Gravel

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 55
  3. Negative: 13 out of 55
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  1. Righter
    Feb 28, 2018
    5
    No Local Split-Screen Multiplayer. That automatically reduces the possible fun value of this game. Don't developers understand that this is the best way to give the game appeal and longevity? What the gaming world really needs is a new Blur.
  2. kwstas
    Mar 1, 2018
    6
    The game is not bad , but it still could be better , it feels like a fun game but it defendtely cany touch dirt 4 , graphics are good though not the best , driving is okay but not something thrilling , sound effects are really poor . Career mode dont say too much and it looks someway short to me . It has some cool cars , some of them cant be found nowhere else but still are not too many .The game is not bad , but it still could be better , it feels like a fun game but it defendtely cany touch dirt 4 , graphics are good though not the best , driving is okay but not something thrilling , sound effects are really poor . Career mode dont say too much and it looks someway short to me . It has some cool cars , some of them cant be found nowhere else but still are not too many . Ans the last thing for me which is the worst , it is apparently not a game to sell on 70 , even dirt 4 which is a far more completed and more well known game wasnt selling at 70 , i think this game it could be best to sell at 40-50 to be a fair price . Anw its fun game but i think someone looking for this kind of games just buy dirt 4 and wait for this one to go on a discount .… Expand
  3. GrumpyReviewer
    Mar 19, 2018
    6
    The driving part of it is fun; there is a mix of arcade and simulation that I can enjoy (though I prefer as much arcadey as possible - the Motorstorm series is my favorite). So Gravel is not a bad game, it delivers the driving, the championships, that package you would expect from a game like that - with a lot of customization for those who are interested in tweaking their game. It's allThe driving part of it is fun; there is a mix of arcade and simulation that I can enjoy (though I prefer as much arcadey as possible - the Motorstorm series is my favorite). So Gravel is not a bad game, it delivers the driving, the championships, that package you would expect from a game like that - with a lot of customization for those who are interested in tweaking their game. It's all there.

    But I will not sugarcoat it. Gravel is a very ugly game. The scenery might fool you for a while, with the lighting effects and all, but the cars are a travesty. Blocky and ugly, making Gravel look like a PS3 game (like a game the PS3 would get by the end of its lifespan). Gravel looks like a "PS3 remaster" not a PS4 title. It's that ugly. When the car spins like a coin, after a crash, it's actually pretty funny... it's unbelievable they released the game like this... looks unfinished and unpolished.

    I expected a bit more from it... watching the trailers and gameplay videos. Maybe on the PC it's better (probably is); but on the consoles it looks like sh*t. Offers racing fun for a while, but it's ugly as sh*t, sorry.    … Expand
  4. garethvk
    Mar 16, 2018
    7
    Last year at the start of PAX West; Genevieve, Joseph, and myself were invited to get a look at the pending racing game GRAVEL in a private meeting at a suite near the convention. What made this even more exciting was that the meeting took place a day before the convention opened so since we were in the area to run errands and pick up our press passes; this was a very appealing way to seeLast year at the start of PAX West; Genevieve, Joseph, and myself were invited to get a look at the pending racing game GRAVEL in a private meeting at a suite near the convention. What made this even more exciting was that the meeting took place a day before the convention opened so since we were in the area to run errands and pick up our press passes; this was a very appealing way to see a game and get the jump on our convention coverage.

    I do want to say at the start that I am horrible at driving games. My preferred method of braking often is using the wall, other cars, and obstacles to redirect my vehicle or slow down, but it does not stop my appreciation for them.

    GRAVEL is a very fast paced and enjoyable game that mixes online and offline racing and allows players to use and customize trucks and cars as they race on tracks and outdoor courses. Everything from the Pacific to Alaska and Africa come into play and there are even some amazingly difficult night races where you have to make your way with only your headlights to keep you on the ever changing off-road course.

    I had hoped for a few more locales, but there are variations on each locale and you can expect more maps and possibly modes will come down the road.

    The graphics are fantastic and playing the game on a PS4 Pro with a 4K television brought the visuals of the game into amazing focus as it was easy to become immersed in the game from the very start.

    The menus do take a bit of getting used to as it was at times unclear what form of racing I was about to embark on but I was up to speed in no time.

    Matchmaking was fairly easy but it did seem to match me with drivers of a far superior ability time and again which makes it hard to see anything other than a last place finish should I make one mistake on the course.

    While the game may not have the depth of other racing games, I found it to be instantly engaging and very fun which is saying quite a bit considering I usually do not play many racing games. Joseph is a fan of racing games and he was able to successfully complete many of the races in our PAX West meeting with no issues and often in the top position.
    In the end GRAVEL is a fun entry for those looking to dip their toes into some off road racing or for diehards, but some hardcore racers may want more depth and variety.
    3.5 stars out of 5    … Expand
  5. tadnid
    Aug 17, 2022
    7
    It's a good game. You have a wide selection of cars that you don't find in other games. The game can be picked up by casual gamers, here the easy difficulty is easy (there is even a "very easy" option). There is a career mode. You cannot modify cars except for paint work. The performance of cars is not shown in stats, instead you are only shown the cc and hp. Unfortunately the game is notIt's a good game. You have a wide selection of cars that you don't find in other games. The game can be picked up by casual gamers, here the easy difficulty is easy (there is even a "very easy" option). There is a career mode. You cannot modify cars except for paint work. The performance of cars is not shown in stats, instead you are only shown the cc and hp. Unfortunately the game is not very memorable, you are not motivated to finish all races of the campaign, it becomes boring. Still, good game on sale. If you buy this, then buy the special edition, as the DLC adds some pretty cool stages and cars, it's a good DLC.… Expand
  6. DestroyerM24
    Jun 2, 2022
    6
    Even though this game has much to offer, like many cars (both historical and modern-day) and tracks (all terrain type), the game still doesn't give you anything special to be remembered by due to a short and bland career and bad voice acting (repetitive pre-race commentators). The game is undriveable with a steering wheel, I don't know why, but it is preferable to play it with aEven though this game has much to offer, like many cars (both historical and modern-day) and tracks (all terrain type), the game still doesn't give you anything special to be remembered by due to a short and bland career and bad voice acting (repetitive pre-race commentators). The game is undriveable with a steering wheel, I don't know why, but it is preferable to play it with a controller, the assists are there, the damages are there but nothing breathtaking.

    All in all the best thing the game offers are the graphics (Unreal Engine 4), but apart from that it's just a short game full of content that doesn't hook you up. A good, but not great game.    … Expand

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67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 9, 2018
    70
    As generic as generic gets. [May 2018, p.86]
  2. IGN Japan
    May 8, 2018
    66
    With its relatively realistic physics, Gravel is a game on the hard side. However, if you are looking for an arcade-like offroad race game, you should be able to appreciate this one.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Mar 22, 2018
    60
    Intermittently fun, but not consistently hair-raising enough to keep you glued to the steering wheel. [Apr 2018, p.80]
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