
Parts would smash, bumpers would litter the floor, and burning wrecks are left discarded. It was great watching vehicles crumple before my eyes. Wreckfest looks great, but it’s a little dated. Thanks to the quick turnaround of challenges and the instant prizes, I didn’t mind the step up in difficulty. Consequently, it is tougher than the career mode but much more rewarding. Will you do enough to top each leaderboard? You’ll be expected to complete an array of tasks in these limited-time competitions. Thankfully, the community is welcoming to newcomers, and this makes it even more enjoyable.įinally, the quick-time events are for bragging rights. Every event of the tournament is wildly competitive and lacks toxicity. With a keen fanbase, you can access lively lobbies and race to your heart’s content.

The online mode is hilarious, challenging, and hectic. Once enough points are collected, you progress and unlock bigger and better vehicles. Winning events earns you points, and tasks earn you stars. You’ll unlock new cars, parts, and credit to pay for it all. You are a rookie who works through the ranks. The career mode follows a predictable path. Career, online or real-time events.Ĭhoices, 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. Whatever the goal, it added depth to the gameplay. Alternatively, you must have the fastest lap or win the race. You’d be asked to wipe out an opponent or gain X amount of damage points. What’s more, the list of missions to earn bonuses, added another layer. Whether you “t-boned” your rival, destroyed them, or raced cleanly, it was fantastic. In theory, it should become tiresome, but it never did. I absolutely loved racing lap after lap while smashing into everyone I saw. No matter which one you enter, brutality is at its core. The gameplay flits between races and arena battles. Thanks to the vast selection of races, events, and online action, you are kept busy. No story, no problem.Īn interesting plot would have been great, but it really wasn’t a problem. Keep cool and destroy everything in sight. Instead, you must churn through mountains of quests with no, pardon the pun, driving force to inspire you. Alternatively, there could have been a love interest to battle over. It would have been amazing to have a childhood rival to compete with. Yes, I know it would have been clichéd, but I don’t care. But, it feels shallow without a meaningful plot to relate to. Now, there is a career mode to sink your teeth into. That being said, my only disappointment was the lack of a story. However, I didn’t imagine that Wreckfest would be like Destruction Derby on steroids. The idea of a modern and polished spiritual successor was never going to disappoint. Therefore, I was always going to enjoy Wreckfest. I adored every second of that aggressive and head-spinning title. I’m old enough to remember Destruction Derby on PlayStation. Wreckfest: Destruction Derby on steroids. On top of this, you destroy many vehicles while being crowned champion. What’s more, it is extremely competitive, has a deep career mode, and has a fantastic array of custom options. It is a game that can be played solo or multiplayer, and it’s aggressive as hell.

Wreckfest milks this idea with its combination of racing and arena battles.ĭeveloped by Bugbear Entertainment and published by THQ Nordic, this is a sports simulation title. Therefore, understandably, so many people love a destruction derby. However, we can all agree that racing and destroying things gets the juices flowing. This can be found in many places and comes in different forms. No matter how calm and relaxed someone is, there is always the desire for an adrenaline rush.
