I think it is clear over the hundreds (nearly thousands) of articles I’ve written here, I have a preferred style of game. visually interesting, colorful, mechanically distinct, a story that’s engaging, and sometimes you might have noticed, I like driving. Well, Saber Interactive and Serious Sim’s Heading Out was released this week, and it is colorful (to a degree), visually interesting, and seems to offer something distinct narratively and mechanically. Also, it is about driving across the US, telling stories of individual places.

“Heading Out is a narrative adventure with Rogue-lite elements inspired by cult-classic road movies like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing Point,” the press release notes. Going on to say: “It’s you, your car, and the asphalt as you take off down America’s cities, highways, and backroads on an emotional trip of discovery blending white-knuckle racing, strategy, and storytelling. Grab the wheel and choose your own route across the USA on an unpredictable thrill ride shaped by the decisions you make. It’s not about the destination – it’s about your journey.”

With key features such as:

• Your Adventure: Each trip offers a unique balance of high-speed chases and races, treacherous hazards and challenges, and colorful characters and stories, brought to life with stylish graphic novel visuals. Outrun your fears and the law, pursue your dreams, and risk the consequences at the end of the road.
• Your Choices: Every journey is yours to define. Strategically plan out your route and resources on the map in advance, or hit the gas and fly by the seat of your pants. Each decision shapes the road ahead, including your narrative encounters, fuel consumption, car condition, and wanted level.

• Your Legend: Your unique story unfolds with every pit stop across the heartland. Meet strangers, oddballs, and lost souls who will influence your tale, but don’t linger too long – you’ve got to keep moving. Listen to radio hosts spread your myth to the people as it grows while an eclectic Americana soundtrack carries you down the horizon.

Released on the 7th of May, Heading Out is out now on Steam. With a 10% discount until the 14th of May, you can pick up Heading Out for $17.99, €17.99, and £14.84. You can also pick up the Soundtrack Edition, which of course includes the original soundtrack, priced at $22.49, €22.49, £18.44 with a launch discount of 10% too. I’m excited to see what the developers behind 2019’s Radio Commander have to offer in this visual novel-based adventure.

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