Wreckfest

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 198 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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 !
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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..
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. whoever81
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    A really exciting and fun arcade racer with great replayability! I Love it!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. MADRICKY97
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best derby game on the market in a long time!!!! A must buy !!!! 10/10 !!!
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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...
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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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