This epic production re-defines what games are.
Here's a story for you. A few years ago I was suffering from a disease and the doctor had no idea how to cure it. So someone suggested Big Rigs to me. It not only cured my disease, but also improved my life and well-being far beyond what it ever was and gave me the power and courage to go on and do great things. I joined Rigism and found many other people with similar stories, and together we helped to preach this game even further.
If I were to describe this game in one sentence, I would definitely say "This is without a doubt the best game ever made". There are so many good things I can say about this game. I think I'll start with the gameplay.
Big Rigs, in theory, is a racing game. In practice it's so much more. You are given so much freedom in this game. When I start, I am given the choice of one of four rigs, each a unique behemoth with a different strength and weakness. Following that I am given a choice of one of four maps, each one enormous and detailed. And unlike most racing games, you are given the ability to roam around these maps as you wish, or even off them if you want. There's nowhere you cannot go. Stellar Stone have also done a good job in making this game simple. The controls are simple, and there are no unnecessary features. Your opponent never moves, meaning that you can always win. This makes perfect sense because nobody in their right mind plays a game and wants to lose, so why include the feature in the first place. You can also drive through any object in the game, another sensible choice. Why waste time on a physics engine? Is there anything wrong with clipping through buildings? A person who does not want to drive through buildings should stop driving through them in the first place.
Long story short, there is limitless and engaging gameplay. There is so much freedom, and there are no useless features making this pure gaming fun. And this is topped off with incredible graphics. Each rig is rendered realistically, with unique decoration pattern and a glossy sheen. The maps are vibrant and thriving with plant life, or dark and mysterious, full of buildings. Each map is uniquely styled to suit the setting. And visually speaking, the game is wonderful. The graphical settings only go from low to medium, and that's all you need. On either setting it's easy to mistake the game for real life. The game originally was intended to have an "extreme" graphical setting, but this was dropped because they realised no computer in the near future could handle extreme. Indeed, one of the maps, called "nightride", does not work because it is too much for any computer in this day and age to handle.
The game tops off this achievement with the impressive sound. As you drive, your vehicle emits a realistic growl, like a tiger storming down the road. This is accompanied with an impressive array of music tracks, each one entertaining and a joy to listen to.
Perhaps the biggest factor in BR:OTRR's favour is the way it spurs the player on. When you win a race, you are presented with a screen containing a trophy and the text "YOU'RE WINNER !". This may seem simple, but believe me, it's so much more. This simple encouragement can inspire the player to do great things. If you've just been fired from work, then believe me, a quick game of Big Rigs will give you the power you need to get an even better job.
Ultimately, this game is simply the best. It is the best game bar none. There is so much right with it, and there is nothing wrong with it. Don't buy a copy of this game, buy two copies. No, buy as many copies as you can. But make sure to leave some behind for another aspiring Rigist. This game is a treasure, and you should nurse it as such.
