Ace Racer

About

"Ace Racer" is a single-player sport game with phenomenal mechanics and masterful visuals. Race on stunning tracks with a variety of real-life and custom vehicles, each possessing unique ultimate skills for an exhilarating experience. Despite some bugs, the game boasts a good soundtrack and a fresh take on vehicle racing.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

graphics173 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
There is a wide variety of cars and customization options, allowing players to personalize their experience.
The game offers a unique racing experience with different car classes and abilities, adding depth to the gameplay.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively against those who spend money.
There are frequent server issues and disconnections, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The matchmaking system is unbalanced, often pairing inexperienced players with highly upgraded opponents, leading to unfair races.

graphics
234 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
24%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, vibrant visuals, and impressive detail that rivals console-level graphics. Players appreciate the smooth performance even on lower-end devices, although some have reported issues with lag and optimization. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are breathtaking and great.”
- “The graphics are amazing and well optimized.”
- “The graphics are stunning and competitive play makes it worth a try.”
- “I downloaded this game late last year, at that time it was really laggy and I didn't even play at high graphics.”
- “No matter how much I decrease my graphics, the lag is still there.”
- “I will give it a 4.5 in my opinion, the graphics are still lacking.”
gameplay
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
35%
3%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, engaging driving physics, and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for players. However, some users express concerns about balance issues, particularly regarding pay-to-win elements and the effectiveness of certain abilities, which can disrupt the competitive experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the game to be a solid racing experience with a unique blend of features and customization options.
- “The driving physics feel quite nice; drifting doesn't lock you to a certain angle and in fact you can adjust it quite a bit. The ultimates, while quite off-putting at first, I found to make each vehicle much more unique and added quite a bit of variety to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels great and the community is awesome.”
- “Amazing graphics, great gameplay, and a bunch of cool stuff, so yeah, I'd recommend it if your phone can handle it, of course.”
- “The trial cars can be used in ranked races which completely disrupts the gameplay and is unfair for other players.”
- “It's annoying when you add videos for license tasks then add video for every task to understand the game mechanics.”
- “Such a shame since the game has all the mechanics to be a deep technical driving game, but as usual, Korean developers decided to turn it into an amusement park where you can use 'auto-drive' even in ranked.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The music in the game receives a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising its quality and how well it fits the game's theme. However, there are frequent requests for more variety and updates to the soundtrack, as some users find the current selection outdated or lacking in diversity. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience, players are eager for additional tracks and genres to keep it fresh.
- “Music is top notch.”
- “From opening the game, the music is already putting dopamine in my brain.”
- “Game is beautifully polished with great and snappy UI, fast gameplay, and amazing music.”
- “You used 2021 music, which is unbelievable.”
- “I only wish there were more music.”
- “Great gameplay fun, but ever since I got this game a few years back, the music has not changed. Please put some new songs on; it's getting boring.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
Overall, the game's graphics are praised for their quality, and many players report smooth performance on higher-end devices. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, particularly on lower-tier devices, where issues like lag, overheating, and frame drops are common. While some users experience good performance even at high settings, others feel that further optimization is necessary to ensure a consistent experience across all devices.
- “Graphics are amazing and well optimized.”
- “Great graphics, great optimization, great gameplay and all around great fun!”
- “This game's performance is so good that even with high graphics, the performance was good.”
- “It's a good game, no issue there, it's just the game needs optimizations, like a lot.”
- “It tends to lag sometimes, causes overheating issues and affects performance of the game.”
- “But as it's a totally PvP game, the optimization has to be better because in a race, a couple of frame drops could end up with you losing.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a substantial narrative or campaign mode, which they believe would enhance the overall experience. While some appreciate the existing storyline, they find it overshadowed by tedious mechanics like auto-driving and forced daily logins, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, players are calling for a more engaging and balanced story-driven experience to complement the game's graphics and gameplay.
- “If you could add a campaign/story mode for this game, that would be console-level and top-notch.”
- “It's pretty good, to be honest, but I was expecting a story mode.”
- “The game has a nice storyline but I do not like the fact that you cannot use your phone to steer your ride like several other race car games.”
- “Also, please make a storyline for this game!”
- “The only thing that is good from this game is the graphics, and besides that, it's just straight boring because everything can be auto, even the racing itself can be auto, and there is no story in the game. Another thing that I don't like are the superpowers of cars that don't make any sense at all.”
- “Don't recommend it at all... at first, it forces you to play some annoying tutorial matches with a boring storyline, then when you do all those, they tell you here are some giant files to download, and if you don't, you can't continue playing... the worst car racing game I have ever played.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including persistent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as freezing during matchmaking and unresponsive controls. Despite some enjoyable features and customization options, players report a frustrating experience, particularly after recent updates that exacerbated these problems across multiple devices. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires urgent fixes to improve its stability.
- “It still has some glitches and bugs that need to be fixed as soon as possible.”
- “This has been a frustrating experience, and I have exhausted various troubleshooting methods on my end without success.”
- “Huge problem: it starts to load and download but then it stops after you open the game, freezing my phone. I've tried it on six different devices, and it doesn't work.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
21%
57%
The monetization in this game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the prevalence of microtransactions and labeling it as a cash grab, particularly for its pay-to-win mechanics. While some players appreciate the cosmetic-focused monetization and the absence of intrusive ads, others express frustration over the game's reliance on in-app purchases and the lack of meaningful gameplay without spending money. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the experience for a significant portion of the player base.
- “Monetization is fair, mostly just cosmetics.”
- “No ads for rewards, which is nice.”
- “Literally the most fun racing game I've ever played, and it's easy to get cars without the use of microtransactions.”
- “You should be ashamed of yourselves for trying to pass a pay-to-win cash grab off as a free-to-play.”
- “This is just a cash grab game.”
- “Not worth your time, you won't become pro unless you pay, another NetEase cash grab game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding in the game highlight a mixed experience: while some players find the repetitive nature of grinding for minor rewards tedious and indicative of a pay-to-win model, others appreciate the abundance of cars available through grinding and enjoy the engaging gameplay that keeps them entertained. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword, offering both frustration and satisfaction depending on the player's perspective.
- “Too much grinding for minor rewards, so this game relies heavily on a pay-to-win model.”
- “You are just grinding the same maps daily over and over.”
- “Well, 90% of the cars are relatively easy to get through grinding!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of players using cheat codes without consequences and the ironic solutions suggested by developers, such as switching devices, which many find amusing. Users appreciate the lightheartedness surrounding technical issues and the unconventional fixes that add a comedic twist to their gaming experience.
- “It's funny because I've seen a lot of people use cheat codes that have not been reprimanded.”
- “I've played this game using Wi-Fi for a couple of days without any issues, but then the game suddenly stopped working. Then I used Hotshot, and the game worked, funny enough.”
- “And a supposed fix, which for the devs is trying another device, is funny.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over the tedious tutorial and storyline, which detracted from their enjoyment. Despite initially seeking an engaging car game, the experience left them feeling disappointed and disillusioned.
- “I was looking for a good car game, and I found this one. It made me feel deeply connected to the story and characters.”
- “The emotional depth of this game took me by surprise; I felt a range of emotions that I didn't expect from a racing game.”
- “This game not only challenged my skills but also tugged at my heartstrings, making every victory and defeat feel significant.”
- “Don't recommend it at all. At first, it forces you to play some annoying tutorial matches with a boring storyline. Then, when you complete those, they tell you there are some giant files to download, and if you don't, you can't continue playing. The worst car racing game I have ever played.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its impressive design and customization options, particularly highlighting the quality and visual appeal of characters like Sherly. Additionally, the controls are noted to be user-friendly, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the character design of Sherly.”
- “Great character designs with customization, great visuals, and high-quality car designs. The controls are easy to understand.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game surprisingly engaging, with a level of replayability that exceeds initial expectations, making it more than just a visually appealing title.
- “After seeing the screenshots and intro, I expected some low-effort racing game that uses attractive women to lure in players, but I was pleasantly surprised to find an engaging arcade racer with great replay value.”