Heading Out

"Heading Out has a clear sense of style and carries the whole experience. It falters a little with the driving model and some small bugs."

"Heading Out is a decent game for those looking for primarily a driving-based game, and it delivers a fun, fast-paced adventure game where you choose how your story will play out."

"The blend of incredible atmosphere, importance of audio, stylish visuals and simple gameplay come together here in a game that feels luxurious to dive into. The stark graphical style and comic-book nods add to that sense of a pulpy narrative, …"

"Heading Out is an interesting proposition that stands out for its themes, its uncompromising arcade racing style, and its visual aesthetic. It lacks much of the randomness that should be emphasized in a roguelike, which sometimes makes the experience unpleasant."

"Heading Out is one of the most inventive games I&s;ve played all year, with plenty of replayability, great ideas, and an engaging story."

"On the streets of Heading Out, there is some confusion. Serious Sim&s;s game tries to combine racing and storytelling through some micro-management mechanics, but the balance between the parts does not hold for the entire game, and every now and …"

"Heading Out is a memorable journey that uses the freedom of driving to help discover your morality and nature."

"Heading Out delivers a unique gaming experience, and a powerful piece of storytelling. It has the strangest mix of gameplay elements and mechanics I’ve ever seen, and whilst it probably shouldn’t work, it does so well."

"Heading Out seems like a great start to a game or a series that could continue to expand and get better. It lays the groundwork for some impressive ideas and concepts that racing games don’t usually tackle and offers you …"

"Heading Out effectively combines the narrative and racing genres, then mixes in rouge-like elements to create something utterly unique. This is a game that thrives on the little details it provides the players, giving them just enough breadcrumbs to make …"

"Heading Out is a solid concept that I would love to see perfected and improved upon should we see a follow-up, because frankly, it’s a sharp-looking game that really stands out in a sea of games that all look the …"

"Despite these shortcomings, Heading Out excels as a masterfully crafted blend of storytelling and game design. Its seamless fusion of retro aesthetics, heart-pounding gameplay, and thought-provoking narrative earns it an 8/10 rating. The game&s;s commitment to immersion, player agency, and …"

"An impressive ode to the classics of the 1970s, Heading Out is a unique blend of genres with its own unique gameplay twists that make it worth checking out, whether you&s;re a fan of high-octane driving or strategy-focused resource management. …"

"Heading Out combines genres and styles which might sound incompatible at first glance, but did so in a very interesting manner, resulting in a truly unique roguelike experience. I, for one, really liked the presentation as well, with its slick …"

"Heading Out is an intricate, compelling story that mixes modular storytelling and roguelike structure with deeply America-flavored media of the 1970s and on, particularly the “road” genre. I’m not a car guy but I do enjoy some crusty Americana, especially …"

"Heading Out is one of those games that will either grip you from the outset or show all of its hand in the first hour, never to be looked at again. If invested in the character and the story, a …"

"Crunching Koalas, together with Serious Sim, invites us to take part in this unique road trip across the United States. Although at first glance it may seem like a racing game, the truth is that the narrative plays a crucial …"

"If you go into Heading Out expecting a driving game, you’re probably going to be sorely disappointed. It’s something entirely different from that – and, improbably (given the different genres being thrown together), it works incredibly well."

"Heading Out is a fantastic, immersive driving game mixed with a visual novel, thoughtful story pieces, and great gameplay."

"Heading Out is a very interesting title, with a unique premise of mixing narrative elements and a racing game in a roguelite structure with very stylish black and white graphics and a soundtrack integrated to the action. The adventure features …"

"With its endless possibilities of different runs and expansive lore, Heading Out is worthy of your try. The game might be just hard to grasp right out of the gate, but since it gives the player a lot of chances …"

"A beautifully designed title with an engaging narrative, Heading Out is definitely a journey worth experiencing."

"A nice comic trip across the USA. It has a good idea, atmosphere, processing, and even the basis of the gameplay is not bad, it&s;s just a shame that the gameplay is gradually the same and there are not enough …"

"Heading Out doesn&s;t fulfil its true potential. But while its story isn&s;t as gripping as it should be, and its driving mechanics aren&s;t anything special, together, along with an eye-catching black and white comic book visual style, they make for …"

"It goes without saying that all of the best driving games have lovely buttery handling. The kind that makes you want to keep coming back for more, sim..."

"Heading Out is an interesting racing game that blends narrative-driven elements successfully. The moment to moment gameplay is serviceable at the very least, with sections of real strength, but the experience is truly elevated by the game&s;s atmosphere and structure. …"

"I hadn’t heard anything about Heading Out before it landed in my lap for review, and I am so grateful it did. I absolutely loved the gritty, 70’s feel of the racing and multiple vehicles. And I already gushed over …"

"Heading Out gives you a roguelike driving experience where you must pace yourself and manage your money. The driving mechanics are solid and there are lots of variations to keep gameplay interesting. Once you beat the game, there’s no incentive …"