
Instead, it pushes you to create your opportunities. It does not provide a guide path for you to follow, nor does it give you a rewind function. Old-school racerĭespite emphasizing demolition, Next Car Game: Wreckfest is an old-school racing game at heart.

But what’s more annoying is that you cannot save and quickly apply setups for cars.
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Moreover, it is a bit disappointing that the game opted to have a scruffy junkyard-so unlike the clean and sterile upgrade menu that Forza and Need for Speed have. However, Wreckfest is definitely screaming for a rudimentary paint editor to allow players to paint their numbers and messages to the cars. You can also modify them to make a robust tank or a fragile but lightning-fast rocket. Not only can you change the look of your cars, but you can also upgrade their body armor, reinforce them to protect from damage, and also add weight for more impact. An array of driving aids is available on hand to help you in controlling your car, but you still need to work harder behind the wheel.Īnother thing that the players will like about Wreckfest is that it has tons of great customization options. There are also special vehicles available, including double-decker buses, school buses, and huge harvesters. The game provides a selection of cars, from hulking American models to smaller European and Japanese cars.

What matters is that every car drives fast and can take a beating. However, don’t let the appearance fool you, because the detailing isn’t what’s important here. Most of the cars in Next Car Game: Wreckfest looks like they were hauled out of a junkyard and painted to hide the rust. You will probably wade through a carpet of metal shards, splintered woods, and scattered tires by the end of the race. With every new lap, you will see evidence of the high-speed war all over the track. Debris from the collision is persistent throughout the game, too. The realism doesn’t end with the damages you take. Realistic damages, on the other hand, are more challenging since one mistake can see you limping to the finish line, missing a wheel.

This is a fun option as it allows you to keep racing, even after your car takes a few hits.

Normal damages make your cars tough but not invincible. Wreckfest has two damage levels you can pick namely, normal and realistic damages. The game offers true-to-life physics simulation for a more thrilling experience. The mechanical chaos of every collision is core to the game’s appeal, but there’s enough variety in events and tinkering around the edges off the course to make sure it lasts well beyond that initial novelty wearing off.Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck races, and even metal bending.
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Stepping in to fill that void is comprehensive Steam Workshop support, which adds everything from skins to make the cars look like real ones to ragdoll drivers flying out of wrecked cars to new tracks.Īs someone who usually plays racing games aggressively and hates being punished for shunting and nudging other cars, I really enjoyed Wreckfest. Wreckfest obviously has no official licenses no car company in their right mind would sign on for a game that’s explicitly about causing damage and driving like a maniac. While this apparent depth is perhaps there as part of the fact this is now a full-priced $US40 ($54) video game, it’s also the game’s biggest problem.įor all the joy to be found once you’re actually on the track, career progression feels incredibly hollow and unfulfilling, not to mention confusing, with poor feedback provided on when and how you’re able to progress to the next event.
