Draw Rider
- March 31, 2016
- 17Studio
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Reviews
- The game features a variety of levels and a level editor, allowing for creative gameplay and community engagement.
- It offers a fun and challenging experience with goofy physics, reminiscent of classic games like Happy Wheels.
- The game is affordable and provides a nostalgic experience for players familiar with similar browser-based games.
- The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including issues with the level editor and crashes during gameplay.
- Many players find the controls unresponsive and the physics frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve.
- The online level sharing system is poorly designed, resulting in a lack of quality levels and user retention.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally easy to grasp and offers a detailed experience, reminiscent of Trials Fusion but with more forgiving controls. However, some players find it can become repetitive due to unfair mechanics and challenging levels, while others appreciate the variety of vehicles and user-generated content. Technical issues, such as graphical glitches and frustrating game mechanics, have also been noted as detractors from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is easy but surprisingly detailed, both unintentionally and inherently because of its genre.”
“For me, being a player of the 'Gravity Defied' mobile game for ages, this game is as close as you can get to that, except the gameplay is much smoother and now features not just bikes but also ATVs and hoverboards, plus so many player-made levels with countless track designs available instead of only the flat surfaces back in Gravity Defied.”
“I bought this game because it was pretty cheap and I like these kinds of games, but this one just got old quickly because of the unfair mechanics that sometimes get in your way and the relatively hard levels.”
“I have encountered two graphical glitches so far in my 3 minutes or so of gameplay, one where the menu doesn't fit into the screen, and the other where everything just goes black bar a little white shadow sort of effect around the stick man.”
“Trials Fusion keeps coming to mind when trying to explain the gameplay, but the nuances of how this game controls are much more rigid and a little more forgiving than Trials.”
- stability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal bugs, although some have encountered occasional graphical glitches. The game is praised for its reliability compared to other free online games, with frequent updates contributing to its stability.
“Why pay for a free online game that isn't buggy and probably gets updates a lot more frequently?”
“I have encountered two graphical glitches so far in my 3 minutes or so of gameplay, one where the menu doesn't fit into the screen, and the other where everything just goes black bar a little white shadow sort of effect around the stick man.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing, providing a brief sense of calm, but it is limited in scope, with no in-game music during levels and a lack of volume adjustment options. Players can toggle the music on or off, but the overall experience is hindered by the short level lengths.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Not to mention there is no in-game music and the levels are really short.”
“For example, you can turn music on or off but not adjust the volume.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is free to download from the app store, but players must make in-app purchases to access all levels, indicating a monetization strategy that relies on additional content sales.
“The game is free on the app store, but you need to make an in-app purchase in the app version to unlock all the levels.”
“The game is free on the app store, but you need to make in-app purchases to access all the levels.”
“The game is free on the app store, but you need to make in-app purchases to access all the levels.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for experiencing notable glitches, including a menu that doesn't fit the screen and a complete visual blackout except for a shadow effect around the character. These issues were encountered early in gameplay, indicating potential problems with the game's graphical stability.
“I have encountered two graphical glitches so far in my 3 minutes of gameplay, one where the menu doesn't fit into the screen, and the other where everything just goes black except for a little white shadow effect around the stick man.”
