Wreckfest

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 198 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 127 out of 198
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 198
  3. Negative: 41 out of 198
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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. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. failureturtle
    Jan 5, 2022
    0
    Snow update sucks. I deleted the game. Please fire whoever implemented this.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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 !
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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..
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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