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No matter how calm and relaxed someone is, there is always the desire for an adrenaline rush. This can be found in many places and comes in different forms. However, we can all agree that racing and destroying things gets the juices flowing. Therefore, understandably, so many people love a destruction derby. Wreckfest milks this idea with its combination of racing and arena battles.
Developed by Bugbear Entertainment and published by THQ Nordic, this is a sports simulation title. It is a game that can be played solo or multiplayer, and it’s aggressive as hell. What’s more, it is extremely competitive, has a deep career mode, and has a fantastic array of custom options. On top of this, you destroy many vehicles while being crowned champion.
Wreckfest: Destruction Derby on steroids.
I’m old enough to remember Destruction Derby on PlayStation. I adored every second of that aggressive and head-spinning title. Therefore, I was always going to enjoy Wreckfest. The idea of a modern and polished spiritual successor was never going to disappoint. However, I didn’t imagine that Wreckfest would be like Destruction Derby on steroids.
That being said, my only disappointment was the lack of a story. Now, there is a career mode to sink your teeth into. But, it feels shallow without a meaningful plot to relate to. Yes, I know it would have been clichéd, but I don’t care. It would have been amazing to have a childhood rival to compete with. Alternatively, there could have been a love interest to battle over. Instead, you must churn through mountains of quests with no, pardon the pun, driving force to inspire you.
No story, no problem.
An interesting plot would have been great, but it really wasn’t a problem. Thanks to the vast selection of races, events, and online action, you are kept busy. The gameplay flits between races and arena battles. No matter which one you enter, brutality is at its core. I absolutely loved racing lap after lap while smashing into everyone I saw. In theory, it should become tiresome, but it never did.
Whether you “t-boned” your rival, destroyed them, or raced cleanly, it was fantastic. What’s more, the list of missions to earn bonuses, added another layer. You’d be asked to wipe out an opponent or gain X amount of damage points. Alternatively, you must have the fastest lap or win the race. Whatever the goal, it added depth to the gameplay.
Career, online or real-time events.
Choices, choices! Will you be antisocial and focus on a solo career? Or, will you take on the quick-time events and online action? Whatever you decide, you’ll adore the challenge.
The career mode follows a predictable path. You are a rookie who works through the ranks. You’ll unlock new cars, parts, and credit to pay for it all. Winning events earns you points, and tasks earn you stars. Once enough points are collected, you progress and unlock bigger and better vehicles.
The online mode is hilarious, challenging, and hectic. With a keen fanbase, you can access lively lobbies and race to your heart’s content. Every event of the tournament is wildly competitive and lacks toxicity. Thankfully, the community is welcoming to newcomers, and this makes it even more enjoyable.
Finally, the quick-time events are for bragging rights. Will you do enough to top each leaderboard? You’ll be expected to complete an array of tasks in these limited-time competitions. Consequently, it is tougher than the career mode but much more rewarding. Thanks to the quick turnaround of challenges and the instant prizes, I didn’t mind the step up in difficulty.
Wreckfest looks great, but it’s a little dated.
It was great watching vehicles crumple before my eyes. Parts would smash, bumpers would litter the floor, and burning wrecks are left discarded. What’s more, the parts create a treacherous path and difficult driving conditions. This was brilliant, as you were always on edge. Further to this, the arena and racetrack designs were excellent. Whether it was an oval, speedway, a figure of eight, or anything else, it looked great. Sadly, though, it wasn’t perfect as the finish was dated. The cars were blocky and unsightly, and it wasn’t as polished as expected. Subsequently, Wreckfest was nicely varied, but it should have looked much better.
Luckily, the audio makes up for this. With a cacophony of noises, it is deafening. Wreckfest sounds aggressive, obnoxious, and dangerous. The glorious sound of metal on metal or cars smashing into barriers will make you smile. Alongside this, there is a high-tempo soundtrack that complements the action.
Amazing controls.
It didn’t matter if you were driving a sofa, lawnmower, or car, the controls were equally fantastic. With an excellent layout and responsive inputs, every vehicle is balanced and reactive. It was great that the developers had such a considered approach. Subsequently, it is easy to play and simple to understand.
What’s not to love about destroying things? If you then add in the adrenaline-fuelled fun, you have a winning combination. Wreckfest is addictive, aggressive, and great fun solo or with friends. You can play it casually or sink hours into its amazing career mode. On top of this, there are some excellent custom livery options, a large choice of vehicles, and game-changing parts to unlock. The blend of racing, customisation, and levelling up is perfectly balanced. Accordingly, it makes it hard to put down and extremely moreish.
Wreckfest is mindless fun.
It is hard not to enjoy some mindless violence. Smashing up your opponents or racing to win is such great fun. Therefore, Wreckfest never gets old. Thanks to its varied actions, and a large amount of content, there is something for everyone. What’s more, it’s free to play if you can subscribe to Game Pass. It is for these reasons that I recommend you to buy it here! We all know that destroying property is wrong. But Wreckfest has other ideas. Choose your car, destroy your opponents, and win every race.
