Wreckfest

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 267 Ratings

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. Pmstz
    Jan 25, 2023
    7
    very fun game
    Destruction Derby vibes.
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  3. Alvelian
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    Лучший аналог флатаута на данный момент. Жаль музыка не такая кайфовая, как раньше ....
  4. basic123
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Good racing game from the beginning. The AI may not be perfect but graphics, tracks, cars and the physics are very good.
  5. Psendo
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    FUN, exciting... it doesnt matter if you dont always finish, plus its a real thrill when you find yourself at the head of the pack and try to maintain your lead. I like to throw away my serious-head, and just enjoy the brutal fun however it gets dished out. I prefer building cars for speed and trying to avoid the carnage and just love sliding around in the dirt and tarmac. Played it moreFUN, exciting... it doesnt matter if you dont always finish, plus its a real thrill when you find yourself at the head of the pack and try to maintain your lead. I like to throw away my serious-head, and just enjoy the brutal fun however it gets dished out. I prefer building cars for speed and trying to avoid the carnage and just love sliding around in the dirt and tarmac. Played it more than nearly all my other racing games (which are mostly sims). Quality game, always fun, highly recommended!… Expand
  6. good76
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    Wreckfest is an excellent flatout receiver, music, tracks, gameplay, graphics, design. I highly recommend the game
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    When it comes to destroying cars, this game is one of the best, second only to "BeamNg" and the only weak point is its gameplay a little difficult to get used to, especially on the highway of dust
  8. Baltifru
    Jun 16, 2022
    8
    Wreckfest is simply an excellent arcade racing game. Unlike Many other racing games these days, Wreckfest makes collisions a core element of its gameplay, and assumes this choice with great physics and a precise modelling of car damages. You'll have a lot of fun ramming in your opponents, whether in races or in destruction derby mode.

    In spite of the very nervous aspect of "driving and    Wreckfest is simply an excellent arcade racing game. Unlike Many other racing games these days, Wreckfest makes collisions a core element of its gameplay, and assumes this choice with great physics and a precise modelling of car damages. You'll have a lot of fun ramming in your opponents, whether in races or in destruction derby mode.

    In spite of the very nervous aspect of "driving and making your opponents crash", the game feels quite chill, even in multiplayer, and the devs don't miss an occasion to joke with their vehicles offer, including a racing sofa, a lawn mower, and other surprises.

    The content is quite standard for a racing game: a campaign, a free mode, multiplayer, car customisation... nothing really out of ordinary here. However there is an event mode, with daily, weekly and seasonal challenges that will keep the fun going. The devs make big efforts to bring variety, especially in the weekly and seasonal events.
    For the rest, I would not mind a bit more content, especially in terms of tracks: after a while it feels like you know all the tracks, especially since some are just longer/shorter variations of others. A fews more tracks in at least one or two more environments would not be too much.

    The only other thing that could be improved would be the possibility to seamlessly create private lobbies for multiplayer. Well, you can do that, but you need to create your own server, put a password, and then (the annoying part) tinker into Windows to open the right ports... Games these days usually offer the private lobby option with just a click, a pity that it is not the case here.

    Other than that, Wreckfest is in essence what videogames should be: no hassle, just pure fun racing and destroying cars.    … Expand
  9. 3t3rnal
    Apr 9, 2022
    7
    This game is a FlatOut 1+2 remaster. Not a remake though. What's the difference you ask? Well, it has both the good, but also the bad, and while the graphics are new and pretty good and the game has DLCs including (overpriced and with stats better than base-game) carpacks, essential things for any remaster, the game also fails to improve pretty much everything that plagued the old racingThis game is a FlatOut 1+2 remaster. Not a remake though. What's the difference you ask? Well, it has both the good, but also the bad, and while the graphics are new and pretty good and the game has DLCs including (overpriced and with stats better than base-game) carpacks, essential things for any remaster, the game also fails to improve pretty much everything that plagued the old racing titles. This game is a love-letter to crash-racers of olden days, but love is blind to any imperfections.

    The racing is great. It's just fun, pure fun. The cars handle great and there is an okay variety of them in terms of body types, etc. and they are all pretty distinct, the tracks are awesome and pretty varied, the graphics are pretty good for a smaller studio, the damage model is well done - detailed and there's very little of surface stretching and objects sticking or melting into each other that happens a lot in BeamNG for example.

    On the other hand, the economy is, as in the old FlatOut games, not that good, and it requires you to re-run races repeatedly in the career mode already, and you only really need a couple cars to get through the career. Sure, completing the garage and unlocking all upgrades etc. should take some time, but in C class races with only 2 cars, you will already be counting every single dime, and I came here to race and crash cars, not count coppers. The base car roster, though varied, is also a bit limited in some categories, a couple more cars would be welcome - in the base game, not as "micro"transactions.

    The design of the menus is also atrocious and stuck in times even before FlatOut was a thing, and sometimes you spend as much time clicking through menus and trying to find something or switch cars, etc. as you spend racing. It's like the UI designer got put into cryostasis sometime in the first half of the 1990's and then got thawed out to make the menus in this game without being allowed even a glimpse of the progress that was made in this field. In addition, the game often freezes in the menus, mostly not leading to a crash, just freezing and then not allowing you to do anything, but to back out of the menu, so you have to retry that menu sometimes several times in a row until it starts working...

    So why 7/10, when I complain so much? Well, as I said, the game is just pure fun. When you are in a race, and don't have to fight stupid menu design or make complex financial plans for buying a digital exhaust for a digital car, when the engines roar, tires squeal and metal bends and cracks, the game just pulls you in, and you want more.

    In the end though, the game comes as a whole package and there's only one thing I can say about it in conclusion: It's a nostalgia trip. A fun and good looking nostalgia trip, but still a nostalgia trip. Eventually, the rose tinted glasses come off, and the issues of yesteryear which we have since dealt with will rear their ugly head again. Where you will stand on the scale between enjoyment and frustration will then depend on your ability and willingness to suffer their presence.    … Expand
  10. rcohen
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece! A serious contender for the most fun I've ever had playing a game. It still stands up well in 2022! The combination of deep driving & racing mechanics in a full-contact game never gets old. All other racing games are dull by comparison. Even better playing on a wheel - excellent control and force feedback - not an afterthought. A steal at current prices.
  11. Feri4k
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    It was a joyful ride with this game , made me love driving games again , just took me to early 20's arcades when it wasn't all about money and online transaction . Honestly, it would have been 10/10 if they included "Splitscreen" mode for couch fun.
  12. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Man this game gets me giggling. The racing in this game is just pure fun. Smashing into cars or seeing tires fly into the air as you try to make precise corners. One of the best racing experiences. If this was paired with a little better variety of tracks or a progression system this could have been one of the all time great racers.
  13. Kelen
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    [PL]
    6/10 - Nieźle
    Zobaczyłem filmik o niesamowitym modelu zniszczeń i wiedziałem, że muszę w to zagrać (po 23h grania i ukończeniu gry) Złe pierwsze wrażenie. Zagrałem i entuzjazm opadł :( Screeny piękne, taka rozwałka... Na nich latają w powietrzu części z wielu samochodów na raz, ale z botami tego nie było. Nie miały chęci mordu. Zero emocji. Nuda. Aż odechciało mi się    [PL]
    6/10 - Nieźle
    Zobaczyłem filmik o niesamowitym modelu zniszczeń i wiedziałem, że muszę w to zagrać
    (po 23h grania i ukończeniu gry)

    Złe pierwsze wrażenie.
    Zagrałem i entuzjazm opadł :(

    Screeny piękne, taka rozwałka...
    Na nich latają w powietrzu części z wielu samochodów na raz, ale z botami tego nie było.
    Nie miały chęci mordu.
    Zero emocji. Nuda.
    Aż odechciało mi się grać :(

    Jak zmieniłem zdanie?
    Spróbowałem multi i to była inna bajka - na starcie wszyscy w siebie wjeżdżają, co któryś trafia w ścianę, ktoś przelatuje nad nami, a inny leży dachu - coś pięknego.
    Niestety, na serwerach czasem bywa mało graczy.

    "Naprawiłem" granie w singleplayer
    Po zwiększeniu "poziomu trudności" SI na "Ekspert" nie jest trudniej, a nagle botom urosły jaja.
    Zwiększenie poziomu zniszczeń, zmniejszenie wszystkich wspomagań jazdy, ogarnięcie tuningu (zwłaszcza regulacji hamulców w tył) i jazda stała się naprawdę przyjemna.
    Teraz gra z botami zaczęła być efektowna i dawać sporo frajdy.

    Oldskulowe podejście do wyścigów.
    Brak otoczki fabularnej, brak otwartego świata, brak tworzenia postaci, brak charakterystycznych przeciwników.
    Wybieramy wyścig, wygrywamy/przegrywamy, wybieramy kolejny... Czasem kupimy jakiś samochód spośród podobnych do siebie.

    Udźwiękowienie ujdzie.
    Głośne i raczej nieprzyjemne ryki silników. Muzyka dobra, z przytupem    … Expand
  14. failureturtle
    Jan 5, 2022
    0
    I hate the snow update. I finished last constantly now. No fun. Deleted the game.
  15. Timinator2911
    Jan 4, 2022
    9
    This is a very funny one. But the steering is sometimes a bit strange (It is not a racing simulation).
  16. vova22379
    Dec 18, 2021
    4
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  17. Nickolababaiko
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Wreckfest это гоночная металло-рубка от создателей FlatOut! По сути тот же FlatOut только на современном уровне(графика, продвинутая физика повреждений)
    Сразу два совета :№1 отключайте все помошники в вождении! Они делают управление машиной унылой аркадой!
    №2 Ставьте повреждения "реалистичные" иначе не увидите мясо!!)) Режим карьеры это набор заездов и чемпионатов с разными условиями    Wreckfest это гоночная металло-рубка от создателей FlatOut! По сути тот же FlatOut только на современном уровне(графика, продвинутая физика повреждений)
    Сразу два совета :№1 отключайте все помошники в вождении! Они делают управление машиной унылой аркадой!
    №2 Ставьте повреждения "реалистичные" иначе не увидите мясо!!))
    Режим карьеры это набор заездов и чемпионатов с разными условиями участия!( Класс машины, страна производитель)...довольно уныло в начале! Медленые драндулеты на медленых трассах! Но чем дальше тем бодрее! Будут быстрые драндулеты на быстрых трассах! ))
    Есть возможность тюнинговать свои ведра на колесах по технике и внешне!(Получаются довольно интересные экземпляры!))) Есть минимальный набор настроек авто(Подвеска, коропка, тормоза и Дифференциа́л) Хорошо гоняется и на руле и на геймпаде! Физика АРКАДНО-СИМУЛЯТОРНАЯ в хорошем смысле! Хороший искуственный интеллект соперников!
    Вишинка на торте заезды таранашки Дерби и трассы с пересикающимися дорогами трасс, где гонщики могут не поделить дорогу и сталкнуться с соперниками в лобовую или в бок со всего хода!))
    Веселейшие заезды по сети до 24 человек! Сплошной угар и веселье!! Весело даже тем кого уничтожили!)
    Современных аналогов данной игры нет, поэтому поклонникам жанра прошу любить и любить!))    … Expand
  18. Goshan220
    Aug 16, 2021
    7
    Прикольные гонки с "реалистичной" физикой повреждений и управления машиной. Рекомендую проходить в Реалистичном или extremal режиме повреждений - так хоть чуть-чуть переживаешь что можешь не доехать, а иначе скучно. Как игра вроде прикольно, но быстро надоедает - режима всего два - сражайся до последнего или просто победа в гонках. Можно пройти компанию и спокойно удалить.
    p.s. онлайн    Прикольные гонки с "реалистичной" физикой повреждений и управления машиной. Рекомендую проходить в Реалистичном или extremal режиме повреждений - так хоть чуть-чуть переживаешь что можешь не доехать, а иначе скучно. Как игра вроде прикольно, но быстро надоедает - режима всего два - сражайся до последнего или просто победа в гонках. Можно пройти компанию и спокойно удалить.
    p.s. онлайн режим кишит то ли задротами, то ли читерами, я не разбирался    … Expand
  19. thepigeonman3
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    criminally underrated and i hope it gains more attention in the future. the most fun racing game ive played in years and has produced a number of memorable moments. some of the tracks seem a little basic, however, and it would be improved with the addition of tracks that lean further into the physical side of the game as opposed to the racing, playing to their strengths. overall very fun
  20. Dysterus
    Jun 19, 2021
    8
    Very good game with car physics and fun to crash players or A.I but if you crash once, you are almost guaranteed to lose.
  21. Denis94
    Jun 10, 2021
    9
    Un título que bien podría haber salido de la play2 por lo que transmite, un arcade entretenido y divertido a partes iguales que hace las delicias de aquellos ex jugadores de FlatOut, con varios modos de juego, carreras frenéticas, cada coche esta hecho para un tipo de jugador y eso le da una profundidad poco vista en este tipo de juegos, una maravilla para tus ratos libres.
  22. denfromwinter
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    This Game is a whole lot of fun in its pure form!
    + awesome tracks, cars, customization
    + PHYSICS! this is game's most incredible part, damage model of cars is outstanding, destruction of rivals brings a real joy, sometimes game generates funny moments when most of the cars on the track collide creating a real chaos + great music, rock mostly, the thing that we loved in old games such    This Game is a whole lot of fun in its pure form!
    + awesome tracks, cars, customization
    + PHYSICS! this is game's most incredible part, damage model of cars is outstanding, destruction of rivals brings a real joy, sometimes game generates funny moments when most of the cars on the track collide creating a real chaos
    + great music, rock mostly, the thing that we loved in old games such as Flatout series
    + graphics is also great, shadows, textures, composition of race tracks, details etc.

    10/10 without any doubts!    … Expand
  23. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 20, 2021
    7
    Wreckfest
    The need for.. crashing
    Wreckfest is a demolition racing game with a massive amount of content… sort of… there sa large variety of vehicles from riding lawn mowers.. to tractors.. to couches… its ridiculous… when it comes to game modes however, wreckfest falls a bit flat For starters.. wreckfest is a bunch of dumb fun.. you can compete in challenges online, play solo or    Wreckfest
    The need for.. crashing
    Wreckfest is a demolition racing game with a massive amount of content… sort of… there sa large variety of vehicles from riding lawn mowers.. to tractors.. to couches… its ridiculous… when it comes to game modes however, wreckfest falls a bit flat
    For starters.. wreckfest is a bunch of dumb fun.. you can compete in challenges online, play solo or multiplayer… it doesn’t matter what type of racing fan you are, wreckfest has something for you.. sadly no local multiplayer though… which is a huge deal when it comes to racing games, especially one of dumb fun such as this.. I primarily played career mode, where youll be completing a variety of challenges to earn points to unclock the next cup, each one progressively getting more challenging with faster and more aggressive cars… what makes wreckfust so unique is its pure demolition gameplay.. from demolition derbys to racing, you have to watch you don’t absolutely destroy your car… the rate at which you take damage is adjustable so I personally found the right level for me for it to not be so annoying, but rather a thrill trying to wreck other racers.. and again there is a variety when it comes to the challenges in the form of the vehicles you use… sadly though wreckfest’s charm fades only after a couple of hours… the tracks and game modes just weren’t there to keep my attention… the tracks weren’t much fun or unique, and crashing into other racers in the demolition derby just gets stale after a while.. though wreckfest did managae to hit me qith some thrilling challenges anre races randomly throughout the career… I just wish these moments were more consistent and more varied.. don’t get me wrong.. iwas glued to this game until suddenly I wasn’t.. so there is fun to be had here…
    Wreckfest as a series has tons of potential.
    I would love to see possibly a more arcady route in the future, especially for the racing… we have enough realistic boring race tracks out there…
    I give Wreckfest
    a 7/10    … Expand
  24. HighTechGG
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Galera o Jogo é demais, superou Dirt Showdown, a física dos carros se destruindo é demais, peças e partes dos carros para tudo quanto é lado, vale cada centavo, comprem não vão se arrepender. e roda Lisinho num Acer VX5 I5 , e também roda bem em 3 telas 5760x1080 . Show Show
  25. szgezu
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    I played with Flatout 1-2 much earlier, and it is still the same feeling. Really varied cars, their physics differs, the paintings and customization is meaningful and funny.
    The events e.g., go with a 3 wheeled car against 25 school buses are really awesome! I did not expect to be so entertained with this type of game. I thought I have seen everything in this genre already.
  26. Leonidas_rex
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Great game, excellent physics, and awesome music. I liked the gameplay, its fun and challenging! If you like crash derbies, this is THE game for you!
  27. BestNoob
    Jul 17, 2020
    2
    This is only a cheap racing game, with worse drive physics and a faulty dmg recognition.
    A lot of bugs and less content. I dont understand the good reviews, they are maybe faked.
  28. Shturmovik
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    The game is great from the point of view of graphics, events and content, but the further along the career the more tedious races of 10-12 laps (especially on the "eight" which is likely to take you quite a long time due to constantly crashing into your side rivals) and some may get bored quite quickly. Another disadvantage is the lack of cloud storage, especially with the introduction ofThe game is great from the point of view of graphics, events and content, but the further along the career the more tedious races of 10-12 laps (especially on the "eight" which is likely to take you quite a long time due to constantly crashing into your side rivals) and some may get bored quite quickly. Another disadvantage is the lack of cloud storage, especially with the introduction of seasons because deleting the game or, in my case, replacing the hard drive, you just lose all your points that you saved for the purchase of new content. Otherwise it is a more modern FlatOut that is developing and I hope it will be even more interesting in the future :)… Expand
  29. Piarun
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Great and very fun game! Physics, music and graphics at a high level. Among the shortcomings, mediocre optimization and a modest number of interesting tracks should be noted - but, fun redeems everything.
  30. Wiebe
    Feb 26, 2020
    1
    I wish I didn't buy this game, almost no players, basic gameplay, not enough here
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Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best PC Game of 2018
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#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#88 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    100
    There is so much fun in Wreckfest. A racing "deathmatch" which originated on the top demolition technology is full of crashes, tension, but also humor and DIY work. [Issue#287]
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 25, 2018
    70
    This technically superb tribute to Destruction Derby could use some more insanity (especially in terms of unimaginative, repetitive arenas and challenges) and a broader color palette. The default driving model (with active assists) is both believable and satisfying and the destruction model is very detailed. [09/2018, p.60]
  3. games(TM)
    Aug 9, 2018
    80
    A fantastic reimagining of arcade racing. [Issue#203, p.83]
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