Road 96

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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?    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. GamersRD
    Apr 26, 2022
    95
    Your own decisions and the narrative of Road 96 guide you through this emotional escape. This game has a magic touch and a phenomenal soundtrack. It is a story worth living. This is a fascinating experience, impressive and colorful.
  2. GamingTrend
    Apr 14, 2022
    90
    Road 96 is a politically charged piece of interactive art. Its themes of opposing fascism are depressingly relevant and conveyed through charming and funny characters. While the voice acting leaves a lot to be desired, this is a trip well worth taking over and over.
  3. Digital Chumps
    May 2, 2022
    90
    Road 96 is a unique experience that truly makes every branching narrative choice a literal gamechanger. It brings the drama, the humor, and the heart to the gameplay table. What it lacks in gameplay variety, it makes up with a replayable story. DigiXart did a superb job with this release.
  4. GameSpew
    Apr 14, 2022
    80
    While Road 96 doesn’t have quite the level of freedom of choice that it advertises, it doesn’t matter. This is a moving, thought-provoking adventure that’s filled with obscure moments, dark comedy and characters you won’t forget in a hurry. Its heavy political slant won’t be for everyone, but if that doesn’t put you off, you’re in for one hell of a journey.
  5. COGconnected
    Apr 15, 2022
    80
    On the whole, though, Road 96 remains a genuinely innovative game. It’s approach to storytelling and narrative branching is unique. Despite a few relatively minor issues, playing Road 96 is an engaging experience. The moral ambiguity of its characters and their choices feel true to life, even if the game’s conceit is a little less compelling.
  6. Impulsegamer
    May 5, 2022
    76
    A unique and engaging story-based roguelike with a multitude of memorable characters and moments.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 14, 2022
    70
    Road 96 feels like a strange blend of experimental and conservative game design. The procedurally generated narrative is a good idea and one I’d like to see used again. However, the overarching plot is political without being substantive. It’s a story that would likely have been best served following a linear structure with player characters that had rich backstories that firmly tied them to the struggle going on in Petria. Adventure game lovers will have a good time with Road 96, though. The cast is a lot of fun, and it has enough twists and turns to make for an entertaining play. It’s definitely unique, and I hope that DigixArt continues experimenting with the genre.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. MaorGadol
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This game reminds me slightly of Life Is Strange, and for all good reasons. I completed the game (with Platinum trophy) a few days ago, and IThis game reminds me slightly of Life Is Strange, and for all good reasons. I completed the game (with Platinum trophy) a few days ago, and I must say, it was a fantastic and memorable experience. Story is good, characters are likeable, music makes a beautiful atmosphere... For me Road 96 was absolutely perfect in every way.… Expand
  2. Yaters
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Tells a fantastic story with music and Beauty that it sucks you in from the start! There's nothing quite like it that I found!
  4. Catqoil
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing with a beautiful art style and great characters and great story I suggested buying the game if you have a spare 20$.
  5. drlowdon
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Set in the fictional country of Petria in the 1990s, Road 96 puts the player in the shoes of a series of teenagers as they attempt to flee theSet in the fictional country of Petria in the 1990s, Road 96 puts the player in the shoes of a series of teenagers as they attempt to flee the nations harsh dictatorship via the northern border without being arrested or killed. With each attempt players will run into a variety of characters with their stories gradually unfolding with each new trek.

    The games low budget is clear in it’s graphics and the restrictions as to where you can move. The interesting cast of characters, intriguing plot and excellent soundtrack do however ensure that this is a more than worthwhile experience.    … Expand
  6. sityoazzdown
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Pretty good story game, with very unique gameplay. Interesting characters and mostly interesting side stories. Plays like aPretty good story game, with very unique gameplay. Interesting characters and mostly interesting side stories. Plays like a roguelike/interactive game, but it is actually pretty linear. Decent overall story, but a pretty underwhelming ending. One of the most unique take to the interactive game genre in the market today, took a while to get the game going, but I really enjoyed it for what it was. It also comes in at a reasonable price, so definately do check it out if you like story games.… Expand
  7. davidthesloth
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    A stylish indie game with a interconnected narrative split across multiple playthroughs. Energy and Money are vital and clever mechanicsA stylish indie game with a interconnected narrative split across multiple playthroughs. Energy and Money are vital and clever mechanics however I think the whole hitchhiking element was underutilised and wasn't used it to its potential.… Expand
  8. JulienMisterHum
    Nov 26, 2022
    4
    Very Dull. I stream everything and this ugly game left me wanting more. I don't understand the love.

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