices you make. First of all, our goal is to get to know the world around us and the people we meet. The game captures the atmosphere of traveling into the unknown very well. The game focuses on the player's choices and their consequences throughout the journey. Throughout the journey, there are many different events that will surprise you regardless of your choices. By doing so, the developers have ensured that each new game is almost completely different from the last. Digixanrt has also taken great care to create an eye-catching and pastel-colored graphic design. In addition, the developers have not forgotten the moody soundtrack to match the story. During the journey we can listen to many hits from the 1990s. With multiple endings, the game offers an average gameplay of 10 hours or more.… Expand
  4. Super_Spider
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    GOAT!!!!!!!!!! Best game i have ever played, very love the art, story and each character of game
  5. HeinzKranch
    Jul 17, 2023
    7
    I played this game last year on game pass, and I loved it. It definitely helped me at a kind of low point. My only complaint is that this game was begging to have an actual protagonist, whether they be voiced or silent protagonist. I know the main flow of the game would have had to be reworked for that, but I think the relationships between the characters and the player could have beenI played this game last year on game pass, and I loved it. It definitely helped me at a kind of low point. My only complaint is that this game was begging to have an actual protagonist, whether they be voiced or silent protagonist. I know the main flow of the game would have had to be reworked for that, but I think the relationships between the characters and the player could have been much stronger if it was one character throughout the whole play through rather than jumping between random npc’s… Expand
  6. co3676
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    Beş. .
  7. Yorai1212
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    GREAT story, good cartoon graphics, great music, great concept.

    Fun plot, haven't played any game this fun for a very very long time.

    Few FPS drops, happens only when inside buildings and such, doesn't effect almost anything, happens 0.5/10 of the times.

    I enjoy this game so so much, 9.5/10.
    Don't understand how people are giving it less than 6.
  8. Ty6248
    Jun 4, 2023
    6
    It has its fair share of issues, lots of bugs and game breaking glitches that were persistent for months after launch, cheesy voice acting and dialogue and a cliched story that didn't seem quite fit of the subject matter that it was trying to portray but at the end of the day I enjoyed my time with this overall and the variety of characters and stories keeps it refreshing enough that thatIt has its fair share of issues, lots of bugs and game breaking glitches that were persistent for months after launch, cheesy voice acting and dialogue and a cliched story that didn't seem quite fit of the subject matter that it was trying to portray but at the end of the day I enjoyed my time with this overall and the variety of characters and stories keeps it refreshing enough that that I wanted to keep playing.… Expand
  9. vincenzocosmo
    May 25, 2023
    8
    Road 96 is a remarkable game that delivers an enthralling road trip experience. As we traverse the road and embody various characters, the story unfolds, revealing its depth and intrigue.
    Its compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and atmospheric soundtrack create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
  10. DreamOfHero
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    Road 96 is a title that slowly creeps up on you like a diesel engine, but when it hits you, it hits hard. The different storylines are interconnected in a sublime way, managing to move the player to tears. Personally, I can't remember the last time a game had such an emotional impact on me.

    The game offers a wide variety of mini-games, all of them fun and rewarding to complete.    Road 96 is a title that slowly creeps up on you like a diesel engine, but when it hits you, it hits hard. The different storylines are interconnected in a sublime way, managing to move the player to tears. Personally, I can't remember the last time a game had such an emotional impact on me.

    The game offers a wide variety of mini-games, all of them fun and rewarding to complete. Moreover, the main characters are fantastically characterized, giving a unique depth to the story.

    However, not everything is perfect in this title. Some textures are too pixelated, even at high details. This aspect is particularly evident as the game is in first-person, especially the terrain textures. Also, the game can be a bit too "linear," in the sense that the choices you make in dialogues often lead to a predictable outcome. Finally, the final part of the path is always the same and, although there are variations in time, blocks, and characters, the path remains essentially the same. I would have preferred the game to be divided into more "zones" to create greater variety.

    In conclusion, Road 96 is a title that has excited me a lot, and the positives outweigh the negatives. After playing this title, I can't wait to see what the developer has in store for the future.    … Expand
  11. tomason
    Apr 15, 2023
    8
    Me resultó un juego muy original en su narrativa. En cada partida la historia va cambiando según tus decisiones y es interesante ver las distintas posibilidades que eso trae, conocer nuevos personajes, lugares y situaciones. Muy rejugable y punto especial para la música, muy buena.
  12. yourstupidmon
    Apr 6, 2023
    7
    After playing prequel, this game is way way better. Actually very interesting game concept of escaping the border with multiple characters. Very good soundtrack, average story, some characters were good.
  13. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  14. Ocmah_
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Baskıcı yönetimde olan ülkeden kaçma simülasyonu ama bölüm bölüm kişileri yönettiğimiz oyun.
  15. relaxus
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Wasn't expecting much from this game, but it surprised me in a good way! It can become a little repetitive but still enjoyable.
  16. ricky6
    Mar 10, 2023
    7
    good little game. i liked it. the dialogue choices doesn't change a lot the consequence except some radical ones. it is worth to play for 7 hours and half to fil a half day
  17. CursedDRAGON
    Dec 31, 2022
    7
    I honestly enjoyed the game. It's a very simple game yet it is a very quick game to complete. There are many paths to be explored and different outcomes to all but it does get very repetitive the longer you play
  18. ClickCZ
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    I have never felt like I'm a part of the world quite like when playing Road 96. The art design and music will draw you in and never let go, from start to finish. A must play for me.
  19. Mandulum
    Nov 3, 2022
    7
    Fun game. The stories of the NPCs and trying to cross the border was rather enjoyable.

    Date Completed: 2022-11-03
    Playtime: 7h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: Yes
  20. Yaters
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Such a Beautiful Ride from the start the music coupled with the beautiful visuals with your decisions shaping the journey making it an incredibly emersive experience that everyone should enjoy that gives it a chance!
  21. alternatore
    Oct 19, 2022
    3
    Interesting idea and that's basically where the good things about this game end . Few characters are kinda good but the ending is the most disappointing thing I saw since DeathLoop and that is an achievement in itself. Waste of time and money, if you wanna play for the plot and there is NO GAMEPLAY, so don't look for that in this game either, also it looks extremely bad like early ps3 bad.
  22. Gogorian
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    It's the game that I saw on Gamepass and said "ok I'll give it a try" after looking at a few photos. When I first opened the game, I thought I was just at the beginning of a long journey. He was asking me questions and asking me to choose something. Each part of the game managed to leave different flavors from each other. I realized how important my choices and precautions were when IIt's the game that I saw on Gamepass and said "ok I'll give it a try" after looking at a few photos. When I first opened the game, I thought I was just at the beginning of a long journey. He was asking me questions and asking me to choose something. Each part of the game managed to leave different flavors from each other. I realized how important my choices and precautions were when I realized that the game does not have a save system. It was a road of no return

    The general logic of the game is actually very simple; move forward, interact with the environment, but do not forget the importance of this interaction and your choices. No matter how simple the mission designs are, each mission has been thought through, has an important place in the story and has been designed in such a way that it will not repeat the other. The graphics are calm in their own way, the harmony of the music with the atmosphere. The basis of this simple experience that we wanted to experience was solid.

    The story and side characters were pretty good in my opinion, I won't comment much on that until I see the next game.

    To be brief, it is a game that will keep your belly up until the next visual novel comes out after the firewatch game. All you have to do is take a sip of your coffee and put these memories behind you in order. Good games.    … Expand
  23. markic67
    Aug 18, 2022
    9
    This game made me really live the story with the characters and experience all kind of emotions. Art style is really good, soundtracks are good and whole vibe of the game is just really relaxing and the message of the game really hit me. As someone who is from the east Europe and has some knowledge about dictatorships and totalitarian regimes it is really eye opening and makes you toThis game made me really live the story with the characters and experience all kind of emotions. Art style is really good, soundtracks are good and whole vibe of the game is just really relaxing and the message of the game really hit me. As someone who is from the east Europe and has some knowledge about dictatorships and totalitarian regimes it is really eye opening and makes you to appreciate freedom that we have now and it made me also think how would I behave in the various moments.
    However I found few bugs that make me experience worse but at end I still enjoyed game.
    Now on my way to play it through again and without any mistake!    … Expand
  24. Demon2017
    Aug 12, 2022
    5
    Изначально я думал, что это что-то типа road-trip игра, где ты всю игру добираешься из точки А в точку Б, встречая разных персонажей и сталкиваясь с различными ситуациями, где тебе предстоит сделать непростой выбор, но на деле - это не совсем так. Сюжет какая-то бредятина, сама цель достигается очень быстро, а потом тебе дают другого персонажа, но с теми же самыми попутчиками, короче,Изначально я думал, что это что-то типа road-trip игра, где ты всю игру добираешься из точки А в точку Б, встречая разных персонажей и сталкиваясь с различными ситуациями, где тебе предстоит сделать непростой выбор, но на деле - это не совсем так. Сюжет какая-то бредятина, сама цель достигается очень быстро, а потом тебе дают другого персонажа, но с теми же самыми попутчиками, короче, очень вялая какая-то игра. Ожидал совершенно другого.… Expand
  25. Gwend
    May 26, 2022
    5
    Игра скучная и очень короткая. Перепроходить по несколько раз ради новой концовки нет желания. 5 из 10
  26. SoraOfOhio
    May 10, 2022
    9
    As far as narrative-driven and choice-based games go, “Road 96” is an impassioned effort from a small development team. The story takes place in the fictional country of Petria during the 90's, where players experience the narrative through the eyes of multiple teenage runaways hoping to escape a country rocked by political unrest. Each "episode" in this overarching story presents theAs far as narrative-driven and choice-based games go, “Road 96” is an impassioned effort from a small development team. The story takes place in the fictional country of Petria during the 90's, where players experience the narrative through the eyes of multiple teenage runaways hoping to escape a country rocked by political unrest. Each "episode" in this overarching story presents the player with a new teenager to guide to freedom and a variety of scenarios that see them interacting with recurring characters who have their own objectives and backstories. Through dialog choices and various gameplay gimmicks, the player will uncover more about the characters around them and the nation of Petria itself.
    First, there’s the presentation. The game has a simplified graphical style similar to games like “Life is Strange” or “Firewatch”. The vibrant colors and stylized designs give the game a solid visual identity reminiscent of comic books. Recurring characters are thoughtfully designed but NPC’s tend to be made of a handful of recycled assets. The visuals are complimented by a soundtrack that dips into synthwave and 80’s dance music, with a handful of pared down acoustic tracks to ground the player.
    Next, the gameplay loop is more comparable to a strategy game like The Oregon Trail than a cinematic narrative game from the likes of Telltale or Quantic Dream. Players go through a series of vignettes where they do all manner of odd activities like mixing drinks, playing air hockey, pumping gas, rewiring a generator, hiding from police, etc. all while managing their energy levels and money. For instance, hitchhiking and walking may be free, but they also drain your energy faster than forking over the money for a cab or bus ticket. All these factors contribute to how the character ends their story – by escaping to freedom, being arrested by the authorities, or by dying. Whatever way each teen’s road trip ends, your inclinations toward revolution, changing the system, or simply escaping also influence the overarching story’s conclusion toward one of three major endings.
    Unfortunately, the writing is probably the weakest point of the game. A story about growing up and escaping political tension has so much potential for nuanced writing but “Road 96” falls short in that regard. With a few exceptions, the different factions feel one-dimensional. The conflict boils down to one group being in favor of the tyrannical president, another group trying to bring down said president by force, and another group (seemingly unrepresented at all aside from the player) trying to change the system by voting in a new president. It creates a disconnect between the player and the world they are supposedly influencing, particularly if they decide not to take part in the politics at all. And yet despite the vagueness of the story, its similarity to recent American history is too on-the-nose to miss, with references to “fake news” and border walls. All this to say that while it is serviceable and fun to play, the narrative is admittedly shallow.
    Despite these shortcomings, “Road 96” is a memorable game that oozes personality even when the more schlocky writing threatens to dampen its potential. The music, the visuals, and the character interactions can more than make up for it. Sitting with a character while they open up about a tragedy in their past or climbing the peak of a mountain atop a grand electronic score sells the simultaneously fantastical and profound feelings the game aims for. Long story short, it is a game that is well worth the $20 considering how replayable it is.    … Expand
  27. donanja
    Apr 30, 2022
    2
    Good music and imo the graphics style is kinda nice even though some say it's "bad graphics", but this game is sadly kind of ruined by the heavy Americacentric focus on politics.
  28. soros210
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Very nice indie game. I love atmosphere in this game. But story is not super good, political etc.
  29. rucyen
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    The best story game i have ever played, the fact that literally every decision has an impact is amazing
  30. NIK201526
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    по мне игра очень крутая по сюжуту мне понравилось все да и графика приятная для меня и очень класные саундреки
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. GameStar
    Jan 24, 2022
    79
    Varied road trip with memorable encounters and lots of emotions.
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  2. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 17, 2021
    80
    Though not entirely successful as a broad narrative experience, Road 96 presents a series of compelling individual character studies whose offbeat sense of humor and heart make for a rewarding road trip.
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  3. GamesHub
    Dec 13, 2021
    80
    Developer Digixart has crafted a thoughtful look at what it’s like to live in tumultuous circumstances, and how it can affect people emotionally. It’s sadly prescient of the world we actually live in, and maybe that’s why Road 96’s message of survival and perseverance make the impact it does, at least the first time around.
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