Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Racing
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Buka Entertainment
- Publishers: Targem Games
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade (2014)
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade is a standalone expansion to the original Hard Truck: Apocalypse game, featuring a different gameplay style and a new storyline. The game was developed by Targem Games and published by Buka Entertainment in 2014.
Gameplay
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade is a racing game set in a post-apocalyptic world. The player takes control of a variety of vehicles, including trucks, cars, and motorcycles, and races through a variety of tracks, including deserts, canyons, and abandoned cities.
The game features a variety of different game modes, including:
- Race: The player races against other vehicles to reach the finish line first.
- Time Trial: The player races against the clock to complete a track as quickly as possible.
- Stunt: The player performs stunts to earn points.
- Survival: The player races against waves of enemy vehicles and obstacles.
Story
The story of Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade takes place in the same post-apocalyptic world as the original Hard Truck: Apocalypse game. The player takes on the role of a scavenger who is trying to find the cause of the global catastrophe that has destroyed the world.
As the player progresses through the game, they will encounter a variety of characters and factions, including bandits, mutants, and survivors. The player will also learn more about the backstory of the apocalypse and the role that Ex Machina, a mysterious organization, played in it.
Vehicles
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade features a variety of different vehicles, each with its own unique stats and abilities. The player can choose from a variety of trucks, cars, and motorcycles, each of which is better suited for different tracks and game modes.
Some of the vehicles in the game include:
- Bigfoot: A massive truck with high speed and durability.
- Gazelle: A fast and agile car.
- Ural: A powerful truck with high armor.
- Chopper: A motorcycle with high speed and maneuverability.
Weapons
The player can also equip their vehicles with a variety of different weapons, including machine guns, cannons, and rockets. Weapons can be used to attack other vehicles, as well as to destroy obstacles and clear a path through the tracks.
Reception
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s unique gameplay and setting, while others criticized its repetitive missions and lack of innovation.
Overall, Hard Truck Apocalypse: Arcade / Ex Machina: Arcade is a solid racing game with a unique post-apocalyptic setting. The game’s variety of vehicles, weapons, and game modes provides plenty of replayability, and the story mode adds an extra layer of depth. However, the game’s repetitive missions and lack of innovation may put off some players.
Score: 7.5/10
Review Score
7.5/10
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