Info about TRAIL OUT: Official game description: DISCORD CHANNEL =============== Head over to the TRAIL OUT Discord server. New DLC Available ================= About the Game ============== **Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT!** ---------------------------------------------------------- You're in for a mad race in different parts of the world, your main goal is to live to the finish line and take the main cup of the festival! Exploding cars, flying and screaming drivers, the hype from the fans, and unseen destruction around the entire track - it's all waiting for you here! Relive the story of racer Mihalych, a simple story where you'll try to take the main cup of the festival by defeating all the bosses in unique battles. **You are expected:** * Up to 50 cars in different classes, different eras, and different conditions * 50 different tracks, from big-city tracks with lots of destruction, derby arenas and to dangerous tracks with crossroads * 8 different modes including various race modes, derbies, stunts, and non-traditional game modes * Running on Unreal Engine 4, providing modern, customizable graphics and physics * Boss duel system - Defeat them on their own turf in a race than a derby event with various dangers * Build cars from the ground up at the junkyard and improve them to perfection * Acquire fans during races and by doing challenges to unlock additional cars * Simplistic storyline with Mihalych, the main character, with in-game cutscenes * Play with up to 4 friends in Split-Screen * Adrenaline licensed soundtrack * Dead Out mode with an alternative game mode against zombies * Game updates that will provide additional content over time **Details:** ------------ **Gamemodes:** * Cross - Race on tracks where halfway through you might encounter opponents coming the other way * Rush - Race on larger tracks where you have to fight your way to the finish line * Derby Classic - Classic destruction derby - last one standing wins * Derby Domination - Fight opponents to score points where the winner is the one with the highest score * Hunter - Destroy as many cars as you can, defeating your opponent's high score * No Time - Drive on a difficult section in time with special vehicles * Stunts - Various mini-games, such as, bowling, darts * Escape - Escape the armed aircraft that destroys anyone in the last place Defeat the Blacklist bosses in a duel to move up the Blacklist. Defeat them in: * Catch me up - A special race on tracks from the member's home turf * Derby Duel - A one-on-one destruction derby, but we warned - they have brought backup! **About the game:** * Damage the car to an incomprehensible piece of junk, with the possibility of losing wheels, flying out of the window, and even exploding * Building cars from the ground up from parts at the junkyard, collecting licenses from the bosses as you advance through your career * Car improvements, bodywork, engine, wheels, nitrous oxide, paint, license plates, and more * Alter Mihalych's appearance and improve his garage during his journey * Put up your records on a world leaderboard, such as lap times, props destroyed, and more * Play with up to four players in Split-Screen on either the same PC or via Steam Together **We're waiting for you on the roads of the TRAIL OUT festival! This will be your last ever festival!** Release date: Sep 7, 2022 Categories: Racing Simulation, Endurance Racing, Vehicle Customization, Driving Simulation, Off-road Driving, Arcade, Split-screen Multiplayer Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game on Steam Deck faces significant technical barriers, including performance issues, control and physics problems, graphical glitches, and compatibility challenges. These issues collectively impact the user experience, requiring considerable tinkering and adjustments to play smoothly. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: No data - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Variety of game modes and content (weight 0.89): The game offers a wide range of game modes, including local multiplayer, cooperative, and Remote Play Together. It also features various modes like Dash mode with items, Escape and Hunter modes, and even a zombie mode. The game includes numerous maps, cars, and customization options, providing a rich and varied gaming experience. - High-quality graphics and physics (weight 0.77): The game boasts high-level graphics with detailed textures and realistic physics. The car damage and destruction models are particularly noteworthy, providing a visually impressive and immersive racing experience. - Engaging storyline and characters (weight 0.55): The game features an interesting storyline with well-developed characters reminiscent of classic racing games. The plot is engaging and adds motivation to the gameplay, with humorous and parody elements that enhance the overall experience. - Active developer support (weight 0.45): The developers are actively supporting the game with updates, new content, and improvements. This ongoing support ensures that the game remains fresh and engaging, with a constant stream of new features and enhancements. - Fun and humorous elements (weight 0.39): The game is filled with humorous elements, including funny Easter eggs, memes, and references to popular culture. The humorous and parody elements add a layer of enjoyment and make the game stand out. - Spiritual successor to FlatOut (weight 0.34): The game is seen as a worthy successor to the FlatOut series, combining elements from various classic racing games. It offers a mix of genres and features reminiscent of FlatOut, Wreckfest, and other beloved racing games, providing a nostalgic yet fresh experience. - Positive reception and value (weight 0.31): The game is praised for its enjoyable gameplay, good music, and overall value for money. It is considered a hidden gem with a pleasant surprise factor, offering a fun and engaging experience for its price. - Customization and tuning options (weight 0.27): Players can customize their cars visually and mechanically, with options for tuning and upgrading parts. The game also allows for custom music and skin customization, adding to the replay value and personalization. Common complaints: - Unrealistic car physics (weight 0.97): The car physics are widely criticized for being unrealistic and poorly implemented. Cars often flip over, feel lightweight, and exhibit unpredictable behavior, making the driving experience frustrating and unenjoyable. - Poor optimization and performance issues (weight 0.87): The game suffers from significant optimization problems, including FPS drops, lagging, and stuttering, even on high-end hardware. Players report frame rate issues and performance drops, particularly on certain maps and with specific GPUs. - Lack of online multiplayer (weight 0.76): Players are disappointed by the absence of an online multiplayer mode, which limits the game's replayability and social aspects. The lack of online features is a significant drawback for many users. - Lack of originality and copying (weight 0.68): The game is criticized for lacking originality and copying elements from other games, particularly the FlatOut series. This lack of innovation detracts from the game's appeal and makes it feel uninspired. - Poor track design and visibility (weight 0.21): The track design is criticized for being confusing and poorly optimized. Players report issues with visibility, including particle effects blocking the view and unclear track layouts. - Poor cutscenes and voice acting (weight 0.13): The game's cutscenes and voice acting are described as cringe-worthy and poorly executed. The animations are stiff and the voice acting is often out of sync, detracting from the overall experience. - Difficulty and progression issues (weight 0.09): The game's difficulty progression is seen as unfair and inconsistent. Players report frustration with the lack of beginner-friendly features and the inability to adjust AI difficulty, making the game either too easy or too hard. - Repetitive and boring gameplay (weight 0.08): The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and boring, particularly in the early stages. The soundtrack and tracks can become monotonous, reducing the game's overall appeal. - Save and achievement bugs (weight 0.07): There are issues with save files and achievements, including lost progress and bugs in achievement tracking. These problems can significantly impact the player's experience and progression. - Short campaign and limited replayability (weight 0.06): The game's campaign is described as short, and the overall replayability is limited. The lack of varied content and repetitive gameplay reduce the game's long-term appeal. Gameplay feedback: - Variety of game modes (weight 0.95): The game offers a wide range of game modes, including classic races, destruction derbies, zombie modes, escape modes, and various mini-games. This diversity ensures that players have plenty of options to keep the gameplay experience fresh and engaging. - Physics and destruction mechanics (weight 0.77): The game emphasizes physics-based racing and destruction, with cars that can be heavily damaged and environments that are destructible. This adds a layer of realism and chaos to the races, making them more dynamic and unpredictable. - Controller and handling issues (weight 0.73): Some players have reported issues with the game's controls and handling mechanics. These issues can affect the overall gameplay experience, making it less enjoyable for some players. - Car customization and variety (weight 0.62): Players can customize and upgrade their cars with various parts and visual modifications. The game features a wide selection of cars from different regions and eras, including unique and joke cars, providing a rich and varied experience. - Storyline and characters (weight 0.59): The game features an engaging storyline with unique characters, each with their own personalities and driving styles. The plot is integrated into the gameplay, providing context and depth to the racing experience. - Humor and references (weight 0.55): The game is filled with humor, memes, and references to popular culture, movies, and other games. This adds a layer of entertainment and nostalgia, making the game more enjoyable and relatable for players. - Unique and challenging gameplay (weight 0.51): The game offers a unique blend of racing and destruction mechanics, providing a challenging and engaging experience. The variety of game modes and customization options ensures that players have plenty of content to explore. - Inspired by FlatOut series (weight 0.49): The game draws heavily from the FlatOut series, incorporating similar physics, destruction mechanics, and game modes. It is often seen as a spiritual successor or an improved version of FlatOut 3, appealing to fans of the original games. - Regular updates and patches (weight 0.42): The developers frequently release updates and patches to fix bugs and improve the game. This ongoing support helps to maintain the game's quality and address player concerns. - Dynamic and interactive environments (weight 0.42): The game features dynamic and interactive environments with destructible objects and varying weather conditions. This adds to the realism and unpredictability of the races. Performance notes: - Performance and Optimization Issues (weight 0.44): The game suffers from various performance and optimization problems, including frequent FPS drops, crashes, and instability on different hardware configurations. Players report issues ranging from lagging on high-end hardware to unplayable conditions on lower-end systems. - Controller and Gamepad Problems (weight 0.37): There are significant issues with controller and gamepad functionality. Players experience unresponsive controls, recognition issues, and problems specific to certain platforms like the Steam Deck. - Graphical and Visual Bugs (weight 0.31): The game has several graphical issues, including ghosting, excessive aliasing, and texture loading problems. These issues affect the visual quality and overall gaming experience. - DirectX 12 and Technical Issues (weight 0.3): There are technical problems related to DirectX 12, including game crashes and performance issues. Players have reported needing to switch to DirectX 11 for better stability. Recommendations: - Recommended for arcade racing fans (weight 0.28): The game is frequently recommended for fans of arcade racing games, particularly those who enjoy chaotic and destructive racing. It is often compared to and recommended for fans of similar games like FlatOut and Wreckfest. - Fun and chaotic gameplay (weight 0.24): The game is described as delivering chaos and being focused on fun, making it a good choice for those looking for an entertaining and chaotic racing experience. - Try the demo first (weight 0.22): Several reviews recommend trying the demo before purchasing the full game. This suggests that the game might not be for everyone, and trying the demo can help make an informed decision. - Consider alternative games (weight 0.2): A few reviews suggest considering alternative games like Gas Guzzlers Extreme, Wreckfest, or the FlatOut series, indicating that while the game is enjoyable, there are other similar games that might be preferred. - Worth buying on sale (weight 0.09): Many reviews suggest that the game is worth purchasing, especially when it is on sale. The game is seen as affordable and providing good value for money during discounts. - Steering wheel support requested (weight 0.03): A few reviews request the addition of steering wheel support, suggesting that this feature would enhance the gaming experience for those who prefer using a steering wheel. - Potential for future improvements (weight 0.02): Some reviews mention the potential for continued development and improvements, indicating that the game could get better with future updates and support from the developers. - Button remapping needed (weight 0.01): Some reviews mention the need for button remapping, indicating that the current control scheme might not be ideal for all players and could be improved with customization options. Other player notes: - Censorship concerns (weight 0.01): Some players have raised concerns about censorship in the game. This issue seems to be significant enough to warrant attention. - DLC achievements issue (weight 0.01): Players have noted that DLC achievements are not handled separately on Steam, which could be a problem for those who want to track their progress accurately. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.18): Players are frustrated primarily due to technical issues such as game crashes, poor optimization, and bugs. Additionally, gameplay mechanics like car physics, unclear tracks, and unbalanced AI contribute to the frustration. The lack of beginner-friendly features and repetitive early gameplay also add to the overall dissatisfaction. - Excitement (weight 0.18): Players are excited about the game's fun and chaotic gameplay, variety of maps, and unique content. The game's great driving physics, music, and destructibility on the track are also major contributors to this excitement. The variety of game modes and the interesting story further enhance the overall excitement. - Satisfaction (weight 0.13): Players feel satisfied with the game's variety of modes, maps, and cars, which remind them of classic games like FlatOut and NFS. The game's humor, customization options, and overall quality contribute to this satisfaction. Additionally, the game's graphics, gameplay, and developer support are appreciated. - Disappointment (weight 0.11): Players are disappointed due to several technical issues such as poor physics, lack of optimization, and weak car driving mechanics. The absence of online multiplayer and poor implementation of certain game modes also contribute to this disappointment. Additionally, the game's story and characters are criticized for being terrible. - Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Players enjoy the game's fun and chaotic gameplay, variety of game modes, and enjoyable racing once upgraded. The game's good physics, controls, maps, and humor are also major contributors to this enjoyment. The overall fun experience and lots of content further enhance the enjoyment. - Joy (weight 0.05): Players experience joy from the game's fun and absurd gameplay, humorous dialogue, and comedic storytelling. The game's enjoyable gameplay modes, references to popular media, and beautiful graphics contribute to this joy. Additionally, the game's music and atmospheric sound enhance the overall joyful experience. - Nostalgia (weight 0.05): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of classic racing games like FlatOut and Burnout 3. The game's references to classic games and memes, as well as its reminiscent gameplay, bring back memories of early 2000's racing games. This nostalgia is further enhanced by the game's atmosphere and easter eggs. - Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with frequent game crashes and performance issues, which lead to lost save files and progress. Technical issues such as unrealistic car physics, difficult career races, and rubber-banding AI contribute to this frustration. Additionally, unpolished aspects and voice acting further add to the overall frustration. - Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the developers' efforts and the game's variety of content, including detailed maps and cars, and stylized boss battles. The game's graphics, references, and storyline are also appreciated. Additionally, the game's in-depth and better quality compared to FlatOut contribute to this appreciation. - Joy (weight 0.02): Игроки испытывают радость от забавного и приятного геймплея, а также от разнообразия режимов и трасс. Разрушения в игре и хорошая озвучка также способствуют этому чувству. Кроме того, положительные эмоции от музыки и эффектов усиливают общее ощущение радости. - Happy (weight 0.02): Players are happy with the game's graphics, music, and challenging opponents. The game's fun gameplay and variety of content contribute to this happiness. Additionally, the modern aspects and interesting features of the game enhance the overall happy experience. - Disappointed (weight 0.02): Players are disappointed with the game's optimization and controller support. Car handling and physics are less fun compared to other games, and the game feels unfinished with many technical issues. Illogical car progression and boring boss battles further contribute to this disappointment. - Anger (weight 0.02): Players are angry due to negative experiences with the game and developers. Issues such as input lag, poor design of tracks, and the game giving victory to the opponent who finished after the player contribute to this anger. Additionally, the game is described as an insult to the concept of driving games. - Excited (weight 0.02): Players are excited about the variety of game modes and the value for money. The game's great gameplay and variety of cars contribute to this excitement. Additionally, the sheer amount of original, varied, and quality content enhances the overall excited experience. - Disappointment (weight 0.02): Игроки испытывают разочарование из-за проблем с физикой и поведением мобов, а также из-за отсутствия онлайн-мультиплеера. Проблемы с оптимизацией и производительностью также способствуют этому чувству. Кроме того, технические проблемы и неотработанные аспекты игры усиливают общее ощущение разочарования. - Amusement (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the game's unique and entertaining gameplay experience. The game's referential humor, obscure references, and caricature characters contribute to this amusement. Additionally, the game's story being so bad it's good and the exaggerated characters and dubbing enhance the overall amused experience. - Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players feel gratitude towards the developers for their support and updates. The game's ongoing support and the developers' efforts to improve the game contribute to this gratitude. Additionally, the game's quality and the developers' dedication to ensuring good support enhance the overall feeling of gratitude. - Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game's ability to keep their attention longer than expected. The game's mix of mechanics and its status as a hidden gem contribute to this surprise. Additionally, the game being the most played game in 2025 enhances the overall surprised experience. - Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful for improvements in the sequel and future updates. The anticipation of eastern-themed levels and vehicles contributes to this hope. Additionally, the game's potential for future enhancements and the developers' commitment to improving the game enhance the overall hopeful experience. - Amused (weight 0.01): Players are amused by the game's humor and references. The game's cheesy voice-acting and humorous dialogue contribute to this amusement. Additionally, the game's entertaining gameplay and comedic storytelling enhance the overall amused experience.}