Downhill Race League

About

Downhill Race League is a thrilling sports game that lets you race downhill using various vehicles such as skateboards and bikes. Upgrade your gear to gain an edge over your opponents, and compete in races to win and progress. With its fast-paced action and customizable gear, this game offers an exciting experience for racing enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,037 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

monetization217 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a good racing experience.
Graphics are visually pleasant and engaging.
Upgrading is easy and allows for progression in the game.

There are excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay after every race.
Players experience frustration with unskippable ads even after paying to remove them.
The game lacks variety in levels and can become repetitive quickly.

monetization
219 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Despite options to pay for ad removal, users frequently find that ads persist even after payment, leading to frustration and a negative impact on the overall gaming experience. While the game itself shows potential, the overwhelming presence of ads has resulted in numerous uninstalls and low ratings.
- “I understand that revenue is a key focus for most games today, but I urge you to consider the balance between monetization and player experience.”
- “What was the point in paying for this game if I'm still getting smacked with ads every 5 seconds.”
- “The game you’ve created is amazing, but displaying ads after every round diminishes the overall enjoyment.”
- “Way too many ads, play ten seconds of the game and then watch 2 minutes of ads.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
26%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "good," while others criticize them as "terrible" and "very poor." Many users express disappointment that the in-game visuals do not match the quality shown in advertisements, leading to frustration. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant point of contention among players, with a notable divide in opinions.
- “Great fun with amazing graphics.”
- “So far it's easy to learn and play and the graphics are great as well.”
- “Such a nice game and graphics.”
- “I have seen this game in an ad and thought that it may be a good game, but after downloading it, I realized that the graphics were so bad and the handling was the worst. Don't download this game.”
- “The game graphics are not good as they are shown in the advertisement.”
- “Graphics are very old.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The gameplay experience is largely criticized for being basic and misleading, with many users noting that it fails to match the expectations set by promotional materials. Players report excessive advertising that detracts from actual gameplay time, leading to frustration, while others mention issues with graphics and overall smoothness. Overall, the consensus is that the gameplay is underwhelming and marred by intrusive ads.
- “Smooth gameplay before level 5; not even worth leaving a long review for this one, I think I've covered everything.”
- “Waayyy too many ads... spend more time watching ads than actual gameplay; otherwise, it's great so far.”
- “The commercial on Facebook showed great gameplay, but it's not like what's in the game.”
- “The game itself is basic and not at all what we are led to believe in the gameplay screenshots above.”
- “Terrible graphics and boring gameplay.”
- “More ads than gameplay.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, often comparing it to classic cartoon antics like those of Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote. However, some players noted that the experience is marred by excessive advertisements. Overall, the game delivers a funny and exciting experience that resonates well with its audience.
- “Great game, Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote body trauma but hilarious!”
- “Very nice and funny.”
- “Hilarious! Watched ads only, didn't install.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's story, noting that it does not align with the advertisements and is frequently interrupted by excessive ad pop-ups after each mission, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game is not the same as advertised, and there are too many ad pop-ups after every mission win.”
- “I played the first mission, and a 30-second ad interrupted the experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, leading some to abandon the game altogether. While there are opportunities for monetization through microtransactions, the intrusive nature of the ads detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game has potential, but the constant grinding feels more like a chore than fun, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the repetitive grinding quickly becomes tedious and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I found myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay, which ultimately led to my frustration.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay, particularly after losing levels. These problems have led to a frustrating experience for users, contributing to negative reviews.
- “This game is disappointing. I gave it 2 stars mainly because every time I open the app, I encounter issues. When I try to complete the first level, I face unskippable ads after losing the second level. It feels like every time I lose, I get bombarded with ads, and there are also bugs and glitches that make the experience frustrating.”