Spintires: Mudrunner - American Wilds
- October 23, 2018
- Saber Interactive
American Wilds brought back the same anxiety-inducing feeling that I had when I first played MudRunner last year. And, that’s a good thing—it wouldn’t be a real Spintires experience otherwise.
Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Edition is the ultimate version of the indie hit Spintires: MudRunner, putting players in the driver’s seat and daring them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across realistic, physics-simulated landscapes with only a map and compass as guides! Drive more than 30 powerful all-terrain vehicles including iconic US brands like Ford, Hum…
Reviews
- Great off-road simulation with realistic physics and detailed environments.
- Fun multiplayer experience that enhances gameplay with friends.
- Ideal for both young and old players who enjoy driving games.
- Camera and controls can be frustrating, making gameplay difficult.
- Game can stutter and freeze, impacting the overall experience.
- Lack of clear instructions and a bare-bones tutorial can lead to confusion.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story missions are criticized for their lack of variety in complexity and length, leading to frustration due to unclear instructions and awkward controls.
“The missions lack variety in complexity and length.”
“The lack of clear instructions for missions and awkward controls are a lot to get used to, making the game frustrating quite fast.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users describing them as fantastic and amazing, contributing to an overall positive gaming experience.
“My son loves this game; the graphics are fantastic! He plays it all the time.”
“The graphics are amazing; it's the best game all-around.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently experiencing near-total freezes, impacting overall gameplay experience.
“The game almost totally freezes.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves a significant emphasis on driving mechanics and techniques, but the limited tutorial may leave players needing to seek additional resources for guidance, particularly if they lack prior experience.
“The gameplay is incredibly immersive, requiring a solid understanding of driving mechanics and techniques.”
“While the tutorial is minimal, the depth of the gameplay encourages players to seek out additional resources to enhance their skills.”
“Expect to invest time in mastering the driving mechanics, as the gameplay offers a rewarding challenge for those willing to learn.”
“This game requires some understanding of driving mechanics and techniques, and since the tutorial is bare-bones, expect to spend some time on Google if your knowledge or experience is lacking.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to a monotonous experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features no music, leaving a void in the auditory experience, which some players find lacking in upbeat or encouraging elements.
“There is no music in the game, and nothing feels upbeat or encouraging.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
Critic Reviews
Spintires: Mudrunners – American Wilds Edition Review
15 minutes. That should be plenty of time to make progress in a driving game. Maybe a handful of laps of a classic racing circuit, or a chance to travel between distant checkpoints on a vast open-world map, stopping off to do a side quest on the way? In a conventional driving game, sure.
80%Spintires: MudRunner American Wilds PC Review — Hard-Truckin’ In The USA
American Wilds brought back the same anxiety-inducing feeling that I had when I first played MudRunner last year. And, that’s a good thing—it wouldn’t be a real Spintires experience otherwise.
90%Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds Review
Playing Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds is like having another job.
70%