Desert Riders: Car Battle Game
- February 12, 2024
- SayGames Ltd
"Desert Riders: Car Battle Game" is a shooter game with good mechanics and awesome graphics, but marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs. Players fight raiders in a post-apocalyptic wasteland world, providing an exciting and humorous experience. Despite its flaws, the game delivers an exhilarating car battle experience.
Reviews
- The game has a vibrant and smooth graphic style that enhances the overall experience.
- The vehicle destruction mechanics are satisfying, with cars falling apart panel by panel.
- The game provides a fun and engaging experience, reminiscent of Mad Max.
- The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth after a short time.
- The game frequently crashes, causing frustration and hindering progress.
- monetization345 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its excessive reliance on ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While there is an option to pay for ad removal, it only eliminates certain ads and not the mandatory ones required for progression, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the game's design appears to prioritize ad revenue over player experience, resulting in a negative impact on enjoyment.
“Very fun and no ads as well, which is amazing.”
“Amazing 10/10! It has no ads, which makes this game more fun to play.”
“This game is awesome; no ads is the main thing.”
“The obvious tactic of encouraging paying to rid the game of excessive ads is sickening.”
“The ads alone make this game unplayable.”
“You will spend more time watching ads than trying to aim.”
- graphics56 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrancy, smoothness, and polished cartoon art style, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. While many players appreciate the overall quality and aesthetics, some express a desire for further enhancements and additional content. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, with a mix of positive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
“The graphics are vibrant and smooth.”
“Amazing game with fantastic graphics and easy buttons.”
“Best graphics and amazing gameplay.”
“Graphics, playability, upgrades, they're all lacklustre at best.”
“I don't know why the graphics are very poor; I can't play continuously.”
“Graphics suck and please, don't get me started on the ads!”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging initially, but it quickly becomes repetitive and simplistic, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. Many users express frustration with the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience, often making it difficult to play effectively. While some appreciate the mechanics and graphics, the constant interruptions and lack of meaningful updates contribute to a negative perception of the gameplay experience.
“Gameplay's fun, for what it is.”
“Fun game :) graphics are cartoon and they did it good, gameplay is fun and the controls are good 🙂”
“Best graphics and amazing gameplay”
“There are more ads than there is gameplay - for each 35 second round there's an ad that lasts almost the same time.”
“The overly simplistic gameplay does not make it worth watching the ads.”
“Insane amount of ads and boring gameplay.”
- story19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for a more developed storyline in the game, noting that the current repetitive missions detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers suggest the addition of a dedicated story mode, more diverse missions, and enhanced gameplay elements to enrich the narrative aspect. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the lack of a compelling story is a common critique that could significantly improve player engagement.
“If you guys maybe did a story/adventure mode that would be awesome!”
“I would like it if the developer made some kind of story.”
“There should be more cars, and maybe add a decent storyline.”
“I like this game a lot but I wish there was a storyline like in Johnny Trigger.”
- stability13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance, others have faced significant issues, particularly during critical moments like accessing the garage or progressing through levels. Overall, the game appears to have notable stability problems that detract from the overall experience.
“Plenty of upgrades to trick out your rides, and it runs great on my device.”
“It's really cool; there are no bugs and no glitches.”
“Idk what happened now, though; if game performance got worse somehow, or if it's my new phone, but all my progress got wiped, and now I can't play the game for more than 20 seconds before the game/app glitches out and crashes/closes.”
“Terrible, I downloaded the game thinking this could be fun, but I can't even review or comment on it because the screen is glitching and I can't click on the 'I agree' box to continue. I tried redownloading it, but to no avail; it did nothing.”
“Every time I get to the second guy after the motorcycle, the game freezes and forces me out of it.”
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising its energetic and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. The cyberpunk soundtrack complements the action, and recent updates have introduced additional tracks that players find equally impressive. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“So far played for only 10 minutes and I love the concept already, plus that cyberpunk music in the background is a nice touch to the epic shooting battles that makes this game what it is.”
“What makes this game so awesome (besides the addictive gameplay) is the thumping soundtrack.”
“The music kinda matches it and the environment.”
“The background music has no right to go as hard as it does, it's so good.”
“It's like the music video 'The Day Is My Enemy.'”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and amusing, particularly enjoying the absurdity of characters like "bad guys in dresses." However, some users also mention technical issues that detract from their experience, suggesting that while the humor is a highlight, it may not be enough to offset gameplay frustrations. Overall, the game is characterized by a blend of chaotic fun and comedic elements.
“Good ole mayhem and guns aplenty... love the bad guys in dresses, laugh out loud funny.”
“What a funny and exciting game to play... cool.”
“This game is so sad yet funny.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some users experiencing smooth performance while others face significant issues, including crashes and glitches. Limited upgrade options for vehicles and weapons have also been noted, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's performance varies widely depending on the device used.
“Game plays as you would expect and runs smoothly on my Galaxy A10e.”
“Fantastic experience! Love this game; it's a time killer with smooth performance and graphics.”
“Car performance and health upgrades are very limited, and you can't even upgrade your base weapon.”
“I don't know what happened; if game performance got worse somehow, or if it's my new phone, but all my progress got wiped, and now I can't play the game for more than 20 seconds before it glitches out and crashes.”
“Runs horribly on my phone that can run all other games completely fine; horrible optimization.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, often leading to frustration and a diminished overall experience. Players express disappointment over the ads' functionality, which detracts from the enjoyment of unlocking new features.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, citing that the high costs for upgrades and car unlocks diminish the overall enjoyment, as it requires excessive grinding for money to progress.
“Would be 5 stars, but the upgrades and car unlocks are just too expensive, which makes it less fun due to the grinding required.”
“Also grinding for money to get to the next level.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience and drawing players into its world. Reviewers highlight the effective use of sound, visuals, and environmental design to create a captivating and engaging setting.
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, often citing its engaging nature that keeps them coming back for more. The overall sentiment is that the game offers a captivating experience that encourages repeated play.
“I don't know what it is, but this game keeps me busy; it's amazing and incredibly replayable!”