Wreckfest

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  • Summary: Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend -- These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physicsBreak the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend -- These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2! Burn rubber and shred metal in the ultimate driving playground! Wreckfest is jam-packed with upgrade and customization options. Whether you are preparing for your next demolition derby with reinforced bumpers, roll cages, side protectors and much more, or setting your car up for a banger race with engine performance parts like air filters, camshafts, fuel systems, etc., Wreckfest is shaping up to be the best combative motorsport game out there.

    Features:

    * Awesome Cars -- Old, banged-up, patched-together cars that simply ooze style! From old American heavy-hitters to agile Europeans and fun Asians, you won't find anything like this in other games.

    * Meaningful Customization -- Change not only the look of your cars but also upgrade their body armor!

    * Multiplayer -- Wreck your friends online and take racing to the limit while chasing for demolition dominance!

    * Challenge modes -- Have hilarious fun with crop harvesters, lawn mowers, school buses, three-wheelers and more!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Gaming Age
    Aug 26, 2019
    100
    All in all, Wreckfest is absolutely worth checking out on consoles. Having not played it on PC I can’t 100% say how it compares to that version of the game, but as far as console racing games go, Wreckfest certainly feels like one of the best this gen. The various modes, the unique demolition derby events, and awesome destruction modeling on display really make for an entertaining, no-nonsense type of racing game. I’d highly suggest checking it out, you won’t be disappointed.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 25, 2019
    90
    Turn off your mind, relax and ram someone off the road. A definitive festival of wrecking which nails the damage modelling and weighty feel of the cars perfectly, Wreckfest is a must for anyone with even the smallest fondest for racing and wrecking.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 29, 2019
    90
    Wreckfest is a surprising triumph in blending the best that sim and arcade racers have to offer in an explosive and visually gratifying package. A few visual issues and overly aggressive AI do little to spoil one of the best driving games of 2019.
  4. Everyeye.it
    Sep 2, 2019
    80
    The wait was undoubtedly well rewarded, given the results fielded by Wreckfest. A fun arcade racing game, enhanced by a damage system with few equals on consoles and a wide variety of cars, races and tracks. We would have expected some new entries compared to the PC version in circulation for over a year, above all to avoid the risk, in the long run, of a certain repetition in the mechanics of the Career.
  5. 3DJuegos
    Sep 11, 2019
    80
    Chaos, destruction and physics. Wreckfest is a carefree racer, but also a challenging one. Inspired by the Destruction Derby and FlatOut formula, but adding its own essence and a good progression system.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Sep 3, 2019
    80
    Overall, the game offers a great experience that even though I got tired of after a few hours, I came back to multiple times. The game modes give a solid bit of excitement, but the real fun to me came from the online experience and special vehicles you can use to cause real destruction. I would give the game an overall 4 out of 5. I give it this based on its overall gameplay falling a little short in variety to me, but keep in mind that leaves plenty of room for them to eventually improve on the game.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 25, 2019
    65
    Wreckfest just doesn’t live up to the promise of its name. The destruction is technically impressive, but oddly distancing. It awes with flying debris, but rarely exhilarates.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 13 out of 70
  1. LoneWolf7
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    The equation is very simple : when you mix Destruction Derby with Top Gear, you get Wreckfest !
    I love this game ! Cars are really    The equation is very simple : when you mix Destruction Derby with Top Gear, you get Wreckfest !
    I love this game ! Cars are really destructible. Very very fun to play. Soundtracks are great ! Etc. It fulfilled my expectations. This game really deserves to be more known !    … Expand
  2. Fzero
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    Such a fun game to play. Cool music, great graphics and crashed galore make this a game that simply must be played.
  4. andy24king24
    Aug 27, 2019
    10
    For an alternative to Burnout this is it. And one thing to remember always restart to make a better go of it. Slightly long load times my onlyFor an alternative to Burnout this is it. And one thing to remember always restart to make a better go of it. Slightly long load times my only negative. But other than that an over the top, outrageous, stupidly brilliant driving game, at times completely insane but so playable and enjoyable at the same time. Some of the fun I’ve had so far is awesome. I can be on the last lap in first place and somehow still end up in the middle of it all and not win. But again restart is your best friend! Always restart if your struggling. But a MUST own. Not a massive fan of lawn mowers and the three wheeler but hey I’ll get there. Enjoy driving mayhem.… Expand
  5. silverXXwolf
    May 6, 2020
    9
    No need for a deep-dive on this title. It's just fun. A big, loud, chaotic mess of adrenaline-pumping fun. Docking 1 point because there is noNo need for a deep-dive on this title. It's just fun. A big, loud, chaotic mess of adrenaline-pumping fun. Docking 1 point because there is no split-screen. Come on man!… Expand
  6. lqstuart
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    This game is basically Destruction Derby 2019. It's a well-made, well-polished game that accomplishes what it sets out to do; the problem isThis game is basically Destruction Derby 2019. It's a well-made, well-polished game that accomplishes what it sets out to do; the problem is that demolition derbies, both in reality and video game form, are just kinda slow and underwhelming events with slow and underwhelming cars. To that end, making a realistic, physics-based demolition derby game is going to be kinda like making a realistic, physics-based game about working a desk job. It begs the question of whether that particular niche really needed to be filled.

    I'd give it a 6/10 on its own. I gave it +1 because it has a really awesome soundtrack. I gave it another +1 because it costs less real-world money to buy this game at full price than it does to participate in the crappy tacked-on demolition derby mode in GTA Online.    … Expand
  7. ralloapsey
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    I want to love this game because I loved the original Flat-out series but I can't. Loading is slow, rubber band effect is often ridiculous,I want to love this game because I loved the original Flat-out series but I can't. Loading is slow, rubber band effect is often ridiculous, and the driving physics are trying way too hard to feel "realistic". The vehicle handling is probably my biggest complaint, it takes the fun, crazy, arcade racing style out of the game.… Expand
  8. failureturtle
    Jan 5, 2022
    0
    Snow update sucks. I deleted the game. Please fire whoever implemented this.

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