Wreckfest
Race battered cars on circuits or enter demolition arenas, then tune their protection for the next event. Extra armour resists damage but adds weight that changes handling.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.5 / 10
About this game
Wreckfest puts circuit racing and demolition derbies in the same garage. Drive battered, patched-up cars through races or take them into arenas built around vehicle destruction. Preparing a car involves a tangible tradeoff: protective armour helps it withstand damage, but the extra weight affects how it handles. Choosing a setup means deciding how much protection to carry into the event. Career mode provides championships, with experience leading to additional cars and upgrades. Challenge modes change the machinery, putting vehicles such as lawn mowers, harvesters and school buses into the competition. The Switch edition also supports online multiplayer. This is the base game; the separately sold season packs are additional content rather than part of its included roster.
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AI review
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For drivers who enjoy preparing for contact as much as chasing the finish.
Armour's handling cost gives vehicle preparation a meaningful compromise, which should appeal to players who like adapting a car to an event. Championships supply an unlock path, while the unusual challenge vehicles offer a different focus from conventional car races.
Strengths
- Protection has a handling cost, making setup choices relevant to how you want to race.
- Career unlocks and unconventional challenge vehicles provide distinct reasons to change what you drive.
Weaknesses
- The emphasis on collisions and demolition may clash with a preference for contact-free racing.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy destructive motorsport, vehicle upgrades and choosing between more protection and less weight.
Play notes: Season packs are separate purchases and are not included in the base-game scope described here.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Championship unlocks provide an ongoing target, while challenge vehicles can break up the focus on ordinary cars. | Reviewed | 7.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Balancing armour against handling can turn contact into something to prepare for, rewarding players who enjoy event-specific setup decisions. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The battered vehicle designs reinforce the demolition theme, which should suit players drawn to rough, improvised-looking motorsport. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension With single-system play listed for one player, the verified online mode is the relevant option for racing opponents on other consoles rather than sharing one screen. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Bugbear
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
- Release date
- Jun 21, 2022
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Racing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Fast-pacedReplayableShort SessionsDodgePlayer versus PlayerSolo-friendlyThird PersonMain Story Under 10 HoursDriving and RacingPick-up and Play
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Top-downSide viewThird personFirst person
Release editions
- PlayStation 5WorldwideJun 1, 2021
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideJun 21, 2022
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
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