Off-Road Drive
- September 28, 2011
- 1C-SoftClub
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Off-Road Drive" is a racing simulation game that takes you off the beaten track and into challenging off-road environments. With a variety of vehicles and real-world inspired tracks, the game offers a realistic and immersive off-roading experience. The game also features a challenging career mode, where players can test their skills and climb the ranks to become off-roading champions.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features realistic off-road vehicle simulation with great physics and detailed terrain deformation.
- It offers a variety of vehicles and tracks, providing a challenging experience for off-road enthusiasts.
- The graphics, while dated, are still impressive for its time, and the game can be fun once you get used to the controls.
- The controls are complicated and can be frustrating, especially for those unfamiliar with off-road driving mechanics.
- There is no free roam mode, which limits exploration and makes the gameplay feel restrictive.
- The game suffers from bugs, including issues with controller support and settings not saving, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics64 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as good to great for their time, particularly highlighting the visuals of specific maps. However, many also note that the graphics feel dated and could benefit from optimization and improvements, especially in terms of physics and camera setup. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they fall short of modern standards and leave room for enhancement.
“It has great visuals for its time and it gets really fun after you get used to the mechanics.”
“The graphics reach from good to great at some points and the Malaysia maps are a real highlight.”
“The graphics and physics are very good, the immersion is superb, you really feel like you're bobbling around in a 4x4 on horrible terrain.”
“Terrible physics, tons of bugs, very cheap aftertaste, dated visuals... it's all here.”
“The graphics on this game are awful; you lose to everyone because it has such bad graphics!”
“This off-road drive is glitchy, has poor graphics, and it's hard to see where you're going because of the camera setup.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, especially after players acclimate to the mechanics, with many praising the driving mechanics and the depth of truck features. However, some reviewers note that the series has seen little evolution over time, leading to a sense of stagnation, and the variety of tracks is limited. While nostalgic for many, the gameplay experience is mixed, with some rating it as average due to issues like system requirements and repetitive obstacles.
“It has great visuals for its time and it gets really fun after you get used to the mechanics.”
“Then the game actually starts becoming really good gameplay-wise and you breeze through the levels like it's nothing.”
“Truck mechanics (4x4, differentials, different tires, etc.) are the best I have ever seen.”
“The series barely evolved (both graphics and gameplay-wise) and every new release had only one goal – to get more money from fans and accidental buyers.”
“Gameplay is okay, but this shouldn't be a standard racing game.”
“From a gameplay perspective, the game just overdoes the multiple obstacles and approaches and throws them all at you at once.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unfitting and even terrible, leading them to turn it off after a few races. However, others appreciate the in-game music, highlighting it alongside the game's impressive graphics. Overall, the music seems to be a divisive aspect, with many players expressing dissatisfaction.
“I like the in-game music, and the graphics are awesome.”
“The music is a bit weird, unfitting for the game, and the controls are fiddly and sometimes awkward.”
“If there really are things to complain about, it's probably the terrible music, which I turned off after a few races, and the game is pretty short.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and lag issues, despite having adequate PC specifications. Overall, it is described as a "buggy mess" and lacking in content.
“This game is buggy and lacking content.”
“A buggy mess.”
“My PC specs can definitely run this game, or should, but I found out that it is the game that is buggy and laggy.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted for its variety, featuring numerous vehicles to unlock and a substantial number of missions to complete, though it received a moderate rating of 3.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's graphics feel somewhat outdated and suggest that overall optimization could be improved for a better performance experience.
“The graphics are a tad dated and the game could use some optimization.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for lacking humor, particularly when players attempt to deviate from the prescribed driving course, as it offers no free roaming mode to explore or engage in lighthearted antics.
