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  • Summary: Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend -- These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physicsBreak the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend -- These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2! Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground! Wreckfest is jam-packed with upgrade and customization options. Whether you are preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors and much more, or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best combative motorsport game out there.

    Features:

    * Awesome Cars -- Old, banged-up, patched-together cars that simply ooze style! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won't find anything like this in other games.

    * Meaningful Customization -- Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armor!

    * Multiplayer -- Wreck your friends online and take racing to the limit while chasing for demolition dominance!

    * Challenge modes -- Have hilarious fun with crop harvesters, lawn mowers, school buses, three-wheelers and more!
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Aug 26, 2019
    100
    All in all, Wreckfest is absolutely worth checking out on consoles. Having not played it on PC I can’t 100% say how it compares to that version of the game, but as far as console racing games go, Wreckfest certainly feels like one of the best this gen. The various modes, the unique demolition derby events, and awesome destruction modeling on display really make for an entertaining, no-nonsense type of racing game. I’d highly suggest checking it out, you won’t be disappointed.
  2. 90
    Turn off your mind, relax and ram someone off the road. A definitive festival of wrecking which nails the damage modelling and weighty feel of the cars perfectly, Wreckfest is a must for anyone with even the smallest fondest for racing and wrecking.
  3. Aug 29, 2019
    90
    Wreckfest is a surprising triumph in blending the best that sim and arcade racers have to offer in an explosive and visually gratifying package. A few visual issues and overly aggressive AI do little to spoil one of the best driving games of 2019.
  4. Sep 2, 2019
    80
    The wait was undoubtedly well rewarded, given the results fielded by Wreckfest. A fun arcade racing game, enhanced by a damage system with few equals on consoles and a wide variety of cars, races and tracks. We would have expected some new entries compared to the PC version in circulation for over a year, above all to avoid the risk, in the long run, of a certain repetition in the mechanics of the Career.
  5. Sep 11, 2019
    80
    Chaos, destruction and physics. Wreckfest is a carefree racer, but also a challenging one. Inspired by the Destruction Derby and FlatOut formula, but adding its own essence and a good progression system.
  6. Sep 3, 2019
    80
    Overall, the game offers a great experience that even though I got tired of after a few hours, I came back to multiple times. The game modes give a solid bit of excitement, but the real fun to me came from the online experience and special vehicles you can use to cause real destruction. I would give the game an overall 4 out of 5. I give it this based on its overall gameplay falling a little short in variety to me, but keep in mind that leaves plenty of room for them to eventually improve on the game.
  7. 65
    Wreckfest just doesn’t live up to the promise of its name. The destruction is technically impressive, but oddly distancing. It awes with flying debris, but rarely exhilarates.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 71
  2. Negative: 12 out of 71
  1. Mar 9, 2021
    10
    This Game is the most fun game not just racing GAME I have ever experienced and I have been playing games since the early 90's. Every race isThis Game is the most fun game not just racing GAME I have ever experienced and I have been playing games since the early 90's. Every race is a thrilling heart pumping adventure. Every time I wreck an opponent I feel so great. I always wanted a great destruction derby game and this game delivers satisfaction every time. Even when I didn't win the race I had fun and it is unreal how great of a time it is to play. I can't say that with almost any other game I have played. So much fun I beat it twice and still play. You will not regret buying this game. I play it almost every day. Expand
  2. Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Such a fun game to play. Cool music, great graphics and crashed galore make this a game that simply must be played.
  3. Aug 27, 2019
    10
    For an alternative to Burnout this is it. And one thing to remember always restart to make a better go of it. Slightly long load times my onlyFor an alternative to Burnout this is it. And one thing to remember always restart to make a better go of it. Slightly long load times my only negative. But other than that an over the top, outrageous, stupidly brilliant driving game, at times completely insane but so playable and enjoyable at the same time. Some of the fun I’ve had so far is awesome. I can be on the last lap in first place and somehow still end up in the middle of it all and not win. But again restart is your best friend! Always restart if your struggling. But a MUST own. Not a massive fan of lawn mowers and the three wheeler but hey I’ll get there. Enjoy driving mayhem. Expand
  4. Oct 9, 2020
    9
    I've missed this kinda racing game since Destruction Derby. So much fun.
    Altough now i have won every race in career mode and now it kinda
    I've missed this kinda racing game since Destruction Derby. So much fun.
    Altough now i have won every race in career mode and now it kinda done. I hope that some day comes DLC with new races.
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  5. Sep 12, 2022
    8
    Mad fun! It's hard not to smile while wrecking your opponents all over those rural dirt tracks. Fun is guaranteed.
  6. Mar 21, 2021
    7
    Sympathetic racing game! Wreckfest excels in its collision system and it is creates a lot of fun seeing all those collisions and crashesSympathetic racing game! Wreckfest excels in its collision system and it is creates a lot of fun seeing all those collisions and crashes involving 10 cars.

    The game’s content isn’t very broad, it mainly consists of races and demolition derby. It will keep you a bit busy if you try to 100% it, but otherwise there’s not a lot to see. There is a decent amount of vehicles to choose from – including some really crazy ones – and their handling all feel great. We are finally given an arcade game in which handling feels actually nice and kinda realistic.

    Multiplayer brings its pack of fun, but without any real goal to aim for. That’s not necessarily a problem though. Just having some fun is the main objective that Wreckfest is trying to confer.

    A must-try for all arcade racing game lovers. It is modest but good!
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  7. Jan 5, 2022
    0
    Snow update sucks. I deleted the game. Please fire whoever implemented this.

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