Road Dogs

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Trade and loot in real time world of post-apocalyptic Arizona. Engage in massive battles and choose from hundreds of customizable vehicles and guns, trade in drugs and slaves. Make your fantasy work, just like in an old school game!

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

music5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines elements of post-apocalyptic vehicular combat and RPG mechanics.
The retro aesthetic and soundtrack are appreciated, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games.
There is potential for deep customization of vehicles and gameplay mechanics, which could lead to a more engaging experience if developed further.

The game is currently unplayable due to the shutdown of servers, rendering it effectively abandoned.
Gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with limited content and a lack of engaging missions, leading to boredom after a short time.
Technical issues such as lag, poor UI design, and a confusing tutorial hinder the overall experience and accessibility for new players.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is set in a post-apocalyptic America, where players navigate an open world completing repetitive missions primarily focused on travel and delivery. While the concept is intriguing, many players find the lack of variety in quests and unclear overall goals frustrating, compounded by language barriers for non-Russian speakers. Despite some appealing retro-futuristic visuals and a good soundtrack, the story lacks depth and engaging content, leaving players wanting more.
- “This game is an open world MMORPG set in a post-apocalyptic America, where you drive around the map with your personal vehicle completing missions and interacting with other players. The concept of the game itself is a good idea, but there isn't much to do right now, and the overall game goal isn't explained.”
- “There are plenty of missions in place, plenty of cars and armaments.”
- “Can't wait for more story.”
- “This game is an open world MMORPG set in a post-apocalyptic America. You basically drive around the map with your personal vehicle completing missions and interacting with other players. The concept of the game itself is good, but there isn't much to do right now. The overall game goal isn't explained, and the player really doesn't know what to do. The tutorial is quite annoying, and the menu isn't comfortable to use, even though it has beautiful retro-futuristic visual vibes and a good soundtrack.”
- “If it is possible to progress in your class's story mission, then doing so is an impossible task for English speakers, as the quest givers for that quest line aren't translated yet and are available solely in Russian.”
- “The quests are almost always the same, and the majority don't even pay you for them; instead, they give you experience points and reputation points.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the high-quality, adjustable soundtrack and its strong 80s theme, which enhances the retro-futuristic atmosphere. However, some players express disappointment with the limited variety, noting issues with radio stations providing static and a desire for more musical content. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by some, others find it lacking or unsatisfactory.
- “The soundtrack is first rate and adjustable; the 80s theme is powerful even to someone like me who doesn't like 80s music that much.”
- “Awesome soundtrack.”
- “Amazing retrowave soundtrack.”
- “It could use more music; as the radio stations all give me static.”
- “The music, in my opinion, sucks.”
- “The soundtrack is first-rate and adjustable; the 80s theme is powerful even to someone like me who doesn't like 80s music that much.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks customizable graphics settings and resolution options, limiting players' ability to enhance the low-quality visuals. However, the art style and overall atmosphere are praised, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The art style clicks, the radio stations click, the atmosphere clicks; it's great.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “No graphical options and the full screen button is not located in the options menu but instead on the main play screen in the top left corner.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it confusing and overly complex, while others, including those less experienced with RPGs, were able to grasp the mechanics quickly. Additionally, the gameplay is described as shallow and rough, despite its appealing retro aesthetic.
- “Even I, who barely plays RPG games and can't really get into complex games like EVE Online, understood all the game's mechanics on my own in 3 hours.”
- “Gameplay is way too confusing.”
- “Road dogs, it looks neat and retro, but the gameplay is shallow and rough.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly during off-road movement, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for fun and a car-wars-like feel, the lengthy travel times hinder enjoyment.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly slow, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding for resources is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as nostalgic, evoking feelings associated with classic RPGs set in a post-apocalyptic world. While the gameplay is engaging, players feel that improvements in tutorials and visual options could enhance the overall experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective art style and engaging radio stations that contribute to an overall immersive experience.
- “The art style is captivating, the radio stations are engaging, and the overall atmosphere is fantastic.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and vibrant.”
- “The combination of sound design and visual elements creates a truly enchanting atmosphere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that there are currently no pay-to-win elements or microtransactions present in the game, suggesting a fair monetization approach.
- “As far as pay-to-win goes, I haven't seen anything for microtransactions yet.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing purchases.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards purchasing in-game currency to progress.”
- “The constant prompts to buy premium items really detract from the overall experience.”