Crossout Review

Early Access is giving developers the chance to test their games with audiences like never before. Crossout is just another example of a game that uses an extended beta period to fine-tune the experience. In testing since 2016, the title has still not officially launched. But, it is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC as an open beta. This free-to-play game sees players battle it out in vehicles across large scale maps as they seek to be the last competitor or team alive.

Unlike other vehicular combat games, the focus within Crossout is not on historically accurate tanks or armored vehicles. Instead, players build their own cars and customize them as they see fit. This makes sense when you consider that the game takes place in a post-apocalyptic future. A devastating nuclear war led to the collapse of human civilization. Meanwhile genetic mutations have caused the remaining humans to become more aggressive. All of this has led to all-out war between the remnants of society as they fight on the wastelands.

Customization

The big draw of Crossout is the vehicle customization. Players can design and build their own weaponized cars any way they see fit. There are only two modules that you have to fit to cars, a cabin and a frame. After that, you are free to add or remove items until you are satisfied with your creation.

Do you want to create a vehicle that is buffed with armor? Go ahead, just be aware that this will be a bigger target and less maneuverable.

Crossout also features a sophisticated physics engine that will simulate how your vehicle reacts to the world. Things like your center of gravity and weight distribution are taken into consideration. Bad designs lead to unwieldy vehicles that are liable to roll.

It is also important to note that the different factions offer a wide array of design philosophies. For example, the Lunatics prefer fast and agile buggies with little to no armor. Meanwhile, the Dawn’s Children faction uses high-tech armor and plasma weaponry. Choosing which faction to align yourself to is important in respect to how you like to play the game.