CarX Drift Racing 2
- December 4, 2018
- CarX Technologies
- 14h median play time
CarX Drift Racing 2 is a realistic drift-racing simulator, offering both single and multiplayer options. Its unprecedented gameplay includes a new mode, XDS, for practicing tandem drifting. While the visuals, music, and ingenious mechanics shine, the experience is marred by frequent grinding and intrusive ads. Overall, it provides an enjoyable, sometimes humorous, drift-racing experience, but with some frustrating flaws.
Reviews
- The graphics and physics are outstanding, providing a realistic drifting experience.
- The game offers extensive customization options for cars, allowing players to personalize their vehicles.
- The gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a variety of cars and tracks to explore.
- The fuel system limits gameplay, restricting players to only 5 attempts before needing to wait or pay for more fuel.
- Progression can be slow, making it difficult to earn enough in-game currency for upgrades and new cars.
- There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as freezing during loading screens and issues with multiplayer matchmaking.
- graphics2,030 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in "CarX Drift Racing 2" are widely praised for their high quality and realism, often compared to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the detailed car models, vibrant environments, and smooth animations, which enhance the overall drifting experience. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag and graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end devices, suggesting a need for better optimization and adjustable settings to accommodate various hardware capabilities.
“The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is perfect, and the controls are good.”
“The graphics are stunning, the physics are realistic, and the gameplay is amazing.”
“The graphics are great, the physics are on point, the customization and painting is better than most console games, and the tuning is better than Forza.”
“The graphics are terrible. I set the highest settings possible but it just looks bad.”
“The graphics are so bad and all laggy, waste of internet and waste of time.”
“The graphics are awful, game appears to be made cheaply and like a knockoff.”
- gameplay423 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received widespread praise for its smooth controls, realistic physics, and extensive customization options, making it one of the best drifting experiences available on mobile. However, many players express frustration with the monetization aspects, particularly the fuel system and the need for in-game purchases to progress, which can hinder enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics and mechanics are highly regarded, the balance between gameplay enjoyment and monetization remains a significant concern for users.
“The physics are great... it forces you to learn how to play before you can actually race... it teaches you the mechanics nicely.”
“The gameplay is great, controls are very smooth and the car selection and customization is the most detailed I've seen in a car game.”
“The graphics are stunning, the physics are realistic and the gameplay is amazing.”
“I was expecting more - the gameplay is fine but it operates just like any other frustrating mobile game that costs credits to unlock the next challenge and costs you fuel for every attempt.”
“Gameplay is extremely inconsistent.”
“The gameplay sucks extremely unrealistic; it might appeal to little kids because it's just turning right and left.”
- monetization269 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and the high cost of in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the minimal ad interruptions and the option to watch ads for rewards, others feel that the game leans heavily towards a "pay-to-win" model, making it difficult to progress without spending real money. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game offers enjoyable gameplay and graphics, its monetization strategy detracts from the overall experience.
“Brilliant game here, in-app purchases are totally optional.”
“Graphics are near console quality, easy to pick up, hard to master, addictive gameplay, not forced to pay for in-app purchases, in-app purchases are reasonably priced (devs got to eat too and these guys deserve it), customization is amazing.”
“This game has no ads!”
“This game is just a cash grab for them, I have no respect for you.”
“The amount of microtransactions required to advance in this game is mind-boggling.”
“It's a very good game but just a bit too many ads if you wanna play a lot.”
- optimization169 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, especially on lower-end devices, leading to lag and crashes. While some users praise the graphics and overall gameplay experience, they express a strong desire for better optimization to enhance playability across a wider range of devices. Frequent updates have shown improvements, but ongoing performance concerns remain a common theme among players.
“This game runs smoothly with an average of 60fps on a phone, no lag, and little ads, if any at all.”
“Amazing game but it needs to be optimized for low-end devices.”
“I was so impressed because of your optimization, before my phone couldn't handle max settings but now I can do it.”
“The game is poorly optimized; I have to run the lowest graphics on my S8.”
“The part I most enjoy in this game (multiplayer) is ruined by the lack of optimization. I don't have FPS problems with any other games; however, some tracks will give me massive frame drops, resulting in spinning out or crashing.”
“This game is so much better than the original CarX in terms of graphics and optimization, but I just want to say thank you CarX for creating such an awesome game.”
- stability147 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Players experience issues during gameplay, such as freezing on loading screens and unresponsive menus, which often require them to restart their devices. While some users appreciate the graphics and gameplay, the overall consensus indicates that the game needs urgent fixes to improve its stability and performance.
“Best game ever! 5/5, great graphics and runs great at max settings!”
“I have never seen a mobile game like this; beautiful graphics, no bugs, no glitches.”
“Amazing graphics, love the cars, online runs great, no lag; overall one of the top games I've played.”
“The game is fun, but the reason why I'm giving it 1 star is because it either crashes or just freezes after an ad or when I'm in the middle of getting a rank 1 reward in singleplayer, and with the latter I've gotten at least 200 gold in total rewards that hasn't appeared and when I reopen the game I can't re-spin or try to collect the reward again, but instead I get nothing.”
“Seem to be having an issue with the game, when loading back to menu it completely freezes, have to literally turn my phone off then back on to solve the issue, seems to be happening more and more often, beginning to make the game unplayable :( absolutely love this game as well.”
“Every time I try to play the game, I get one or two races done and the game freezes and kicks me off.”
- grinding92 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grindy, requiring significant time and effort to earn in-game currency for upgrades and new cars, which many players find tedious and frustrating. While some appreciate the game's physics and customization options, the high costs of cars and upgrades, coupled with the need for online connectivity, detract from the overall experience, leading to a mixed reception regarding its grind mechanics. Players suggest that reducing the grinding requirements or increasing rewards would enhance enjoyment and accessibility for both free-to-play and paying users.
“Didn't really expect much but was pleasantly surprised; believable physics, fun customization, and it's not too grindy to get anywhere.”
“The game and mechanics are great, but I just can't recommend it because of the heavy grinding involved.”
“Grinding for money takes forever and it gets exhausting.”
“Please reduce the prices or make gold easily available as grinding for months to get a good car just ruins the experience.”
- story81 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a more structured storyline or campaign mode akin to other racing games. While the missions offer some variety, they are often deemed overly difficult and frustrating, leading to a repetitive experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. Players suggest that enhancing the story elements and mission design could significantly improve the game's appeal and player retention.
“Probably the best racing game on the mobile market, it has everything: flawless mobile graphics, a fun long campaign with side quests and multiplayer, customizable cars and players, and addictive dynamics.”
“Very interesting tasks and missions with amazing gameplay.”
“This game is awesome for an Android game; it's really made well, with good engine sounds, stunning modifications, and controls. The only thing it could use is more tracks and maybe a career mode that progresses through a story.”
“The problem is that it gets boring because the tracks are so expensive to unlock and don't have any storyline.”
“This game is awesome but there is nothing to do; there is no story or something to keep everyone engaged.”
“This campaign mission is too hard; I've been trying to win a mission for a whole hour and I still haven't won. I broke my chair and my desk because of this game.”
- music59 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, while others criticize it for being repetitive and limited in variety. Suggestions for improvement include expanding the music library, allowing players to add their own tracks, and providing options to customize or turn off specific songs. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for some, it has become monotonous for others, leading to requests for updates and more diverse tracks.
“And the soundtrack... absolutely amazing, not something I can say about many games nowadays, especially mobile games.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely insane; there will always be a song to fit your mood while drifting.”
“Overall amazing game to listen to music with and just relax.”
“However, the latest update has just wrecked one of the better parts, the soundtrack.”
“Please update the game's music since it's become so redundant it feels like I'm getting brainwashed and make it so we can change the music in-game.”
“This game annoyed me so much at times, poles are indestructible even when you barely touch them and when you restart, the music changes between 5 awful tracks and it irritates me so much.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often derived from its absurdities, such as the concept of purchasing virtual cars and the off-brand names of vehicles, which players find amusing. Many users appreciate the comedic elements in their gameplay experiences, though some express frustration with game mechanics that detract from the fun. Overall, while the humor resonates with many, it is sometimes overshadowed by gameplay issues.
“To think that anyone would purchase a virtual car for $15 USD is hilarious.”
“I absolutely love this game, I'm laughing going through the reviews, people crying over too complicated and pay to win. All you need is skill and patience. Overall, I love this game and because it's free, it's in my top 5 section. Thanks, guys, keep up the good work!”
“By far the best game, but the names of cars are off-brand. It's kind of funny, but for copyright reasons they have to... much respect though, keep up the dope updates.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its tremendous replay value, offering hours of varied gameplay and opportunities for customization. However, many users express frustration with performance issues, particularly on low-end devices, which detracts from the experience. While the graphics and physics are well-received, the multiplayer aspect suffers from balance issues, further impacting replayability.
“Tremendous replay value.”
“Good graphics, physics, and replay value.”
“Hours and hours of replayability; never run the same line twice, rack up those points and fans. You can even list your car's visual layout in the shop for others to admire and purchase for their own ride.”
“But hey, it was mostly the first one with bug fixes, new graphics, and some basic new content for replay value.”
“Amazing game, but I lag too much. Make an update where it is more playable on lower quality devices.”
“The multiplayer is no longer playable because of the other guy's points jumping from 200 to 5000. It's so annoying! 😡😡 Fix this now!”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its addictive nature and the joy of customizing cars to create unique identities. The desire for community features, such as online car meets, reflects a longing for social interaction and shared experiences among fellow car enthusiasts, enhancing the game's emotional depth. However, some frustrations with graphics and gameplay mechanics also evoke a sense of disappointment.
“The game is awesome! I played it for hours; it's addictive. As a car enthusiast, I'm a huge fan of modifying the car parts of my ride, making it unique and appealing to others. I have an idea: since it can be played via online multiplayer, could you consider a feature like a 'car meet'? It would enable players to drive their cars in an open-world area and interact with others, showcasing designs and fostering a wholesome community of drifters.”
“I'm emotional; I wish you could just fix the graphics and freeze.”
“Also touching on things like making it a city game with communities and people roaming around and traffic, it would be a perfect drift game while driving manual, like in CarX Drift Racing 2.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive qualities, but some users note that high graphics settings can lead to overheating issues on lower-end devices, detracting from the overall experience. There are calls for better optimization to maintain the game's intended ambiance without compromising performance.
“The graphics sometimes cause your phone to overheat on the highest settings, which ruins the atmosphere and flow of the game.”
“Tracks, icons, body parts, atmosphere, and themes all feel like a poor copy from NFS.”