CarX Rally

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,060 reviews
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  • monetization
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CarX Rally is a racing game with awesome mechanics, delightful visuals, and plenty of humor. However, it features lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs that can hinder the experience. Your goal is to win all stages of the Rally Championship and become a legendary racer. Despite its drawbacks, CarX Rally offers an engaging and sometimes funny journey for racing enthusiasts.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews
graphics186 positive mentions
monetization49 negative mentions
  • The graphics and physics are impressive for a mobile game, providing a realistic rally experience.
  • The game offers a variety of cars and tuning options, allowing for customization and personalization.
  • Gameplay is engaging and challenging, with a good balance of difficulty that keeps players invested.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, especially on lower-end devices.
  • Progression can be frustrating due to high costs for cars and upgrades, making it feel pay-to-win.
  • Controls can be unresponsive or overly sensitive, leading to difficulties in steering and handling.
  • graphics321 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the impressive visuals for a mobile title, often comparing them favorably to console standards. However, several users express concerns about optimization issues, leading to performance drops and lag, particularly on lower-end devices. While some appreciate the graphical options available, others feel that the graphics could still be improved, especially in terms of realism and detail.

    • “Stunning realism for a mobile game; never knew how much you could do with a versatile platform such as your phone, but it handles the graphics well.”
    • “The graphics are amazing, and the handling is great!”
    • “This rally game really impresses with its top-notch graphics, delivering stunning visuals that truly immerse you in the racing experience.”
    • “From 3 stars to 1 star due to unoptimized graphics even on a Snapdragon 865!”
    • “The graphics are very... early 2000; the original CarX Drift Racing had better graphics in my opinion.”
    • “The only good thing about this game is it's offline; the rest is garbage, bad cartoon-type graphics, boring same-type tracks, lacks world detail, boring driving alone with no cars to race.”
  • gameplay67 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with many praising its realism, physics, and immersive experience, particularly in rally racing. However, some users noted issues with car handling, control sensitivity, and performance lag, which detracted from the experience. Despite these concerns, the game is considered solid, especially for a mobile title, with ongoing updates enhancing its features and mechanics.

    • “That uncompromising gameplay really adds to the immersion.”
    • “Really awesome car sim game, honestly better than a lot of PC or console car games in terms of physics, customization, and gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is addictive due to the strong mechanics of real rally racing.”
    • “When we come to gameplay, the steering is completely not in players' control.”
    • “I love the gameplay, but why am I not allowed to take full control of the steering?”
    • “The game has beautiful graphics, but the gameplay mechanics are really pathetic.”
  • monetization63 mentions

    Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is characterized by minimal ads, which many players appreciate, as they are not intrusive and can often be avoided altogether. However, there are concerns regarding the reliance on microtransactions for progression, with some players feeling that the game leans towards a cash grab model, especially given the high costs of in-game purchases and the temporary nature of ad removal options. While some users enjoy the balance of gameplay and monetization, others express frustration over the necessity of spending money to fully enjoy the game.

    • “Major point, little to no ads.”
    • “Proper utilization of rally callouts and while there are in-app purchases, they are all reasonably priced and not required at all to progress.”
    • “One of the best games I've discovered in a while, has no ads, and is actually a good game to play, with a lot of levels and free play as well.”
    • “It has the usual mobile game microtransactions as well, which is bold considering how poor the quality of the game is.”
    • “However, I would rather pay an overall price for a game where I can progress reasonably than play this for free or spend on the extortionate continual microtransactions.”
    • “This game is created entirely only to get money; there is no intention on making you have fun at all, it's simply bloated with ads.”
  • optimization46 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting performance issues even on high-end devices. While some users appreciate the graphics and gameplay, they express frustration over lag, low frame rates, and the need for better optimization across a wider range of devices. Improvements in graphics settings and performance stability are highly requested to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Extremely accurate and responsive controls, varied vehicle design and performance.”
    • “Tuning section is also really detailed and it actually improves your performance if you know what you are doing.”
    • “This is a great game with quality graphics, amazing texture and performance; that is why it is one of my favorite car games.”
    • “From 3 stars to 1 star due to unoptimized graphics even on a Snapdragon 865!”
    • “It's not optimized for most phones, especially Android 11 devices, and it lags on high graphics even on high-end Snapdragon. It would also be nice to support 120Hz.”
    • “Performance is terrible; I was on the lowest setting with a bit lower resolution and I was getting the worst FPS spikes ever, from 54 FPS to 6 FPS, and the game still says, 'Oh, let's bump up your graphics.'”
  • stability21 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent freezing issues reported during gameplay, often requiring restarts. Many players experience glitches, particularly on higher settings, and some have noted that the game can make their devices unresponsive. While the game has potential and enjoyable elements, the current stability problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “Looks great, runs great, even on ultra settings. Shame I suck at it; I will have to try a Bluetooth controller on it though! 🤣”
    • “It simply freezes for about 3 - 5 seconds and when it comes back I'm no longer on the road, watching a blank screen or I'm off track and then flash... back to the home screen.”
    • “Over all it's a really good game but it's missing very important aspects like tuning and pace notes, and sometimes the game freezes my phone and I have to restart.”
    • “The game freezes after every race 😡.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, often described as aggressive and time-consuming, particularly for earning money, upgrades, and cars. While some players appreciate the adjustable difficulty and overall fun, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of the grind, suggesting it detracts from the experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is a notable point of contention, with some players feeling it may lead to dropping the game.

    • “It's a very fun game, but the grind for money, upgrades, and especially cars can be quite aggressive and time-consuming. If you don't spend any money, you'll find yourself spending hours grinding for cash.”
    • “The grinding aspect adds a layer of challenge that keeps me engaged, as I work towards unlocking new cars and upgrades.”
    • “While the grind can be intense, it also provides a rewarding sense of achievement when you finally earn that coveted upgrade or vehicle.”
    • “Game requires a lot of grinding.”
    • “Really cool game but super grindy to the point of dropping it.”
    • “Its a very fun game but the grind for money and upgrades and especially cars gets very aggressive and very time consuming, if you don't spend any money then you will spend hours and hours grinding for money.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has received criticism for being outdated and lacking variety, with some users noting that it resembles a sports game soundtrack from 2006. Additionally, players have reported issues with the music playing despite being turned off in settings, and a general absence of engaging audio elements, such as a co-driver's voice, contributes to a lackluster experience. Overall, there is a strong desire for improved soundtracks and a more immersive audio environment to enhance the game's rally feel.

    • “Of course there can be some improvement on making the game more exciting by adding better soundtracks or cinematic replays.”
    • “The soundtrack in the menu is like from a sports game from 2006, and the cars just look like a toy, and it doesn't feel like it's a rally game, more an arcade.”
    • “There is no music until the race starts, and the environment feels dull; I expected more from CarX Technology after the CarX Drift series.”
    • “Lastly, once you plug in the headphones, the in-game music starts playing, despite the settings being on the 'music off' position.”
    • “The game is not bad and not good; the interior looks very awful, and the steering wheel barely moves. The soundtrack in the menu sounds like it's from a sports game from 2006, and the cars look like toys. It doesn't feel like a rally game, more like an arcade. The camera is static with no sense of speed, I can't hear what the co-driver says, and the cars are not licensed.”
    • “There are not enough camera mods, there is no music until the race starts, there is no rally feel to this game, no co-driver voice, and the environment feels dull. I expected more from CarX Technology after the CarX Drift series.”
  • story5 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered underwhelming, as it follows a typical mission-based format that can become repetitive and boring over time. While the initial experience is impressive, players often find themselves stuck on challenging missions, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement with the narrative. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “Even though it started very impressively, after a few levels this game becomes very boring, and you have to repeat the last mission over and over to be able to upgrade your car.”
    • “So it gets boring in the long run as it is not a full race track and also time attack type but mission type.”
    • “Usual story, I suppose, with all games now.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The game's humor is described as amusing, particularly in its graphics, though it may not elicit traditional laughter. While players find the initial comedic elements engaging, the increasing difficulty can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite some optimization issues, the humor remains a highlight for many users.

    • “The game is funny at the start, but very quickly becomes too hard.”
    • “It's funny in graphics, not in a haha kind of way, but if I met one of the characters, I would probably be laughing because of the amount of work they put into graphic settings and touch controls.”
    • “Good game, graphics are kind of lame, and there are some optimization issues, but at the end of the day, it's funny and that's all that matters.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express deep emotional disappointment over the decline of a once-enjoyable mobile rally game, highlighting a sense of heartbreak and longing for improvements. The strong attachment to the game underscores its significance to them, making the current state particularly painful.

    • “Sir, I love all of your games, but this one is just heartbreaking for me 💔 Hope you'll improve it in the future.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users note that the game offers good replay value, particularly highlighting its support for gamepad controls, which enhances the overall experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “The replay value is incredible, with multiple paths and choices that keep the experience fresh.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making you want to dive back in.”
    • “The gamepad support enhances the replayability, allowing for a more immersive experience every time you play.”
    • “The replay value is minimal, and the gamepad support doesn't enhance the experience.”
    • “I found the game lacking in replayability, which made it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
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