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over the hill Review: A Beautiful Drive That Eventually Tests Your Patience

over the hill Reviewed on PC

*over the hill* starts as a beautiful, relaxing off-road adventure with satisfying driving, excellent atmosphere and rewarding exploration. Unfortunately, the further I progressed, the more frustrating it became. Excessive mud, widely spaced objectives and unforgiving recovery mechanics turned enjoyable challenges into tedious setbacks. After 4.4 hours, repeated failures on a trail with no checkpoints finally pushed me to stop playing. Co-op might make the experience more forgiving, but as a solo player, I was left disappointed by a game I genuinely wanted to love.

Alexander Kennedy

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