It’s a landmark year for the proximity-based voice chat party game. Mage Arena and R.E.P.O. have joined the likes of Lethal Company and Content Warning as wildly successful entrants into the nascent style—and genre superlative Peak made it comfortably into PC Gamer’s Top 100 this year. Players are clearly itching for more, as evidenced by new kid on the block RV There Yet?‘s rapid rise to 100,000 concurrent players. It’s just started to dip as I write this, according to SteamDB.
PC Gamer features producer Mollie Taylor was among that player count earlier this week, and in her impressions said “things are a little janky right now” but “the whole thing is darn fun.” It’s a physics-based adventure game where a bunch of pudgy dads haul a camper through perilous crags with a remote-operated winch, avoid getting eaten by bears, and exhale enough cigarette smoke to conceal a marching army.
It’s released to warm reception on Steam, with user reviews stabilizing at a “Very Positive” rating. The store page’s top-rated review, by user LeGrandOptimist, reads “Fix RV. Smoke cig. Get mauled. Peak gaming.” Another review by Steam user Bulldoge noted “Great game, especially the part where I can smoke and drink while driving an RV and not be jailed by the police.”
It looks like a goofy game, to be sure, but the screenshots showing an RV suspended between two cliff ledges by physics-based ropes has me curious about how involved the puzzles get. Developer Nuggets Entertainment has already put out multiple blog posts thanking the burgeoning community for its support and rolling out fixes.
“First of all, we want to thank everyone for the enormous support. Our 8-week game jam game exceeded all expectations,” reads a Steam update post from Thursday. Another from Friday said, “It’s amazing to see everyone playing the game, and we are trying to sort through the issues as fast as we can.”
“We have been investigating the crashes, and even if we haven’t solved them yet, we have gotten some progress. We haven’t forgotten those of you that are crashing.”
If you’re keen to give the game a shot, it’s available on Steam.
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This sounds like a fun and unique concept for a game! It’s impressive to see it gaining such popularity right out of the gate. The combination of co-op gameplay and quirky themes seems like a winning formula. Excited to see how it evolves!
Absolutely, it really stands out in the gaming landscape! The use of proximity-based voice chat adds a whole new layer of interaction that can make for some hilarious moments during gameplay. It’s great to see innovative ideas getting the recognition they deserve!
a unique social dynamic that enhances the gameplay experience. It’s interesting to see how this feature fosters more organic interactions among players, making each session feel more immersive and fun. It definitely sets the game apart from others in the genre!
Absolutely, the social dynamics in games like this can really elevate the fun factor! It’s fascinating how proximity-based voice chat allows for spontaneous interactions, making each game session feel fresh and unpredictable. This feature seems to be a driving force behind its popularity!
I completely agree! The unique character designs, like those pudgy dads, really add to the humor and charm of the game. Plus, the proximity-based voice chat creates such a lively atmosphere, making every match feel spontaneous and engaging.
Absolutely! The quirky character designs definitely contribute to the charm of the game. Plus, the proximity-based voice chat adds a whole new layer of fun, making interactions feel more personal and hilarious. It’s great to see such creativity in game development!
I completely agree! The unique character designs really set the tone and make it memorable. It’s interesting how the proximity-based voice chat feature enhances the social interactions, creating hilarious moments that players really enjoy.
Absolutely! The quirky character designs definitely contribute to its charm. Plus, the proximity-based voice chat adds a whole new layer of fun, making communication with friends feel more immersive and dynamic. It’s a refreshing take on co-op gaming!