Wreckfest

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 198 Ratings

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  1. cheesetheman
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Brings me back to the testdrive eve of destruction days.. Wreckfest is super fun and well worth $40
  2. Marconobi
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    This game really shines and give you the Destruction Derby feeling. The AI is great and hard. The physics and cars looks great. Only downside is somewhat the loading times. But hey, when the green light goes on its hell of a fun.
  3. 3DGisawesome
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game! I had been waiting for 5+ years at this point for this game to release on consoles and it hasn’t disappointed me in any way. This game is seriously everything I could’ve asked for and more (minus a few unrealistic expectations).

    Graphics: Good! Nicely detailed car models and fair environments.

    Music: Hands down has to be the best soundtrack Bugbear has put in any one of their games! Good mix of some bouncy metal/core, and more lighthearted fun tracks.

    Gameplay: Impeccable. The translation from PC to console was done beautifully! The gameplay is so freaking addictive and I couldn’t possibly get enough of it. I’m honestly not even mad when I get wiped out in the last turn of a race ‘cause that just means I get to go again! The tracks are a lot of fun, and it was definitely cool to see some FlatOut throwbacks/inspired tracks in there too! There’s not a single track that I don’t like. The handling can be a little funky at first but all you need to do is adjust some of the advanced steering settings to your liking and you’ll be good to go! It still does take some getting used to though as the driving isn’t exactly as tight as you’d hope, but what can you expect from a demo derby game! GAMEPLAY AND FUN WAS NOT SACRIFICED FOR THE SAKE OF REALISM WITH THE DAMAGE MODELING - remember that. Oh, and seeing your driver get flattened out and deformed with the car is probably one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen in a game. Customization: Great! Was admittedly a little worried in this department simply because of the nature of the game, but I was not disappointed! You can customize and add armor to pretty much every part of the car, with a few cars being excluded from customization options; but once you see what those are it makes sense. You can definitely make some badass combos. Physics: B. E. A. U. T. I. F. U. L. The cars deform so incredibly, and with the realistic damage setting turned on, that’s dialed up to 11! It’s a really nice detail too to see the world fall apart around you as well. Certain walls or barriers will crumble into bits when you hit them, mounds of tires will explode when you make contact, signs break in spectacular fashion; pretty much, if you can see if and if it looks breakable, it is! All without a noticed dropped frame on PS4 Pro.

    Performance: Amazing! With all the incredible stuff going on on screen at once (especially this game’s impeccable particle effects), I haven’t noticed a single performance dip, which is more surprising to me than just about everything. No matter how much carnage you’ve got on screen at once, the game can handle it, and it handles it VERY well. Load times can be a little extensive at times, but when you take into consideration what this game engine can do and the things that can happen in a single race, it’s nothing more than a measly annoyance (if you’re not used to the PC version that is). And also, when you’ve loaded into a race, everything is instantaneous from there one. Starts, restarts, doesn’t matter; just like the FlatOut games, no matter how late you are in the race, or what kind, or how much carnage you strew about the track, you’re ready to go immediately after the initial loading screens. UI: Admittedly, this is one of my very VERY few gripes with this game, the UI at times does not feel very intuitive. There are some hang ups and you can immediately tell that the menus are running at 30 fps or below. There are quite a few UI glitches in the game right now, such as certain liveries not working properly, getting doubles of the same customization part in the menus, or the pause menu not working too great at times. But it’s nothing that can’t get ironed out in later patches. Glitches/Bugs (PlayStation 4): Yes. There are some glitches, most of which are UI bugs from what I can tell. Sometimes when you load in to the pre-race screen, your wheels will be clipping into the ground. On the farm plow demo derby, there were some issues with the lighting breaking. Sometimes you won’t do any damage or near enough to somebody even after hitting them really hard and clearly seeing their vehicle get smashed up. That’s just breaking the surface; but again, these are fixable issues that are too be expected from fresh releases. Consensus: Seriously one of the most fun games I have ever played and it’s definitely up there in my top 10 favorite games of all time already. The glitches and other issues don’t even come close to taking away from the gameplay experience with this game, not a lot of games can be in that position. This game has a lot of time to grow, and hopefully Bugbear will get the funding and support they need from THQ Nordic with how well this game is being received. Pretty much all the negative reviews are from people who bought this game for all the wrong reasons, do not heed their words.

    I could go on and on all day about this game! But sadly, I’m limited to 5,000 characters :p    … Expand
  4. Tornado130
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Definitely the best racing game on ps4. Chaotic and very fun. Not for anyone looking for a serious racer with fast cars, but great for those looking for a casual and fun racing game.
  5. AndyX1
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    This game so much FUN. Online and and offline dedicated Severs online aswell
  6. ohiowreck5007
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    One of the best racing games i ever played/ hands down best derby game. I've been waiting a long time for this game, it didn't disappoint. so far there are a few issues. long load times, a small glitch while crashing once. but all in all the game is awesome
  7. Nocto26
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Very good game. Well done BugBear. Ive Never played a game like this one ! ')
  8. Juspeezy
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome brings back memories, user interface sucks and load times are bad even on ps4 pro but the attention to details really shine. To play with friends you have to join the Browser servers and join the same lobby. But a 10/10 after all the updates
  9. Azathehustla
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Great game, pure fun and adrenaline loaded action...ANYONE who loves racing/demolition games needs to play this...gets tough on the higher difficulty levels, which is when it is at its most fun for me...nothing better than completing a race/event/series after numerous failed and close attempts...GET IT, especially at the £35 price it was released at...bargain! ☺️
  10. TallDarknWavy
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game is the most fun you can have with your pants on!
    The weight and feel of the cars is absolutely perfect! Finally, a perfect demolition derby game!
    The tuning is perfect, it's balanced to where you can adjust what you want in a simple way without being overly complex like a sim racer. Want to have higher top speed or faster acceleration? Want to corner better on pavement or mud?    This game is the most fun you can have with your pants on!
    The weight and feel of the cars is absolutely perfect! Finally, a perfect demolition derby game!
    The tuning is perfect, it's balanced to where you can adjust what you want in a simple way without being overly complex like a sim racer. Want to have higher top speed or faster acceleration? Want to corner better on pavement or mud? It's simple, easy and perfect.
    You can play as a sofa with an engine and exhaust coming out of the sides, school buses, lawn mowers, you name it! The progression is well designed, the career is great, there are so many different vehicles and non vehicles to choose from, it's insane.
    Don't listen to the imbecilic plebs who are hating on this game. The load times seem super long because of the non linear progression. It goes from 1%, slowly to 2%, slowly to 3%, and then just quickly shoots to 100 after that but it makes it SEEM incredibly long. I've timed them out and they really aren't that bad.

    The graphics are awesome, I've experienced no slowdowns even with a ridiculous amount of carnage and cars on screen at once.

    The AI is very balanced. You can make it as hard or easy as you like. You can make the controls as simulation or arcadey as you like. There are sliders for everything to make it as customizable as you want.
    It's a game that requires some balls, so you must accept that you will be rewarded for spinning out other players, making them crash, t-boning them and running them off the road, and understand they will do the same to you and not crying like a **** if they do.    … Expand
  11. Fzero
    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.
  12. MADRICKY97
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best derby game on the market in a long time!!!! A must buy !!!! 10/10 !!!
  13. Gorehound
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Now this how you make a fun racing game this one reminds me of Destruction Derby that came out back on the PS1 and this has become one of my favorite racing games since Burnout Revenge had more playing Wreckfest then that crappy over hyped Gran Turismo 7
  14. SplitMind
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    Wreckfest is a game that is long overdue on consoles. Most racing games I've seen are obsessed with simulation, getting everything just right and having cars as realistic as possible. I see just one problem with that - it's no fun!

    Wreckfest is quite a different ball-game. You are definitely encouraged to win, however you are also encouraged to literally wreck any thing in your path.    Wreckfest is a game that is long overdue on consoles. Most racing games I've seen are obsessed with simulation, getting everything just right and having cars as realistic as possible. I see just one problem with that - it's no fun!

    Wreckfest is quite a different ball-game. You are definitely encouraged to win, however you are also encouraged to literally wreck any thing in your path. This along brings immense enjoyment. As you bash your car around the track you can see bits and pieces of it fall off until you may end up on two wheels instead of four and completely wrecked. The graphics are excellent for this, an although the 60fps isn't always there on PS4 Pro, it's there often enough to make a difference.

    The game itself falls a little flat in a few areas; not massively but noticeable enough to make you wonder why the developers didn't change or patch these. First off are the menus. When you first play these are confusing enough, however trying to figure out which cars were eligible for which races is nothing short of maddening. If you misinterpret the restrictions you could end up wasting valuable money on a wrong car. It's surprising they haven't patched this. One other thing - some of the font sizes are ridiculously small!

    Up next is the difficulty and this is where it gets a bit weird. You can set the damage to normal, intense or realistic, with the latter being where cars are at their most brittle. This functions almost like a hardcore difficulty in other action games, because one crash on the realistic setting and if your car isn't wrecked then it'll likely still be in no condition to finish the race. This pushes you to drive 'normally' and avoid crashing into people, which is quite counter-intuitive to the idea of Wreckfest. The other issue I have is that the game is clearly oriented towards winning races rather than destruction, as the rewards are so much greater for coming first than they are for smashing the place up - again more like a typical racing game.

    In addition to the above, I found it almost impossible to win races until I lowered the difficulty, and tuning my car made a surprisingly huge difference too, although this wasn't very clear as I learned to play the game.

    As you progress through the career, the shortage of tracks and cars becomes more noticeable, and again it's both surprising and sad that developers haven't used patches to add in more of a selection. There is one track where you literally go in a vertical loop and it's awesome - I just wish there were more novelties like it!

    Overall, if you get this for less than £20, you could have a hell of a lot of fun for a reasonable amount of money. If you're finding it annoying or frustrating, learn about the menus and start tweaking the options as that made a huge difference for me. I haven't played multiplayer as they want me to pay for it, so they can bugger off with that.    … Expand
  15. TryhardTyler
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    I enjoy this game. Career is very fun and customization is top-notch. I usually don't buy games w/o checking Metacritic first, but I'm glad I went with my gut.
  16. LAAKSO1000
    Sep 1, 2019
    8
    A fun arcade-y racing/wrecking game with semi-realistic damage modelling. Provides enough of a challenge when adjusting the difficulty and damage settings. The loading times are a bit of a drag and the online race modes should have an option to be restricted to specific car classes (A/B/C etc.) Rubber-banding is also an issue when racing against AI. All in all, good fun with a 40€ price tag.
  17. maliksaleh
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Great game to play and to experience. One of the best if not the best car control experience, where you feel real driving mixed with fun. They need to add more cars and maps though.
  18. andy24king24
    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 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 firstFor 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
  19. Kratos007
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    Столько много веселья я давно не получал. Музыка восхитительна, повреждение машин изумительное.
  20. mc_sabotage
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    THANKS BUGBEAR for this masterpiece! Brilliant physics, and crashing model... Private lobby is missing, i hope they will add...
  21. dingobreath
    Sep 13, 2019
    7
    This is a pretty solid racing game, I had fun playing it. Mad by the same developers Bugbear who made the flat out series. The game has a very detailed and complex damage and physics model, you can break almost any part of your vehicle.

    Most of the races consist of racing around dirt tracks or demolition derby events with different vehicles. Most of the vehicles are old beat up cars    This is a pretty solid racing game, I had fun playing it. Mad by the same developers Bugbear who made the flat out series. The game has a very detailed and complex damage and physics model, you can break almost any part of your vehicle.

    Most of the races consist of racing around dirt tracks or demolition derby events with different vehicles. Most of the vehicles are old beat up cars from the 70's and 80's. The gameplay is very good an can be quite challenging, even on easy mode with simple damage physics turned on.

    If I am to criticize this game, my complaints would be as follows:

    1 - no local spilt screen at all
    2 - no character creation or story mode whatsoever, just pick event and go.
    3 - Game is only good in short bursts
    4 - unlockables are uneven. I had level 3 parts with my first car without knowing it.

    The game is a solid purchase IMO. I think Bugbear should be given the rights to make a twisted metal game as their physic engine would work so well in a car combat game!

    7.5 out of 10 for me.    … Expand
  22. Cadet111
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Great game for me 10/10, if you like destruction derby then you must have this game. For me it's a mixture of destruction derby plus motorstororm plus flatout.
  23. Koronka1
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Great game. Has some glitches that will soon be fixed. Definitely worth $40
  24. prinex
    Sep 3, 2019
    7
    We waited 5 long years for "the flatout successor" ... and all we got is with just racing and great visual damage.
    I have fond memories of playing the flatout games on Xbox and on the PSP. Crazy stunts. Racing thru shopping malls. In the woods. Trying to beat that lap time.
    So I my expectation where big. And big was my disappointment. The first issue: loading times that makes you want    We waited 5 long years for "the flatout successor" ... and all we got is with just racing and great visual damage.
    I have fond memories of playing the flatout games on Xbox and on the PSP. Crazy stunts. Racing thru shopping malls. In the woods. Trying to beat that lap time.
    So I my expectation where big. And big was my disappointment.
    The first issue: loading times that makes you want to switch off the console already. But only when you play solo, if you play online you ADD another mindbogglin 90 seconds countdown before you can finally *start loading* the track.
    And finally you can start the race .... only to discover this is just a normal race with damage. No crazy jumps. No crane arms you can hit to turn them into your opponent face, no shortcuts, nothing.
    Oh but surely you can engage in time trials with the best of the world, beating the ghost of other drivers ... no. No time trials. Racing.
    OK OK but there will be that crazy flatout minigames like catapulting your driver thru hoops and so on ... NO. Did I say there is only racing ?
    Look I'm certain there will be a track where you can face reverse driving traffic ... sorry no. Boring as hell normal tracks.
    Oh and there is a demolition derby, which is entertaining for like 5 minutes. And a campaign where you fight rubber-banding AI with a progression rate that almost looks going in negative.
    So this game ends up in the folder of "I should have gone to dinner for this money". Wreckfest maybe a faithful damage and car wreck simulator, but for me is boring as hell.    … Expand
  25. Visali
    Sep 12, 2019
    4
    I was waiting for this game so much, but it seems a delusion. The idea is perfect, vehicles and destroyable playgrounds are perfect, but in other terms, this game is poor and very amateur.

    Wreckfest is full of unnecessary loading and confirming screens. Why should I check ready after leaving the leaderboard screens to move on? The half of the next map could be already loaded. If I start    I was waiting for this game so much, but it seems a delusion. The idea is perfect, vehicles and destroyable playgrounds are perfect, but in other terms, this game is poor and very amateur.

    Wreckfest is full of unnecessary loading and confirming screens. Why should I check ready after leaving the leaderboard screens to move on? The half of the next map could be already loaded. If I start something in a career, there is a summery screen, then loading, then summery again, then loading again. In multiplayer, even if the next base arena is the same like in previous race, the whole map is loaded again. Why? And what would happen if the next map was loaded when we are in the lobby? Or why can't we set and tune our car during the loading screen? Why are 'microloads' when I am switching between cars in the garage and car change menus? Is it that hard to load some data these days? These are not about programming skills, but simple thinking or at least testing.

    Primary multiplayer things are missing. We can't play with our friends only. We can't set up a room with our own prefered settings by a lobby host. The default ordering in Server Browser screen is the number of players – why is it good to put full 16/16 servers on the first place? Who was thinking this is good idea?

    The handling is buggy as hell. I hit gas then the car is starting to move backward even in perfect condition. Oh, and armor upgrades are useless. I can get dream 'strength' numbers, the car is breaking almost the same way, definitely worse then other cars with the same or less strength rating by default. The game is definitely cheating. When I hit the break in a decent distance from a wall, I am suddenly going faster than like I was hitting the gas so I would crash anyway. There are lags, many times i am sliding back for a moment.

    The game was delayed by one year. I could not imagine how it looked like in November 2018 as it seems still unfinished.    … Expand
  26. MC-X
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This game is a must have for any car game lover!!!! Amazing gameplay and graphics! Beautiful destruction!
  27. LCGAMER
    Dec 19, 2019
    0
    This is another game with nothing but a disc and a buggy game. There is nothing to tell you how to play the game but a really bad control layout that doesn't tell you why you car goes backward, stays in reverse, just the basic operation of the game. Its as though they expect you to know everything about it right out of a case that has nothing in it but a disc. I should rate it a zero butThis is another game with nothing but a disc and a buggy game. There is nothing to tell you how to play the game but a really bad control layout that doesn't tell you why you car goes backward, stays in reverse, just the basic operation of the game. Its as though they expect you to know everything about it right out of a case that has nothing in it but a disc. I should rate it a zero but I'll give it a 1.... no, second thought, if I can't use it then it's a zero. I'm returning my copy.… Expand
  28. Buster30003
    Sep 29, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So many bugs in this game it's unreal and half the time you cannot get online save your money and spend it on beer… Expand
  29. OnlyOneHere
    Feb 27, 2020
    9
    This is currently the best demolition derby game available on PS4. It has a good campaign and the gameplay is fun. The car damage and physics are godly. The driving mechanics are very satisfying. There is a good selection of cars to choose from with neat customization. There are so many adjustments you can make in the settings to suit your gameplay preference.

    The graphics and sound are    This is currently the best demolition derby game available on PS4. It has a good campaign and the gameplay is fun. The car damage and physics are godly. The driving mechanics are very satisfying. There is a good selection of cars to choose from with neat customization. There are so many adjustments you can make in the settings to suit your gameplay preference.

    The graphics and sound are great. The loading in this game is ridiculous. Despite this, it is amazing how these developers manage to put out a game with AAA quality. The developers clearly put so much work on the AI and the game itself. It is currently $30 and I definitely recommend this game for that price.    … Expand
  30. Madmaz
    Aug 28, 2019
    8
    Good game , a bit arcade'y but still fun , my only grip with this game is the online. You cant set up a private game with friends , all public lobbys. Which is rubbish. Was going to tell my friends to get this so we could hook up, but not now. but still a good game and worth a buy in my opnion.
  31. failureturtle
    Jan 5, 2022
    0
    Snow update sucks. I deleted the game. Please fire whoever implemented this.
  32. Dr_dorian9
    Oct 28, 2019
    4
    Nice engine, nice wreck system, but awfull amount of modes(only 2 global, ring race and demolition), modest choise of cars, after few hours of play its getting veeeeeeeeeeery boring
  33. flo47
    Sep 27, 2019
    3
    was really looking forward to playing this game but got really disappointed.

    the audio is dominated by some weird music, turning it off results in an even more disappointing, silent experience. e.g. spectators in the game seem to be clapping all the time but you cant hear a single one of them. after every race there is a "ceremony" with you standing in front of your car barely moving    was really looking forward to playing this game but got really disappointed.

    the audio is dominated by some weird music, turning it off results in an even more disappointing, silent experience. e.g. spectators in the game seem to be clapping all the time but you cant hear a single one of them. after every race there is a "ceremony" with you standing in front of your car barely moving and wearing your helmet, spectators surrounding you clapping but theres nothing but that awkward music again.

    lame    … Expand
  34. lqstuart
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    This game is basically Destruction Derby 2019. It's a well-made, well-polished game that accomplishes what it sets out to do; the problem is that demolition derbies, both in reality and video game form, are just kinda slow and underwhelming events with slow and underwhelming cars. To that end, making a realistic, physics-based demolition derby game is going to be kinda like making aThis game is basically Destruction Derby 2019. It's a well-made, well-polished game that accomplishes what it sets out to do; the problem is that demolition derbies, both in reality and video game form, are just kinda slow and underwhelming events with slow and underwhelming cars. To that end, making a realistic, physics-based demolition derby game is going to be kinda like making a realistic, physics-based game about working a desk job. It begs the question of whether that particular niche really needed to be filled.

    I'd give it a 6/10 on its own. I gave it +1 because it has a really awesome soundtrack. I gave it another +1 because it costs less real-world money to buy this game at full price than it does to participate in the crappy tacked-on demolition derby mode in GTA Online.    … Expand
  35. hanger18
    Sep 2, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wreakfest is the demolition Derby game that I've been waiting for realistic graphics realistic destruction and overall fun.… Expand
  36. Helocentic
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    After experiencing Fl4tout: Total Insanity on PS4, i was still seeking that PS2 Flatout carnage and "wreckfest" gameplay. I'm glad to say that Wreckfest delivered everything I was looking for. From a wide variety of tracks, from a typical oval to all types of tracks that make your car, as well as others heat seeking missiles. There is also a good number of cars which include coolAfter experiencing Fl4tout: Total Insanity on PS4, i was still seeking that PS2 Flatout carnage and "wreckfest" gameplay. I'm glad to say that Wreckfest delivered everything I was looking for. From a wide variety of tracks, from a typical oval to all types of tracks that make your car, as well as others heat seeking missiles. There is also a good number of cars which include cool variations to the typical 2 and 4 door norm . There are many sliders as well which allow you to customize your experience as well as a realistic damage mode which will have you limping to the finish line on 3 wheels all too often. The only real complaint I would have with Wreckfest is the long loading at times in both the career and multiplayer mode. In conclusion, if you loved Flatout back in the day or just love racing games I would recommend this to everyone.… Expand
  37. RomShenhav
    Aug 21, 2020
    4
    It's just not fun. When I saw this game at first, I immediately had flashbacks to FlatOut and was very glad that another game like this is on its way. I have been playing Wreckfest for the last couple of days, and well, it's not. The game is tedious, extremely frustrating with one of the WORST rubber banding AI I have ever encountered. The events are just not fun, most of them areIt's just not fun. When I saw this game at first, I immediately had flashbacks to FlatOut and was very glad that another game like this is on its way. I have been playing Wreckfest for the last couple of days, and well, it's not. The game is tedious, extremely frustrating with one of the WORST rubber banding AI I have ever encountered. The events are just not fun, most of them are pointless races, with cars that handle like they're skating on ice. You can tune your car but it makes almost no difference in terms of actual handling. Most of the events are races, like I said, and not destruction derby or anything else, so you find yourself just wanting to get it ver with. I do not recommend this game at all.… Expand
  38. Hyzonn
    Feb 7, 2020
    7
    Not a bad game at all, but if we are trying to ram into everyone and get the most of the physics engine while getting fun, we will never be on the podium for doing so. Most of the time I'm restarting because I just wanted to crash into everyone as it is fun and I end up in being at the bottom of the race results... I like it but you know, I'm kinda disappointed on this.
  39. Superslider
    May 10, 2020
    2
    Hugely overrated! These high scoring reviews can’t be real surely? Wish I could get a refund!

    It looks wacky and fun but the gameplay is poor. Controls are generally terrible and irritating, you’ll be frustrated quickly once the novelty factor of driving a banger car or a sofa wears off you’re left with what feels like a cheaply made game with samey modes, average graphics and boring    Hugely overrated! These high scoring reviews can’t be real surely? Wish I could get a refund!

    It looks wacky and fun but the gameplay is poor. Controls are generally terrible and irritating, you’ll be frustrated quickly once the novelty factor of driving a banger car or a sofa wears off you’re left with what feels like a cheaply made game with samey modes, average graphics and boring gameplay.

    Even the lawnmower crash battles quickly get dull.

    It could’ve been such a hilariously fun game ruined by all these short comings.    … Expand
  40. Crustie97
    May 23, 2022
    4
    The game seems fun,but the graphics on some things ( fences,railings,grass,white lines on the road etc) are bad and wearing to the point that they make the game almost unplayable in many maps.
  41. Smiler78
    Nov 4, 2022
    4
    To be fair the game is quite well designed for what it is. Which is a game where you smash cars into each other. It's a bit mindless but can pass an hour or two. The graphics are pretty good
  42. drlowdon
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    A spiritual successor to the likes of Destruction Derby and FlatOut Wreckfest offers a varied career mode (some events are much more fun than others) as well as a good number of online game modes for players to enjoy.

    The racing itself is relatively enjoyable, but never quite feels as exciting as it perhaps should, and in the end it was this that meant I only played this for a few weeks    A spiritual successor to the likes of Destruction Derby and FlatOut Wreckfest offers a varied career mode (some events are much more fun than others) as well as a good number of online game modes for players to enjoy.

    The racing itself is relatively enjoyable, but never quite feels as exciting as it perhaps should, and in the end it was this that meant I only played this for a few weeks rather than months on end.    … Expand
  43. whoever81
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    A really exciting and fun arcade racer with great replayability! I Love it!
  44. 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.
  45. ketexan
    Oct 8, 2019
    7
    Downloaded this on a whim as it reminded me of the old PS Classic game Destruction Derby. I was pleasantly surprised with this game. This game is just downright fun to play. You will get addicted to just running into other vehicles and racking up your score. If I had to give a negative, the load times are pretty long and can get in the way sometimes and get you out of the moment. But otherDownloaded this on a whim as it reminded me of the old PS Classic game Destruction Derby. I was pleasantly surprised with this game. This game is just downright fun to play. You will get addicted to just running into other vehicles and racking up your score. If I had to give a negative, the load times are pretty long and can get in the way sometimes and get you out of the moment. But other than that, It is an enjoyable game and one that I'll continue to play… Expand
  46. 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
  47. Sky-Line___
    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 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 –    Sympathetic 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!    … Expand
  48. soulburn
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Game is fun but be warned it has a region lock. You can’t play with friends or clans from other regions. Major design flaw that should be fix to make this game a success on console. Region lock was fixed and game is so much fun.
  49. silverXXwolf
    May 6, 2020
    9
    No need for a deep-dive on this title. It's just fun. A big, loud, chaotic mess of adrenaline-pumping fun. Docking 1 point because there is no split-screen. Come on man!
  50. Teela
    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 done. I hope that some day comes DLC with new races.
  51. barneygumble
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Reasonable priced, lots of content ( and even 4 new tracks and gamemodus (Tournament Mode as of 2020-05) been added to the base game for free over the last month ) the long loading times are pretty much fixed as well. Single player, Onlineplay or just a quick Destruction Derby game ? Wreckfest looks great, plays great, its pretty much the most fun you will get for 30$ (or less on sale)Reasonable priced, lots of content ( and even 4 new tracks and gamemodus (Tournament Mode as of 2020-05) been added to the base game for free over the last month ) the long loading times are pretty much fixed as well. Single player, Onlineplay or just a quick Destruction Derby game ? Wreckfest looks great, plays great, its pretty much the most fun you will get for 30$ (or less on sale) a long time in racing game on your PS4/XBOX. Personally Im Still playing the hell out since its Release in Aug.2019 - An easy 10/10 !… Expand
  52. LoneWolf7
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    The equation is very simple : when you mix Destruction Derby with Top Gear, you get Wreckfest !
    I love this game ! Cars are really destructible. Very very fun to play. Soundtracks are great ! Etc. It fulfilled my expectations. This game really deserves to be more known !
  53. NachoNachoMan
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    Wreckfest is just pure, straightforward fun. Does exactly what it sets out to do, which is give you a load of old cars and allow you to smash them up. Handling is forgiving, making it easy to pick up and play, and there's a good variety of vehicles and race types on offer. Doesn't have a great deal of depth, but never really sets out to.
  54. UltimateRich
    Aug 27, 2019
    7
    I've updated my score. After revisiting the game and playing with a controller, the game is significantly better. The wheel support is not good, and I confirmed with others online that they have the same issues. If you play with a controller you'll have fun.
    Original launch day score 3/10: Numerous glitches. Brutal loading times, even on PS4 Pro. Cheap AI (lead for 2 and a half laps, only    I've updated my score. After revisiting the game and playing with a controller, the game is significantly better. The wheel support is not good, and I confirmed with others online that they have the same issues. If you play with a controller you'll have fun.
    Original launch day score 3/10: Numerous glitches. Brutal loading times, even on PS4 Pro. Cheap AI (lead for 2 and a half laps, only to have the computer spin you out and get rammed by 4 cars, finishing in 14th) is all too common. One of the most disappointing games I've played in a long time. Save your money.    … Expand
  55. TrevorMcFurr
    Sep 11, 2019
    8
    Great fun arcade style racing game with excellent damage effects (not just the cars, but some of the environment too).

    PROS: Single player campaign is lengthy & varied, with lots of cars & upgrades to unlock as you go. Racing through a huge pile-up as it's happening can be very exhilarating. Great fun taking rivals out causing huge crashes. Lots of vehicle performance & visual    Great fun arcade style racing game with excellent damage effects (not just the cars, but some of the environment too).

    PROS:
    Single player campaign is lengthy & varied, with lots of cars & upgrades to unlock as you go.
    Racing through a huge pile-up as it's happening can be very exhilarating.
    Great fun taking rivals out causing huge crashes.
    Lots of vehicle performance & visual upgrades which are easy to implement.
    Good graphics and sound effects.
    Multiplayer is fun and accessible, I've had no issues joining lobbies.
    Consistent driving model with the option for manual shifting etc.

    CONS:
    Some of the races can be very difficult and can rely on good fortune such as AI crashing out.
    No local multiplayer.
    Being crashed into early in a race can be frustrating, leaving your car vulnerable to being wrecked before you've really got going.
    Load times are a bit long (although not as long as I'd feared).
    Navigating menus in the lobbies can be a bit laggy.
    Some of the licensed music is not to my liking, I would have preferred an original soundtrack.

    OVERALL:
    Rough around the edges but ultimately a fun & often exhilarating racing game.    … Expand
  56. 1000fps
    Oct 27, 2019
    5
    This game lacks so much content. The career mode is poorly made. Long loading screens. Awful music. The racing however is well made. I wouldn’t recommend this game if your not planning to play this game online with friends. This game ain’t worth 60 bucks though.
  57. letoras
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    One gem for those who like destroying cars in a race. It is as arcade as it should be to be fun.
    The loading times are a bit let down (they try to fix them in every patch) but other than that it's a fun fun game.
  58. BipolarSmile
    Jul 16, 2022
    6
    Average car game.
    Only reason I played it was since i got it on ps plus monthly games.
    There is some fun to be had with this game.
  59. 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.

    In my opinion, the only disadvantage is 30 FPS, game plays quite smoothly bur as I already have PC version, 60 FPS would be greatly better.
    10/10 without any doubts!    … Expand
  60. AThiccBoii
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    The most fun I've had on a racing game in a long time. The driving is fluid, the destruction is incredible and the carrer mode is quite good.
  61. hansdelacroix
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Definitely one of my favorite top tier racers. I've been in love with these games before flatout. I'm talking about PlayStation 1 Destruction derby 1/2 & Raw. The customization, career mode and it's online is perfect. I've had better fun on the multiplayer demolition derby than any warzone or Fortnite game. The game has a great amount of customization and lots of things to do to keep youDefinitely one of my favorite top tier racers. I've been in love with these games before flatout. I'm talking about PlayStation 1 Destruction derby 1/2 & Raw. The customization, career mode and it's online is perfect. I've had better fun on the multiplayer demolition derby than any warzone or Fortnite game. The game has a great amount of customization and lots of things to do to keep you occupied for days. If you liked Destruction derby or Flatout, Wreckfest is something you should not sleep on… Expand
  62. ralloapsey
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    I want to love this game because I loved the original Flat-out series but I can't. Loading is slow, rubber band effect is often ridiculous, and the driving physics are trying way too hard to feel "realistic". The vehicle handling is probably my biggest complaint, it takes the fun, crazy, arcade racing style out of the game.
  63. Trueteller
    Oct 30, 2020
    9
    This game is excellent! I'm having so much fun racing online, tuning cars, driving weekly and daily challenges asf. Very much content! Also -finally someone got the fysics correct for gaming! Driving has to be first and foremost FUN, and this truly is!! I have played driving games since GT1 and this could be the most fun I ever had behind the wheel..
  64. BlueWolfe
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    Wow, what can i say, i guess i can start with everything i love, Graphics are great, cars feel gritty and real, there is so much replay-ability, a bunch of campaign missions and challenges so you always have something to do, soundtrack is UNBELIEAVABLY good, it is well worth the money and dare i say better than a lot of the massive AAA games that have come out this year
  65. KilianPhero
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    This game is so amazing! It was made by the same guys that made Flatout 2 and Flatout ultimate Carnage, so that means that my expertations were very high, but its so good its so fun to play with friends and the career mode makes fun too
  66. 2KsniperStud
    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 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 greatThis 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
  67. RedEye_
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    One of the best racing games in PS4 dirty racing to be accurate haha but still very cool the only problem here is with the tracks sometimes if u play for a long time u can race in the same track many times in different tournaments while a tournament can take a long time to complete bcz of restarts and failures but still fun tho. It's a very underrated game it deserves to be played !One of the best racing games in PS4 dirty racing to be accurate haha but still very cool the only problem here is with the tracks sometimes if u play for a long time u can race in the same track many times in different tournaments while a tournament can take a long time to complete bcz of restarts and failures but still fun tho. It's a very underrated game it deserves to be played !
    Thanks for reading !    … Expand
  68. randomgamer1917
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    9/10 Some of the most fun I've ever had on a racing game. The physics feel great for an arcade style racer and not too dumb down like dirt 5 and definitely not a sim either obviously, the crashes and damage model are where this game shines. I was smiling ear to ear every for the entire 50 hours i spent with this game. and will for sure be playing it much more to come
  69. Thosevelvetygms
    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.
  70. XplosiveStealth
    May 3, 2023
    9
    Chaos! Destruction! Riot! Is there anything more relaxing than demolishing some Romisettas with a bus? If there is, I don't know. Best game to release stress at the end of the day and have a laugh with the absurd shapes that vehicles acquire after a few laps!
  71. dominatr
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Dont know how you could hate this. You could slam a lawn mower into a literal sofa and hit them with a school bus.

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#27 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#51 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 5, 2019
    90
    A perfect continuation of what Bugbear has done previously with the Flatout series. They may no longer hold the license to that IP, but they definitely still have the spirit of it. This is a perfect blend of customisation and carnage, with something for everyone. I can’t recommend it enough, and it deserves to be just as popular as the games that came before it.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 8, 2019
    85
    Wreckfest brings a lot of fun to the table and is also a great vent for piled-up aggression from bad day at school or work. If you liked games like Destruction Derby and Flatout, you will love this. Be warned, there are still some bugs in the game, but it looks like the team is actively working on fixing them.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 25, 2019
    70
    s. There’s certainly room to experiment and tinker. Yet for all the fun you’ll have in Wreckfest’s sandpit circuits the constant technical hurdles hold it back. [Issue#167, p.92]
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