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"Just released, Chaos on Wheels is a shooter game offering both single-player and local multi-player modes. Enjoy the split-screen feature, customize your cars, equip weapons, and increase your chaos factor with additional cars and bonuses from the Deluxe Edition. Experience pretty visuals and mayhem in this destruction-based car combat game."

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  • Windows

Reviews

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story4 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic car combat games like Vigilante 8 and Twisted Metal, offering engaging gameplay with a variety of modes including a voiced-over campaign and offline matches against bots.
  • It features a good amount of content, including customization options, upgrades, and a challenging gameplay experience that keeps players coming back for more.
  • Despite being in Early Access, the game shows great potential for future development, with plans for improvements and the addition of online multiplayer.
  • The controls are often described as clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to aim and maneuver effectively during gameplay.
  • There is currently no online multiplayer option, which limits the game's replayability for those without local friends to play with.
  • Some players have reported issues with game crashes and confusing mechanics, such as unclear missile functions and pickups, which detract from the overall experience.
  • story16 mentions

    The story in "Chaos on Wheels" is praised for its engaging narrative and nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic car combat games like Twisted Metal and Vigilante 8. Players appreciate the campaign's structure, which combines skirmish-like objectives with additional story elements presented through voiced-over text, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Chaos on Wheels in a nutshell is a riveting car combat game that tells a great story while bringing back that wonderful old-school arcade feeling that existed back in the days of Twisted Metal and Vigilante 8, as I played the hell out of both of those constantly!”
    • “I love how they did the missions in the campaign.”
    • “It reminds me of Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense missions; the goal is mostly the same as in a skirmish, but with some extra objectives and some story in voiced-over text at the start of the mission.”
    • “It reminds me of Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense missions: the goal is mostly the same as in a skirmish, but with some extra objectives and some story in voiced-over text at the start of the mission.”
    • “Oh boy, if only mission texts in Vigilante 8 had voiced-over, that would be cool.”
    • “The story feels lacking and doesn't engage me as much as I hoped it would.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the visuals, especially in 4K, others criticize them as outdated, likening them to those from 2005. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with potential for improvement.

    • “Look, it may not be a next-gen graphic game (which is a good thing, actually, considering the flop of games we've had lately), but I can see how good this game can and will be.”
    • “The graphics are great, it's fun, it makes you want to play more.”
    • “Graphics could be better, but it's looking nice on 4K.”
    • “Immediately put off by the terrible handling of the cars and the 2005-era graphics.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique style that pays homage to classic vehicular combat games like Twisted Metal, Vigilante, and Carmageddon, featuring elements such as scattered missiles that enhance the chaotic experience. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable, though some question its perfection.

    • “Good gameplay; I like the unique gameplay style that pays homage to Twisted Metal, Vigilante, and Carmageddon games.”
    • “Missiles are lying around the map, and this part of the gameplay feels a lot like Twisted Metal.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic vehicular combat games.”
    • “Missiles are lying around the map, and this part of gameplay feels a lot like Twisted Metal.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users express hope for improved optimization in the game, particularly for lower-end computers, indicating a desire for better performance as the game develops.

    • “I am really looking forward to seeing this game develop, adding new weapons and being more optimized for lower-end computers.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with users appreciating the audio, sound effects, and vocal performances, all contributing to an enjoyable auditory experience.

    • “Good audio, I like the sounds, voicing, and great music.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers good replayability, particularly due to its mode that allows players to compete against bots, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The game is highly replayable with bots; there's a mode where you can play against them, which is great.”
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