Wreckreation Reviews
Wreckreation takes a very specific direction. For what it's worth, it's still a fun time. Regardless, it still feels more like a reimagining of Need for Speed Most Wanted with elements of Burnout and Hot Wheels rather than a full-on open-world Burnout game. The game includes its fair share of issues, such as pacing, rules around crashing, and general oddities when interacting with objects in the world. Having said that, there's definitely fun to be had here; it perhaps just needs some extra attention that a ten-person development team may not have the resources to apply. $40 is a bit of a hard sell for what's on display here unless you are craving another Burnout Paradise or Need for Speed: Most Wanted clone.
The high-octane action, the blistering speeds, and the open-world freedom all come together to offer a format that I adore. However, I can't in good conscience attribute much of this to this game, as it's about as blatant a copy I have ever seen, lifting Burnout Paradise's mechanics, UI, race types, and progression almost note for note
This is a complete experience that not only has Burnout DNA, but goes further and adds other elements: a brutal map, cars, events, collectibles, crashes, and the ability to unleash your imagination with new creations. It's not perfect, but it delivers what it offers, and spending enjoyable hours will be a delight for veterans and a great experience for beginners.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
There's a lot to love about Wreckreation but its issues, both major and minor, hold it back from being a brilliant sandbox that has you spending hours of unadulterated fun on its streets. Yet, there's something about the experience that is sure to keep you coming back for more.
Wreckreation heralds the return of Burnout-style vehicular mayhem in an over-the-top sandbox for you and your friends to get lost in.
Cut corners, bugs, janky mechanics, and limited content shows that a project of Wreckreation's size may have been too ambitious for Three Fields Entertainment's small team.
So, what would a game combining Forza Horizon, Burnout and Trackmania look like? Exactly like Wreckreation. It's not revolutionary, but it's a well-executed and fun mix with a strong sense of speed.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Wreckreation might have its issues, but at the same time, it's so much fun that you won't care.
If you love the freedom and chaos of open-world driving but hate being bogged down by plotlines or filler, Wreckreation is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. The game handles driving pretty well, offers a fair amount of activities that embrace the chaos of virtual driving, and lets you build your own tracks, and somehow manages to do all of it seamlessly, with no menus or load times in between.
Wreckreation aims to recapture the magic of Burnout: Paradise with chaotic freedom and creative tools, but despite its fun building mechanics and nostalgic vibes, the lifeless map, shallow challenge, and clunky controls leave it feeling more like a well-meaning clone than a worthy successor.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Is Wreckreation one of the better racing games of recent release? I honestly couldn’t tell you. Will it appeal to an avid fan of the genre? I’m certain it will. The one important question, though, is this – did I have fun? I did. But will I remember my time with the game in six months? Probably not.
Wreckreation is a blast, apart from the minor nuisance of crashing out over something small, I couldn’t fault the amount of high-octane action packed into every corner. Each element provided a proper homage to the burnout series for me, taking me back to my childhood.
I build ramps, race across them, fly, crash, laugh. And maybe that's exactly the point: Wreckreation doesn't need big goals to be fun. It thrives on moments. From the split second I land the perfect jump or fail spectacularly. Whether that's enough depends on your own preferences when playing racing games. Those looking for structure, progress, or competition will quickly wonder what they're actually doing here. Those who just want to drive, build, and cause a bit of chaos will find one of the most honest sandboxes the racing game genre has seen in a long time.
Review in German | Read full review
Wreckreation is an interesting experiment that attempts to combine the freedom of Forza Horizon with the spectacular nature of Wreckfest.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Wreckreation is an ambitious sandbox racing game that brings a breath of fresh air to the genre with its huge open world and creative track-building features.
Review in German | Read full review
Wreckreation isn’t a perfect racing game, but it’s an incredibly charming one. It thrives on its atmosphere, music, driving feel, and creativity. It has its flaws, no doubt, but it also possesses that certain something you can’t quite describe—you just have to feel it. If you’re looking for a pure prestige racing experience, you might be better off with Forza or Need for Speed. But if you’re after an honest, handcrafted game with soul—one that simply celebrates the joy of driving—then Wreckreation is absolutely worth a try. A charming and creative racing game made with heart and passion, Wreckreation proves that a game doesn’t need high-end visuals to be fun—it just needs to stand out from the crowd. Add in a touch of nostalgia for the good old Burnout days, and you’ve got something truly special.
Review in German | Read full review
With a vast, open landscape full of creative potential, Wreckreation will unleash your inner child, looping custom courses throughout the world like digital Hot Wheels tracks.
Wreckreation is a bold experiment that blends Burnout’s explosive chaos with TrackMania’s creative freedom, all set in an open world reminiscent of Forza Horizon. The result is a fun, customizable arcade racer that shines online, especially for players who love building, sharing, and destroying. While design choices and technical limits may disappoint solo players seeking a deeper experience, it remains a heartfelt tribute to arcade racing fans from developers who helped shape the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The game’s presentation doesn’t quite do it any favours. Unimpressive graphics, odd visual design choices, floaty handling, physics and destruction that are legitimately worse than the old school Burnout games it’s trying to replicate. It also has its share of glitches with weird collisions, the framerate tanking temporarily at times and so forth. However, not only you get used to this, but the game just keeps improving. The open world keeps getting filled up, Live Mix keeps things fresh, and the possibilities of its online sandbox are practically limitless.
Wreckreation is the realization and culmination of what was being built with Danger Zone and Dangerous Driving, to be a competent and capable arcade racer with boundless creation tools. The opponent AI lacks some consistency, the world could feel more alive, and the menu system could use some work. The overall presentation, vibe, and heart is in the right place to be an open-world racing nirvana. If you never interact with the creation tools, there’s still a lot of game to enjoy. While this isn’t a game that lives up to its potential or pedigree of its inspiration, Wreckreation is the closest we’ll get to a Burnout Paradise 2.