Desert Riders: Car Battle Game

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,299 reviews

graphics69 positive mentions

monetization353 negative mentions

The game has a Mad Max feel to it, with vibrant and smooth graphics.
Gameplay is fun and satisfying, especially when shooting and destroying vehicles.
Customization options for vehicles are appreciated, and the game is great for stress relief.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
Repetitive gameplay with little variation in levels or challenges leads to boredom.
Many players experience crashes and bugs, making the game unplayable at times.

monetization
393 mentions
10 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with players frequently reporting excessive and intrusive advertisements that disrupt gameplay. While there is an option to pay for ad removal, many users express frustration that this only eliminates certain ads, leaving others—especially those required for unlocking content—still present. Overall, the consensus is that the overwhelming number of ads significantly detracts from the gaming experience, making it feel more like an ad platform than a fun game.
- “Amazing 10/10 it has no ads that makes this game more fun to play.”
- “Dropped $3 on the no ads, just to kick back some money to the developer.”
- “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.”
graphics
96 mentions
72 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
3 % 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. Many players appreciate the low-poly design and customization options, although some express a desire for further enhancements and variety in graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, with a mix of fun aesthetics and solid performance.
- “The graphics are vibrant and smooth.”
- “Amazing game with fantastic graphics and easy buttons.”
- “Best graphics and amazing gameplay.”
- “The only thing I would have liked was if you could add better graphics and more cars.”
- “Graphics, playability, upgrades, they're all lackluster at best.”
- “I don't know why the graphics are very poor; I can't play continuously.”
gameplay
41 mentions
41 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is initially enjoyable and features solid mechanics, but it quickly becomes repetitive and is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the graphics and controls, many express frustration over the lack of variety and the frequent crashes, leading to a consensus that the game prioritizes ad revenue over engaging gameplay. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a decent time-waster but suffers significantly from its ad-centric model.
- “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.”
- “Tons of ads, repetitive gameplay and baddies, and now 100% game crash before level completion so no way to advance.”
story
23 mentions
30 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
13 % 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 story or adventure mode to enhance engagement, alongside requests for more diverse missions and vehicle customization options. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a compelling narrative is a common point of criticism.
- “If you guys maybe did a story/adventure mode that would be awesome!”
- “Epic graphics, epic story, epic gameplay, totally epic.”
- “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.”
music
22 mentions
45 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
14 % 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, creating an epic atmosphere during battles, and many users appreciate the recent updates that introduced additional tracks. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's appeal significantly.
- “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.'”
humor
20 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 laugh-out-loud funny, particularly enjoying the absurdity of characters like "bad guys in dresses." However, some users also express frustration with technical issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is characterized by a mix of excitement and comedic elements that resonate well with many players.
- “Good ole mayhem & guns o' plenty... love the bad guys in dresses, laugh out loud funny.”
- “What a funny and exciting game to play... cool.”
- “The very nice game and very funny game.”
stability
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes that hinder gameplay. While some players experience smooth performance, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from instability issues, particularly during critical moments like accessing the garage or progressing through levels.
- “Plenty of upgrades to trick out your rides, and it runs great on my device.”
- “The game is really cool; there are no bugs and no glitches.”
- “The game is 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.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance and enjoyable graphics, while others experience significant issues such as crashes and glitches, particularly on certain devices. Additionally, the limited upgrade options for car performance and weapons have drawn criticism. Overall, the game's optimization seems to vary widely depending on the user's device.
- “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.”
emotional
2 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 lack of engagement. Players express disappointment over the ads opening the Play Store automatically, which detracts from their overall experience and emotional connection to the game.
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, citing that the high costs for upgrades and car unlocks detract from the overall enjoyment, as it requires excessive effort 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.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, noting its ability to keep them engaged and entertained for extended periods. The enthusiasm for its replay value suggests that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “I don't know what it is, but this game keeps me busy; it is amazing and incredibly replayable!”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is frequently praised for its immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience and drawing players into its world. Users highlight the effective use of sound, visuals, and environmental design to create a captivating and engaging setting.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”