Info about Deliver At All Costs: Official game description: **Deliver At All Costs is a thrilling action game where destruction, absurdity and intrigue collide!** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The year is 1959. A time of rock 'n' roll, polka dot dresses and the ever-looming dread of nuclear annihilation. Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chaos behind him, ensuring he does what it takes to Deliver At All Costs! **Wreak Havoc and Destruction in the Streets** ---------------------------------------------- Plow through the city across highly destructible environments, wreaking havoc in a wide variety of vehicles. Take on bizarre deliveries and missions each with its own unique play style and mechanic. From delivering a giant flailing Marlin, to the disposal of a big bomb teetering on the edge of explosion, always expect the unexpected! **Journey through a Dynamic World** ----------------------------------- Explore an intricately designed world with large semi-open environments both on foot and in your vehicle. Be careful not to upset the citizens though - they will respond to your actions in the most unpredictable of ways… **Come for the Chaos, Stay for the Story** ------------------------------------------ Amidst the chaos and destruction, embark on a story of mystery and intrigue divided into three acts, with a cast of distinct and memorable characters. Witness Winston’s journey as he spirals downward into the depths of insanity. **The Sights and Sounds of 1959** --------------------------------- Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 1950s with aesthetics and evocative music paying homage to the classic era. Featuring 1950s design elements, an original soundtrack, radio ads, English voice acting and a UI fitting of the times - all capturing the essence of what made the 1950s iconic! Release date: 22 May, 2025 Categories: Open-World Exploration, Single-player Story, Driving Simulation, Vehicular Combat, Environmental Destruction, Task-based Gameplay, Character Progression - 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: - Chaotic, fun, and absurd gameplay (weight 0.91): The core gameplay loop is enjoyable due to its chaotic and forgiving nature. Players find the missions and overall experience to be consistently fun, original, and humorous. The game emphasizes over-the-top action and absurdity. - Satisfying environmental destruction (weight 0.51): A key element of fun comes from the destructible environments. Players enjoy the freedom to destroy buildings and cause chaos while completing deliveries. The destruction physics are well-implemented and satisfying. - Engaging story and voice acting (weight 0.51): The game features a surprisingly decent story, intriguing plotlines, and well-executed voice acting that fits the setting. Players are interested in learning more about the characters and narrative with dark undertones. - Well-executed 1950s/60s aesthetic (weight 0.28): The game's 1950s/60s aesthetic is well-realized through its graphics, music, and overall atmosphere. The period-specific details contribute positively to the player experience. - Responsive, arcade-style car handling (weight 0.24): The game features responsive and arcade-like car handling, making driving enjoyable. Players appreciate the ease of cornering and the overall feel of the driving mechanics, especially with analog sticks. - Memorable humorous moments (weight 0.21): The game features many specific humorous moments and missions, such as delivering strange items or causing absurd situations. These instances contribute significantly to the game's comedic appeal. - Fun, light arcade experience (weight 0.18): The game is described as a fun, tight arcade experience with epic artwork and a unique isometric view. The lack of gore and fall damage contributes to a light and refreshing feel. - Crazy Taxi-like driving experience (weight 0.13): The game's driving physics and mission structure evoke a feeling similar to Crazy Taxi. This comparison suggests fast-paced, arcade-style driving with unconventional delivery objectives. - Rewarding open-world exploration (weight 0.1): The open world encourages exploration with various encounters, quests, and rewards. The addition of new maps and content in later acts provides a pleasant surprise and extends the gameplay experience. - Upgrades and side content (weight 0.1): The game includes vehicle upgrades, side quests, and add-ons that enhance the gameplay experience. These features provide additional content and customization options for players. - More enjoyable than 'The Precinct' (weight 0.03): This point is a direct comparison to another game, 'The Precinct,' stating that 'Deliver at All Costs' is currently more enjoyable. This is subjective and lacks specific details about why it's better. Common complaints: - Awkward, limited camera control (weight 0.4): The camera system is frequently criticized for being clunky, poorly positioned, and offering limited perspectives. Players struggle with awkward camera angles, a lack of environmental awareness, and an inability to freely explore the environment. This leads to frustration and motion sickness. - Poor, unresponsive controls (weight 0.36): Several reviews mention issues with the game's controls, describing them as clunky, wonky, and unresponsive. One review specifically states the game is unplayable due to control issues. These control problems detract from the overall enjoyment and make the game frustrating. - Uninteresting story and dialogue (weight 0.3): The story and dialogue receive mixed reviews, with some finding them cheesy, uninteresting, or poorly delivered. The emphasis on cutscenes and dialogue may not appeal to all players, and some reviewers experienced looping dialogue cues and skipping issues. - Underdeveloped game elements (weight 0.28): Some reviewers found certain game elements, like the police system and side missions, to be underdeveloped and pointless. The game feels simplistic and lacks depth in these areas, detracting from the overall experience. - Overpriced for content (weight 0.19): Multiple reviewers feel the game is overpriced for the content it offers, especially compared to similar titles. Some suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing. One review mentions the game was offered for free shortly after release, which is frustrating for those who paid full price. - Excessive, immersion-breaking signposting (weight 0.1): The excessive use of yellow paint to highlight secrets is considered distracting and immersion-breaking. Reviewers felt it removed the fun of natural discovery. - No penalty for failure (weight 0.09): The game lacks meaningful penalties for failure, and delivering cargo intact is optional and difficult. This reduces the challenge and impact of player choices. - Destruction gets repetitive (weight 0.07): The initial fun of the destruction physics wears off quickly, and the game becomes more about destruction than delivery. This suggests a lack of depth and variety in the gameplay. - Stiff character animation (weight 0.04): The character animation is described as stiff, which detracts from the overall visual presentation and immersion. - Overly strict UFO mission (weight 0.04): The photography element in the UFO mission is considered too strict and needlessly difficult, leading to frustration. - Hidden vehicles are pointless (weight 0.04): Hidden vehicles are rendered pointless because the pickup truck is required for missions, diminishing the value of exploration and discovery. - Aggressive pedestrians (weight 0.04): Pedestrians are constantly aggressive towards the player, which can be annoying and detract from the overall experience. Gameplay feedback: - Story secondary; destruction encouraged (weight 0.21): The story is present but not a major focus, with gameplay mechanics taking precedence. There are few penalties for causing widespread destruction, which encourages reckless driving and mayhem. - Deliver cargo with destruction (weight 0.18): The core gameplay loop revolves around delivering cargo, often in absurd and destructive ways. Players drive a truck and can cause widespread destruction to the environment and other vehicles while completing deliveries. - Simple, easily evaded police (weight 0.11): Police chases are present but simplistic, often involving only one police car. Evading the police is easy by hiding, and the triggers for initiating a chase are not always clear or consistent. - Replayable chapters, varied content (weight 0.08): The game is divided into three chapters, each offering unique settings, character situations, and mission objectives. Players have the ability to replay completed missions, allowing for repeated attempts or simply re-experiencing favorite moments. Performance notes: - Great Steam Deck optimization (weight 0.23): The game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, running smoothly without requiring special configurations. Players can achieve a stable framerate with reasonable battery life, and further extend playtime by adjusting settings. - Stable performance; few bugs (weight 0.23): The game exhibits good stability, with players reporting smooth performance and a lack of glitches or major bugs across various hardware configurations. This indicates a polished and well-optimized gaming experience. Recommendations: - Consider buying on sale (weight 0.54): Several reviewers suggest that the game is worth buying, especially at a discounted price. Some recommend waiting for a sale, while others find it worth the full price, indicating a mixed opinion on its value proposition. - Frustration and language barrier (weight 0.5): Some reviewers experienced frustration with the game, while others found the humor and story difficult to appreciate without understanding the language. This suggests that the game's accessibility and enjoyment may vary depending on individual preferences and language proficiency. - Hoping for more content (weight 0.04): Some reviewers are hoping for more content to be added to the game in the future. This suggests that while they enjoy the current experience, they see potential for further expansion and improvement. - Good top-down driving (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for a good top-down driving experience. This point is very specific, but has low importance because it was mentioned by very few reviewers. - Free on Epic Games Store (weight 0.03): The game was available for free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time. This is a temporary promotion and does not reflect the game's inherent qualities. - What games should be (weight 0.02): This point is a general statement of enjoyment without specific details. It does not provide constructive feedback or actionable insights. Other player notes: - Regional pricing is appreciated (weight 0.05): The developers implemented regional pricing, making the game more accessible to players in different countries. This is a positive move that demonstrates consideration for international audiences. - Map exploration for resources (weight 0.05): Players can explore the game map to find cash and resources needed for crafting. This encourages exploration and provides a sense of progression outside of the main missions. - Excessive environmental destruction (weight 0.05): The game features excessive environmental destruction. This may impact gameplay or immersion depending on how it is implemented. - Similar to The Precinct (weight 0.05): The game's gameplay style is similar to that of The Precinct. This comparison can help players familiar with The Precinct understand what to expect from this game. Emotions: No emotions}