The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy deciphering opaque systems and inhabiting bizarre alien worlds, Vangers delivers a genuinely unusual blend of racing, trading, RPG progression, and combat. Play it only if you can tolerate awkward handling and consulting guides when its invented language and goals stop making sense.
What it does best
A truly singular game concept
Racing, RPG, trading, and combat fused into one alien ecosystem
A visual world that looks like nothing else
Learning the game feels like deciphering an alien language
What might put you off
Extreme opacity and a punishing learning curve
Awkward vehicle handling and dated interface
The setup
What you are walking into
Mind-altering sandbox game that can be described as a racing role-playing adventure game with a complicated storyline. You’ll find a unique atmosphere, complete freedom and lots of gameplay hours to figure out what’s the game is all about.
Where it lives
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