Spintires: MudRunner

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Shacknews
    Nov 2, 2017
    90
    This is the closest we'll ever get to a video game based on William Friedkin’s classic thriller Sorcerer. If you are a fan of non-conventional PC games, I cannot recommend Spintires:Mudrunner enough.
  2. Let's Play Video Games
    Oct 31, 2017
    90
    What S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is to Fallout, Spintires: MudRunner is to Euro Truck Simulator. They share the same DNA, but a gorgeously grim environment and ruthless challenge push the former into its own level of greatness, despite a few technical hiccoughs here and there. MudRunner’s sandbox mode, simplified controls and engaging tutorial mode make it an accessible game for newcomers, but for driving aficionados, there is so, so much more on offer here. As far as sims go, this one’s essential.
  3. Ragequit.gr
    Jan 1, 2018
    83
    Spintires: Mudrunner is a soviet saga regarding man’s struggle to tame and traverse the wild nature. Hubris and failure to read the muddy roads result in disaster, only to overcome it as well, as the very essence of the game is to enjoy those failures, gameplay-wise.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 6, 2017
    80
    Spintires: MudRunner doesn’t make a lot of sense on the surface. Drive slow, deliver logs isn’t the usual recipe for a good time. It works amazingly well once you get used to it, though, and while there’s a learning curve, it’s one that takes place in untamed nature where you’re driving giant trucks through the mud. The terrain ranges from unfriendly to downright brutal, with rocky ground, standing water, muddy roads, and tire-grabbing ruts absolutely everywhere. Navigating this is a slow, deliberate affair, but each stretch of road (if there’s one to drive on) has its own new difficulty that makes pushing on through a good challenge rather than an exercise in extended patience. At times the overwhelming Russian-ness gets a bit much, with the grey landscapes only getting good colors during sunrise and sunset, but then a short drive by the rushing waters of a turbulent river makes it all better. Spintires: MudRunner is a giant game of trucks played in as close to a literal sandbox as possible, and while they don’t have Тонка stamped on the back, the spirit of playing with the big toys shines through.
  6. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 31, 2017
    80
    Considering the budget price, this off-road driving simulation is truly a must for lovers of the genre, but also for those looking for something different and a bit extreme than the usual racing that can be too easy.
  7. GameSpace
    Nov 9, 2017
    78
    When all is said and done, the strong gameplay overcomes the flaws in the game. While the graphics are hit and miss, the modding community has already started making improvements. If you are tired of the typical racing sim, or are looking for a more realistic off-road experience, Spintires: MudRunner may be the game for you. And you won’t have to stop by the carwash when you get done.

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 84
  3. Negative: 14 out of 84
  1. sp1ney
    Oct 31, 2017
    5
    No high-range gears, no clutch pedal, no manual shifting (instead you got some "1" and "1+" nonsense), camera still a mess, maps are dullerNo high-range gears, no clutch pedal, no manual shifting (instead you got some "1" and "1+" nonsense), camera still a mess, maps are duller than in original, cockpit view is half-assed. This should have been a patch, not a new game. I don't think it's worth it.… Full Review »
  2. TheDerebeyi
    Dec 2, 2020
    4
    The game is totally mismanaged. Bad UI, bad interior, bad environment design, bad game design, poor multiplayer, and lots of bugs. There isn'tThe game is totally mismanaged. Bad UI, bad interior, bad environment design, bad game design, poor multiplayer, and lots of bugs. There isn't much content, you are just carrying timber so there is literally nothing to do after several hours. No info about trucks, also no info about maps. Poor game.… Full Review »
  3. Fenix59
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    Retextured Spintires, at least Spintires hasn't been abandoned and left full of bugs. This game is a carbon copy of the original SpintiresRetextured Spintires, at least Spintires hasn't been abandoned and left full of bugs. This game is a carbon copy of the original Spintires with little in terms of new content. it is also more expensive then Spintires which makes this game pointless to buy unless you want to play on renamed maps with a slight difference to the original maps on Spintires… Full Review »
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