"Drag Racing: Streets" is a single-player racing game that offers fantastic game mechanics built on a physical model, resulting in sensational visuals. However, the game can be very grinding and is full of bugs that may hinder the overall experience. Players race on street tracks while managing their vehicle's performance and appearance, providing a realistic drag racing experience.
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, with many users highlighting the impressive 2D visuals and realistic physics that enhance the overall experience. While some players note that the graphics could be improved further, especially in comparison to other racing games, the consensus is that they are visually appealing and contribute positively to gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, making it enjoyable for car enthusiasts.
“Amazing graphics, physics, and very quick response time when trying to shift as quickly as humanly possible.”
“The 2D graphics are just beautiful.”
“Great graphics, physics, systems, and mechanics for a drag racing game.”
“No storyline whatsoever, average graphics.”
“The graphics are mediocre.”
“Not the best visual graphics for a modern mobile game.”
monetization
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
27%
22%
The monetization aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and the overall enjoyment of gameplay. However, there are significant concerns regarding in-game purchases, with reports of high costs, failed transactions, and a perceived cash grab mentality from the developers. While some players find the game enjoyable without spending money, others express frustration over slow progression and issues with obtaining purchased content.
“No ads, just street racing and tuning.”
“This game has potential and much stuff to be added/updated, but considering this game has absolutely no ads, it's godly.”
“Perfect, I play this game daily and made an in-game purchase and don't regret it one bit. I am looking forward to future updates of this game and want to see how they keep it alive.”
“Disappointed I spent money on in-game purchases and still can't get a resolution.”
“Horrible updates, no new content added despite having an update of 'bug fixes' when they really just change the in-game purchases to siphon more real-world money off you.”
“Avoid in-app purchases; money will be taken but you will not receive anything!!!!”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
44%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its realistic mechanics, customization options, and graphics, while others criticize slow progression, high fuel costs, and occasional technical issues. Players appreciate the depth of the car physics and tuning systems, but express frustration over the grind required for upgrades and the impact of frequent updates on gameplay experience. Overall, while the game offers engaging mechanics and visuals, improvements in certain areas are needed to enhance player satisfaction.
“The game has come a long way and the mechanics have definitely been altered for the better.”
“Fantastic gameplay, great money making/cost balance, one of the best drag racing games for smartphones.”
“Great game with great mechanics.”
“But after only a couple of hours of gameplay, I found progression slow.”
“It's not totally thrilling, but it seems they tried to be somewhat realistic with the gameplay.”
“Its an okay game, but it takes forever to level up and actually make progress. If they fixed that mechanic in the game, it would make it ten times as good.”
story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
81%
12%
The game's story aspect is notably lacking, with many players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode or campaign to enhance the experience. While the game focuses on personal goals and daily missions, the absence of a narrative leaves it feeling incomplete and less engaging. Overall, players believe that incorporating a storyline would significantly improve the game's appeal and provide a sense of purpose.
“Great game, but it needs a story mode to give a sense of purpose.”
“It's a fun game overall; I love the amount of things you can do. I was wondering if you guys are going to make a campaign or story mode for the game; I think it would make the game a lot better in the long term.”
“Awesome game! I would love to see more American cars in it, and some sort of story mode would definitely put this game on top in the Play Store.”
“There is no storyline or story mode to follow.”
“Great game but missing a few things like a story mode.”
“Too boring, needs story mode or something clever like that.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment to upgrade cars and earn in-game currency. While some appreciate the challenge and reward of grinding, many express frustration over slow progression and limited gameplay variety, suggesting that the game could benefit from more efficient ways to earn resources and reduce the grind. Overall, the grinding is seen as a double-edged sword, contributing to the game's depth but also risking player disengagement.
“It's not hard, just tedious.”
“I love this game but the amount of grinding you have to do just to upgrade a car or build one is crazy.”
“Excessive amount of grinding to make money and level up.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Players express frustration over losing progress and resources due to these issues, particularly after updates, which seem to exacerbate the problems rather than resolve them. While some users still find enjoyment in the game, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for developers to address the stability concerns to enhance the gaming experience.
“I never had issues with it, been playing for a while now, and all of a sudden I do 3 races, it freezes, takes the fuel, gives no rewards. When I load back in, road rules, there's no point; it freezes by the time I finish one, so no rewards for that. Yet it keeps taking the fuel for it, then you go and ban me because I'm obviously annoyed and say as much in the chat. Did I hurt someone's feelings? What a shame, lazy devs destroy these games.”
“This is a 2D game; it freezes, throws out, and constantly gives failures.”
“Game is buggy and crashes after every modification.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing performance issues such as crashes and stuttering audio, particularly on certain devices like those with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips. While the game offers extensive customization options for both performance and aesthetics, players have noted discrepancies in performance across different platforms and have called for improvements to ensure a more consistent experience. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics and gameplay are praised, indicating that with better optimization, it could reach its full potential.
“Huge variability in customization from the performance of the drivetrain to the aerodynamics and suspension and a ton of visual choices including lights, wheels, body kits, etc. Constant updates fix a lot and continue to do so.”
“Best drag racing game ever, so much customization both in performance and visual options.”
“Customization is endless between the look of your car and its performance.”
“I don't know if this is an optimization issue, but until this gets fixed, I won't be coming back to the game.”
“Also, I have had some performance issues where I can only play the game for 10 minutes before it just crashes.”
“Optimization is bad; it's just super bad!”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the absurdity of the physics, which some find hilariously bad. The inclusion of an April Fool's crate was well-received, showcasing the developers' playful sense of humor and ability to engage the community with lighthearted content. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute positively to the player experience.
“The challenge has nothing to do with drag racing and now has a long cooldown; the tire physics are way worse and the aerodynamic physics are bad to the point of being hilarious.”
“Very great game, very realistic, and the April Fool's crate was such a funny little joke that had me rolling on the ground. Great sense of humor! I had to screenshot that; it was a great first April Fool's. Almost had me fooled! Thank you so much for the free 969; I love it, guys!”
“I think it needs to have the story mode, but asking permission from Pixel Car Racer first. As I'm playing, it needs the custom decal to create a message or something funny, but please ask permission from Pixel Car Racer again. Thanks for considering my suggestion!”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality and enjoy specific tracks, others find the menu music excessively loud and repetitive. Suggestions for improvement include diversifying the soundtrack and enhancing vehicle sound effects to better reflect their unique characteristics. Additionally, some players noted the absence of music during gameplay as a drawback.
“Best song ever🙏🏻”
“Very good, although after a race that I've completed, the menu music became so loud that even at the lowest volume on my phone, it sounded like it was at max. It did effectively wake up my family and my cat.”
“Great game, but it seems like all vehicles have the same soundtrack, which is a bit annoying.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's potential for replayability due to the limitless car improvement options; however, the gas mechanic is seen as a hindrance that detracts from the overall experience. Removing the gas requirement could enhance the game's playability and encourage more frequent playthroughs.
“Good game... you can improve your car without any limits, but the gas is the problem. Take the gas out of the game; it will make the game more replayable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express strong emotional reactions tied to their gaming experiences, particularly frustration and disappointment when faced with technical issues, such as lengthy download times and resets, which can lead to feelings of sadness and helplessness.
“I was waiting for 2 hours, and I was very excited when it was almost done... and then it didn't download. It reset, and I had to download it again, which meant waiting for another 2 hours. I cried!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, contributing to an enjoyable racing experience, though players express a desire for the addition of live head-to-head racing to enhance it further.
“Great overall game! I love the racing and the atmosphere.”