Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Expeditions: A Mudrunner Game is a thrilling game that will test even the best drivers in gaming in large, diverse, and expansive maps with challenges all around you.

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Embark on scientific expeditions with this new off-road adventure from the creators of MudRunner and SnowRunner. Lead research missions as you drive a variety of all-terrain vehicles, using high-tech tools and managing your camp and crew to ensure your success in the wild.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,097 reviews

gameplay41 positive mentions

story49 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments, enhancing the overall exploration experience.
New mechanics like tire pressure adjustment and deployable winch anchors add depth to the gameplay.
The focus on scouting and exploration rather than cargo hauling provides a refreshing change for players who enjoy off-roading.

The UI is confusing and cumbersome, making navigation and vehicle management frustrating.
The mission structure is linear and repetitive, often requiring players to return to the menu after each task.
Many vehicles and features are locked behind DLC, limiting the initial gameplay experience and feeling like a cash grab.

story
482 mentions
7 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with many players noting a lack of narrative depth and immersion. The mission structure is described as overly linear and repetitive, often feeling like a series of disconnected fetch quests rather than a cohesive adventure. Players express a desire for a more engaging storyline and a sense of progression, as the current format forces them to return to a menu after each mission, detracting from the exploration and continuity that characterized previous titles in the series.
- “The environments I've encountered so far are beautiful, and although the missions don't exactly draw you in with a compelling story, they make sense in the context of the game and really it's about the challenge of getting there and exploring along the way.”
- “As you lead research missions across diverse landscapes, you'll feel like a true explorer, navigating treacherous terrain and overcoming obstacles with skill and strategy.”
- “Whether you prefer to tackle missions solo or team up with friends in a soon-to-be-added co-op mode, expeditions offers a rich and rewarding gameplay experience that will keep you coming back for more.”
- “The mission structure is a total fail.”
- “The missions feel sloppy.”
- “There's no actual freedom in those missions, they're all fetch quests and just absolutely mind numbing.”
gameplay
157 mentions
26 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Expeditions" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the introduction of new mechanics like tire pressure adjustments and drones, while others criticize the confusing UI and lack of depth compared to its predecessors, Snowrunner and Mudrunner. Many feel that the game sacrifices the open-world exploration and strategic planning that defined earlier titles for a more linear, mission-based structure, leading to a sense of stagnation and frustration. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements and improvements in vehicle handling, the gameplay experience is often described as shallow and plagued by bugs and design flaws.
- “The gameplay loop is very satisfying, and there are no other games like it.”
- “The new gameplay mechanics finally give scout trucks a chance to shine, some of the new gadgets are fun, and the maps are fun to plan and traverse tricky routes.”
- “With its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay mechanics, and attention to detail, Expeditions sets a new standard for exploration games.”
- “The menus are confusing and the gameplay is very boring.”
- “Some promising aspects to it, but the interface is horrendous and the game has so many artificial, frustrating mechanics that are there to purely slow your progression down.”
- “There's just no point in doing anything, the gameplay rewards are nothing but bad minigames and the actual rewards are so meager it's just boring and tedious to progress.”
graphics
77 mentions
45 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and detail, often comparing them favorably to previous titles like Snowrunner. However, some players criticize the aesthetic direction as cartoonish or inconsistent, noting issues like clunky frame rates and minor graphical glitches. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered impressive, they are not without their flaws, and opinions vary on whether they meet the expectations set by earlier games in the series.
- “The graphics in this game are just stunning!”
- “Amazing next-gen visuals.”
- “With its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay mechanics, and attention to detail, Expeditions sets a new standard for exploration games.”
- “Can't handle the ugly aesthetic direction; what are they even going for here?”
- “The graphics actually look worse than Snowrunner.”
- “Pretty shallow and running the same kind of visuals as Snowrunner, yet they are years apart.”
stability
31 mentions
13 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
87 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and optimization issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal problems and found the game enjoyable, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial updates to address its many technical flaws, including a problematic user interface and frequent freezes.
- “Very fun game, has no glitches or anything.”
- “Looks and runs great on Steam Deck with default settings.”
- “Visually the game looks amazing, and it runs great too.”
- “Currently the game is very buggy and badly optimized.”
- “Game is unoptimized, very unstable gameplay, freezes up in the main menu and in-game.”
- “The game is very buggy and feels very rushed; I failed the same mission 3 times in a row because a wheel got stuck in the ground in different spots, not even close to each other.”
grinding
16 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles like Snowrunner. Many reviews highlight the lack of meaningful rewards for completing missions, with some describing the gameplay as overly repetitive and bogged down by design flaws. While there are enjoyable elements, the grind can feel excessive and detracts from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It feels extremely grindy for little to no reward.”
- “There's just no point in doing anything, the gameplay rewards are nothing but bad minigames and the actual rewards are so meager it's just boring and tedious to progress.”
- “Missions are extremely tedious and are not enjoyable or rewarding at all and often bug out.”
optimization
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and performance issues, particularly at launch. While some users have noted improvements in graphics and frame rates on high-end systems, others continue to experience clunky gameplay, low GPU utilization, and inconsistent frame rates. Overall, the optimization appears to be a major concern, with ongoing issues affecting the gaming experience across various platforms.
- “Graphics and overall performance of it is much better.”
- “Seems really well optimized, I'm at 3440x1440 on a 6700xt on ultra settings and getting 100fps.”
- “Frame limit at 30 fps, game settings on high and a TDP of 13 watts lead to steady performance and around 3 hours of playtime.”
- “Currently the game is very buggy and badly optimized.”
- “I personally like the A-to-B objective more, but the game is horribly optimized and just crashes nonstop.”
- “It is not even close to optimized for PC; the drone feature is just crappy, and the gameplay is clunky and messy.”
monetization
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the early introduction of DLCs and a season pass at launch. Reviewers feel that the game lacks substance and is more focused on generating revenue than providing a meaningful experience, leading to disappointment among fans of previous titles. Overall, the sentiment is that the game's monetization strategy detracts from its value and enjoyment.
- “I know the game didn't launch with multiplayer, and advertising DLCs and a season pass right at launch is off-putting.”
- “Honestly feels like instead of upgrading SnowRunner, they made this a separate game just as a cash grab.”
- “Tl;dr - pointless, soulless corporate cash grab.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and suitable for casual play, enhancing the overall ambiance alongside nature sounds. However, some users find the music to be generic and suggest that more diverse soundtracks or a radio station feature would improve the experience.
- “It's always been a chilled game; it's not an FPS. It's a game you play when you come home from work, wanting to listen to music, drive, and complete tasks. It's changed.”
- “I like the updated graphics and overall ambiance, including the music and nature sounds.”
- “More soundtracks would be nice, perhaps a radio station.”
- “Music feels not even generic, generated rather.”
- “More soundtracks would be nice, radio station perhaps.”
- “It's always been a chilled game; it's not an FPS. It's a game you play when you come home from work and want to listen to music and drive and complete tasks, but it's changed.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the lighthearted interactions and mishaps among players, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. However, some users find certain elements, like the design of vehicles and potential DLC monetization, to be off-putting or silly, detracting from the overall comedic experience.
- “Talking, plotting routes, and helping each other out of scrapes while laughing at each other when one of us ends up upside down is what is making the game fun.”
- “The metal detector looks silly and scout cars look like those funny Hot Wheels we had as kids.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is criticized due to the lack of mission replayability, leading to a sense of finality once all content is completed. Some players suggest alternatives like SnowRunner, which offers more engaging gameplay and additional downloadable content for extended replay value.
- “Just buy SnowRunner; it's way more fun, and there's already a ton of DLC for replayability.”
- “Don't like that missions are not replayable; once I'm done with everything, there won't be anything left to do.”
- “A few little tips and tricks have made the game a bit more playable, but on the whole, if I had known what I was buying in the first place, then I wouldn't have bought it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment with the game's atmosphere, noting a lack of realism in the landscapes and vehicles, which diminishes the sense of danger and exploration. The focus on minigame quests detracts from the immersive experience of navigating challenging terrains, leading to a less engaging overall atmosphere.
- “The landscape and vehicles feel less realistic, and the atmosphere of dangerous journeys through harsh conditions is missing.”
- “I was hoping for more exploration and challenging terrain, finding paths to get to areas, etc. SnowRunner without the log hauling, but no, it's minigame quests... ruins the atmosphere with 'Simon Says' mechanics on top of an old truck.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while "SnowRunner" successfully evokes a sense of accomplishment and connection to the game's world, "Expeditions" is criticized for feeling overly gamified and lacking emotional depth, making it seem more suitable for a younger audience.
- “SnowRunner made me feel like a skilled outback trucker who slowly but surely made life better for the people in that map.”