Pure Rock Crawling

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"Pure Rock Crawling" is a physics-based off-road simulation game, featuring soft body tire physics, complex drivetrain simulation, and photogrammetry-made maps. Customize your truck with various suspension and visual options, and challenge yourself on marked trails or explore the open world. The game offers a realistic rock crawling experience with true-to-life suspension articulation and tire deformation.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 925 reviews

graphics49 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Great physics and realistic vehicle handling, making it enjoyable for rock crawling enthusiasts.
Active development with regular updates, showing commitment from the developer to improve the game.
Fun gameplay with a good selection of maps and vehicles, providing a satisfying experience.

Limited content with only a few vehicles and maps, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Issues with controller support and input mapping, making it difficult for players using wheels and pedals.
Some bugs and glitches, such as hitbox issues with checkpoints and vehicle flipping mechanics.

graphics
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
31%
4%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, with many users highlighting the detailed vehicle models, realistic environments, and impressive physics. While some players express a desire for more advanced graphical options and improvements, the visuals are generally described as beautiful, smooth, and immersive, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, a few critiques mention that the graphics do not fully meet expectations given the game's development time, suggesting room for further enhancement.
- “Really good graphics and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Graphically it looks great, the vehicle models are detailed, tire deformation is fantastic, and the environment textures and level designs are both phenomenal!”
- “The graphics are very good.”
- “I expected more from a game that has been in development for 4 years now; controls are not smooth, graphics are questionable, and the physics are totally unrealistic.”
- “The graphics looked like I was playing in a Toy Story movie.”
- “Not what I expected; graphics are okay, the map is a bit too small, and I would suggest a camera change to zoom in and out, as well as adding the use of lockers and vehicle customization. I would not recommend.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
48%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid physics and enjoyable mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers to off-roading. However, many players feel that it lacks depth and challenge, with repetitive elements and a need for additional features like damage mechanics and more varied objectives. While the core experience is fun and visually appealing, there is a consensus that the game requires further development to enhance its longevity and complexity.
- “I'm an extreme novice when it comes to understanding the physics of off-roading, and pure rock crawling gives me an entry-level game to play around with the mechanics of off-roading.”
- “The mechanics are very solid, but the maps are lacking.”
- “Life-like physics, great sounds, lots of attention to detail when it comes to vehicle accuracy, cool vehicle upgrades, and rewarding gameplay.”
- “There is not a lot of gameplay and it gets repetitive after a little bit.”
- “Gameplay is very simplistic in its current form.”
- “That's my only complaint, I beat the trails twice over in 3 hours of gameplay.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The reviews indicate a significant lack of story in the game, with many players expressing a desire for a structured narrative or mission-based progression similar to other off-road games. Users suggest that the addition of a storyline, championships, and utility missions would enhance the gameplay experience, as the current focus is primarily on driving mechanics rather than story-driven content. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit from a more engaging and structured narrative.
- “The game is cool, I think it needs a storyline or a way to build a truck.”
- “Nice game, but put a storyline, put championships, put AI opponents.”
- “Story mode would be fun if you could start with a smaller truck and have to build your way up and have more vehicles.”
- “No story, not much progression.”
- “You play the game to drive over some rocks and not for progress in a story mode, career, or competitions.”
- “✅ no story”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players praise its stability, graphics, and detailed vehicle physics, others report issues with steering wheel compatibility and performance inconsistencies. There are calls for improvements in vehicle feedback and damage effects, indicating that while the game has potential, it still requires further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “I've been looking for a realistic crawling and off-road game; what a stellar setup and overall game performance.”
- “Awesome game, great graphics and very optimized, stable and clean; sound is great and the possibilities are exciting!”
- “Really good physics for suspensions and tires; cars get damaged quite nicely when you hit something, very well optimized, detailed cars.”
- “Not very optimized for steering wheels either.”
- “It would kill your wheel (mine Logitech G29); the FFB settings are so high that even when I set it to the lowest setting, it keeps stuttering and is hard to control.”
- “Terrible optimization.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as UI issues, control mapping frustrations, and game freezes when connecting or disconnecting controllers. While the developer is proactive in releasing quarterly updates to address these issues, players still encounter significant stability concerns that detract from the overall experience.
- “The current beta of the game is crusty, buggy, and leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Oops, can't use that menu; the menu glitches back to the first tab if you try and do anything.”
- “If you plug or unplug a controller, it freezes the game.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the challenge of working hard to improve their vehicles, others feel that the requirement to achieve everything leads to unnecessary grinding. The ability to customize vehicles without spending credits is appreciated, and suggestions for a map editor indicate a desire for more engaging content to reduce the grind. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment of the game for some users.
- “It's good for about 3 hours, and that was pushing to get the achievements until I found out the very last achievement is for buying everything for all vehicles... unneeded grinding for an alright game.”
- “It seems the main part of the game should be working hard and grinding trails to be able to afford that next great improvement to your crawler!”
- “Some sort of map editor where you can place your own gates/cones on existing maps would help so that the game does not feel as grindy as it currently does.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and appreciation regarding the emotional aspect of the game, particularly due to the technical challenges of navigating obstacles without triggering penalties. The inconsistency in hitboxes adds to the mental strain, making the experience feel taxing despite the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. While the game is still in early access, these emotional hurdles highlight the delicate balance between challenge and frustration in the rock crawling experience.
- “While I find myself appreciating the need to drive extremely carefully, as that's the nature of rock crawling, getting that red X on a rock and literally not even touching the cone is absolutely taxing on the mental state.”
- “It gets close (very close) but it isn't touching.”
- “This was frustrating, but hey... it's still early access, and the gameplay is great overall.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game features a complete absence of music and sound effects, with players only hearing the engine and minimal crash sounds. This lack of audio prompts has led some users to play their own music while driving, as the game offers no in-game auditory experience to enhance gameplay. Overall, the music aspect is notably lacking, contributing to a sparse audio environment.
- “I pop on some lo-fi music and just drive the runs over and over, trying different vehicles on different lines.”
- “There's no music, no sounds when you reach gates or checkpoints, no ticks when navigating through the menu. The only sound in this game is the engine running and maybe some small crash sounds if you hit the car on a rock.”
- “Not much vehicle customization; no licensing, no music in the game at all.”
- “No music.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game has significant replay value, though many express a desire for improvements in polish and playability to enhance the overall experience.
- “Well, I really need this game to be polished and more playable in the near future.”
- “Lots of replay value.”
- “5/15 game time / replayability”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of dynamic environmental elements, such as water, mud, and varying atmospheric conditions like rain or heat, which enhance the immersive quality and challenge of the game courses.
- “What I like to see are elements such as water and mud, along with atmospheric conditions like rain or extreme heat, that change the characteristics of a course.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
- “The dynamic weather effects add a layer of realism that enhances the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it exceptionally fun, especially in multiplayer mode. The comedic elements enhance the experience, making it enjoyable both solo and with friends, particularly during chaotic moments. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal and entertainment value.
- “Awesome and will definitely get better in time. What is there is done exceptionally, and overall it is lots of fun by yourself or with a couple of mates. It's a great time to buy as multiplayer has just been added, and while in its infancy, it works and it's hilarious crawling and crashing with mates.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the game's monetization approach, noting it avoids the pitfalls of becoming a cash grab, which is common in the industry. This commitment to quality and potential development is seen as a refreshing change.
- “I appreciate that in this world of developers who start something with potential but give up before it truly shines, this game feels like a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”