Asphalt Legends Unite

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"Asphalt 9: Legends" is a thrilling arcade sports racing game with beautiful graphics, music, and gameplay that will evoke strong emotions. Its online solo and multiplayer modes allow you to drift on streets worldwide. However, be prepared for frequent ads, grinding, and some bugs that may disrupt your experience. The game aims to deliver a fun and exhilarating street racing experience, but the extra elements can be distracting at times.

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Play Modes

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

+19

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics2.6k positive mentions

monetization2.4k negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a wide variety of cars, making it visually impressive.
Gameplay is engaging with multiple modes, including career, multiplayer, and special events.
The touch drive feature allows for a more casual gaming experience, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.

The game is heavily reliant on ads, which can interrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
Progression can be slow and often requires spending real money to unlock cars and upgrades, leading to a pay-to-win experience.
Multiplayer matchmaking is often unbalanced, pairing players with significantly higher-ranked cars, making it difficult to compete.

graphics
3,680 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Asphalt 9: Legends are widely praised for their stunning quality, often compared to console-level visuals, making it one of the best-looking mobile racing games available. Players appreciate the detailed car models, vibrant environments, and smooth animations, although some express frustration over performance issues on lower-end devices and the lack of customizable graphics settings. While the graphics are a highlight, many reviews also mention the game's pay-to-win mechanics and excessive ads, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful and being able to play this in 60fps on windows was a great decision.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and soundtrack are of the best quality.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is fantastic as well; it's fun as hell, and I would recommend it to anybody who likes racing and beautiful games.”
- “Graphics options are very limited, only default and high.”
- “High graphics are not working; please make high graphics available on every mobile. I want to play this game in high graphics, but when I select high graphics, it's not working, no motion blur, no 60 fps, no anti-aliasing.”
- “The graphics are delayed and blurry.”
monetization
2,592 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over being forced to watch ads after every race, with some ads being unskippable and causing the game to crash. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for revenue, they argue that the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads significantly detract from the overall gaming experience, leading to a decline in player satisfaction and engagement.
- “No ads pack is brilliant.”
- “The best part is you can keep playing even without buying in-app purchases.”
- “Great game, no ads, but I still think the console version is better.”
- “But the main problem is the damn ads; it feels like I watch ads more than actual gameplay.”
- “The graphics and car designs are pretty cool, but I still give this game 3 stars because it does give money and credits, but they only give 2 credits per task completed. The drop rate for cards a player wants or the rare ones is also extremely low, then the ads are very long.”
- “The game is overall excellent, but these ads will always get it 1 star. Just because of the ads, otherwise it's fantastic.”
gameplay
1,005 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Asphalt 9: Legends is often praised for its stunning graphics and engaging mechanics, providing a fun and immersive racing experience. However, many players express frustration with the intrusive ads, pay-to-win elements, and the grind required to unlock cars, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a variety of modes and controls, the reliance on microtransactions and the frequent crashes have led to mixed reviews regarding its long-term playability.
- “The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are gorgeous, and the controls are simple; however, the UI is very complex.”
- “The gameplay experience is next level.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, they are so good that I wouldn't really know if this is a mobile game or a legit AAA game, the sound effects and soundtracks are stunning as well, the gameplay is awesome.”
- “But the main problem is the damn ads; it feels like I watch ads more than actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is completely rigged; you could be in first place, and suddenly the AI cars become very fast and zoom ahead, leaving you in last place.”
- “The gameplay is so well thought out, controls are flawless, cars are beautiful, but the pay-to-win mechanics ruin the experience.”
music
544 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
45%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the energetic soundtrack that enhances the racing experience. However, there are frequent requests for more variety and the ability to customize playlists, similar to previous titles like Asphalt 8. While some users find the current selection engaging, others feel it becomes repetitive and would prefer options to skip or change tracks during gameplay.
- “The soundtrack gives the adrenaline rush!”
- “The music, graphics, and the overall feel of the game are actually amazing and smooth. I love the way the environment 'changes' from time to time.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is energetic and gets me pumped up, and the multiplayer is, from what I've seen, flawless.”
- “The worst change is the music.”
- “The music starts to be boring after a while.”
- “The soundtrack is mediocre.”
story
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of a coherent narrative and the overwhelming focus on missions that often require specific cars or upgrades that are difficult to obtain without spending real money. Players noted that the career mode feels repetitive and lacks a compelling storyline, making it less engaging compared to other racing games. Additionally, the mission structure is criticized for being confusing and restrictive, often leading to a pay-to-win scenario that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Loving the events and multiplayer races, you can get a lot of cars easily and even when the story progress slows down for a bit you can play other modes which are just as enjoyable.”
- “The game is great gameplay, graphics and missions wise.”
- “Great game good graphics and all although I think there should be another addition to the story like another big chapter including all the cars that are guaranteed in the other chapters to unlock more cars.”
- “The game has no purpose, no story, no point.”
- “It's hard to find the mission individually so is there any chance that a path should be shown after clicking on the mission.”
- “Some missions are impossible, needing cars that don't drop in card packs and don't even get me started on the retarded drop rate algorithms.”
optimization
202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including lag, crashes, and stuttering, particularly on mid-range and low-end devices. While some users report smooth gameplay and excellent graphics on high-end devices, frequent updates often lead to new performance problems, suggesting that the game requires further optimization to ensure a consistent experience across all devices. Overall, while the graphics are praised, the game's performance remains a significant concern for many players.
- “Very good graphic and game optimization... and there are many events, multiplayer mode, and career mode.. so you can't feel bored... I love this game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, performance is great, and it has a huge car selection.”
- “The game has beautiful graphics, even more so when you turn up the graphics in the settings; the performance of the physics and car steering/driving is revolutionary for a mobile game.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized.”
- “It's horribly laggy and barely playable due to the stuttering, which started to occur right after my installation of the most recent update.”
- “The game crashes every few races and the performance has slowed down considerably.”
stability
201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches, particularly during races and after watching ads. While some players have noted that the game runs smoothly on lower-end devices, many others experience significant lag and disconnections, leading to frustration and loss of in-game progress. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the otherwise enjoyable experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “If you are on a potato phone, it still runs great and smooth.”
- “Great game, runs great, looks great!”
- “No glitches, no lag, or any kind of in-game issues.”
- “I tried all troubleshooting steps but nothing works.”
- “The game constantly glitches back to the home screen of my phone.”
- “Game crashing after an average playtime of 5-15 mins, mainly when there's popup ads, freezes for a moment and then closes itself, really gets annoying during multiplayer races.”
grinding
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest significant hours to unlock cars or upgrades without spending real money. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and appreciate the variety of cars and events, many express frustration over the pay-to-win model, where spending money can drastically reduce the grinding needed for progression. Overall, the consensus is that while the game can be fun, the grinding can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.
- “Earning blueprints now require ridiculous levels of grinding, and the worst thing is that you can't even control the blueprints of cars, which is completely based on an RNG system.”
- “The grinding in this game is too much, which brings me to number 2.”
- “This game forces players to undergo ridiculous and tedious amounts of grind, especially on special events unless they pay a lot, and I mean a lot of cash.”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, ranging from frustration with controls and competition to moments of genuine happiness and upliftment. While some find the auto-driving feature and touch controls limiting, others appreciate the game's graphics, soundtracks, and the ability to progress without spending money. The potential for a deeper emotional connection through a storyline is also highlighted as a desirable addition.
- “Heartbreaking honestly!”
- “Most wholesome game I've played in years.”
- “I've never played a game before that made me feel genuinely happy and uplifted whilst playing.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as quirky and entertaining, with players highlighting funny physics, unexpected glitches, and amusing gameplay moments. While some aspects, like the multiplayer mode and unique features, contribute to the humor, others, such as sound issues and crashes, add a layer of irony that players find both frustrating and funny. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted experience that can provide laughs despite its flaws.
- “Funny feature like knockdown.”
- “This game is surprisingly very funny.”
- “Your car would flip and float in the most funny way and different than the single player.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its impressive graphics, smooth controls, and engaging music, creating a unique and immersive experience reminiscent of classic racing titles. However, some players feel that the time spent on collecting blueprints and dealing with ads detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere is generally praised, though expectations for graphics may vary.
- “The best gameplay and especially the music makes the atmosphere much better and makes me hype in every race.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and overall atmosphere of the game is just amazing.”
- “The game has a unique atmosphere.”
- “Everything is good, but the time taken to collect blueprints and ads spoils the game atmosphere!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Asphalt 8 is highly regarded for its replayability, offering players significant replay value through its engaging gameplay and diverse content.
- “Highly replayable.”
- “Asphalt 8 provides a lot of replay value.”