- Publisher: Crunching Koalas
- Release Date: Aug 29, 2025
- Also On: PC, Xbox Series X
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Sep 15, 2025Heading Out turns the open road into a fever dream of speed, choices, and myth. Even with a few bumps along the way, it’s a ride worth taking, especially if you’re interested in procedurally-generated storytelling.
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Feb 9, 2026Heading Out is one of those games that will either grip you from the outset or show all of its hand in the first hour, never to be looked at again. If invested in the character and the story, a really interesting tale will be laid out with lots of opportunity to review and revise the outcomes. If it’s a fully realised driving experience that is being wished for however, this may get left on the side of the road.
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Sep 4, 2025Heading Out is an interesting proposition that stands out for its themes, its uncompromising arcade racing style, and its visual aesthetic. It lacks much of the randomness that should be emphasized in a roguelike, which sometimes makes the experience unpleasant.