Xpand Rally Xtreme
- October 8, 2008
- Techland
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and provides a nostalgic experience for fans of rally games, especially when played with friends.
- It features a good variety of cars and decent graphics for its release year, making it enjoyable for casual racing fans.
- The driving physics are engaging, and the game runs well even on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The game suffers from a lack of environmental variety and can feel grindy, requiring players to repeat races to earn money for upgrades.
- Physics issues can lead to frustrating gameplay, with cars feeling unresponsive and handling inconsistently, especially on different surfaces.
- There are significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including crashes and issues with controller support.
- graphics29 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive visuals and realistic physics for its release year, while others criticize the aging graphics and bland environments. Many players acknowledge the game's decent optimization for older hardware, but express disappointment in the lighting quality and overall visual fidelity. Overall, while the graphics may not meet modern standards, they are considered acceptable for a game from 2006, with some players prioritizing gameplay enjoyment over visual quality.
“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 its release year, with stunning visual effects and realistic environments that create an immersive experience for players.”
“Anyways, the gameplay is fun and 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.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and engaging customization options, enhancing the racing experience for players. While the graphics are impressive for a 2006 title, some users noted issues with crash detection and injury mechanics that can lead to frustrating game overs. Overall, despite its flaws, the game offers a fun and challenging experience, particularly for those who appreciate realistic physics and car handling.
“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.”
“Its impressive graphics, realistic physics, and engaging gameplay make it a nice option for casual racing fans.”
“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.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring repetitive farming of earlier stages to earn money for upgrades and unlocks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the challenge and stakes that grinding introduces, many feel it disrupts pacing and can lead to frustration, especially when progress is lost due to minor mistakes. Overall, the consensus is that the game is overly grindy, making it less motivating to continue through the campaign.
“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.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game features a well-developed main story that spans approximately 30 hours, complemented by unique and engaging side quests that enhance the overall narrative experience.
“The story is very well developed.”
“The side quests are also very well developed; each quest is unique and has its own aspects.”
“No story.”
“The main story itself is 30 hours.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised as a standout feature, with a good soundtrack that enhances the experience. However, some players noted a lack of music during races, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“You got your standard affair of driving, plentiful maps to choose from, and the music is an absolute banger.”
“Good soundtrack.”
“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 and the fact that aside from a single visible ghost racer you can drive right through and several other racers you see in name only at the end of a race - which essentially means you're racing by yourself against the clock - kind of put me off for the game for now, however, my opinion may be subject to change as I play more of the game in the future.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users noting it is not well optimized, while others find it decent enough for low-performance PCs. Overall, it appears to cater to players seeking a nostalgic gaming experience rather than pushing high-end graphics.
“This game is meant for those with a low-performance PC or for those like me who want to feel the evolution of games :)”
“This game is meant for those with a low-performance PC or for those like me who want to feel the evolution of games.”
“Decent optimization and graphics.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that render it unplayable and a critical bug that can halt career progress by freezing the game after races.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and clever puns that never get old.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy to experience.”
