Advanced Driving Techniques

Learn advanced driving techniques and essential tips for Deliver At All Costs. Navigate missions, manage your vehicle, and escape trouble like a pro with our expert guide.

Alright, let's talk about getting around in Deliver At All Costs. Driving is obviously a huge part of this game, and while it might seem straightforward, there are definitely some tricks to keep in mind to make your life easier and your deliveries smoother. Think of this as your quick rundown on how to handle your ride like a seasoned pro.

First off, saving your game. It's pretty standard with an auto-save, but if you've been out exploring or just finished a tricky bit and want to lock it in, hit up the menu, go to Settings, and you can manually save. Also, when you're done playing, always use that 'Save & Exit' option in the settings. It's good practice!

Now, what if your trusty vehicle decides to take a dirt nap? Don't sweat it. Just find a phone box – they're marked on your map with an orange square. Interact with one, and a new ride will pop up nearby, ready to roll. It should even show up on your map so you don't lose track of it.

Vehicle damage is a thing, for sure. Engine trouble? That usually fixes itself over time if you just avoid taking more hits. But if a wheel gets damaged, you'll need to hop out and interact with it directly to sort it out.

Need to cover some serious ground quickly? There's fast travel! Look for boats or trains on the map. Hit them up, and they'll whisk you away to another location for free. Saves a ton of time if you're just trying to get from A to B without the scenic route.

If you find yourself in a sticky situation with the cops – maybe you were a *little* too enthusiastic with that last delivery – the classic dumpster hideout works wonders. Find one, hop in, and they'll eventually call off the search. Crisis averted!

Let's talk gadgets. Stuff like the crane, winch, and armor plating come standard as you play. But for the cooler stuff, like the hell horn, you'll need to develop them. You can find blueprints by doing side-missions (green question marks on the map) or by snagging them at shops (dollar signs). Once you have the blueprint and the necessary parts (which you can buy or find in red chests), head back to your apartment/trailer/hideout and use your desk to develop them.

Developing is only half the battle; you gotta equip 'em. Some missions will auto-equip what you need, but outside of missions, you're free to customize. Open your journal, go to the Inventory tab. You get one delivery gadget slot and one auxiliary gadget slot. Delivery gadgets like the crane use Square/X, while auxiliary ones like Time Control use Circle/B. Get creative!

Money matters, right? Missions give you a good chunk, but for that extra cash, keep an eye out for destructible crates marked with yellow 'X's. Smash 'em with your vehicle or kick 'em if you're on foot for a quick payout. Every dollar counts!

Want to relive a past delivery or retry a tough mission? Easy. Open your journal, head to the Notes tab, and find the missions log. You can replay any mission you've completed by selecting it and hitting Triangle/Y.

Quick facts: There are 13 chapters and 3 acts in the game, each act having its own map. And no, this is a strictly single-player experience – no multiplayer here. Expect the main story to take around 10-15 hours, but if you're a completionist aiming for all achievements and side-missions, you're looking at 20+ hours.

Finally, a few mission-specific driving tips:

• Shake, Rattle and Explode: Be super careful with those fireworks in your truck. Hitting bumps or other stuff can cause them to explode, and you don't want that!
• Aways Refreshing: When you're hauling those melons, drive smoothly. Bouncing around too much means lost cargo. Same goes for the painting part – be gentle!
• Fishing for Love: That giant fish in the truck can make your vehicle swerve when it gets hungry. Keep an eye on the fish icons and crash into food barrels to keep it happy and your truck straight.
• Up, Up and Astray: Watch out for ramps and bumps when delivering balloons. You can get sent flying, and landing can be… unpredictable.
• A Delicate Machine: Delivering the seismic machine to the volcano is intense. When it starts acting up, seismic activity is coming. Avoid falling rocks at all costs – they can wreck your truck instantly, though checkpoints are pretty forgiving.
• A Five Ton Bird Perch: When you're dragging that statue with the winch, don't worry if it looks a bit worse for wear by the time you arrive. It's the replacement you need to worry about loading carefully.