Battle Racing Stars

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Battle Racing Stars is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Halfbrick Studios and was released on March 29, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Battle Racing Stars" is a racing game featuring characters from Halfbrick titles like Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. Compete in intense races with unique modes such as UFO Apocalypse and Flappy Bomb, utilizing character abilities and power-ups to outmaneuver opponents. Customize racers with cool skins, prove your skills on leaderboards, and enjoy quick, easy-to-learn gameplay with challenging depth.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

graphics52 positive mentions

monetization66 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
It offers a fun and competitive racing experience with characters from popular Halfbrick games, which adds to the nostalgia.
The game is easy to learn and has a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for players of all ages.

The game has a subscription model that restricts access to content, which can be frustrating for players who prefer free-to-play options.
There are frequent ads that can interrupt gameplay, and some players feel that the rewards for watching ads are not worth the time spent.
The matchmaking system often pairs players with bots, leading to a lack of genuine competition and making the game feel less engaging.

monetization
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews from users. While many appreciate that ads are optional and not overly intrusive, allowing players to earn rewards, others find the frequency of ad prompts after races to be excessive and frustrating. Additionally, some players express dissatisfaction with the difficulty of earning in-game currency without watching ads or making in-app purchases, leading to a perception of a pay-to-win model.
- “Really well developed, great progression, doesn't cash grab too much, the arcade makes pay-to-win non-existent which is awesome!”
- “This game deserves more love! I've been playing Halfbrick Studio games for nine years, and this game is just wild. First, there are no ads, which is one of the only mobile games that has no ads, and the game art is so freaking cool.”
- “Surprisingly, this app has no ads unless you want to watch any to get prizes.”
- “Bravo to the devs. Way too annoying with watching ads and selling you stuff... you are literally asked after each round to watch ads.”
- “The currency of the game is nearly impossible to get in sufficient quantities unless you want to watch nonstop advertisements.”
- “This is probably a great game... but it is very hard to earn gold and gems unless you watch ads or pay for it... and it is very long for the pack to be opened.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their quality, smoothness, and appealing art style. Players appreciate the cute and vibrant visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it fun and engaging. While some users suggested adding more characters, the consensus remains that the graphics are a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are great and so are the controls, making it easy to play and learn like all of Halfbrick's games.”
- “This game is probably the most awesome graphics I have ever seen, besides the cartoony drawings.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the characters are awesome!”
- “It also tries really hard to be Brawl Stars aesthetically, but obviously isn't and is made by a different company.”
- “The gameplay is easy to understand and the graphics are cute.”
- “Fun crossover experience game; I love all the characters, the fast lane movements, and all graphics and upgrades are incredible.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging graphics, making it addictive and enjoyable for players. However, some users express concerns about the game's reliance on monetization strategies, such as ads and pay-to-win elements, which can detract from the overall experience. While many appreciate the multiplayer aspect and variety of characters, there are also complaints about matchmaking and the feeling of playing against bots, which can lead to a lack of challenge.
- “The gameplay is so fun that it kept me hooked for an hour after I first tried it.”
- “Great gameplay and a very polished online experience; shame about all the ads/upsells, but most games are like this nowadays.”
- “Very good gameplay and very fun; I highly recommend you download this awesome game.”
- “This mechanic is really trashy as characters need to level up with money, else it's impossible to play without losing.”
- “The gameplay itself is what you'd come to expect from Halfbrick, but the entire game is gated behind a subscription model after 60 minutes.”
- “The only thing that makes me feel a connection with people in this game are stupid nicknames they have and sometimes the gameplay, but in general it's a pretty lonely game.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as enjoyable and hilarious, particularly in the context of character interactions and events. Despite some technical glitches, the overall comedic tone contributes positively to the gaming experience, making it a fun and entertaining choice for players.
- “Nah just kidding, it's a fun racing game; I find the enemies so hilarious.”
- “This game is too funny.”
- “Really, really a good game; so enjoyable and funny.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users report a stable gaming experience with no significant bugs or glitches, particularly appreciating the absence of ads. However, some players have experienced freezing issues, especially related to the "flappy bomb" arcade mode, which has led to frustration and forced closures of the game.
- “No glitches! I installed this today, so that's why. I do have to wait to get something, but that's okay!”
- “There are no glitches; it's just perfectly made. Thank you for making this game! You all are the best!”
- “The race is so easy, but the flappy bomb makes me rage every time I try to be first. The glitches make me throw my phone. Everyone else keeps throwing stuff at me, and not the next person in front of them. I tried everything to win on flappy bomb, but it wouldn't work.”
- “Freezes before or after ads... I end up having to force close the game.”
- “So yeah, I can only say that there are no bugs or glitches in the game.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being a good quality soundtrack, especially for a free title. However, some users express frustration over the inability to adjust or mute the in-game music and sound effects, which detracts from their overall experience.
- “The music is great.”
- “Good soundtracks that are excellent enough for a free game.”
- “I had to make 3 races before I was able to stop the in-game music and sound effects.”
- “I had to complete three races before I was able to stop the in-game music and sound effects.”
- “I can deal with a tutorial, but not being able to access the settings to turn off the annoying music makes me not want to endure the hassle.”
- “I use Pandora at work and downloaded this game, but I couldn't turn the volume down, so all you could hear was the game and my music.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the story aspect of the game, noting that the quest system for earning gems feels tedious and limited, as it requires waiting after each quest. There is a desire for more engaging story content, such as a quest map, to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I hope they come out with more story mode soon!”
- “I finished story mode on normal, now I am in hard mode.”
- “There's no other way to get gems other than paying or from the quests, which is pointless. You have to wait every hour after each quest you complete!”
- “I hope they come out with more story mode soon.”
- “I finished story mode on normal; now I am in hard mode.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, especially at higher levels where end-game content is lacking. While the competitive environment and community engagement are appreciated, the difficulty in acquiring gems adds to the frustration of grinding. Overall, the game is enjoyable, but improvements are needed to enhance the grinding experience.
- “After a while, it gets very tedious and dull doing the same thing again and again.”
- “My main complaint is it lacks enough end game content, and especially for long-time players, it gets boring grinding anything past 400 trophies. It's very competitive, and the Discord is a really great place to hang out with other users and even compete in a special leaderboard.”
- “But there is a little problem: it's hard to get gems. Otherwise, it's really fun; it's a great racing game, and I'm grinding to get other characters.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, running smoothly on most devices and offering a user-friendly experience. However, it lacks specific optimization for Galaxy S8, S9, and S10 screens, which may affect performance on those models.
- “Clean, runs smoothly on my device, and is simple to understand.”
- “Not optimized for Galaxy S8, S9, and S10 screens.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues on mid-range devices.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, with one user highlighting feelings of joy and nostalgia upon rediscovering it after a period of absence, indicating that the game has left a lasting impact on their emotions.
- “I loved this game, deleted it, and I cried because I forgot the game. But now I found it, and I am so happy. Thank you, developers of this game!”