Xpand Rally Xtreme

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Xpand Rally Xtreme is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Techland and was released on October 8, 2008. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Xpand Rally Xtreme is a sport game focused on realistic rally racing with good mechanics. Compete in single-player or multi-player mode on treacherous tracks with various obstacles. Improve your driving skills, upgrade your car, and earn funds through victories and completing challenges."

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Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game features a solid driving physics engine that provides a realistic and immersive rally racing experience.
There is a good variety of cars and tracks, along with a detailed car tuning system that adds depth to the gameplay.
Despite its age, the game remains enjoyable and can run well on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.

The graphics and audio are dated, which may detract from the overall experience for players accustomed to modern titles.
The game can be frustratingly grindy, requiring players to repeat races to earn money for repairs and upgrades.
The physics can feel inconsistent, leading to unrealistic handling and difficulty in maintaining control, especially on certain surfaces.

graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
72%
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The graphics of "xpand rally xtreme" are generally considered dated, reflecting its 2006 release, yet they are functional and contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere. While some players appreciate the visual effects and environments, others criticize the blandness and aging quality of the graphics. Overall, the visuals are deemed acceptable for the time, with decent optimization, but they may not appeal to a broader audience due to their limitations.
- “With its advanced graphics and realistic physics engine, xpand rally xtreme takes players on a wild ride through some of the world's toughest terrains, including dirt, snow, and asphalt.”
- “The game's graphics are impressive (for the game's release year), with stunning visual effects and realistic environments that create an immersive experience for players.”
- “Anyways the gameplay is fun; the graphics are too good to be true for a 2006 game!”
- “While the driving model is quite alright, I have a huge issue with how the graphics aged and how bland the levels are.”
- “The massive letdown of this game is that the lighting quality is hopeless; the game graphics suffer a lot because of this, and if they had put a bit more time into it, the game would be so much better.”
- “Not the best game, glitchy and the graphics are terrible.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
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Gameplay in Xpand Rally Xtreme is characterized by a blend of realistic driving physics and accessible mechanics, appealing to both casual and dedicated rally racing fans. The game features a detailed car tuning system and various race modes that keep the experience fresh, though its difficulty and injury mechanics may deter some players. While the graphics are impressive for a 2006 title, the gameplay can be challenging due to occasional flaws, yet those who invest time in mastering it will find a rewarding and immersive experience.
- “Xpand Rally Xtreme, developed and published by Techland, is a rally racing game that seeks to strike a balance between realistic driving physics and accessible gameplay.”
- “Each race mode brings unique challenges and requires a slightly different approach, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging over time.”
- “The game's customization options also allow you to tweak your car's settings to your liking, adding another layer of depth to the gameplay.”
- “The game has a mechanic that if you crash heavily (but the game can register even a light crash as heavy, because it's not well made), your driver gets injured and it's game over; you have to load the game from the last progress made.”
- “The only challenge involved is overcoming how poor the gameplay is.”
- “Despite the game's flaws, it's still a pretty fun and challenging experience if you get used to its physics and the gameplay.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, often requiring repetitive farming of earlier stages to earn money for upgrades and unlocks. While some appreciate the challenge it adds, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when setbacks can lead to significant loss of progress. Overall, the consensus is that the game becomes overly grindy, impacting pacing and motivation to continue.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Locked races that require too much grinding to unlock.”
- “Expensive upgrades and new cars that require a lot of grinding.”
- “Becomes very grindy after a while and it's not very motivating to advance further in the campaign.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it can achieve a solid 75 fps, players report stuttering and lag, particularly during turns, which detracts from the experience. Although it offers decent optimization for lower-end PCs and includes performance settings, many users experience significant frame drops and performance issues, making it a challenging recommendation despite its enjoyable gameplay.
- “This game is meant for those with low-performance PCs or for those like me who want to feel the evolution of games :)”
- “The game is all about your skill to shave seconds off your time through improving yours and your car's performance rather than playing dirty and wrecking the competition.”
- “The game runs at a solid 75 fps, yet somehow it looks 'laggy'; on certain turns, the car stutters around like some kind of ancient MD2 animation.”
- “There are performance issues that make it a tough recommendation, but the game is still an enjoyable challenge for a cheap price.”
- “Decent optimization and graphics.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The game features a well-developed main story that spans approximately 30 hours, complemented by unique and engaging side quests. However, some users noted a lack of a traditional narrative structure, indicating a mixed reception regarding the overall storytelling experience.
- “The main story itself is 30 hours.”
- “The side quests are also very well developed; each quest is unique and has its own aspects.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “The story is very well developed.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the menu music for its harshness and comparing it to Unreal Tournament, while noting the absence of music during races. Conversely, others appreciate the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a strong point despite the overall lack of in-race music.
- “You got your standard affair of driving, plentiful maps to choose from, and the music is an absolute banger.”
- “- Good soundtrack”
- “Background music and voices are worse in my opinion.”
- “Menu music is brutal and sounds like Unreal Tournament, but when the game starts there is no music.”
- “A fun little rally game that can look good and run well on even the worst of PCs and has pretty decent physics, but a lack of music during races kind of put me off for the game for now.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and freezes that can disrupt gameplay and hinder career progress. Even on modern hardware, players report persistent performance problems, making the experience frustrating and at times unplayable.
- “I ran into multiple glitches in quick succession that made it unplayable.”
- “Note: the game has a bug that may break your career progress, making a car unusable in a race because the game freezes after every race.”
- “Even with a modern computer that can handle today's games, this decade-old game still flinches and freezes here and there.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics, while not on par with contemporary racing titles, effectively enhance its immersive atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “While the graphics may not compare to modern racing titles, they remain functional and contribute effectively to the game’s immersive atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”