Chaos on Wheels

Honestly, quite a fun game. Gameplay can be hectic at times, some mechanics could use more fine-tuning, but overall, it's a good experience. It also has a significant learning curve because there are so many ways to damage other cars. The best quality is that it has split-screen, so this is a perfect game to kill some time when you have a friend over and just want to have quick competitive fun on one screen. Not the best game, something different, but worth buying on sale and play from time to time. I'm hoping car combat will catch up and we'll have more games like this.

It's a fun game, it's nothing amazing or great but it's fun nonetheless. It's similar to Gas Guzzlers, Twisted Metal and the likes. It doesn't have ultra high graphics but they are just right. It doesn't have the best gameplay ever but it's playable and enjoyable. It doesn't have lot of content (cars, tracks / maps, etc...) but it's fun nonetheless. Grab it on sale.

"New Twisted Metal" A very well-developed game, a kind of game that practically doesn't exist these days. Great graphics, and interesting and enjoyable things to do, like driving through "small solids" and breaking everything. However, at times it's a bit poorly optimized, with some lag and a bit of randomness. There might be a lot of cars together and it might lag, or it might not. You might pass through a certain place and experience lag, and another time not. Good gameplay with interesting features, designed to be played with keyboard and mouse, not a controller, although that's entirely possible in the future. The "story mode" is cool, and the levels/maps are cool too. It's a type of game that's being well-designed and quite unique. It still needs several tweaks to become a "top game" and be a huge success. In the game mode where you have your own workshop, with your cars, you customize them, level them up, and make them prettier and stronger. This is quite interesting. However, you can't play every level you play in story mode. You only play about four different levels, and there are only three game modes: solo DM, team DM, and "Chaos." If there were an online mode, which I've seen the developers want to add, it would be much better. So, this last mode I mentioned needs more tweaks, but even the story mode could be a little more polished. The core of the game is already ready and it's great, and I believe the developers have been working hard for two or three years with very limited financial resources. For the price, here in Brazil less than "40 reais," which is maybe $7, it's definitely worth buying. And a tip is to buy the version with the DLC, because it helps a lot if you like the game and play it for a long time.

Buen juego de carros de combate con gráficos excelentes. Si eres de los que jugaron twisted metal este juego es para tí, batallas contra la IA con buena acción y con destrucción de algunas partes del mapa.

This is incredibly laggy. This may be because I played in early access, but it took me 30 mins to complete a tutorial, which should have taken 5. The concept of the game is good, but it REALLY needs a performance mode.

カメラを右スティックで動かしながら走行・攻撃しないといけないので難しい。 SteamDeck非対応になってるので一応試してみましたが、チュートリアル終了までは普通に動作したものの本編に入ると重すぎて落ちました。Video設定を全てLowにすればギリギリ動けましたが試合途中でエラーウィンドウが出て落ちてしまい、やはりダメでした。

Chaos on Wheels is a no-nonsense vehicular combat game that fully commits to raw destruction, heavy machinery, and relentless action. Developed by Acodeon Development and published by Acodeon, it channels the spirit of classic car-combat titles while layering in modern progression systems and customization. From the moment gameplay begins, the focus is clear: you are not here to race clean laps or finesse corners, but to survive hostile arenas, annihilate enemies, and gradually turn your vehicle into a rolling weapon of mass destruction. The game embraces an arcade sensibility, prioritizing explosive encounters and constant pressure over realism, which gives it a distinctly aggressive identity. The driving and combat systems are tightly intertwined, creating a gameplay loop where movement and firepower must be managed simultaneously. Vehicles feel heavy and forceful, emphasizing momentum and impact rather than nimble handling. Steering through arenas while dodging incoming fire, lining up shots, and smashing through enemies creates a sense of controlled chaos that defines the experience. Combat encounters are fast, loud, and often overwhelming, especially as enemy density increases and the battlefield fills with bullets, rockets, and environmental hazards. Success depends on positioning, situational awareness, and knowing when to push forward aggressively or pull back to regroup. Progression plays a major role in maintaining long-term engagement. The campaign structure steadily introduces tougher challenges, encouraging players to earn currency and reinvest it into their garage. Vehicles can be upgraded in numerous ways, including armor reinforcement, weapon enhancements, and utility improvements that change how encounters unfold. This customization system adds a strategic layer beneath the action, as players must decide whether to prioritize survivability, raw damage output, or mobility. Experimenting with different builds becomes part of the fun, and the satisfaction of returning to earlier missions with a significantly more powerful vehicle highlights the sense of growth baked into the design. Content variety helps prevent the action from becoming repetitive. Multiple environments offer different tactical considerations, from open areas that reward speed and long-range firepower to tighter spaces that force close-quarters combat and constant maneuvering. Enemy types and objectives also evolve over time, introducing turret defenses, tougher armored opponents, and scenarios that require more than simply destroying everything on screen. Pickups scattered throughout arenas add moment-to-moment decision-making, tempting players to risk exposure for repairs or temporary power boosts during intense firefights. Visually, Chaos on Wheels opts for a functional but effective presentation that emphasizes clarity during combat. Explosions, weapon effects, and damage feedback are easy to read, which is crucial when the screen is filled with chaos. While the visuals may not rival high-budget productions, they serve the gameplay well and reinforce the gritty, industrial tone of the experience. Sound design complements this approach, with weapon fire and impacts delivering a sense of weight, even if the audio occasionally lacks the depth or variety found in more polished titles. Local multiplayer adds another layer of appeal, allowing for split-screen sessions that lean into the game’s arcade roots. These modes emphasize pure fun and competition, making Chaos on Wheels an entertaining choice for couch co-op or versus play. While the absence of full online multiplayer may disappoint some players, the focus on solo progression and local play keeps the experience grounded and approachable, particularly for those who enjoy offline or shared-screen gaming. Despite its strengths, Chaos on Wheels does show signs of its indie origins. Vehicle handling can feel stiff at times, especially early on before upgrades smooth out movement, and certain mechanics are not always clearly explained. Difficulty spikes may catch some players off guard, requiring repeated attempts or additional grinding to overcome particularly punishing missions. However, for players willing to engage with its systems and embrace its learning curve, these rough edges often become part of the challenge rather than a deal-breaker. Overall, Chaos on Wheels delivers a satisfying and unapologetically destructive experience that caters to fans of vehicular combat and arcade-style action. It may not be the most polished or refined game in the genre, but its commitment to customization, progression, and explosive gameplay gives it a strong sense of identity. For players who enjoy upgrading machines, dominating arenas, and reveling in controlled automotive mayhem, Chaos on Wheels offers a solid and entertaining ride that captures the joy of pure mechanical chaos on four wheels. Rating: 7/10

Play this before reading the review (Extra stuff at the bottom): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atuFSv2bLa8&t=37s Chaos on Wheels is a game where you shoot at stuff while behind the steering wheel of your heavily armed car. Speeding or drifting your way to win while destroying anything that stands in your way. Game idea was unique enough for me. It feels like this game wants to take how World of Tanks works but with Mad Max as the base idea. This game has many game modes you can choose. Single player campaign, local match, chaos career, etc. Campaign follows a story that is given to you by the game. There is no attachment that I can feel while playing the story mode and it feels a little forced to me. Local match is what it literally means. Playing with people in the same seat as you. Didn’t actually test the local match since I don’t have anyone to play against (sorry dev). Chaos career is the online mode this game gives. You can choose your player and your car, modify it, pawn it or use it against other players to get money and experience to better yourself. Please add the back option in the menu using escape. It bothers me so much that I need to use a mouse for the exit menu. I don’t really get why you decide to use that instant death stuff rather than massive damage in the campaign. I intentionally choose the easy game so that I can finish it fast and recklessly. With those instant death stuff, that makes the game not fun since you need to restart everything. Artstyle for me feels a little stiff, I don’t really know how to explain it but it feels stuffy and blocky while playing. Audio is actually nice if you drive it recklessly, but I found out that if you hit something really carefully, there is no sound created. Those creaky sounds should be what a car game is about. There is some technical difficulty I found while playing. I will write it down below. Bugs: - Hitting something at slow speed doesn’t produce any sound. - There is a slight lag after destroying an enemy car (campaign 1 – easy difficulty). Inconvenient: - Mud isn't really visible to the naked eye. - Reload missiles are so long. Suggestion: - Add back function while pressing escape. - There should be a cancel reload button. - Change the instant death stuff to massive damage for the campaign. Lyrics for the song: Guess you're ready' Cause I'm waiting for you It's gonna be so exciting! Got this feeling Really deep in my soul Let's get out I wanna go come along... get it on! Gonna take my car gonna sit in Gonna drive alone till I get you 'Cause I'm crazy... hot and ready but you'll like it! I wanna race for you shall I go now? Gas gas gas! I'm gonna step on the gas Tonight I'll fly and be your lover Yeah yeah yeah I'll be so quick as a flash And I'll be your hero Gas gas gas! I'm gonna run as a flash Tonight I'll fight to be the winner Yeah yeah yeah I'm gonna step on the gas And you'll see the big show! Don't be lazy 'Cause I'm burning for you It's like a hot sensation! Got this power That is taking me out Yes I've got a crash on you ready now ready go!

Personalmente sono sempre in cerca di giochi di guerra veicolari alla Death Race, ma purtroppo è un genere in cui pochi osano e ancora meno riescono. GRIP? Il remake di Rollcage? Si bello, un colpo di nostalgia e qualità. Crossout?... Mah... Gas Guzzlers Extreme? Forse l'unico meritevole di questo genere che penso nessuno conosca... Questo Chaos on Wheels sembrava avere un design visivo cazzuto, sembrava attraente, sembrava figo... E invece niente, 20 minuti e 2 capitoli dopo e già mi ero stancato. Io sono sempre pronto a dare una possibilità a ogni gioco, e non sono tipo che non prova prima di commentare, ma se l'idea di gioco di guerra sulle auto è quello di farmi girare in tondo in campi in cui devo distruggere torrette aspettando che i missili si ricarichino ogni 5 minuti anche no... Spari, spari, spari e non togli nulla. Solo le altre automobili bot esplodono con 2 colpi di mitra, le torrette e i bunker sono spugne per missili e proiettili. E ripetere tutto in continuazione ti fa cadere la voglia di giocare sotto il pavimento. I design delle auto armate era anche simpatico ma non sento che questo gioco abbia un'anima... E' un titolo per spegnere il cervello e senza pretese, per giocatori molto basilari e senza aspettative. Visivamente è piacevole ma se in un gioco del genere il gameplay cade subito nella noia è la fine... Rimborsato, non penso di dargli altre chance...

You'll love this indie gem if you're a fan of TM or Vigilante games. It's fun to drive, shoot, and destroy all at the same time. If you love Carmageddon try running over cows in CoW. (pun intended) ;) It has so much content and you can play it over and over yet you won't get bored. Graphics could be better, but it's looking nice on 4k. Controls are hard on gamepad, so I recommend playing with mouse and keyboard. There are some other small issues, but the game is in Early Access, so I'm sure devs will resolve them along the way. (hopefully). Cow definitely has the potential to replace long waited car combat games, but even at the current stage it's worth playing. It has campaign, splitscreen, career, garage with car customization, lots of weapons and upgrades, tutorial. It can be quite challenging at the moments. Looking forward to see what devs will do with it during EA. TLDR: Fun game for car combat players, definitely would recommend it.