Recent reviews by Devon DeFrancesco

Backed on Kickstarter within 20 minutes of starting this game. Sure it's just a prologue, but this racing game has the most time in it of any racing game I own in 2024 so far because none of the others have captured what this game does. The driving feels great, the style just oozes from this game like nothing else, and the soundtrack is arguably one of the best in gaming right now. I cannot recommend this one enough. If you have even a passing interest in anything with cars, check this out. Seriously.

Fully finished the game, and whoa boy was that an experience. I loved the game from start to finish, even if there were some elements that were rough around the edges. Menu management with a controller is rough, and the UI has some parts that aren't as clear as they should be (I lost 2 hours of progress to the darn vacuum!) But really, I can't recommend this game enough. The soundtrack fits the vibe, the visuals are spot on for the feel of the game, the voice acting is all great, and just the story too... Something you wouldn't expect with a game like this, at all, but there it is and it hits hard. The ending in particular, the last 3rd overall, is just incredible. I loved it start to finish and will likely come back to play more of it further on down the road. Rare a game nowadays leaves me craving more after over 40 hours, but this one left me wanting a lot more.

I have almost an hour of 'playtime' of this game. You want to know how much playtime I actually have? The same amount of time as people who didn't spend money to stare at a black screen for an hour!

***EDIT***

Since getting in, granted at nearly 1AM because that was when the server load was lessened... Have to say that I can understand the hype when it works. When it works being the huge asterisk for that sentence, because it crashed on me once, soft-locked when playing with friends... The game is still a pretty buggy and laggy mess. When it is firing on all cylinders, I really did enjoy the time I had with the game. But as it stands now, I cannot recommend the game because of the server issues and the bugs in it. Once those are patched? Definitely. Right now though, no.

The coziest of cozy games that has come out recently. It can get a touch preachy with all the environmental things it talks about, but it doesn't bother me in the least. The game has been an utter joy from the moment I started, and even though some things are missing and some bugs are present (Stair geometry!), I cannot recommend this game enough if you want something to relax with.

Takes some getting used to the physics, and the whole 'hit the barrier or literally anything at all and you lose all your points' can be infuriating when it bugs out or an AI car just spawns from nowhere... But, it's really fun. I've had a blast with it so far and definitely will be back more and more. It's somewhere between Forza Horizon and CarX in terms of realism in the handling, and I like that spot... Just wish there was a bit more dev time in the UI, and again, that damn combo ender!

This is both the most relaxing and stressful game that I have ever played in this little genre. There is no combat but the constant struggle of you versus the environment, and that alone is enough to be stressful at times. It takes a while for you to unlock food production for yourself, and if you don't go out exploring... Well, you can starve to death. Oxygen is always at a premium even after upgrading it, and that adds to the little bit of tension when deciding to explore or flee back to the safety of your base. Water is there too, constantly nagging you for a sip but thankfully easy enough to make that you aren't stressed there. Resources are limited, but not enough to make it a struggle... Everything in this game is just at that finite balance of a struggle for survival but not enough to make it an issue. It's still early and the unlock speed does need a bit of balancing, but the devs have been listening to the community so very much. The passion in this game is palpable, and the updates have been coming quick and with a whole lot of content. I honestly can't recommend this game enough, as it has been so much fun, and I can't wait to progress further!

I was a bit worried to buy this at launch because of the state of 2018 when it launched. That was completely and utterly unfounded; this game is actually a finished product and came out in a great state. The mini-games are a nice addition, if a bit tedious after 50 hours in the game, but it is something new. All the new add-ons for cars as well as the separation of buildings and numerous QOL improvements... This immediately superceded 2018 to me. Once the modding scene picks up, I will be playing this even more. Graphics are gorgeous, sound design is way better, and everything is just smoother all around; this game runs better than 2018 ever did for me. Can't recommend this enough if you were even a passive fan of 2018. It's still getting support, it's still fun as can be, and it's still just a blast to kick back and fix up some cars.

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Buggy and imperfect, and missing stuff I expected in a game that has been delayed as much as it has... But the writing alone makes it worth the purchase.

I've actually played this game twice now, and I've loved it all the way through both times. The story is outstanding, and just how you perceive the story too... I can't say much without spoiling it, but I love it oh so much.