Wreckreation

If you love the freedom and chaos of open-world driving but hate being bogged down by plotlines or filler,

67%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

optimization, story

68% User Score Based on 287 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 19 reviews

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Wreckreation is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Three Fields Entertainment and was released on October 28, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Wreckreation is an expansive racing game offering a 400 km² open world to explore, customize, and race in solo or multiplayer modes, including co-op and PvP. Players can create and personalize tracks, compete in diverse challenges like drifting and stunts, and enjoy engaging game mechanics and music, though some optimization issues remain.

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Audience ScoreBased on 287 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization31 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of Burnout with high-speed racing and chaotic takedowns.
The map is large and offers a variety of environments to explore, with a dynamic weather system.
The track building feature allows for creativity and customization, enhancing replayability.

The handling and physics are inconsistent, making driving feel awkward and unresponsive.
The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and frame drops.
The world feels empty and lacks engaging points of interest, making exploration less rewarding.

optimization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
46%
48%
The game's optimization has seen improvements since the last update, with some players reporting better performance and reduced stuttering over time. However, many still experience significant stuttering, crashes, and frame drops, particularly on high-end PCs, indicating that optimization remains a critical issue. While the development team is actively working on fixes, potential buyers are advised to consider waiting for further updates before purchasing.
- “Game's performance was bumped up since the last update and besides looking very nice, it now runs even better.”
- “My game runs smoothly all the time now, I'm sure most of the stuttering people are experiencing is from shader caching.”
- “Performance issues have seen major improvements.”
- “Terrible performance.”
- “The stuttering makes this nearly unplayable, and my laptop is decent enough: Ryzen AI 7 350/RTX 5060.”
- “Game is full of bugs, game-breaking ones; performance is poor on PC and from what I hear, consoles are even worse!”
graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visual effects and aesthetics, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of early Xbox 360 titles. Many users note performance issues, particularly during intense visual moments, and express frustration over the hidden graphics settings that complicate customization. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, the consensus leans towards a need for significant graphical improvements and optimization.
- “Graphics are visually pleasing, the image is sharp, and I especially adore the beautiful effects like sparks and backfires.”
- “The graphics are typical Unreal Engine, so okay enough.”
- “The graphics remind me of the remastered Burnout Paradise, which brings back that sense of nostalgia that I love.”
- “The graphics are truly that of a freshman college student's game development homework.”
- “Even on maxed out graphics, this game doesn't look a bit better than an Xbox 360 game, which is a shame.”
- “The graphics in Wreckreation look dated; polygons are on full display, assets look copy-pasted, and cars seem pulled straight out of an indie project.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
6%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the variety offered by multiple radio stations spanning genres like electronic, rock, and classical. However, many feel that the soundtrack lacks memorable tracks, often sounding generic or like royalty-free music, which detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the integration of Spotify and the fun of flipping through stations, others express disappointment over the absence of licensed music and the underwhelming quality of the selections.
- “If the idea of a player-driven sandbox arcade racing experience with a wide range of soundtrack selection appeals to you, then Wreckreation is a very easy recommendation to make.”
- “As far as music goes, there are 16 radio stations with varying genres, including electronic, rock, pop, country, classical music, and more.”
- “The music that plays when you get in the BRZ gives Tokyo Drift vibes, and the music that plays when you get in a Dodge/Ford is like hip hop; I think it's great honestly.”
- “A lot of the songs are more generic tracks from artists you probably won’t know.”
- “The music feels incredibly underwhelming, and there were a few tracks in here that rubbed me the wrong way and sounded like they might be AI generated.”
- “Although I am impressed with the amount of radio stations available, a lot of the music sounds like the sort of cookie-cutter tracks which would be included in royalty-free music libraries.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its nostalgic resemblance to the Burnout series, particularly in terms of fast-paced racing and crash mechanics. However, criticisms highlight significant issues such as janky handling, lack of customization options, and AI inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics and track-building features, others find the core gameplay flawed and in need of substantial improvements.
- “It's the first game I'd describe as 'properly Burnout' in nearly 15 years, and once you get past the first hour or so and get used to the admittedly strange handling and very straightforward gameplay loop, it's like stepping into a time distortion.”
- “If Burnout's style of gameplay was your jam, you'll feel at home here for sure - expect races, road rage events, boosting, fast turns, and lots of crashes.”
- “The gameplay is fun and gives Burnout vibes, but I would like to highlight some problems that I have encountered.”
- “However, it doesn't come with certain features that PC players expect; the camera has only two modes, is very restricted, and lacks FOV settings and HUD/gameplay settings.”
- “The total lack of any gameplay settings other than standard video and audio settings is also a major drawback.”
- “In the little over an hour I played this atrocity, I encountered my car getting blasted halfway across the map for literally no reason, bouncing off trees like it's made of rubber, and various other issues that made the gameplay frustrating.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The reviews indicate that the game's story is minimal or non-existent, with many players noting that racing games typically don't prioritize narrative. While some missions are enjoyable, the overall progression and world design are considered bland, leading to a lack of engagement with any potential storyline. Players suggest that the game is more about exploration and gameplay mechanics than a compelling narrative.
- “The missions are quite fun.”
- “Whereas Wreckreation skips having a story at all, which may make or break the reason to buy this game for you.”
- “Selling this game saying the devs of Burnout was rather silly; it's similar to Burnout Paradise in ways but not all that fun or engaging. It has worse progression and the missions are boring since the world is so bland. I'd say just go for Burnout Paradise or Wreckfest instead.”
- “I remember the story being diet GTA.”
- “It was okay, but who really plays NFS for the story?”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Wreckreation is characterized by a mix of stability experiences; while some players report significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues, others find the game runs well, particularly on Linux. The overall consensus suggests that while the game has its charm, it suffers from core gameplay bugs, collision problems, and visual artifacts, leading to a somewhat janky experience. However, it is not universally deemed unplayable, with some players enjoying it despite its flaws.
- “The game runs great.”
- “Runs great on Linux with Proton-GE 10-15!”
- “Generally, it's a very good-looking game, and it runs great for me.”
- “The game overall is quite buggy and the crashes look so underwhelming.”
- “It has: broken buggy core gameplay (broken drift and input lag in steering for 'weight'), weird deformation and sounds, useless and slow track editor, stupid AI with unbalanced rubberbanding, collision issues, UE5 with all graphical artifacts, bad performance and a weird blurry mess when you use Epic's engine without your improvements, and finally... absent level design in a map of nothing.”
- “I will wait for all the fanboys to beta test this alpha early access release in hopes they make things make sense instead of what feels like the building blocks for an online-only buggy build-a-bear bonanza.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky elements, such as hidden items and amusing crashes, which evoke a nostalgic sandbox feel reminiscent of early 2000s games. Players appreciate the comedic aspects of glitches and ragdoll physics, finding them entertaining despite potential frustrations. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into its design, enhancing the overall fun and exploration experience.
- “Dirt roads, railroad tracks, hidden billboards, gates, and items are all put there just for humor, beauty, or weirdness.”
- “I don't want to spoil anything, but there's some weird and funny stuff out there.”
- “It feels like a throwback sandbox game from the 2000s in that there's so much to do and find on your own, all done with a sense of humor and fun.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and confusing, often requiring repetitive actions that can be physically challenging for some. The need for extensive grinding, particularly in road races and road rages, detracts from the overall enjoyment and accessibility of the game.
- “This is ridiculously grindy and confusing.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Everything is tedious; to go online, you have to press the right button like six times. I have a mild hand disability, and these actions are very hard for me to keep pressing constantly, while also trying to move up and down to select the next submenu options, which is nearly impossible for me!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, as it features no microtransactions and offers a vast map with numerous activities and vehicles. However, the lack of pre-release advertising has limited its public recognition, contrasting with the typical practices of larger AAA publishers. Overall, players appreciate the game's value without the pressure of additional costs.
- “Runs smooth on my Ryzen 5 potato, no microtransactions, a massive map full of activities and tons of cars to throw around like stolen property!”
- “However, since the majority of these big AAA game publishers are money-hungry rats who love giving their investors the ol' double dutch rudder, THQ Nordic gave no major advertising before release, so this game has just as much public recognition as the third Hemsworth brother (and no, he's not the one from Hunger Games).”
- “Judging by all the radio-style UIs, how the boost functions in this game, and how the game literally has a road rage event in it, this game was pretty much advertising itself as being one of those.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, highlighting that minor collisions can lead to catastrophic crashes, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion. This mechanic can evoke feelings of annoyance rather than the intended emotional engagement.