Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska
- February 22, 2019
- IceTorch Interactive
Get on Steam"Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska" is a realistic off-roading simulation game set in the harsh terrain of Alaska. Players can choose from a variety of off-road vehicles and complete challenges while navigating through extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain. The game features realistic physics and damage systems, providing a challenging and immersive off-roading experience.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has good-sized maps with diverse landscapes, providing some enjoyable exploration.
- The graphics, particularly the car models and environmental details, are visually appealing.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing potential for improvement over time.
- The game lacks realistic driving mechanics and feels more like an arcade game than a true simulator.
- There are significant control issues, including poor controller support and limited remapping options.
- Gameplay is repetitive and frustrating, with many players experiencing bugs and a lack of meaningful objectives.
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the detailed car models and well-rendered terrain, while others criticize the overall quality as poor and lacking realism. Despite some stunning visuals that attract players, many feel that the graphics do not meet expectations set by trailers and are hindered by control issues and a lack of meaningful adjustments. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the graphics are seen as inconsistent and in need of significant improvement.
“Good driving simulation and visuals.”
“Love the stunning visuals, they attracted me to the game in the first place.”
“First, I want to say that the graphics for the terrain are very well done, and there were moments when the game was enjoyable.”
“Rubbish, it's an off-road arcade game with very poor graphics and control.”
“Much worse graphics than the trailer.”
“No meaningful graphics adjustments, no sound adjustments, and a lack of ability to remap controls make this game unplayable at this time.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users describing it as feeling like a prototype and lacking essential features like force feedback and intuitive controls. Many found the experience slow-paced and overly restrictive, particularly criticizing the limited freedom and seemingly pointless mechanics. Overall, there is a strong call for improvements and polish to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is much more slow-paced and strategic than I thought.”
“Perhaps I expected too much, having played Spintires, but I was sorely disappointed with the lack of free-roaming and seemingly pointless game mechanics.”
“It honestly feels more like a prototype environment to test out the car mechanics.”
“No force feedback or convenient control/gameplay configuration.”
“Perhaps I expected too much, having played Spintires, but I was sorely disappointed with the lack of free-roaming and seemingly pointless game mechanics - having to feed your driver a short distance into a very restricted trail being the most obvious.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as pleasant yet unoriginal, but it is overshadowed by poor sound design, particularly the engine sounds, which resemble a toy car. Many users express frustration over the lack of control settings, including the inability to mute the music, leading to a negative overall experience. Overall, the music contributes to a sense of disappointment in an otherwise poorly executed game.
“The music is nice, though familiar, but the engine sounds like a beefed-up remote control car sometimes.”
“Nope, do not recommend this game. It is utter trash. Good idea, badly done. It's more like an early alpha than a full game. There are no control settings in-game, I cannot turn off the music, and it is ear-piercing, nasty trash music. I am not able to pan the camera around; I can just point and drive. No mud deforming, etc. I played for 3 minutes and was like, 'pfft' to this.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization has improved significantly, with many experiencing smooth performance despite acknowledging that further enhancements are still needed.
“I have changed my review to a positive recommendation because even though there is still work to do, the game runs smoothly with no problems.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs seamlessly on my system without any lag.”
“I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, as it has significantly improved my overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a new game mode that includes missions and tasks, indicating a need for more structured storytelling elements within the game.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, criticizing it for being misleading compared to advertisements and highlighting poor design choices that detract from the overall experience.
“I honestly don't like it; refunding is not the way they make it look in the ads. Very bad design for the game.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel pressured to spend money to progress, which ruins the overall experience.”
