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  • Summary: Summer 1996, Today is the day! You hit the road. Adventure. Freedom. Escape. Run. Flee the Regime. Try to survive. On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters, and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure.
    But every mile opens
    Summer 1996, Today is the day! You hit the road. Adventure. Freedom. Escape. Run. Flee the Regime. Try to survive. On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters, and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure.
    But every mile opens up a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, maybe even change the world. There are thousands of roads across the authoritarian nation of Petria.
    Which one will you take?
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Aug 22, 2021
    100
    Road 96 is an emotional and politically heavy story with incredible character work and fiercely held beliefs.
  2. Aug 16, 2021
    90
    Road 96 tells a poignant story of those trying to escape a corrupt and dangerous country through great gameplay and multiple playthroughs.
  3. Aug 16, 2021
    83
    Just like a solid road trip, Road 96 is filled with ups and downs. As you strive to survive Petria’s worst roadblocks, you’ll find yourself making defining decisions. Even if the world of Petria isn’t as defined, the characters more than make up for the long, empty stretches of road. Road 96 is game that makes you think long and hard about both the journey and the destination.
  4. Aug 16, 2021
    80
    Certainly Road 96 isn't a game for the masses, it's a bit of a niche. But this does not mean that it cannot please those who want to try something new and special. If you like compelling and captivating stories, backstories and slightly daring adventures, if you love the fact that every choice made has a weight on the unfolding of events, then it is a title that you could and should try. It is certainly an experience different from many others that in the end they all look a bit alike.
  5. Oct 17, 2021
    77
    The official description of Road 96 promises “thousands of roads across the authoritarian nation of Petria.” One might think that this is a truly non-linear game with a highly replayable campaign, but in reality you’ll get one full playthrough, with maybe a smidge more. Still, this playthrough, despite some flaws in logic and overall simplicity of the game, will bring you joy and a dozen awesome songs for your playlist.
  6. Oct 22, 2021
    70
    Toothless as political commentary, and with its, supposedly, big focus on choice being almost non-existent, it would be alright to assume that this isn't a big recommendation - and yet it is. Digixart's anti-fascist indie might not be as good it thinks when it comes to politics, and the choose-your-own-adventure layer under it all is paper-thin at best, but simply as an experience, as a road trip across a beautiful land, filled with interesting (to say the least) characters, yes, this is one of the best indies that have been released this past month, warts and all. Its replay value is, unfortunately, very low, but do yourself a favour, and try it out when you get the chance. Road 96 is a flawed but undoubtedly memorable journey.
  7. Aug 16, 2021
    60
    Road 96 is a game that fall short of its promises. Branching storylines all have the same outcomes, and subplots of many characters are to predictable, even if a little funny.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 53
  2. Negative: 10 out of 53
  1. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Great game ! Atmosphere 10/10, exciting 10/10, music 10/10, graphics 9/10, plot 9/10, game mechanics 10/10. Great great indie project !Great game ! Atmosphere 10/10, exciting 10/10, music 10/10, graphics 9/10, plot 9/10, game mechanics 10/10. Great great indie project ! Overall rating 10/10 Expand
  2. Feb 2, 2022
    10
    The best story game i have ever played, the fact that literally every decision has an impact is amazing
  3. Aug 22, 2021
    9
    The story is pretty good, Idea behind this game is great but the animations could use some improvement. Overall I like the feel of the game.
  4. Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Wasn't expecting much from this game, but it surprised me in a good way! It can become a little repetitive but still enjoyable.
  5. Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Игра невероятно атмосфера, музыка прекрасна как и сеттинг гиперболизированного диктаторского государства. Я провёл эти 6 часов сИгра невероятно атмосфера, музыка прекрасна как и сеттинг гиперболизированного диктаторского государства. Я провёл эти 6 часов с удовольствием. Мини-игры интересные, однако начинают надоедать в конце прохождения. Персонажи колоритны, однако с их сюжетами есть большая проблема. Я смерюсь с условностью что каждый персонаж рассказывает первому встреченному подростку о своей жизни, планах и секретах. Но некоторые сюжетные повороты происходят в духе:
    - Я собираюсь мстить за то что ты погубила родного человека.
    - Но я не убивала его я пыталась помочь.
    - Тогда я не буду тебя убивать.
    И такого в игре много, поэтому и снимаю баллы. Однако с точки зрения атмосферы игра выполнена очень добротно.
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  6. Mar 10, 2023
    7
    good little game. i liked it. the dialogue choices doesn't change a lot the consequence except some radical ones. it is worth to play for 7good little game. i liked it. the dialogue choices doesn't change a lot the consequence except some radical ones. it is worth to play for 7 hours and half to fil a half day Expand
  7. Jan 27, 2022
    0
    The game is very stupid, there are no artificial restraints, the characters try to justify looting, terror**** are called freedom fighters.

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