Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Having made a total (of, iirc?) 1,611 days in alpha - Wreckfest finally got its release day. There was a large update yesterday, which I've yet to try it - though the beta version before was great in itself.
The driving mechanics are very simple - far more Destruction Derby than anything resembling Project Cars 2 or Assetto Corsa. However, its for that reason that the game is just great fun. Races are short - typically 4 or 5 laps by default and there's a ton of bonus points to be awarded from different ways and methods that you've damaged opposing cars. On top of that, there are some additional incentives within the race to gain more experience and points - like spinning 5 cars out in the race, or smashing 3 cars out completely. I particularly like the Rival feature, where upon receiving heavy damage from one particular car, a red marker appears above it to make it easier to hunt down.
There are small upgrades like filters, exhausts, engines, and bodywork to tweak the cars further and the AI balance seems good, but not too difficult. All in all, a welcome diversion from the usual racing type games. The demolition derby races are ok, but I personally have a lot more fun on the circuits - which have a distinct feel and appearance of those used in Rally Cross.
Certainly worth looking into if you fancy something different.
The driving mechanics are very simple - far more Destruction Derby than anything resembling Project Cars 2 or Assetto Corsa. However, its for that reason that the game is just great fun. Races are short - typically 4 or 5 laps by default and there's a ton of bonus points to be awarded from different ways and methods that you've damaged opposing cars. On top of that, there are some additional incentives within the race to gain more experience and points - like spinning 5 cars out in the race, or smashing 3 cars out completely. I particularly like the Rival feature, where upon receiving heavy damage from one particular car, a red marker appears above it to make it easier to hunt down.
There are small upgrades like filters, exhausts, engines, and bodywork to tweak the cars further and the AI balance seems good, but not too difficult. All in all, a welcome diversion from the usual racing type games. The demolition derby races are ok, but I personally have a lot more fun on the circuits - which have a distinct feel and appearance of those used in Rally Cross.
Certainly worth looking into if you fancy something different.
