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Rating

Graphics and Sound

Controls

Gameplay

Lasting Appeal

Revolutionary Soft-Body Physics: The most realistic and detailed vehicle damage and deformation simulation in gaming, making every crash incredibly visceral and unique.
Unparalleled Sandbox Freedom: Offers immense freedom to experiment with vehicles and environments in countless ways, from casual cruising to extreme stunts and intricate custom scenarios.
Highly Realistic Driving Physics: Beyond just crashes, the driving mechanics are deeply simulated, providing an authentic and challenging experience for various vehicle types.
Vast Modding Community: A huge and active community provides an almost endless supply of high-quality custom vehicles, maps, and tools, significantly extending the game’s content and longevity.
Consistent Free Content Updates: The developers regularly release substantial free updates that add new vehicles, maps, features, and improve existing ones.
Deep Vehicle Customization: Allows for granular tuning and modification of vehicles, affecting their performance and handling.
Diverse Environments: A wide array of beautifully designed open-world maps offering different terrains and challenges.
Excellent Sound Design: Realistic engine sounds, impactful collision effects, and environmental audio enhance immersion.

Demanding on Hardware: Requires a relatively powerful PC, especially when simulating multiple vehicles or using high-fidelity mods, due to the intense physics calculations.
No Traditional Story/Campaign: Lacks a linear, narrative-driven single-player campaign (though a career mode is in experimental development).
Officially Limited Multiplayer: While unofficial mods exist, official multiplayer support is not a core feature, limiting direct competitive or cooperative experiences within the base game.
Steep Learning Curve (for deep physics/modding): While easy to pick up, mastering the nuanced physics and fully utilizing modding potential requires dedication.
Can Be Repetitive (for some): Players looking for structured racing or mission-based gameplay might find the sandbox nature less engaging over time without self-imposed goals or active mod exploration.