CarX Highway Racing

CarX Highway Racing is an arcade-style game that offers an intriguing story and excellent mechanics, but is marred by excessive grinding, advertisements, bugs, and a lackluster soundtrack. Players strive to become racing legends on busy highways, with Marvelous visuals and some humorous elements adding to the overall experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game may still appeal to fans of the racing genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics2,561 positive mentions

monetization271 negative mentions

Great graphics and realistic driving dynamics.
Addictive gameplay with a variety of cars and events.
Ability to earn in-game currency without spending real money.

Limited vehicle customization options and high upgrade costs.
Multiplayer mode often feels unfair with ghost cars and inconsistent AI behavior.
Frequent crashes and bugs, especially after updates.

graphics
3,055 mentions
84 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their realism and high quality, often comparing them to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the smooth performance and detailed car models, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users have noted issues with lag and performance on lower-end devices, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, optimization could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and the controls are simple and easy to learn.”
- “Just absolutely amazing game, with amazingly realistic controls and graphics.”
- “The graphics are top notch and more importantly the physics.”
- “The graphics are so unrealistic in terms of graphics, looks and physics.”
- “The graphics were so much better, brighter and sharper before the updates.”
- “This game is just a money grab mechanics, controls, graphics, and AI are garbage too many ads.”
story
639 mentions
45 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and cinematic feel, likening it to a movie experience. However, some users criticize the dialogue for poor grammar and translation issues, which detracts from the overall immersion. Additionally, players express frustration with certain missions that require specific cars or upgrades, leading to a grind-heavy experience that can hinder progress in the storyline.
- “The storyline gave an interesting factor to the game, putting it above a lot of other games which are very arcadey.”
- “This game has managed brilliantly everything like awesome graphics, super story, has different modes for different players.”
- “The game runs smooth, looks spectacular, the huge selection of cars and their upgradability, the story will help to not make this game monotonous.”
- “The dialogue in the story is hard to understand sometimes too.”
- “The story line is kind of lame and the dialog was clearly not translated by a native English speaker, but I play for the game and not the dialog.”
- “The game is designed terribly, the storyline is weak, and everything feels rigged.”
gameplay
382 mentions
69 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth controls, enjoyable mechanics, and impressive graphics. However, several users criticized the repetitive nature of the gameplay, the reliance on in-app purchases for upgrades, and issues with fuel management that hinder progression. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, it also faces challenges related to monetization and gameplay depth.
- “Its gameplay and controls are easy to learn that even kids love to play the game!”
- “The gameplay is really good but filled with many bugs.”
- “Awesome gameplay, graphics are excellent.”
- “Another shameful cash grab and adfest, there's nothing here at all, repetitive gameplay, upgrades where you'll fail to notice any difference. When you get to the end of chapter 4, you'll be forced to buy a car in the exact same class as the one you are using, then have to fully upgrade it nearly to be allowed to progress.”
- “It's just a grinding game with repeated gameplay, so please, don't waste your time.”
- “Not very fun to play at all. The graphics look really good for a mobile game, but the gameplay needs lots of work as it's way too easy to crash into multiple vehicles that appear out of nowhere.”
monetization
328 mentions
10 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant presence of ads that can be intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and upgrades, others criticize the frequency and necessity of ads, often feeling pressured to spend real money to progress. Overall, the game is seen as a balance between free-to-play accessibility and aggressive monetization strategies, leading to a somewhat frustrating experience for many players.
- “The game doesn't seem to have a lot of microtransactions, at least not in the beginning.”
- “Great gameplay and awesome graphics...in-app purchases available but by no means required.”
- “Pretty great, buddy downloaded it I watched him play downloaded it myself love you can actually work to get cars, aka no in-app purchases necessary to win the game.”
- “Another shameful cash grab and adfest, there's nothing here at all, repetitive gameplay, upgrades where you'll fail to notice any difference, when you get to the end of chapter 4, you'll be forced to buy a car in the exact same class as the one you are using, then have to fully upgrade it nearly, to be allowed to progress.”
- “Garbage, it is one of those games that bombards you with ads and messages constantly trying to get you to shovel money into it, it's absolutely relentless.”
- “This game is just a money grab mechanics, controls, graphics, and AI are garbage too many ads i know this is a free game but chill i don't want to see an ad every 4 seconds.”
stability
92 mentions
5 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal problems, the overwhelming feedback highlights a lack of effective customer support and unresolved bugs, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its instability, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “I have experienced no glitches.”
- “No glitches, I mean it's everything we want in a racing game.”
- “The graphics of the game are excellent and there are no glitches.”
- “Game is full of bugs and glitches.. frequently gets stuck.... half of the time it says "no events" even when events are active (once restarted it reappears)... and in some cases when we complete any race it says timeout and progress is lost along with the used event ticket.”
- “Developer and troubleshooting didn't react at all!”
- “This update sucks, lots of glitches, it closes as soon as I choose a race, and it hangs.”
optimization
86 mentions
50 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and impressive graphics, even on mid-range devices. However, some users report issues with performance inconsistencies, particularly regarding the effectiveness of upgrades and multiplayer matchmaking. While many appreciate the game's clean interface and lack of intrusive ads, there are calls for further improvements in performance and additional features.
- “The graphics are good and the whole game runs smoothly without using too much of your processor.”
- “Game is very much optimized and no bloatware ads anywhere, simple and clean UI.”
- “Outstanding for a mobile game; couldn't find another game that matches the graphics or the performance of this one, really beautifully done.”
- “The performance dropped by a ton for no reason.”
- “Changing the graphics has no effect on performance.”
- “Game has not good optimization.”
music
74 mentions
43 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for the racing theme, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety, noting that there are only a few songs available. Many users express a desire for more diverse tracks and the ability to customize the music selection, as well as improvements to the overall audio experience. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, it is seen as an area needing significant enhancement.
- “Fantastic soundtrack too.”
- “What I really love the most is the graphics and music themselves, as if they're fitting for the highway racing game like this one.”
- “It's a really great game but I should have the option to choose the music I want to play.”
- “But the music is extremely repetitive and the game is riddled with grammatical errors.”
- “Also, there are only like 5 songs in the soundtrack and it gets tiring to hear it over and over again.”
- “Please add more music.”
grinding
22 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While many appreciate that it is possible to progress without spending money, they also note that the grinding can become tedious and repetitive, especially in later chapters where pay-to-win mechanics become more apparent. Some players enjoy the grind as a way to stay engaged, but others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Fun at the start, but when you reach chapter 4, it goes pay-to-win real fast unless you do endless grinding.”
- “Only issue is that updates bring little to nothing for offline mode in terms of cars, it gets very repetitive later in the game and making cash for parts becomes very tedious and repetitive.”
- “It's just a grinding game with repeated gameplay, so please, don't waste your time.”
humor
20 mentions
95 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the dialogues, storylines, and quirky car names amusing. Many reviews highlight the game's funny moments, such as the absurdity of police behavior and the humorous grammar and spelling in the dialogues. Overall, while some players express minor frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
- “Funny thing is, the police always come after me and just avoid my opponents like they are in cahoots or something.”
- “The story and the dialogues are obviously full of clichés and funny grammar/spellings.”
- “Amazing graphics and insanely great for a highway game, the story is so bad it's funny, but the gameplay overrules that.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its immersive graphics and sound that enhance the experience of being a driver. The game's design and smooth performance evoke feelings of joy and excitement, making it a standout mobile experience. Overall, it is praised for its ability to touch players' hearts and create a sense of belonging in a thrilling racing universe.
- “This is the best game I have ever played on mobile. My device has 3GB RAM and it runs smoothly without any lag. It's a heart-touching game on mobile. Special thanks to the developers for bringing this game to mobile!”
- “Amazing graphics ♥️, very fast cars 💓, and a magical sound of cars 🎧. The design is beautiful with a stylish and heart-touching look of the cars. I can't note anything missing in this game!”
- “Playing CarX Highway Racing has made me feel like one of the drivers in the universe, and obviously, it is tremendous.”
replayability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Overall, players express high satisfaction with the game's replayability, highlighting its engaging graphics, sound, and controls. However, some users feel that additional content beyond the campaign is needed to enhance replay value further, with specific requests for more customization options like rims and vinyls.
- “Very satisfied, great replayability.”
- “Good graphics, good sound, good control, and lots of replay value.”
- “Finally, the dream come true! CarX did it! Thank you so much for the body upgrade; now this game has become more and more playable. 😊”
- “I believe you can make this game more replayable.”
- “Finally, the dream has come true! CarX did it, thank you so much for the body upgrade. Now this game has become more and more replayable. There are only two things missing: I hope FMOD will fix them in the future - rims and vinyls.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its impressive graphics and realistic environments, complemented by smooth gameplay and engaging music. The variation in settings, particularly on longer roads, enhances the immersive experience, making players feel connected to the game's world.
- “Great graphics, realistic atmosphere, smooth gameplay, fast loading, good music, a lot of variation!”
- “Longer roads, better graphics, great atmosphere on the road.”