Heading Out

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. TheXboxHub
    Sep 2, 2025
    90
    Heading Out delivers a unique gaming experience, and a powerful piece of storytelling. It has the strangest mix of gameplay elements and mechanics I’ve ever seen, and whilst it probably shouldn't work, it does so well.
  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Sep 2, 2025
    90
    Heading Out is a classy, interesting, and unusual rogue-like that combines multiple genres to great effect. Though the racing is somewhat repetitive, the incredible soundtrack, eye-catching visuals, and fascinating stories keep you hooked.
  3. Generación Xbox
    Nov 10, 2025
    80
    Heading Out is a completely original title that disguises as a driving game to hide the many complexities that turn it into an awesome game.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Sep 26, 2025
    75
    Heading Out has a clear sense of style and carries the whole experience. It falters a little with the driving model and some small bugs.
  6. Xbox Achievements
    Sep 3, 2025
    55
    Heading Out does the visual novel stuff perfectly well, but it fails to nail the breezy sense of freedom that should come with cruising the open roads of America. Flighty vehicle handling makes the driving part of the game an annoyance rather than something to revel in and enjoy.