Drag Racing

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"Drag Racing" is a racing game that offers offline and 1-on-1 drag racing, as well as car tuning and styling options. The game boasts good graphics, spectacular mechanics, and plenty of humor, but is marred by frequent bugs and grinding, as well as disruptions from ads. Overall, it provides an engaging and customizable racing experience for players, but with some technical issues that can detract from the gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,971 reviews

graphics110 positive mentions

monetization376 negative mentions

monetization
418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
6%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads, which many find intrusive and excessive. Players report that even after purchasing ad removal options, ads continue to appear, undermining their experience and leading to frustration. Additionally, the introduction of a chip-based currency system for in-game purchases has been perceived as a cash grab, making it difficult for players to progress without spending real money. Overall, the monetization approach has shifted the focus from gameplay to profit, resulting in a negative impact on user satisfaction.
- “Overall, I like this game a lot and bought the no ads purchase because ads are annoying.”
- “Lots of adverts and in-app purchases, but actually good fun without having to continually spend.”
- “A large portion of the drag racing gamers have the same arguments, and I will consider making in-app purchases (along with recommending the game and a 5-star rating) to support you and your game.”
- “I give it 1 star due to the fact that I paid to have the commercials, ads removed but after taking my money I still get ads.”
- “Used to be a fun game but they have gone and ruined it with so many ads that it is nearly unplayable.”
- “This game used to be fantastic, but now it's a joke full of ads and a cash grab scheme overall.”
graphics
212 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
33%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic charm of the older graphics while others criticize them as outdated and cartoonish. Many users express a desire for improvements, particularly in realism and detail, suggesting that enhanced graphics could significantly elevate the gaming experience. Overall, while some players find the graphics satisfactory, a substantial number believe that updates are necessary to keep the game competitive and visually appealing.
- “The experience was amazing and the game has great graphics and fast cars which makes the game awesome.”
- “This is the best drag race game ever; the cars are amazing and the graphics are superb. Good job!”
- “I love the graphics; they are great and the drag racing and the shifter.”
- “Graphics are terrible.”
- “The game has terrible graphics and the game is cheesy and cringy.”
- “New graphics on the latest update suck, it just looks cheap from my point of view.”
gameplay
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the mechanics, controls, and nostalgic elements. However, concerns about monetization, lag issues, and recent updates affecting the user interface and gameplay experience have led to mixed feelings. While some players find it addictive and fun, others express frustration over the increased difficulty in earning in-game currency and the presence of excessive ads.
- “Many prestigious cars and gorgeous game mechanics... keep up the good work devs! but sadly the recent update is kinda.... dull but other than that, it's great!”
- “Its an awesome game, the gameplay, controls and graphics are all great. If you like drag racing, I recommend you download this game. Great time killer, graphics and game quality, the cars are good and the way you switch gears from 1 to 5 is just awesome. Please add more cars and levels to the game, everything is dope, and make some new tracks like desert or something. This game is one of the coolest games ever.”
- “Awesome game.. great graphics and gameplay.”
- “Overall the game isn't too bad, the new interface takes away from the nostalgic gameplay prior to the update, but the biggest concern is you can no longer sell cars, which to me was pointless to remove; in fact, a bad choice on the developers' end.”
- “They ruined this amazing game by changing the entire interface and changing the gameplay, causing the game to lag constantly.”
- “The gameplay now is kinda hard to earn money, and you can't proceed to the next stage/level without spending. Also, you can't sell the car that you don't like anymore.”
stability
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
91%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as black screens, unresponsive menus, and problems with rewards not being credited, leading to frustration. While some users note that the game was better in the past, the current state is described as overly buggy and in need of urgent fixes.
- “I love this game; no glitches, it's a very good game.”
- “Good game, no glitches.”
- “And it's not too buggy.”
- “First, the BMW that is supposed to be free if you download Nitro Nation links you to a broken download that freezes after accepting permissions, denying you the free car.”
- “This game has a bug for years where whenever you go to the garage, profile, or dealer, the whole game freezes on a black screen.”
- “Great game, but I can barely do pro races; my Galaxy S7 freezes on a black screen after race 90% of the time.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The music in the game evokes strong nostalgia for many players, with some expressing a fondness for specific tracks. However, numerous users report significant technical issues, including black screens and missing sound effects, which detract from the overall experience. While the music itself is generally well-received, the persistent audio problems have led to frustration among players.
- “I feel a massive amount of nostalgia from every part of the game, especially the music.”
- “Just the background music after racing.”
- “I'm presented a black screen with some music.”
- “This game is broken sometimes; if I enter a race, the voice and the music will not appear. Please fix it.”
- “Doesn't even load sound of music, then just closes the app. Uninstalled.”
- “I hate the music in the game.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting that while some performance upgrades are effective, many cars do not reflect their real-life capabilities, leading to a lack of variety in competitive play. Recent updates have improved certain bugs and overall performance, but there is a strong demand for more realistic upgrades and enhancements to car performance to enhance the gaming experience. Overall, while the game runs smoothly for some, many users feel it still requires significant improvements in car performance and customization options.
- “Drag racing challenges you to maximize your car's potential and customize your driving skills to the individual car performance.”
- “Cool performance upgrades that are realistic.”
- “Best straight up drag race game I have tried yet... a lot of pretty accurate changes you can do that affect your performance.”
- “This game is filled with inaccuracies in terms of building an actual performance car.”
- “Especially some upgrade parts that are expensive with RP are not improving the car performance that much.”
- “The game is good but a lot of cars in the game need performance improvements; for example, the Bugatti changes gears fast but opponents still pass me and I'm at level 8 with it.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it very funny and enjoyable, while others feel it has diminished over the years. Overall, it seems to elicit a mix of laughter and frustration, with some players appreciating its comedic moments despite technical issues.
- “And very funny.”
- “This is a very funny game.”
- “Super funny game!!!”
- “Not funny, but it is lovely.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the missions and expressing a desire for more content and customization options. However, many users criticize the reliance on "special chips" to progress, which can hinder the experience, and note issues like glitching and a lack of backup options. Overall, while the gameplay is fun, the storyline is often described as lacking depth and excitement.
- “I appreciate it when it comes out, also I like the story mode; keep adding more story mode stuff. Creative mobile, thank you so much for the game and I'm very excited for any future content.”
- “Great game, I love the story.”
- “Longer story.”
- “Needs to take a few steps back; this game was the best on the store at one point, but now it crashes all the time. You need 'special chips' to buy certain cards, and it's basically impossible to beat the story without doing so.”
- “I even paid for RP, but I have to buy chips now to continue the story.”
- “It's a fun game, but it has a boring storyline, and all the cars sound like vacuum cleaners.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to the introduction of a premium currency that makes acquiring and upgrading cars feel nearly impossible without significant time investment or microtransactions. While the game remains enjoyable, many users express frustration over the balance between fun gameplay and the overwhelming grind required to progress, often feeling forced to spend money or invest countless hours to achieve their goals.
- “The new premium currency ruined the game and makes it impossible to get new cars and upgrade them without unreasonable grinding.”
- “Fun game but first off too many cheaters that go unpunished and the way they have the better cars hidden behind a paywall or countless days or months of grinding... then even more for the upgrades.”
- “Good game but I think the chips to buy certain cars and upgrades for said cars is sort of tedious and progress impeding.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by a lackluster storyline and unappealing audio design, leading to a disconnect that diminishes the overall experience. While the gameplay may be enjoyable, it fails to evoke strong emotional engagement.