Part racing game, part visual novel—Heading Out is a visual joy ride that lets you make choices that impact your experience. It offers you plenty to do but may still leave you wanting more.
When I first played Heading Out back at PAX East earlier this year, I was instantly sucked in by the game’s unique presentation that blends aspects of old road films and comic books with the simplicity yet resource-driving elements of roguelites. It’s one of those games that slowly starts to makes sense the more you play it and slowly unravels into an allegory to running away from your fears.
There is a lot that goes into Heading Out that makes it a charming little experience and it goes beyond being just another racing game. Your choices can shape the story you craft for yourself and your decisions can impact your overall journey. It’s one of those games that keeps you guessing what’s coming next, and despite some ambiguity, gives you enough variety that sticks with you for a while.
