Gravel

[h2]Overall: 8/10[/h2] [h3]Story:[/h3] I enjoy the story for what it is, but it was clear from the very start that the "narrative" is extremely lightweight and isn't trying to get you emotionally invested. Instead, the campaign is framed kinda like the game Split/Second's (if you're familiar) in the sense that it's a fictional extreme off-road TV show called "Off-Road Masters," where you play as a new, unnamed competitor trying to work your way through the competition, competing across different types of off-road racing events, defeating established champions, and eventually becoming the show's overall champion. It's a very basic framework and there's literally no storytelling, but the TV-show framing gives some context to what would otherwise just be a collection of disconnected off-road races all over the world. The closest thing the campaign has to any traditional narrative elements are the cutscenes introducing each Off-Road Master, with the narrator explaining who they are and what style of racing they're known for, but that's really just so you can put a face to a car when going up against each champion more than anything. The Masters aren't developed beyond their reputati…

No, not for me, for too many reasons. I will rather choose Dirt Rally, FH, Blur, any NFS game, even Split/Second from 2010 than this.

It's Temu Motorstorm. But Motorstorm is a bona fide classic, so this game is still pretty fun.

[h1]Pick Up Your Wheel And Prepare For Some Off Roading![/h1] Gravel is the ultimate off-road experience. The most extreme racing game that will let you try out amazing stunts in the wildest places on the planet! Pure fun, spectacular scenery and no-holds barred competition where each race will turn into a memorable battle! Take part in the wildest show on the Gravel Channel web TV, travel around the world to discover the wide variety of environments and be amazed by the visually impressive quality! Enjoy four different disciplines – Cross Country, Wild Rush, Stadium and Speed cross – to live the driving experience with the most extreme vehicles on any type of terrain. [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ATReviews]Follow My Review Group Here![/url] 💾Graphics - Gravel’s graphics are a mixed bag. The licensed vehicle models are generally well-made and feature a wide variety of rally, off-road, and trophy trucks, with detailed interiors and convincing suspension movement. The environments can also look impressive, especially during night races, where the lighting, headlights, weather, dust, and changing times of day create some great visual moments. However, the visuals often fe…

[h1]GRAVLE- A Racing Game With a Vignette Problem[/h1] [b]Not Recommended.[/b] (to be clear I bought this on sale for like a buck) I came here to RACE. Instead, GRAVEL insists on throwing annoying cutscenes and irritating characters at me as though I purchased a bloody television show instead of a racing game. And yes, the cutscenes can be dealt with. Dig through the game files and you can remove them. But the truly offensive part? [b]THE VIGNETTE.[/b] Someone apparently decided that what this racing game REALLY needed was a disgusting permanent black vignette around the screen. And no, you can't properly remove it. INI tweaks? Tried 'em. Configuration changes? Tried 'emm. Game-file modifications? You can remove some of the other nonsense, but this cursed visual effect remains. It effectively eats something like [b]30% of the usable screen[/b], permanently obscuring the edges of your view for absolutely no worthwhile reason. I am driving a car. I need to SEE THE TRACK. I don't need the game putting virtual blinders over my eyes because apparently the developers believe peripheral vision is an optional DLC feature. This is especially ridiculous in a racing game where…

Overall, for the start - I enjoyed the game. I knew people reviewed the physics as mixed. However, I do have to admit the game physics are a little weird. Certain disciplines feel like you can never get the power down when you should be able to. Makes close and racing (like in RX/TrophyTrucks) hard to enjoy. Definitely give the game a go with an open mind.