Crash Wheels
- December 20, 2018
- Quiet River
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Family-friendly kart racer Crash Wheels features colorful tracks, diverse vehicles, and power-ups to help you speed past competitors. Challenge friends in local or online multiplayer, or race against AI in multiple modes, including time trials and elimination races. Customize your karts and drivers for a personal touch in this fun and exciting arcade-style game."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features realistic crash physics and is fun to play, making it enjoyable for casual gaming.
- It's an easy game to complete, with a large number of achievements that can be unlocked quickly, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The AI drivers add a level of unpredictability and humor, contributing to the overall fun experience.
- The game is very short, with only 32 levels that can be completed in under an hour, leading to a lack of replay value.
- There is a significant amount of achievement spam, with over 1200 achievements that feel trivial and detract from the gaming experience.
- The graphics and overall polish are lacking, making it feel like a low-effort asset flip rather than a fully developed game.
- gameplay66 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this racing game is characterized by its simplicity and short duration, with players completing levels in under an hour. While some enjoy the casual mechanics and fun physics, many criticize the unpolished graphics, lack of depth, and minimal content, leading to a sense of boredom after a brief playtime. Overall, it offers a basic experience that may appeal to those looking for a low-cost, casual game, but it lacks the substance to be considered a worthwhile investment for serious gamers.
“Great crash mechanics, simple design, easy going and fun.”
“The gameplay is very addictive.”
“Simple level design, car design, and gameplay allow for a casual feel.”
“The gameplay is agonizing and I would rather be in hell than play another minute of this.”
“There is pretty much no gameplay either.”
“The gameplay of Crash Wheels started so promising, like a fun driving game in which you slam into others like Burnout to get to the finish line, but after a stage or two you immediately notice how much wishful thinking that comparison is.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as unpolished and simplistic, often resembling low-effort mobile app visuals with inconsistent art styles and low-quality textures. While some players find the graphics adequate for the gameplay experience, many express disappointment, noting that the visuals do not meet the expectations typically associated with PC games. Despite the graphical shortcomings, some users still find the game enjoyable and entertaining, suggesting that gameplay can outweigh visual quality.
“This is the best game ever, I have already gotten all achievements and the graphics are great.”
“The graphics are decent and the game has the ability to keep you entertained for a good amount of time.”
“Really fun and surprisingly good graphics.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“The visuals of crash wheels are so flat and grey on grey that it looks like the creator grabbed some of the default block assets and smacked them together.”
- humor34 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious and filled with "stupid fun." The game's quirky physics, silly AI, and the ability to create funny moments through gameplay contribute to its comedic appeal, making it a lighthearted experience that encourages players to enjoy the absurdity of the mechanics. Overall, it is described as a fun and entertaining arcade game that delivers laughs throughout its short playtime.
“Pros: hilarious, stupid fun.”
“The AI is pretty stupid; it's really funny sometimes.”
“Very simple game where you have 32 maps and you just have to finish it, but there are many traps and other cars that complicate your win. You can easily destroy your car in many ways, and I love taking screenshots in this game because you will often see something funny.”
- music28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with many users describing it as generic rock or "meh" hype-tracks that fit the game's chaotic atmosphere. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others criticize the lack of volume control options and repetitive looping, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music is deemed acceptable for a low-priced game, but improvements in audio settings are desired.
“The soundtrack is very enjoyable to listen to.”
“Also, this rock/metal music in the background is very good compared to this game.”
“The soundtrack is generic 'hype-tracks' to go along with the carnage, which is good enough for how long this game takes, and the sound design is satisfying enough.”
“But you definitely can't have annoying music that loops to start with every level restart and have only a master volume slider in settings.”
“The other issue is that the in-game audio and in-game music are controlled with the same slider.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a solid level of replayability, particularly with its 32 tracks that remain entertaining over time. While some players feel that additional features like customization or lap-based racing could enhance this aspect, many still find it enjoyable enough to revisit for stress relief and competition. Despite its brevity, the game manages to keep players engaged with the challenge of improving their performance in races.
“Even if there isn't an update with a workshop and customization, the replay value of this is astounding.”
“Although the game is short, it has great replay value if you just want a good stress reliever.”
“Honestly, the idea of this game with a 3-lap circuit race with obstacles would have been the saving grace were it an option. Speeding past wrecks from laps prior at blistering speeds, having to actually let go of 'W' to slow down for a corner, and your driving line having obstacles in the way would have given this game just that little extra push to have at least some replay value.”
“If this small thing would be here, it would add a lot to replayability - to beat your time or try to finish first. Although I beat the game, I would say that I finished first in 16-20 races out of all 32.”
“This game is quite entertaining and offers a fair amount of replayability for the 32 tracks offered.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various bugs. While some players found enjoyment in the gameplay despite these issues, many expressed frustration over the lack of updates and support from the developers, who have seemingly abandoned the game for years. Overall, while the game offers some fun moments, its stability problems detract from the overall experience.
“The game is buggy, has no sound, is boring, and has been abandoned by the scammer dev for over 4 years.”
“Finish a level and you think you're in the clear, but as soon as you choose the next level, the counter counts down and the game freezes at 'go'.”
“Every time I press next level, the game freezes :-(”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is no compelling narrative to drive the experience. While some attempt to extract a moral about perseverance, the overall sentiment suggests that the missions and levels overshadow any narrative elements, leaving players disinterested in the story itself.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no story and no real reason to play this game.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“There is no story and no real reason to play this game.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Crash Wheels" is criticized as a blatant cash grab, priced at around $5 USD, which many users feel is unjustified given the game's numerous defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam. Additionally, the lack of credit to original artists and developers raises concerns about plagiarism, further diminishing the game's value. Overall, it is viewed as low-budget shovelware with minimal effort put into its design and achievements.
“Crash Wheels has the cash grab price of around $5 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
“Definitely a cash grab of a game... better than some, but lacking in almost every area.”
“The achievements are also just filler A-Z 1-9 profile letters, so, again, it's mostly just a low budget, rigid cash grab game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently note that the game is primarily designed for achievement farming, likening it to other titles in the genre, such as the Zup series. This focus on grinding for achievements overshadows other gameplay elements, making it feel repetitive and lacking depth.
“This game literally only exists for achievement farming.”
“It's obvious that it's a game for achievement farming, just like the Zup games and others alike.”
“This game literally only exists for achievement farming.”
