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
Reviews
- The game features fun and engaging crash physics, making it enjoyable to play.
- It's a great option for achievement hunters, offering a large number of easy-to-unlock achievements.
- The game is simple and can be a good time-waster, especially when on sale.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour.
- There are numerous issues with the AI and level design, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The achievement system is seen as spammy, with many trivial achievements that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay33 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this racing game is characterized by its simplicity and casual feel, featuring basic mechanics that allow players to drive from point A to B while avoiding obstacles. However, many reviews highlight the unpolished graphics, short playtime (around 30 minutes to an hour), and lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience. While some players appreciate the fun physics and crash mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game lacks sufficient content and variety to justify its purchase.
“Great crash mechanics, simple design, easy going and fun.”
“Simple level design, car design and gameplay allow for a casual feel.”
“The gameplay is very addictive.”
“Racing game with unpolished graphics and gameplay, which consists of single take runs with some throwaway obstacles in the middle.”
“The gameplay is agonizing and I would rather be in hell than play another minute of this.”
“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.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are unpolished and reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, featuring simple, cartoony 2D visuals and inconsistent art styles. While some players find the graphics acceptable and even enjoyable in the context of the gameplay, others criticize the lack of detail and texture, suggesting that the visuals could benefit from more creativity and refinement. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics are not impressive, they do not detract significantly from the fun and engaging gameplay experience.
“This is the best game ever, I have already gotten all achievements and the graphics are great.”
“Really fun and surprisingly good graphics.”
“The description is what the game delivers; it's a pretty simple game, with nice graphics, sounds, and controls.”
“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.”
“1) Inconsistent art style - most of the map elements have no textures but just solid colors, car model is obviously stylized but then a lot of map obstacles are low poly (flat shaded) in contrast.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, often highlighting the absurdity of the AI and the chaotic gameplay. Many reviews note the game's ability to deliver "stupid fun" through its simple mechanics and comedic elements, making it a lighthearted experience that encourages players to enjoy the ridiculousness of car destruction and unexpected scenarios. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, contributing to the game's appeal as a fun and engaging arcade experience.
“Pros: hilarious, stupid fun.”
“The AI is pretty stupid; it's really funny sometimes.”
“Because I can't remember the last time $0.50 made me laugh so hard.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it generic and lacking in variety, while others appreciate the rock/metal tracks that complement the gameplay. Many users note that the audio levels require adjustment, as the music can be too quiet or repetitive, and there is a desire for more control options to customize the audio experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent for a budget title, but improvements in audio settings are recommended.
“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.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a solid level of replayability, particularly due to its 32 tracks that remain entertaining even after multiple playthroughs. While some players feel that additional features like customization or lap-based racing could enhance replay value, many still find the game enjoyable enough to revisit for stress relief and competition. Despite its brevity, the replay potential is recognized as a strong point by users.
“Even if there isn't an update with a workshop and customization, the replay value of this is astounding.”
“This game is quite entertaining and offers a fair amount of replayability for the 32 tracks offered.”
“Although the game is short, it has great replay value if you just want a good stress reliever.”
“If this small thing were here, it would add a lot to replayability - to beat your time or try to finish first because although I beat the game, I would say that I finished first in 16-20 races out of all 32.”
“Honestly, the idea of this game with a 3-lap circuit race with obstacles would have been the saving grace if it were an option. Speeding past wrecks from laps prior at blistering speeds, having to actually let go of the acceleration 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.”
“Speaking of replay value:”
- stability8 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 find it enjoyable and worth the low price despite these issues, the overall experience is marred by technical problems that detract from gameplay. Improvements are needed, particularly in addressing the persistent freezing during level transitions.
“The game is buggy, has no sound, is boring, and has been abandoned by the scammer dev for over 4 years.”
“Ok, it's not the best looking game in the world and things could be improved (such as you seem to win if you finish first or last and it frequently freezes), but sometimes it's not about having the best graphics.”
“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'.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with some players finding it uninteresting and feeling that it fails to provide a compelling narrative. While a few appreciate the missions or levels, the overall sentiment suggests that the story does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The narrative is incredibly engaging, drawing players into a world filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth.”
“The character development throughout the story is remarkable, making you truly care about their journeys and outcomes.”
“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.”
- monetization4 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 a low-budget effort that fails to deliver quality.
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game primarily serves as a platform for achievement farming, similar to other titles like the Zup series, indicating a heavy emphasis on repetitive tasks rather than engaging gameplay.
“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.”
