Road 96

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 46
  3. Negative: 10 out of 46
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  1. JulienMisterHum
    Nov 26, 2022
    4
    Very Dull. I stream everything and this ugly game left me wanting more. I don't understand the love.
  2. Thecarelessmind
    Apr 28, 2022
    4
    This is a weird journey. Road 96 is not really a game, but more of an odd political experimental piece. This really has nothing to do with 1996, the music is wrong, the details don't quite line up to anything screaming 'Summer of 96. The graphics, is the only thing relatable to 96. There is never enough to do, and never feels edgy enough. After two full play throughs it ran its course,This is a weird journey. Road 96 is not really a game, but more of an odd political experimental piece. This really has nothing to do with 1996, the music is wrong, the details don't quite line up to anything screaming 'Summer of 96. The graphics, is the only thing relatable to 96. There is never enough to do, and never feels edgy enough. After two full play throughs it ran its course, Road 96 is exhausting. I appreciate risks that game developers do (It Takes Two), but if you are looking to escape reality Road 96 is not it.
    -First person
    -All the time in the world to make most decisions
    -Sonya Sanchez yelling, is hilarious (voice acting is good)
    -(PS5) Trophy hunting is easy    … Expand

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#52 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#68 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 29, 2024
    60
    However, porting to the console was not without its own problems. The biggest one definitely being the control, which uses the joystick-controlled cursor even in completely illogical moments. Despite this, however, this is an adventure game from the road story genre that is worth experiencing. [Issue#320]
  2. PLAY
    Jun 22, 2022
    70
    Your travels will be filled with seedy motels, grubby gas stations, and highway pit stops as Road 96 is a tale that’s constantly in motion. The story it weaves from your multiple playthroughs and different decisions is incredibly clever, and even though the political events that underpin the story are a little tedious, it manages to capture the freedom of travelling but also the tension of trying to survive. A road trip to remember. [Issue#15, p.87]
  3. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    80
    While Road 96 lacks consistency in its quality and its approach to politics is occasionally superficial, it's a necessary game that raises an important topic of discussion. There are few products that deal with politics and its consequences so directly in this media. The innovative take on the theme highlights this game amidst an avalanche of good offerings, justifying the experience. Road 96 isn't perfect, but it has great ideas and a spectacular soundtrack!
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