Twelve kinds of taste
Which one are you?
Rate five things you know, from any shelf. Your archetype shows up in about a minute, and gets sharper with every log.
Rate five things you know, from any shelf. Your archetype shows up in about a minute, and gets sharper with every log.
Racing, Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Hop into a muscle car and drive through the American West in a game inspired by 1970s road movies. Enjoy the ride in this narrative-driven racing experience with a comic book aesthetic. Choose your own route across the USA in a game where every run is a personalized, unique experience.
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Nostalgic, formally daring, plot-driven and knowing.
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God is a GeekChris WhiteMay 20249/10Heading Out is one of the most inventive games I've played all year, with plenty of replayability, great ideas, and an engaging story.
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TheXboxHubGareth BrierleyAug 20254.5/5 starsHeading 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.
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Hardcore GamerKyle LeClairMay 20244/5An 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're a fan of high-octane driving or strategy-focused resource management. Dripping with style, a killer soundtrack and a ton of interesting stories along the way, it makes for one mesmerizing road trip, with the journey being one that Serious Sim should be proud of.
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Xbox AchievementsRichard WalkerSep 202555/100It 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...
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CGMagazineAndrew WilsonMay 20247/10Heading 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.
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IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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