--- product_id: 477232928 title: "Merge Games Road 96 - PlayStation 5" brand: "merge games" price: "€ 45.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Merge Games" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/477232928-merge-games-road-96-playstation-5 store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Distinctive indie art style Authentic 90s soundtrack Thousands of unique story routes Merge Games Road 96 - PlayStation 5 **Brand:** merge games **Price:** € 45.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛤️ Hit the road, shape your destiny, and never look back! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Merge Games Road 96 - PlayStation 5 by merge games - **How much does it cost?** € 45.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/477232928-merge-games-road-96-playstation-5) ## Best For - merge games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted merge games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Immersive 90s Vibes:** Dive into a nostalgic soundtrack packed with iconic 90s hits that amplify every moment on the road. - • **High-Stakes Decision Making:** Your choices shape the narrative and can lead to multiple endings—embrace the tension and consequences. - • **Dynamic Character Encounters:** Meet a diverse cast of unforgettable characters whose stories evolve based on your choices. - • **Endless Road Trip Adventures:** Every playthrough crafts a unique escape story with procedurally generated routes—no two journeys are the same. - • **Award-Winning Indie Craftsmanship:** From the creators of Valiant Hearts, experience a visually stunning and emotionally rich indie masterpiece. ## Overview Merge Games Road 96 for PlayStation 5 is a procedurally generated narrative adventure set in a politically charged 1996. Featuring thousands of unique story paths, a nostalgic 90s soundtrack, and a distinctive indie art style, it challenges players to hitchhike to freedom while making impactful choices that shape their journey. With high replay value and dynamic character interactions, Road 96 offers a fresh, emotionally engaging experience every time you play. ## Description Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip made by renowned indie creators. No one's road is the same! It is Summer 1996. Today is the day you hit the road for: Adventure. Freedom. Escape. Now Run and flee the Regime. Try to survive! On this risky road trip to the border, you'll meet incredible characters, and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure. But every mile opens up a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, maybe even change the world. There are thousands of roads across the authoritarian nation of Petria. Which one will you take? Road 96 is a crazy, beautiful road-trip. The discovery of exciting places, and unusual people on your own personal journey to freedom. An ever-evolving story-driven adventure inspired by Tarantino, The Coen Brothers, and Bong Joon-ho. Made by the award-winning creators of Valiant Hearts and Memories Retold. Review: I went into this game with zero expectations, and it’s been a pleasant surprise. Each interaction across the map is procedurally generated, just like No Man’s Sky. You start off as a random nameless teen runaway on a road trip to make it out of country, at least this was how my story unfolded. The country the road trip takes place in is a fictional country named Petria. This fictional country Petria, is in the midst of a political uprising that takes place in 1996. Based on your choices, the story unfolds entirely different, and no two playthrough’s will be exactly the same. There’s no going back and changing things neither, so once an event unfolds in a specific way, that’s it. I got my first teen killed, and I started over thinking I could save him, but it was no use. He was forever gone seeing as it was procedurally generated. You play as a variety of teens who hitchhike along the way to Road 96, and you meet a variety of colorful personalities along the way. Each teens adventure plays out in what’s known as an “Episode.” There’s at least 6 episodes per play through, but up to 10 total episodes. You can fail to get your teen to the boarder up to 4 times; hence the minimum of 6 episode's, and the maximum of 10 episodes. You will be forced to make some tough decisions along the way. While it has this relaxing feeling, and great music, there’s also a tension that’s building up in the background that keeps you on edge. This is why it reminded me so much of Firewatch, the art style is very similar as well. With the way your choices shape your adventure, it has many similarities to “Telltale Games” games such as The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, and Game of Thrones. It feels very much like a game from “Telltale Games.” It also has elements that make it feel like a visual novel with adventure elements. If you enjoy these types of games, and you like the idea of a road trip across the country as a variety of teens during a political uprising; I highly recommend it. This is definitely worth the $30, and because of how your options shape the story, I feel this game has a very high replay value. I wouldn’t say it’s a must play game, but it’s still very much worth the time commitment. I’d rate this game a 7.5/10. No, it’s not perfect, but it’s still really enjoyable. I also found Road 96 to be a game best enjoyed in short increments. I played one episode each day, and the story continued to feel fresh and exciting. Road 96 is an indie game, so it won’t have the same polish or the attention to detail as a AAA game; so don’t expect it to blow your mind graphically. Being honest, the graphics aren’t great; but I loved the art style, music, and the atmosphere this game gives off. This is one of those games that gives instant nostalgia as soon as you finish it. I definitely would love to play this again with a friend. TL;DR: A fun experimental indie game with great music and atmosphere. Every road trip is different and no two will ever be alike since they’re procedurally generated like No Man’s Sky. The game is centered around political themes, so if this bothers you I’d suggest skipping it. However in my opinion, this game isn’t what I would call political, or “woke.” To me this game was about survival, cultivating friendships in unlikely places, and most importantly the journey. It’s not a must play, but it’s definitely a fun an enjoyable adventure. I’ll definitely play it a second or third time to see all the endings. It’s worth $30, plus it has a high replay value. 7.5/10. Review: Very nicely put plots together with some interesting characters. Fun platinum! ## Features - Moments of action, exploration, contemplative melancholy, human encounters and wacky situations. - Set against a backdrop of authoritarian rule and oppression. - A stunning visual style and soundtrack filled with 90s hits - Thousands of routes through the game combined so each player can create their own unique stories. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09T7B6GGL | | Best Sellers Rank | #18,500 in Videogames ( See Top 100 in Videogames ) #1,134 in PlayStation 5 Games | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (118) | | Item model number | 819335021235 | | Product Dimensions | 1.45 x 17.25 x 13.56 cm; 68 g | ## Images ![Merge Games Road 96 - PlayStation 5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lRC0lr8IL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is this a open world game?** A: No. It's divided into mini episodes. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***N on 22 April 2022* I went into this game with zero expectations, and it’s been a pleasant surprise. Each interaction across the map is procedurally generated, just like No Man’s Sky. You start off as a random nameless teen runaway on a road trip to make it out of country, at least this was how my story unfolded. The country the road trip takes place in is a fictional country named Petria. This fictional country Petria, is in the midst of a political uprising that takes place in 1996. Based on your choices, the story unfolds entirely different, and no two playthrough’s will be exactly the same. There’s no going back and changing things neither, so once an event unfolds in a specific way, that’s it. I got my first teen killed, and I started over thinking I could save him, but it was no use. He was forever gone seeing as it was procedurally generated. You play as a variety of teens who hitchhike along the way to Road 96, and you meet a variety of colorful personalities along the way. Each teens adventure plays out in what’s known as an “Episode.” There’s at least 6 episodes per play through, but up to 10 total episodes. You can fail to get your teen to the boarder up to 4 times; hence the minimum of 6 episode's, and the maximum of 10 episodes. You will be forced to make some tough decisions along the way. While it has this relaxing feeling, and great music, there’s also a tension that’s building up in the background that keeps you on edge. This is why it reminded me so much of Firewatch, the art style is very similar as well. With the way your choices shape your adventure, it has many similarities to “Telltale Games” games such as The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, and Game of Thrones. It feels very much like a game from “Telltale Games.” It also has elements that make it feel like a visual novel with adventure elements. If you enjoy these types of games, and you like the idea of a road trip across the country as a variety of teens during a political uprising; I highly recommend it. This is definitely worth the $30, and because of how your options shape the story, I feel this game has a very high replay value. I wouldn’t say it’s a must play game, but it’s still very much worth the time commitment. I’d rate this game a 7.5/10. No, it’s not perfect, but it’s still really enjoyable. I also found Road 96 to be a game best enjoyed in short increments. I played one episode each day, and the story continued to feel fresh and exciting. Road 96 is an indie game, so it won’t have the same polish or the attention to detail as a AAA game; so don’t expect it to blow your mind graphically. Being honest, the graphics aren’t great; but I loved the art style, music, and the atmosphere this game gives off. This is one of those games that gives instant nostalgia as soon as you finish it. I definitely would love to play this again with a friend. TL;DR: A fun experimental indie game with great music and atmosphere. Every road trip is different and no two will ever be alike since they’re procedurally generated like No Man’s Sky. The game is centered around political themes, so if this bothers you I’d suggest skipping it. However in my opinion, this game isn’t what I would call political, or “woke.” To me this game was about survival, cultivating friendships in unlikely places, and most importantly the journey. It’s not a must play, but it’s definitely a fun an enjoyable adventure. I’ll definitely play it a second or third time to see all the endings. It’s worth $30, plus it has a high replay value. 7.5/10. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***D on 8 June 2022* Very nicely put plots together with some interesting characters. Fun platinum! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***9 on 23 September 2024* It came brand new, shipped very quickly and was a great price ## Frequently Bought Together - Road 96 - PlayStation 5 - Stray for PlayStation 5 - No Man's Sky - PlayStation 5 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/477232928-merge-games-road-96-playstation-5](https://www.desertcart.it/products/477232928-merge-games-road-96-playstation-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*