Wreckfest Reviews

Wreckfest is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Craig S
Top Critic
7 / 10
Aug 23, 2019

Anyone who can relate to the thrill of witnessing and narrowly avoiding catastrophically beautiful pile ups between opponents in games like GRID, MotorStorm, Burnout, or even Destruction Derby back in the day is guaranteed to have a blast.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2018

Wreckfest is a very solid game that is been published after five years of early access. The impressive physics, the worderful damage system and a lot of competitions make Wreckfest a must have for this summer.

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8 / 10 stars
May 7, 2021

Wreckfest is back with a fine next-gen port, going that extra mile with some wonderfully chaotic gameplay.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2019

It’s fun playing games like Forza Motorsport and Horizon, but Wreckfest offers something that they just can’t: carnage. And that’s enough to make it a must-have.

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7 / 10
Jun 25, 2018

Wreckfest can have sustained periods of standard race after standard race, but it delivers its best parts when trying to keep that fresh.

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Ben Sellwood
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2019

Enjoyably casual gameplay which draws you in an makes you want to do better each time you play.

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7 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2022

Wreckfest for Nintendo Switch is familiar content, lots of enjoyable combat on tracks or arenas, 30 frames per second and heavily cropped graphics. The creators have limited the setting to ensure racing on the small screen – if you count on the mobile version of the game and know the limitations of the platform, then you will be satisfied.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 15, 2022

Wreckfest took its time getting onto the Nintendo Switch but that wait led to one of the best third-party ports I’ve seen on the platform yet. This is a very demanding game performance wise and the Switch version delivers on that front for the most part. It does have some brief moments of slowdown and the visuals take a little bit of a hit but being able to smash up a ton of vehicles on the go is heaps of fun despite those few drawbacks.

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8.6 / 10.0
Jun 17, 2021

‎Wreckfest Complete Edition is a great driving experience with a good physics system, stunning graphics and extremely fun that I recommend to any player who wants to enjoy a challenge or just wants to break some cars.‎

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6 / 10
Jun 7, 2021

Undoubtedly, Wreckfest itself is an absolutely fantastic racer and you'll have a blast on Series X regardless of whether you stick with the free 4K, 60FPS patch or go one step further with this paid next-gen upgrade. This is without doubt the definitive way to play the game on Xbox Series X, but thanks to that free patch a couple of months ago, there's really no need to pay the extra money unless you're a devoted Wreckfest nut.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 5, 2019

A perfect continuation of what Bugbear has done previously with the Flatout series. They may no longer hold the license to that IP, but they definitely still have the spirit of it. This is a perfect blend of customisation and carnage, with something for everyone. I can't recommend it enough, and it deserves to be just as popular as the games that came before it.

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8 / 10
Aug 22, 2019

Bugbears latest release might not be flawless, but it's certainly a unique entry in racing genre. Surely some issues like not so good music, long loading times and weak user interface are somehow annoying, but when compared to positives, you will not mind them. Wreckfest might not offer the same amount of humor that we saw in the earlier Flatout games, but it has a lot to say, especially when it comes to online gaming.

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8.6 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2019

If all that doesn't faze you (and it shouldn't), Wreckfest more than nails its core gameplay. It's a fun derby racer game that lives up to its FlatOut roots and more. It has a somewhat bare-bones presentation that is rife with bugs and long loading screens, but when it works, it's a remarkable experience from start to finish. If you love this kind of racer, the console version of Wreckfest will hold up its end of the deal and deliver frantic mayhem racing at its best.

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75 / 100
Aug 29, 2019

Wreckfest may feature some lackluster racing, but its dynamic vehicle deformation is so dazzling that it almost doesn't matter. Barreling across tracks that gradually fill with automotive debris, or jumping into a demo derby to wreak some havoc yourself, serve to fulfill a destruction-fueled niche that knows no equal on consoles.

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80 / 100
Aug 30, 2019

Wreckfest is a game that brings back memories to those who have experienced the destruction and fun of Destruction Derby, and does it very well. Reviving the memorable struggles to survive the shattering arenas and crazy races where not always coming first was what really mattered. THQ Nordic and Bugbear have brought to the present the nostalgia for a memorable game from the past with present technologies, online multiplayer gaming and current graphics. The game still needs to work some details, but nothing that undermines the fun and satisfaction of destroying other cars in a wrecking arena.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2019

So, gear up, tune up your car, rev your engines and try to make it to the finish line with a number of wheels that is higher than 1!

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2019

Wreckfest isn’t the prettiest racing game around but it is certainly the most destructive. The cars and damage models are very realistic and I really never got tired of trying to smash apart all of my opponents. The long load times are a bit of a bummer and I wish the game had local multiplayer support but I wouldn’t let either of those faults steer you away from smashing your way to victory in this game.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Aug 26, 2019

Wreckfest is at its best when you don't take it too seriously. It features a great handling model that's sufficiently deep and rewarding to master. The wild and dirty races tend to be quite enjoyable too. Of course, the chaos can sometimes become frustrating. There are few things worse than getting knocked off the track at the last possible moment. It's even more agonizing when it's not entirely your fault. Those who persevere, despite the occasional bout of unfairness, will get a lot of mileage out of this.

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TrueGaming
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2019

Wreckfest is a fantastic game that does everything right with demolition derbies and special events, but most of the experience in the form of demolition races isn't as good besides long loading screens that kill the enthusiasm to even choose an event.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 8, 2018

Wreckfest's traditional structure helps its destruction-centric emphasis feel uniquely mischievous, whilst also highlighting its impressive simulative physics and challenging AI drivers. This choice of framework also draws more direct connections with Destruction Derby, the classic title it successfully channels. With that said, given how explosive Bugbear Entertainment's creative spark was within its series FlatOut, it could be argued that it is a tad too pre-occupied with being a spiritual successor. It might have benefited from a more expansive, outlandish DNA and structure. However, despite these minor reservations, plus the title's drawn-out development, Wreckfest is undeniably brilliant and refreshing. It features addictive, quick-burst gameplay, particularly gorgeous visuals and sound, not to mention surprisingly detailed car physics and handling models, especially when using a wheel. Moreover, its damage model is truly something to behold. Wreckfest establishes an intriguing niche, combing sim-based physics with arcade-spirited destruction and chaos. It's a real gem.

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