Road 96 is a title developed by DigixArt. This puts us at the feet of some teenagers who seek to reach the border of their country in search of freedom. All this in the midst of a growing political conflict and elections that could change the future.
The title already had a launch last year for switch Y pc. Now Road 96 makes its way to PS4, PS5, Xbox One Y Xbox Series X/S. Since we had the opportunity to try it, we will tell you if it is worth embarking on this trip, if you have not already done so.
Road 96 has a story made for you
There is not much we can say about the history of Road 96 without going into spoilers. The basic premise is that you take control of various teenagers looking to escape the tyrannical government of their country. However, how they will achieve it is totally up to you.
The game is divided by road sections. In each of them your story will advance and you will meet a character. You may steal car keys, walk down the road, take a taxi, but the result will never be the same.
Each of the meetings Road 96 They are procedurally generated. Plus, your decisions have a pretty palpable weight in how the plot unfolds. What you consider insignificant may have an impact on the future of an entire nation.
Not to mention that there are a number of characters that you can meet and with whom you can establish different relationships. Someone who helped you on one journey may be a major hindrance on a subsequent journey. That’s where the magic lies Road 96since it feels like a story made mostly, by you.
Simple gameplay but keeps you active
Those who expect a game with a lot of action, will not find it in Road 96, But that’s not bad. It’s a totally narrative-focused title, but there’s more to do here than just repeatedly hitting the button for the next dialog. You have to consider all the options.
most of Road 96 you will find yourself choosing different dialogue options. All the conversations are led by you with your questions. This can make you get to know their characters even more, or perhaps even lead to an abrupt end to your adventure.
Sometimes you participate in different mini-games, which prevents you from Road 96 feel monotonous. These range from running a key through an electrified maze, to playing a game of pong with a teenager for some cash.
One of the greatest achievements of Road 96 is that despite being a narrative game, it keeps the player active almost all the time. This combined with its captivating story makes it worth taking several tours to get to know the whole panorama of this title.
Road 96 characters will keep you glued to it
Although the story is changing and is not the same for everyone, there are characters that remain constant. Again we won’t go into detail about them as it might take some of the wow factor away. However we found them all to be very round, well written and with very good voice acting.
Their stories are just too engaging and will keep you glued to wanting to know more about them or hoping you’ll find them again. Not to mention that there are totally unexpected revelations with most of them. As well as moments that touch the heart.
There are different personalities that were perhaps made to appeal to different types of players. Also surely your own beliefs will make you react differently to them and some decisions they make. This again is a sample of the interesting experiment that is Road 96.
Characters also serve as a kind of ‘meter’ for the progress you make in Road 96. In the pause menu you will find their faces next to a percentage, which represents how well you know them. Reaching 100% with anyone is somewhat difficult due to the random factor of the encounters. But it is also an invitation to play again and again.
Decent visuals with an excellent soundtrack
In the visual field, Road 96 It’s not the eighth wonder, but we think it works very well for the stage. Since the game takes place in 1996, the character models remind us a bit of the ones we used to see back then. Although that also comes with a noticeable lack of mobility of the characters, who seem somewhat stiff.
What totally takes the cake is his soundtrack. It is full of musical pieces that really transport you to that time full of synthesizers. In addition, the most tense or tender moments also have their musical accompaniment that highlights what is happening on the screen.
Should you make your way to Road 96?
Road 96 is a game that we think you should try if you are one of those who are looking for a good story in their games. What DigixArt achieved with this title is really amazing from a narrative point of view. Although we admit that its gameplay may not be engaging for all types of players.
His story is full of surprises, drama and really unexpected situations. Best of all, the outcome of the story is truly influenced by even the smallest of your decisions. If you have the opportunity, we recommend that you try it. You may end up hooked on an endless journey through Road 96.
We played Road 96 on PlayStation 5 with a code provided by a Koch Media representative in the region.
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