If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to balance the high-speed intensity of arcade racing with the reckless urgency of last-minute delivery runs, Deliver at all Costs is your answer. Far Out Games adrenaline-fueled adventure throws players into a chaotic world where transporting cargo isn’t just a job, it’s a high-stakes, physics-defying spectacle.
From the moment you step behind the wheel, Deliver at all Costs makes one thing clear: this game isn’t about following the rules. Instead, it’s about breaking them in the most entertaining way possible. Every mission presents a new set of absurd challenges, including dodging road hazards, navigating impossible terrain, and sometimes even outrunning bizarre threats. I tried to play the game sensibly, I really did. But you just have to embrace the madness and strap in.
At its core, Deliver at all Costs is an unrelenting celebration of chaos. The handling of vehicles is deliberately exaggerated, embracing physics that feel more akin to a stunt show than a realistic driving experience. Trucks flip, crates go flying, and speed boosts launch you into mid-air acrobatics that feel straight out of an action-packed montage. It’s not about precision; it’s about survival, and it’s ridiculously fun.
I really enjoyed the games mission design. Throughout my 15+ hours with the game, transporting delicate cargo, or navigating unpredictable traffic, the game ensures that no two deliveries are ever the same. This also really adds to the replayability. Sometimes there are even special requirements tied to trophies/achievements. On one particular run I found myself delivering melons. Driving anything over the speed of Father Dougal’s legendary milk float would have had them falling out the back, so I completed the mission at a snails pace, then re-done it to get a better time.
The art style perfectly complements its gameplay and 1950’s time frame. The world is bright, exaggerated, and coated with a slight cartoonish exterior. Vehicles are designed with flair, ranging from classic delivery trucks to absurd, modifiable contraptions that look like they were pulled straight from a mad scientist’s garage. Environments are impressively detailed. The attention to visual chaos, scattered debris, flying cargo and dramatic explosions add to the immersion, making every journey feel cinematic.
More than anything, Deliver at all Costs excels at being an absolute blast to play. It never takes itself too seriously, yet it consistently delivers engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back. The combination of unpredictable mechanics and ridiculous challenges means that even failure feels entertaining.
While the game is built around its high-energy delivery concept, it’s surprisingly flexible in how players approach each challenge. Want to take the reckless route and bulldoze through obstacles? Go for it. Prefer to perfect a risky yet efficient delivery technique? It’s possible. The game gives enough room for creativity, allowing for both chaotic fun and strategic mastery.
Despite its strengths, Deliver at all Costs isn’t without its flaws. The physics, while intentionally exaggerated, can sometimes lead to frustrating unpredictability. A few missions suffer from a difficulty imbalance, where some objectives become more about luck than skill.
Additionally, while the game thrives on absurdity, there are moments where it could benefit from more refined controls. The sheer unpredictability of vehicle handling, though amusing, can lead to occasional frustration when tight manoeuvres are required. This could be helped with a more flexible camera angle, but the isometric view only allows you to switch between two static points instead of rotating 360°. An adjustable zoom would have also been beneficial.
Verdict
At the end of the day, Deliver at all Costs isn’t about realism… it’s about fun. With its over-the-top gameplay, visually engaging world, and sheer entertainment value, it’s a game that embraces chaos in the best possible way. While a few rough edges hold it back from a five star delivery, its dedication to exhilarating, unpredictable action ensures that every session is a riotous good time. Deliver at all Costs does what it set out to do – deliver.
-Mark
