TRAIL OUT
- April 10, 2024
- GOOD BOYS
- 3h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"TRAIL OUT" is a realistic truck driving simulation game where players can experience the daily operations of a transport company. The game features a vast open world with various missions and challenges to complete while managing fuel, damage, and delivery times. With realistic physics and detailed graphics, "TRAIL OUT" offers a immersive and engaging experience for trucking enthusiasts.
Reviews
- Great throwback to the classic FlatOut games with fun driving physics and a variety of cars.
- Good destructible environments and chaotic gameplay that keeps races exciting.
- Humorous story and characters, with a soundtrack that fits the arcade racing vibe.
- Physics can feel inconsistent and floaty, leading to frustrating moments during races.
- AI can be overly aggressive and rubberband, making it difficult to maintain a lead.
- Performance issues and optimization problems, especially on certain tracks.
- story154 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around Belarusian characters Mihalych and Zhenka, is described as nonsensical and filled with memes, often accompanied by poor voice acting and janky animations. While many players find the absurdity and humor of the story entertaining, they acknowledge that it lacks depth and coherence, serving primarily as a lighthearted backdrop to the racing gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a quirky addition that enhances the fun, despite its many flaws.
“The story of the game revolves around the Belarusian Mihalych and his partner Zhenka.”
“With its quirky story, it's an enjoyable little game.”
“The gameplay feels good, the story is funny and goofy, and I can most of all really see all the FlatOut inspiration in this game.”
“The story is nonsensical and the voice acting is extremely bad.”
“The story is very bad even by indie standards; its inclusion does more harm than good considering the game was probably made on a shoestring budget.”
“The story and cutscenes are comically bad; they're fun to watch because of how bad they are, though for someone who wants a more serious experience, this might be a dealbreaker.”
- graphics126 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the visuals as "great" and "breathtaking," particularly in terms of destructible environments and detailed car designs. However, some players have noted performance issues, including poor optimization and frame rate drops, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are considered impressive for an indie title, there are calls for further optimization and polish to enhance gameplay.
“The graphics are breathtaking, the destruction (scenario and cars).”
“Destruction and explosions everywhere, highly detailed maps with their own theme and weather, addictive hyper-fast racing gameplay with next-gen eye candy graphics that really make this game stand out from other racers.”
“The graphics are quite decent for what you pay for.”
“Performance is also very bad considering the mediocre graphics and physics.”
“The graphics look bad because it is slightly tweaked default UE4 graphics, and it's the same with the physics.”
“The cars handle poorly, the graphics are something from an early 2000's game, and it really just isn't fun to play.”
- music117 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its energetic rock and metalcore soundtrack, which many players feel captures the nostalgic essence of the FlatOut series. Users appreciate the option to add their own music, enhancing the overall experience, although some have noted that the in-game music can be overpowering compared to sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The soundtrack is again more than excellent and in no way lags behind the original FlatOut in terms of quality.”
“Great circuits, great selection of cars, and to top it off, an absolute banger of an OST. Onlap, New Vegas, and Nick Eyra have become new bands I listen to daily, and their music adds so much flavor to this game.”
“The game is full of amazing music, and it goes very well with races full of carnage and explosions.”
“The sound of the race is often drowned out by its hard rock soundtrack from non-copyrighted artists such as Onlap, New Vegas, and Nick Eyra.”
“The engine sounds are way too quiet, while the music is way too loud.”
“Awful audio (lack of vehicle sounds and the music was overpowering from the start to try to hide this), buggy gameplay, awful handling physics, lack of features, textures popping in and out, frame rate drops/stutters even at the lowest settings.”
- gameplay90 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this racing game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its fun, arcade-style mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like FlatOut and Burnout, while others criticize the janky handling and lack of polish. Many appreciate the chaotic, destructible environments and variety of events, but note that the driving mechanics can feel floaty and disconnected, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers a nostalgic throwback to early 2000s racing games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially at its budget price point.
“Trail Out's gameplay is quite simple for anyone to pick up.”
“Overall, a spiritual unacknowledged successor to Flatout 2 that does more than expected and manages to constantly surprise with quirky features and fun gameplay.”
“The gameplay is amazing, and truly scratches that race derby itch.”
“I really want to like this game, but the core mechanics of the racing game, like the handling model, are terrible.”
“The gameplay is repetitive, and it's clear many events were not tested well.”
“The car handling is pretty atrocious; cars feel disconnected from the off-road terrain, and the sensation of turning from your steering action is weird.”
- optimization72 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates and stuttering, particularly on certain tracks. While some users note improvements since launch, others still experience severe lag and crashes, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Good optimization, wacky fun, good physics, soft body destruction models and ragdolls.”
“Optimization, graphics options, overall game design is pretty good especially for an early access title.”
“This could be my favorite arcade racing game, everything is done very well so far... graphics are great, good amount of cars and tracks, exciting challenges, and good optimization.”
“The optimization on this game is a damn shit-show.”
“Unfortunately, the game is badly optimized and older PCs will have FPS problems on some races, but some racing tracks are absolutely okay.”
“Physics and fun factors really make it stand out but the severe performance issues, useless graphics settings, and random crashes currently make this game too frustrating to play.”
- humor57 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its janky yet entertaining voice acting, absurd physics, and a plethora of funny references and memes, which contribute to a lighthearted and chaotic racing experience. While some players find the dialogue and cutscenes to be poorly executed, this often adds to the comedic charm, making the overall experience enjoyable and laugh-inducing. The game embraces a quirky sense of humor that resonates well with fans of the destruction racing genre, despite its flaws.
“But, it's the good kind of jank, it's the funny kind of acting and story that just boggles the mind.”
“Fast paced, fun, hilarious cut scenes, lots of fun goodies to unlock, and overall a rad racing game!”
“Although the story and voice acting is hilariously bad, what makes it even funnier is the subtitles that never even closely resemble what is being said, overall I can tell there was passion put into this and it's a great time.”
“The story is nonexistent and painfully unfunny because it's just a bunch of overused tropes and random memes.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with character positioning, achievement tracking, and gameplay mechanics that can disrupt the experience. While some players note improvements over time, many still encounter frustrating technical problems, such as frame rate drops and visual glitches, which detract from overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, some users find the game enjoyable, likening its stability to that of other AAA titles.
“A few eliminator levels have glitches where it moves your position randomly and can mess up a run.”
“The game can be fun, but it is very annoying at times, such as playing those mini-games where you launch your character out the windshield. With all the updates this game has had, it still has glitches that can crash your car or allow enemies to cheat with nitro boosts. I've gotten angry at this game many times; I can't recommend it to anyone.”
“Awful audio (lack of vehicle sounds and the music was overpowering from the start to try to hide this), buggy gameplay, awful handling physics, lack of features, textures popping in and out, frame rate drops/stutters even at the lowest settings (I'm running an RTX 2080 Super and an i7 10th gen).”
- replayability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate the variety of modes, unique events, and humorous elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, others criticize the short campaign and lack of replayable career events, leading to a perception of limited long-term engagement. The consensus suggests that while there are enjoyable aspects that promote replayability, significant improvements, particularly in online multiplayer and event structure, are needed to enhance the experience.
“Hilarious voice acting, janky physics, and numerous unique events and tracks keep this game ever replayable.”
“Only about 10% through the campaign but I've had a genuinely good time. If you don't take it too seriously, you can have a lot of replayable fun with it.”
“For the money, it is well worth it and it is most assuredly very replayable in essence forever.”
“4 hours later: fun to play, but lacks replay value.”
“Replayability: (1/10) truth be told, with the exception of the masochists who wish to have every achievement of the game completed, this particular game doesn't have me needing to get those achievements done.”
“Career events are not replayable aside from boss races, which is quite stupid.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, particularly due to repetitive tasks like racing and unlocking similar cars. The manual cloud save system adds to the annoyance, as it often leads to lost progress, further diminishing the enjoyment of gameplay. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the driving experience, making it feel more like a chore than fun.
“That accursed go-kart race, darts event, grinding for money and fans for unlocking more stuff, and the worst offender: frustration each time you try to not end up being wrecked.”
“The progression system would have gone from grinding to unlock better cars to grinding to unlock cars that are pretty much the same.”
“Summing all these things, you can understand that playing the game is usually pretty tedious and it is very difficult to enjoy the driving.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging soundtracks, diverse car selection, and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic crashing games like FlatOut 2. However, some players feel that the execution is lacking, particularly due to broken physics that detract from the overall experience.
“Soundtracks are on point, with a big variety of cars, plenty of modes to choose from, and the atmosphere in general is somewhat pleasing.”
“The atmosphere, game modes, and the soundtrack create an engaging experience.”
“The game flow, the redneck atmosphere, memorable characters, and huge car selection really mix well in this project.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the variety of game modes, the overall atmosphere fails to engage or excite.”
“The soundtrack is decent, but it doesn't compensate for the lackluster atmosphere.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as feeling like a cash grab, yet some users appreciate that it offers all content for a reasonable $20 without the need for microtransactions, contrasting it with other games that charge higher prices for incomplete experiences.
“This could have been a great game, but it feels more like a cash grab.”
“Kudos to the dev team for proving you don't need to release unfinished games at $70 and include microtransactions to provide 'free content.' It's all there, available, for $20.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being heavily reliant on designs and concepts borrowed from other properties, resulting in a lack of originality and depth.
“Character designs, tracks, events, and ideas are not inspired by other properties but are directly based on them, making up 90% of this game.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks originality, relying heavily on clichés and stereotypes.”
“There is little to no growth for the characters throughout the game, making it hard to connect with them on any level.”
