Long Way

45%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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"Long Way" is an arcade driving simulator featuring various vehicles such as sedans, muscle cars, armored personnel carriers, and semi-trailers, each with distinct driving mechanics and tasks. The game offers extensive car modification options, allowing players to personalize their vehicles with new paint and wheels. With a variety of weather conditions impacting vehicle handling, players must maneuver heavy trucks with trailers through diverse landscapes and obstacles.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

45%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features great graphics and visually appealing vehicle models, roads, and biomes.
  • There is potential for fun gameplay with vehicle customization and unique mechanics, such as using sirens and rocket boosting.
  • The developer is active and shows promise for future improvements and updates.
  • The driving mechanics are highly uncontrollable, with vehicles feeling overly sensitive and floaty, making it difficult to drive without losing control.
  • The game is not optimized, resulting in laggy performance even on capable hardware, and LAN multiplayer does not currently work.
  • Many features, including the tutorial and local multiplayer, are buggy and incomplete, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is well-supported by an effective tutorial that teaches the mechanics, preparing players for the actual maps despite some limitations in completing it. The handling of vehicles is influenced by their weight and shape, adding a unique and engaging layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “The tutorial does a great job of teaching you the gameplay mechanics, so while completing it does not currently seem possible, it puts you in a good position to start playing through the actual maps.”
    • “The degree to which vehicles slide around is largely determined by their type, with weight and shape affecting handling, which is a very cool gameplay mechanic.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is perceived as enjoyable but lacking depth, with players suggesting the addition of more challenging missions to enhance engagement. The current missions are seen as too easy, especially with the ability to reset vehicles, which diminishes the challenge. Overall, players feel that improved controller support and a richer narrative experience could elevate the gameplay.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative; it really adds to the overall experience.”
    • “The plot twists and character development are well-crafted, making each mission feel meaningful.”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “There are not enough missions, and the existing ones are too easy, which diminishes the overall experience.”
    • “The narrative doesn't provide enough motivation to keep playing, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
  • music2 mentions

    Reviewers feel that the game lacks sufficient music, noting that it is limited to the main menu and suggesting the addition of in-game music, a radio feature, and ambient sounds to enhance the experience during long distances.

    • “For starters, it could use music in-game, not just on the main menu.”
    • “It would be a plus to add a radio, soundtrack, and ambient sounds for such long distances.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their quality, though there are mixed feelings about the physics, which are inconsistent and often subpar.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with users likening the game to a tech demo that prioritizes profit over quality, suggesting it feels more like a cash grab than a fully developed product.

    • “This feels more like a tech demo than a fully realized game; it's clearly a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization strategy is aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I can't believe how much they want for basic features; it feels exploitative.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, with users reporting significant performance issues even on capable hardware like the RTX 3060.

    • “No optimization; the game runs poorly even on a 3060.”
    • “The lack of optimization is evident, causing significant performance issues.”
    • “Optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusingly silly appearance of the driver, which adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise impressive vehicle models and immersive driving sounds. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements contributes to a fun and entertaining experience.

    • “The driver looks incredibly silly and kind of funny, which adds a great layer of humor to the game.”
    • “The humor in the game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
    • “The quirky dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout my playthrough.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report significant issues with stability, particularly noting that the menus are frequently buggy, which detracts from the overall user experience.

    • “Menus are very buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
    • “I experience constant lag and freezing during gameplay.”
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