Offroad Mechanic Simulator
- July 24, 2023
- GameFormatic S.A.
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Offroad Mechanic Simulator is a single-player sport game with approximately 2 hours of playtime. In this game, you are tasked with modifying offroad vehicles and preparing them for tough challenges by equipping them with high-quality parts. As a mechanic, you will handle various contracts that go beyond standard repair jobs, installing higher suspensions, snorkels, and selecting the best parts for the job."
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The off-road driving experience is engaging and offers realistic physics, making it enjoyable for players who love off-roading.
- The game has potential with a decent vehicle repair and tuning system, allowing players to modify their vehicles and test them in various environments.
- The garage mechanic aspect is fun, and the addition of a power washing feature adds a unique touch to the gameplay.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with saving progress, missing parts, and crashes that can lead to lost saves.
- Content is limited, with only a few vehicles available and a lack of depth in the mechanic simulation, making gameplay feel repetitive and simplistic.
- The controls are clunky and poorly optimized, leading to frustrating experiences during both the mechanic and off-road segments.
- gameplay59 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Offroad Mechanic Simulator" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it offers engaging driving mechanics and a fun offroad experience, the mechanic aspect feels overly simplistic and lacks depth compared to established titles like "Car Mechanic Simulator." Some users appreciate the realistic driving physics and potential for enjoyment, but criticize the limited repair options and awkward controls, suggesting that it doesn't fully deliver on its promises as a mechanic simulator. Overall, it seems to straddle the line between genres, appealing primarily to fans of both offroading and basic vehicle maintenance.
“The game keeps players engaged with its realistic driving physics and in-depth vehicle maintenance, making it a must-play for offroad and mechanic enthusiasts alike!”
“I really like the overall gameplay because we can really do a lot, for example, modifying cars whose mechanics are very nice; you can feel like a real mechanic, reliable representation.”
“Repair gameplay is pretty similar to car mechanic simulator, but more with a focus on offroad obviously.”
“As a fan of car mechanic simulator, I was excited to try this as I love offroading, but this isn't anything like the car mechanic sims. In my opinion, it's kind of hot garbage. Removing parts is weird, and the button mapping right off the bat doesn't make sense when driving around. Not worth it in my opinion.”
“The actual mechanic part of the simulator is extremely simplistic. I wish that there were more components to be repaired and upgraded.”
“It feels like the mechanic and offroad components were finished so a test map was slapped together to show it off, and that's what shipped with the game.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment over their quality, likening them to older titles like Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 rather than the expected 2021 standards. Players noted issues such as a lack of camera zoom, low detail even at maximum settings, and unrealistic vehicle physics, leading some to question the potential for improvement. While some found the gameplay enjoyable, the overall graphical fidelity is seen as a significant area needing enhancement.
“It has enjoyable gameplay and good graphics.”
“Only graphically I would slightly change the first person and the forest.”
“Graphics can be better: vehicles can be more realistic.”
“I was expecting something like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, but the graphics and game experience felt like I went back to Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.”
“Even though I have my graphics settings at max, it still feels like I'm playing at the lowest settings possible.”
“I'm currently awaiting a refund because I don't see any way the devs could possibly fix the graphics to make them more detailed to match or exceed other games in this market.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the story aspect, citing issues with mission progression and map guidance. Many report encountering bugs that hinder their ability to complete quests, leading to a lack of new missions and overall dissatisfaction with the narrative flow.
“I'm doing a quest to find a car in the woods, 'forest exploration', and there's no icon on the map like it says there should be. I found the area anyway by accident, and the car isn't there.”
“Now I'm no longer getting new missions, and nothing I've done is fixing this issue.”
“The save takes forever after completing a mission.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous bugs causing issues such as unmounted parts not appearing, completed vehicles remaining in the shop, and freezing for several seconds during job completion. Players report a lack of developer response to these problems, contributing to a frustrating experience.
“It is buggy; completed project vehicles remain in the shop, unmounted parts don't appear when you want to put them back, and bought parts also don't appear for installation. The solution is to save and exit to the start menu, but that doesn't fix the lingering completed vehicle. I guess you can scrap it and sell it for free?”
“Only issue I encountered was it freezes for like 2-5 seconds when I click complete job.”
“It's a buggy mess with no response from the devs to other players, even on Discord.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with players appreciating the engaging vehicle mechanics and the impact of damage on performance and visuals. However, there are notable bugs, performance issues, and saving problems that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many users feel satisfied with their purchase, especially given the low price during sales.
“I really enjoy that there is actually something to do with your vehicles in this game, unlike CMS 2018. The damage you take while driving carries over into the garage, affecting both visual and performance aspects.”
“Despite some bugs and performance issues, I bought it during the winter sale for a very cheap price, and I'm extremely happy with my purchase, much more so than I expected.”
“There are some bugs, performance issues, and problems with saving. I bought it during the winter sale, so the price was very cheap, and I'm extremely happy with my purchase, much more so than I thought going in.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I encountered several crashes and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious, particularly when it involves complex tasks like dismantling entire suspensions for minor repairs. However, the game mitigates this by streamlining the repair process, reducing unnecessary tedium often found in simulation games.
“It can get tedious at times, especially when you have to dismantle the entire front and rear suspension just to remove the front and rear drive shafts. That is not what happens.”
“This game does away with quite a bit of tediousness that was boring for the sake of being a sim and heavily speeds up the process of repairing.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game's quality does not match the expectations set by its advertisements, suggesting a disconnect between marketing and the actual experience.
“The game is nowhere near as high quality as the advertisements make it out to be.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the fun.”
