Asphalt Nitro

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"Asphalt Nitro" is an exciting arcade-style car racing game featuring luxury licensed brands. The game boasts great gameplay, good graphics, and a spectacular soundtrack, while also providing plenty of humor. However, it is weighed down by annoying ads and frustrating bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, fans of the genre will appreciate the wholesome story and thrilling races.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics2.3k positive mentions

monetization213 negative mentions

The graphics are impressive for such a small-sized game.
The gameplay is fun and offers a variety of cars and tracks.
The game is easy to control and provides a good racing experience.

The controls can be unresponsive or inverted at times, leading to crashes.
Tokens are hard to come by unless you pay, making it difficult to unlock cars.
The game crashes frequently, especially after watching ads for rewards.

graphics
3,015 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
19%
4%
The graphics in "Asphalt Nitro" have received a mixed response from players. Many users praise the game's impressive visuals for its small file size, noting that the graphics are comparable to larger titles like "Asphalt 8" and "Asphalt 9." However, some players express disappointment with the graphics quality, describing them as outdated or cartoonish, and suggest improvements to enhance realism. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there is a consensus that further enhancements could elevate the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are awesome for such a small sized game.”
- “The graphics, the cars, the different types of races, everything is amazing!”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the detail is on point.”
- “The graphics are not good.”
- “The graphics were disappointing, the buttons looked like clip art and not the sleek design from the normal games.”
- “The graphics are so poor and the controls were the worst part.”
monetization
268 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
7%
79%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the abundance of ads and the reliance on in-app purchases to progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the frequency of ads disruptive and the in-game purchases necessary to avoid a frustrating grind. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as overly aggressive, leading to a pay-to-win perception among some players.
- “The VIP system is a nice way to nickel and dime players, offering small perks and bonuses with each microtransaction that can ease the grind. However, the final levels of upgrades for car stats are locked behind this system, making completionists shell out more cash to progress.”
- “Cars are too expensive, and upgrades will take at least three years to buy a top-tier car (like Bugatti, Lamborghini, etc.) without making in-app purchases.”
- “People say it's pay-to-win, but I disagree. Yes, it has in-app purchases, but it's still fun, and you receive many rewards throughout the game.”
- “The microtransactions and the means of upgrading your car are nothing short of insidious. You can live without them, but you will be so limited by the artificial grind Gameloft has set up that you will be frustrated to no end.”
- “There's no permanent credit boost, so everyone would want to have those ads for the sake of the multiplier. If you're not able to connect to the internet, even though you have one, anyone would be angry because it makes things harder.”
- “The game is forcing you to accept to share your location with them for ads. It's becoming a pay-to-win game, and the ads that promise rewards often do not work.”
gameplay
264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
23%
3%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smoothness, addictive nature, and ease of controls, making it enjoyable for players across various devices, even those with lower specifications. However, some users express frustration with the monetization system, particularly the high costs of cars and upgrades, which can lead to a grindy experience. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are often highlighted as strong points, there are calls for improvements in multiplayer functionality and the addition of new content to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are good, the gameplay is nice and the cars and tracks are really realistic!”
- “The gameplay is also smooth and doesn't take a lot of storage and is offline.”
- “I love the new update, new cars, roads, good graphics and great gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fine but the internet connectivity issue is really the problem.”
- “The gameplay needs to be improved from the basic idea which used to be great back in the day but now there is a need of some new stuff to bring the game forward in the new high performance game era.”
- “Only the graphics weren't good and the gameplay was less than average due to the stiff game mechanics.”
music
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
3%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to enhance the gaming experience and set the mood, while others criticize it for being repetitive or of low quality. Many users express a desire for a wider variety of tracks, similar to previous titles in the series, and some report issues with the music continuing to play even after exiting the app. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by some, there is a strong call for improvements and updates to the music selection.
- “The graphic is awesome and the music really sets up the mood.”
- “The graphics, the branded cars, music/sfx... everything is just marvelous 🤩.”
- “This game has high music quality and inviting locations.”
- “The whole screen was blank and only the music was playing.”
- “The gameplay is good, but the music is kinda bad.”
- “Worst car game ever because it's not opening; only music is coming and when I close the game, the music is still playing in the background. Don't install this game.”
stability
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
1%
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players have enjoyed smooth experiences, particularly on older devices, the overwhelming feedback highlights persistent issues, especially during online play, leading to frustration and requests for urgent fixes from the developers. Overall, the game's stability is described as inconsistent, with a notable prevalence of bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “And it runs great on older phones.”
- “Runs great with minimal lag.”
- “It was working very smoothly and no glitches; it is a very good game.”
- “The game is glitchy as hell.”
- “Awfully buggy, cannot even start the game, interface is freezing, no update for more than a year.”
- “Whenever I open this game it freezes and stops functioning, what the hell!”
optimization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
43%
8%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance on devices with adequate specifications, while others report significant lag and unresponsive gameplay, particularly on lower-end phones. Many users express disappointment over the lack of updates and improvements, calling for better optimization and new content to enhance the overall experience. Despite its small size and appealing graphics, the game is criticized for its inconsistent performance and need for further optimization.
- “If you have a light phone that contains at least 2GB of RAM and enough space for the game, it'll run smoothly.”
- “This game is best for all new players to get good performance on every phone as well as having good challenges.”
- “Great app, best performance for such a small package.”
- “This game is extremely slow and the maps are really unoptimized.”
- “This game needs a lot of optimization.”
- “Worst optimized game in the world!”
story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or story mode to enhance the gameplay experience. While the missions and graphics are praised, players feel that the absence of a cohesive story detracts from the overall enjoyment, and they suggest adding new missions, locations, and features to make the game more interesting. Overall, the game is appreciated for its graphics and gameplay, but a more developed story could elevate it further.
- “I love the story and the gameplay; though fancy upgrades come with paying, the game is absolutely great.”
- “This is the best game I've ever played before. It has great graphics and control, but it should have a story so that it would be more interesting.”
- “Amazing game! Love it, so many fun missions. This is the best game for people who like cars like me.”
- “But it feels it's lacking something like a story.”
- “This game is too difficult and it's not nice because you cannot pass levels without replaying the same mission over and over again.”
- “Its good but it is lacking on the actual impact of the race or story... idk.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, often describing it as hilarious and entertaining, particularly when experiencing car wrecks and performing tricks. The comedic elements, such as the absurdity of in-game mechanics and the lighthearted nature of the gameplay, contribute to an enjoyable experience that keeps players engaged and amused. Overall, the humor enhances the game's appeal, making it a fun choice for those looking for a lighthearted racing experience.
- “Now whenever I am bored, I play this game and it is so funny when I do some tricks and fail. Hahaha! Amazing game, totally awesome and cool, flashy and funny.”
- “It's hilarious and stupid that you can get more money because of ads after finishing a race.”
- “I like this game; it's funny and kind of fun because of the wrecks. 😅😅😅”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional responses to the game are overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing frustration over poor controls, excessive ads, and technical issues that detract from the gameplay experience. Many players feel that the game is poorly designed and unplayable, leading to feelings of anger and disappointment, while a few express enjoyment, highlighting the potential for a rewarding challenge. Overall, the emotional tone is dominated by dissatisfaction and irritation.
- “This is the best game ever made me feel good, could you please change credits to tokens that's great challenge on it.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the high costs of cars and the limited means of earning credits, which often requires replaying races. While some users appreciate the game's graphics and action, the necessity for extensive grinding to acquire top-tier vehicles can detract from the overall enjoyment. Comparisons to previous titles indicate that while the grinding may be less intense than in earlier games, it still remains a significant element of the experience.
- “Cars are also really expensive and require tons of grinding.”
- “I kinda hate that you won't have any means of farming credits other than replaying the finished race.”
- “Great game, graphics and all, action racing, unfortunately you have to have lots of money to get S-class awesome cars; if not, you have to have lots of patience grinding through lots of tracks to get points.”