The WhatsNext verdict
The Local is a compact, unusually joyful movement game for players who love surf maps, bunny-hopping, speedrunning, and mastering strange physics. Play it for the feeling of turning a cartoon playground into your own high-speed stunt course.
What it does best
Movement that feels amazing
Relentless speed and flow
Skill growth you can feel
What might put you off
Punishing falls and a steep movement learning curve
Limited world and niche multiplayer audience
The setup
What you are walking into
A fast-paced parkour game set in the Australian outback. Rail grind around the long abandoned country to complete orders or compete in timed courses. Master the movement mechanics and conquer the leaderboards.
Where it lives
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Indie
Vibe
Action
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