BeamNG.drive

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BeamNG.drive is a single player racing game. It was developed by BeamNG and was released on May 29, 2015. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

BeamNG.drive is a realistic, immersive driving game offering near-limitless possibilities. Our soft-body physics engine simulates every component of a vehicle in real time, resulting in realistic, dynamic behavior. The driving feel is authentic and visceral, and crashes are realistic and violent; yet the physics are accessible enough to drive with a keyboard or gamepad while still being authe…

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graphics2.4k positive mentions

story269 negative mentions

graphics
4,176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in BeamNG.drive are frequently praised for their realism and detail, particularly in vehicle damage and crash physics, which many players find to be among the best in any driving simulator. However, the game is also noted for its high system requirements, often necessitating a powerful graphics card to run smoothly at higher settings, leading to performance issues on lower-end machines. While some users appreciate the graphical improvements over time, others feel that the visuals can still be somewhat dated compared to contemporary titles, indicating a need for further optimization and enhancements.
- “The graphics are stunning and the physics engine is incredibly realistic.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the crash physics are really realistic, and the game in general is fun.”
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing! The game has very realistic graphics and crash physics.”
- “The graphics, touted as a highlight, are a mixed bag.”
- “While the game aims for realism in its graphics, the visuals fall a bit short in terms of keeping you engaged.”
- “The graphics are an eyesore, the physics are a joke, and the overall experience is more frustrating than enjoyable.”
gameplay
1,683 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of BeamNG.drive is characterized by its highly realistic physics and vehicle mechanics, offering players a sandbox experience with extensive customization and modding options. While many players praise the engaging crash mechanics and the depth of vehicle simulation, some express frustration with the lack of structured gameplay and the steep learning curve associated with mastering the controls. Overall, the game provides a unique blend of fun and realism, appealing particularly to car enthusiasts and those interested in mechanical simulations.
- “Drive offers a wide range of gameplay options.”
- “The sandbox mode allows for creative exploration, while the diverse range of scenarios and challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “With its unparalleled attention to realism and physics-based gameplay, it offers an experience that is both captivating and unique.”
- “I found myself thrust into a world of confusion, attempting to decipher the game mechanics with no guidance whatsoever.”
- “The scenarios and missions are as dull as dishwater, providing little motivation to endure the aggravation of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is shallow and easily bores you with no real goal to pursue.”
story
1,371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that it lacks a coherent narrative or structured missions. While there are various scenarios and missions available, they often feel disconnected and do not provide a compelling storyline, leading to a sense of monotony over time. However, the sandbox nature of the game allows for creative play and experimentation, which some players find enjoyable despite the lack of a traditional story mode.
- “The game features open world sandbox maps, but also numerous missions placed on them. The game has great racing, drifting, crawling, and police chase missions, and a story mode is coming.”
- “The missions are fun and the crash physics are very cool. The scenarios range from simple driving challenges to more complex missions that require players to navigate through obstacles and hazards.”
- “The game offers a variety of scenarios, challenges, and missions, but the true appeal lies in the freedom to create your own.”
- “The scenarios and missions are as dull as dishwater, providing little motivation to endure the aggravation of the gameplay.”
- “The lack of structured missions or incentives becomes apparent, making the open-world environment lose its charm rather quickly.”
- “After some time, the game feels pretty boring as there's no purpose or missions in this game.”
humor
850 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is a standout feature, with players consistently praising its hilarious crash physics and the absurdity of car destruction. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to generate laugh-out-loud moments, especially when played with friends or through the use of mods, making it a fun and entertaining experience. Overall, the combination of realistic physics and comedic scenarios creates a uniquely enjoyable atmosphere that keeps players engaged and amused.
- “At first I got this game as a joke because 'haha car crash funny', but after getting a wheel and pedals, I can solidly recommend this game to anyone looking for a racing game, especially for anyone looking to do rally racing or any kind of off-road racing.”
- “The physics are excellent, the game looks wonderful, and it has a sense of humor as well which is always appreciated.”
- “The realistic car crashes are insanely fun to watch and sometimes hilarious, especially with the crash test dummies inside of them watching the car get obliterated to a thousand pieces in slow motion.”
- “Very good and fun; unfortunately, some unfunny YouTube shorts guy has somewhat ruined the community.”
- “Good game, but I don't know if there's a multiplayer or not. It's funny when you tune to the max.”
- “You're not funny!”
optimization
654 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews from users, with many noting that it is highly demanding on system resources, often requiring a powerful computer to run smoothly. While some players report satisfactory performance on mid-range systems, others experience significant lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly when using mods or spawning multiple vehicles. Overall, while there have been improvements over time, many users still feel that the game needs further optimization to enhance the experience for a broader range of hardware.
- “Amazing optimization! I run this game on a work laptop on medium graphics and I can get an easy 40 fps, keep in mind that I can barely run many modern games, and those don't have the meshing and physics that this game does.”
- “Regular updates bring new features, optimizations, and improvements, showcasing a dedication to the game's ongoing development.”
- “The developers regularly release new content, optimizations, and bug fixes, demonstrating their commitment to delivering a high-quality gaming experience.”
- “I like the game itself very much, but the optimization is awful. I had to download a custom-made graphics tweaker just to reach a stable 30 fps, and before that, I was playing at 10-20 fps, fluctuating to 40-50 fps.”
- “The game is in early access still, and isn't optimized fully, making it laggy.”
- “This game is amazing and I absolutely love it, although I wish it could be optimized for less expensive computers because my computer cannot open any maps currently.”
stability
459 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that can disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, others express frustration over the frequency of freezes and the need for high-end hardware to run it smoothly. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience, but its stability remains a significant concern, particularly for those using lower-spec systems or extensive mods.
- “The physics engine is awesome; it runs great on my Acer Nitro 5.”
- “This game is great; I've been running it on a laptop with below minimum requirements and it still runs great, even with AI physics being amazing. Highly recommended.”
- “Optimisation is excellent - the game ran fine on my old 2017 rig and runs great now on a newer, lower mid-end rig by 2023 standards, even with more than 150 mods installed.”
- “Good but like 75% of the time it freezes and does not let me in. I love it, but a lot of bad problems. Please fix it, Steam.”
- “Keeps crashing if you go fast or have too many collisions. Even with a super PC (Intel i7 + NVIDIA RTX 3090), the game still does this. Absolutely awful game; I was blinded by its cool physics and realism so much that I didn't realize how buggy and awful it really was.”
- “The game is buggy af. It freezes up all the time and fails to update.”
grinding
340 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that grinding in the game is excessive and often tedious, with many players humorously suggesting that one would need "a second life" to fully engage with it. While some find the game enjoyable despite the grind, the repetitive nature of tasks and complex controls can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than a fun activity.
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This game could be fun, but it's extremely tedious; the menu structure is a mess.”
- “Driving can be very tedious though.”
replayability
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, largely due to its active modding community that continuously introduces new vehicles, maps, and scenarios, ensuring a fresh experience for players. Many users highlight the game's sandbox nature and realistic physics as key factors contributing to its infinite replay value, allowing for endless experimentation and creativity. While some players note limitations in the base content, the overall consensus is that the mod support significantly enhances the game's longevity and enjoyment.
- “The active and passionate community consistently develops new vehicles, maps, and scenarios, adding significant replay value to the game.”
- “Drive's combination of realistic physics and a vibrant modding scene offers players a level of replayability that few games can match.”
- “The ability to create and share custom scenarios and challenges adds an extra layer of replayability, giving players the opportunity to showcase their creativity and compete with friends.”
- “This game has no content or replayability; I genuinely don't know why I have eight hours.”
- “While this game has a great concept, it is incredibly lacking in replayability.”
- “There are some 'scenarios' and whatnot, but they have limited replay value in my opinion and do not constitute a campaign/story.”
music
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for an in-game soundtrack or radio feature to enhance the driving experience. While some enjoy playing with their own music in the background, others find the absence of built-in music makes the game feel lifeless. Overall, players agree that the game is best enjoyed with personal music, as it adds to the fun and relaxation of cruising and crashing through the game's environments.
- “Playing music and speeding through the Italian mountains or through the roads of Utah is just amazing.”
- “The best driving simulator game I have ever played. I love playing music in the background and cruising or getting into high-speed chases with cops.”
- “I personally turn on music and just drive around for hours.”
- “Just wish it came with music because it's just a little lifeless without it.”
- “Graphics are decent, there is no soundtrack, no gameplay.”
- “The car sounds, whilst in motion and also when crashing are good but there is little to no atmospheric music or sounds, not really much in the way of weather effects either.”
emotional
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is described as deeply impactful, evoking a wide range of feelings from joy and nostalgia to heartbreak and amusement. Players appreciate the developers' attention to detail, which enhances the realism and emotional weight of the gameplay, often leading to tears and a profound connection to the experience. Overall, the game is seen as a wholesome and transcendent emotional journey that resonates with many players on a personal level.
- “It's a tragedy that this can't be called a film, but a transcendent emotional experience that will be inaccessible for most.”
- “That part truly made me shed a tear.”
- “I think that this game is fun and the realistic physics are so good that they almost made me cry because of the graphics.”
- “The story was heartbreaking and left me feeling empty.”
- “I found the emotional moments to be forced and unconvincing.”
- “The game tried to evoke deep feelings, but it fell flat and felt superficial.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as it features a one-time purchase with no microtransactions, in-app purchases, or paywalls, allowing players to access all content and updates for free after the initial buy. Users appreciate the absence of cash grabs and the commitment of the developers to provide continuous quality updates without additional costs. Overall, the game is seen as a great value, especially compared to other titles that often rely on aggressive monetization strategies.
- “After you buy the game, everything else is free. No ads, just destructive fun! You can change gravity and everything!”
- “The game has no in-app purchases whatsoever; you get all future content for the game for free once you buy it.”
- “I would also like to say a huge thank you to the Beam developers who have put their time and energy into a game that only costs $25 with no microtransactions. They have really made an open platform for modders and have taken this game way farther than what I ever expected it to be when I bought it.”
- “However, often paywall mods are no better than free mods; often times they are greedy cash grabs.”
- “The dev would be much better off in the long run if he was honest because false promises and lies + early access is an obvious cash grab scandal.”
- “The money that flies out of your wallet into the screen like some sort of money-saving Chrome addon advertisement will definitely be worth it.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its detailed maps and realistic graphics, creating an immersive driving experience across various locations. However, some players feel it lacks liveliness due to the absence of people and animals, and they note a need for more atmospheric sounds and music. Overall, the combination of in-depth sound design and varied weather conditions contributes to a calming and enjoyable environment, especially when using high-end graphics settings.
- “The maps are very detailed and create a calming atmosphere, making this the perfect game to play when you want to relax after a tense day.”
- “The atmosphere of the maps is just perfect to let you feel you are really driving.”
- “Amazing graphics and a pretty world, which goes well with the game's atmosphere.”
- “Also, I wanted the atmosphere to be more alive by adding people and animals to the maps.”
- “The car sounds, while in motion and also when crashing, are good, but there is little to no atmospheric music or sounds. There's not really much in the way of weather effects either, though they do have varied weather conditions and realistic day/night lighting.”
- “Amazing graphics and a pretty world, but it goes well with the game's atmosphere.”