This was a race game that I thought I was going to pass on. It did not help the store I went to had more than thirty copies of the xbox360 version on the shelf. The reason my mind was changed I played a demo version at the store and there where a few kids wanting to play. When I went back to where the games where there was only five copies left. So it made me think is this a better game than I thought it would be.

The first thing to say about this game is the map is huge and there are lots of roads and trail to drive on, but you can also drive any where. Like across a field or through a tree covered forest. This includes in to buildings and trailers if they have a door that is open and under ramps I could not find any invisible walls this was something I like about the game. The vehicles have what I would call a MAD MAX look to them just make sure to pick the best vehicle for the race or challenge you are doing.



I would say I do not like how they did the vehicles wrecks some what disappointing they just respawn. I would say the graphics look very good considering the size of the map. I did not have anything suddenly appear no mater how fast I was going or freezes to load more of the map. The music for the game is a big disappointment it is basic and almost nonexistent so you will need a good playlist to drive with so you will go VRoemmmm (check the forum under music).

Next there is the racing it is easy especially on rookie I won every race the first time, but you can not complete the game at this level you must move up to expert and ledged to win enough stars you also get fuel. Getting stars opens up the map to more races and challenges. You can take short cuts in the race just don’t miss a check point. There is a gps witch does help but not there for all races and challenges. Doing challenges are not that and will help you get fuel witch you spend on vehicles.

By far the most boring and time consuming is getting the vista points and liveries, and the Doppler trucks, fortunately you do not have to do these to get stars. The hours you spend driving around getting them, look out for the drums of fuel they will help you buy vehicles. Watch out for the weather it does add interesting character to the game.

The part of the game that needs the most improvement is the online. The free roam is just driving around the map with other people nothing special. The online racing good luck finding a race a lot of times I got no race to be found, you also can’t select type or anything about the race just totally random. When hosting a race you can select a race you have a star in and you can not change any thing else like vehicles or laps. You can create your own race with more choices. Then if you want to race your friend in a ranked room they will have a hard time finding you.



What I liked

No invisible walls
The vehicles
The weather
The realistic terrain
Full freedom

What I did not care for

The music
Getting vista points and liveries
Could not set time in game (so the sun was always up it was dark at night)
Online all of it

So here is my verdict

Hours of gameplay per $: 10/10
Gameplay: 8/10
Quality: 7/10
Replay: 5/10

Over I give the game a 7.5

GIVE ME FUEL GIVE ME FIRE GIVE ME THAT I WHICH DESIRE! OOOO!

Great review, I will check this game out.

hehehe it wil give you a run for your money but if its satisfying enough to keep on playing it online,,, i dont know

Good review, but I won't be getting that game though.

Not really a fan of racing games. :S

This game will never beat Burnout Paradise (in popularity)!

Nice articke though!