How to Survive a Bear Attack in an RV
▼ Summary
– RV There Yet? is a co-op adventure game where players must drive a rickety motor home over treacherous terrain while being chased by a bear.
– The game is currently in a janky state with bugs like clipping through the RV, disappearing items, and gravity-defying glitches during gameplay.
– Players manage resources like epi-pens for respawning, beers for strength boosts, and cassette tapes, while repairing the RV with scrap metal found at checkpoints.
– Despite its flaws, the game is described as fun, with challenging driving mechanics and cooperative roles like navigating and operating a winch to overcome obstacles.
– The developer plans to add polish and features like keybinds and controller support, and the game uses a checkpoint system instead of restarting from the beginning after failure.
Navigating the treacherous paths of RV There Yet? feels like a trial by fire, especially for someone who has never sat behind the wheel of a real car. My inaugural journey alongside companions Kara and Elie plunged us into a co-op adventure centered not on mountain climbing, but on piloting a dilapidated motor home across gaping chasms and precarious ledges, all while evading a persistent, aggressive bear.
This game jam creation from Nuggets Entertainment carries a charmingly unpolished feel. Glitches were part of the package, I frequently clipped through the RV’s walls, nearly meeting a digital end, our carefully packed supplies would inexplicably disappear, and using the winch sometimes sent me floating in a gravity-defying dance. Yet, these rough edges couldn’t overshadow the sheer enjoyment we found.
After stocking our vehicle with essentials like epi-pens for sudden deaths, beers for a temporary strength boost, and a sentimental cassette tape, I made the questionable choice to drive the first leg. My complete lack of driving experience made this a true baptism by fire. Confronted with a gearstick and clutch, I managed to lurch the RV forward in first gear, guided by Kara’s shouted instructions from the passenger seat while Elie scanned the route ahead from the roof.
Driving the massive RV proved incredibly challenging, with the winding trail often disappearing from view. Relying on Kara’s navigation and Elie’s scouting, we somehow reached our first checkpoint, a small shack where I could finally exhale and stub out a virtual cigarette. These stops offer crucial resources: scrap metal for vehicle repairs, new survival gear, and more chattering cassette tapes to collect.
Handing driving duties over to the more capable Kara, I took up a support role as a secondary lookout. Our peaceful progress was short-lived. Approaching a rickety bridge, I hopped out to guide her across, foolishly grabbing the winch in the process. I promptly fell through a gap in the planks, and the RV, veering off course, dangled precariously over the abyss, held only by the cable I clung to. As Elie tried to salvage the situation, a bear emerged from the woods, and our expedition met a swift, gruesome end.
A forgiving checkpoint system sets this game apart. Instead of a full reset, we reappeared at the last shack we visited, ready for another attempt after re-equipping. Our next run ended just as quickly when the bear, demonstrating the RV’s flimsy security, ripped the roof off and destroyed our home on wheels in seconds.
Our third outing showed marked improvement. I grew adept at using the winch to extract the RV from jams and diligently monitored our health meters, which deplete from both physical harm and vehicle damage. Topping up the engine with oil and changing flat tires became routine, all while I chain-smoked for a speed boost and chugged beer for extra muscle. Despite our enhanced skills, we still didn’t progress very far, but the chaotic fun was undeniable.
The potential for RV There Yet? is immense, especially with promised updates like key rebinding, controller support, and Steam Deck compatibility. For now, the experience was a wildly entertaining, if humbling, virtual road trip. It might even be the motivation I need to finally learn how to drive in the real world.
(Source: PC Gamer)
