Matt Richmond

I don't normally read or watch "getting started in game X" guides, but I recommend it here. Starting new can be kind of overbearing, and the game just kind of employs the "sink-or-swim" philosophy. Good game, and I play it a lot, I just wish space was less crowded. Lots of neurotypical in the design lately: people that can't stand a quiet or solitary moment filling the skies with ships, random pilots landing nearby, pirates almost everywhere... I'd give it a 5 if I could just turn down the number of ships constantly and pointlessly streaking by everywhere I land, warping in with a sudden bang. I keep playing it, though. If there's something I tolerate sudden noises for, you know it's gotta be pretty special.

Review based on playing on PS4 Pro. Made the CPU fan spin quite fast until I turned off motion blur et. al. in the video settings, now is not too bad. If you liked Mudrunner and/or Spintires, and you approach Snowrunner with an open mind(it's definitely different under the hood), I believe you'll like it, especially if you also like Construction Simulator. If you've managed to get used to the Spintires/Mudrunner steering with controller or keyboard, it's the same in Snowrunner, so you're good there. My only complaint is the auto-winch. It seems to always pick the closest object, rather than close to where you're looking, which is not generally what you want. But I suppose, in real life, you can't just Spiderman your way across the mud, so maybe it should be a little awkward. Lots more to do in Snowrunner, lots more vehicle options, mission types, controls, etc. Don't expect it to be a clone of Mudrunner, and go back to Mudrunner sometimes to enjoy the Mudrunner feel of things, and enjoy the new things Snowrunner brings, and I think you'll like it.