Drive

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Drive is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Novus Res and was released on July 23, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

#DRIVE - An Endless Driving Videogame

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graphics1.4k positive mentions

monetization649 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a wide variety of cars and maps, providing players with plenty of content to explore.
The gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it a great time killer.

The controls can be overly sensitive and difficult to master, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Recent updates have introduced a lootbox system and limited map selection, which has disappointed many long-time players.
The game often forces players to watch lengthy ads, disrupting the flow of gameplay.

graphics
1,706 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the vibrant art style and detailed environments. While the visuals are often described as stunning and well-optimized for mobile devices, some players have noted issues with performance and controls, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, they can be hampered by gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's graphics are a significant draw, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
- “The graphics are incredible and the game is pretty fun!”
- “I also like the art style a lot, graphics are pleasing to the eye and not too demanding on low-end phones.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is great.”
- “The graphics are okay, but when you crash, it's simple animations and it's boring and annoying.”
- “Poor performance plagues the game even though nothing changed about the graphics and the game looks the same, just runs much more poorly for some ungodly reason.”
- “The game is amazing if you like right-left touch car games; you should get it, and the graphics are like a comic, but the action, like when the police chases you, is like in a movie.”
monetization
744 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the introduction of microtransactions, particularly after updates that altered the original gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the game has shifted towards a cash grab model, making it less enjoyable and more grind-heavy. Overall, the balance between ads and gameplay has become a major point of contention, with many users feeling that the ads detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Yeah, there are microtransactions, but I never felt the need to get an advantage because the balancing is great. There is a battle pass which leaves a bit of a sour taste, but it's cheap for in-game currencies and real life. 9/10 would recommend.”
- “The in-game coin costs seem pretty fair, so with a bit of time spent, you can unlock the vehicles you want without having to worry about an in-app purchase.”
- “This is a solid game, without manipulative microtransactions on every screen!”
- “And then they just had to go and ruin it riddled with microtransactions and varying currencies, and of course added ads back, even if you previously paid real money to remove ads.”
- “Now it has a huge grinding problem, two in-game currencies, more ads, and a bad season system that restricts gameplay.”
- “This used to be an amazing game until the devs decided to crank the monetization up to 11.”
gameplay
655 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging graphics, and fun driving experience. However, many players note issues with repetitive gameplay, challenging controls, and intrusive ads that can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a simple yet addictive experience, some users express a desire for more variety and improvements in mechanics, particularly regarding drifting and steering.
- “The gameplay is smooth, great graphics, excellent customer support from the devs. I've always looked forward to the beginning of each new season for the rewards and unlocking new cars.”
- “The gameplay is lovely and the art style is on point.”
- “Great arcade game, works offline, arcade physics, fantastically smooth gameplay, entertaining, more than 100 cars to unlock!”
- “The gameplay is just really really repetitive, boring, and leads to nothing.”
- “Controls don't work half the time and the gameplay gets boring real quick.”
- “Gameplay is rather limited and repetitive, but quality nonetheless.”
music
212 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its catchy soundtracks and nostalgic vibes, particularly those reminiscent of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. However, some users noted issues with repetitiveness and abrupt transitions between tracks, suggesting a desire for more variety and options to integrate personal playlists. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “The music, the graphics, everything is perfect.”
- “The best is the music - each city has a different music theme which has its own unique style, and it's so groovy.”
- “Great game, great music, although I wish the controls were a little more sharp.”
- “One thing I would recommend for players to do is to turn off the in-game music and play music from your phone while in the game.”
- “Whenever I turn off sound on the game and listen to music, the music turns off as soon as we start playing the game.”
- “Turns off music you have playing in the background 0/10 do not touch this garbage.”
story
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or campaign mode. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics are praised, the missions often feel repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to bugs and unclear objectives. Overall, players appreciate the fun and immersive experience but call for more complexity and variety in the story and mission structure.
- “The main story is something I have never seen before, and puts a twist on driving and racing games.”
- “What an experience, I was blown away by the graphics and just how fun the story mode was!”
- “Amazing story.”
- “It's really lacking in a story or purpose other than driving.”
- “Not much for a plot or change of pace other than driving down a single route, but the graphics are good and it's free, so I can't complain too much.”
- “It lacks a story mode.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny dialogue, clever vehicle names, and amusing commentary that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with engaging gameplay, making it entertaining and addictive. However, some users noted that while the humor is strong initially, it can become repetitive or annoying over time.
- “Nice gameplay, groovy music, and what I absolutely love about it are those funny, nice country-wise touches, especially the Polish ones.”
- “The thing that is the most funny is the subtitles that appear at the bottom of the screen.”
- “This is really well done, it can be pretty funny given some of the names of vehicles and dialogue.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players praise its smooth performance and appealing graphics, others report significant issues such as stuttering, lag, and poor controls, particularly after updates. Some users highlight that the game runs well on low-end devices, but others experience severe performance drops, making it unplayable. Despite these inconsistencies, several reviews commend the game's visuals and enjoyable gameplay, suggesting that optimization could benefit from further refinement.
- “Truly stunning graphics, and super optimized.”
- “Amazing experience, brilliantly optimized, beautiful cars, beautiful thematic background and soothing music, clearly a top-notch casual game to be enjoyed.”
- “Very well optimized game.”
- “Graphics are good, but the game is poorly optimized.”
- “Poor performance plagues the game even though nothing changed about the graphics and the game looks the same, just runs much more poorly for some ungodly reason.”
- “My game started to run slow after the Christmas update even in the lowest quality; I don't know if it's storage space or phone performance, but it was fine before that and now it's unplayable.”
grinding
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The reviews indicate that the game's grinding mechanics are a significant point of contention among players. Many express frustration over the excessive grind required to unlock cars and progress, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and leads to a tedious experience. However, some players appreciate the grinding aspect, finding it enjoyable and rewarding, suggesting a divide in player preferences regarding the balance of grind versus reward.
- “Simple, runs smoothly, and earning money isn't tedious. It also runs offline, which is very nice.”
- “This update made it a grindy, boring, uninteresting mess of a game. The new way to unlock cars is worse than it used to be in every way; before, you could buy the cars you wanted straight up.”
- “Go to collect my rewards... all my progress has been reverted to before the hour of grinding.”
- “Pretty bad - requires mindless grinding to get anywhere. Drive off the road at the start for quicker progression with less effort.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches and crashes, particularly during gameplay and online races. While some users have experienced smooth performance, others have noted issues such as freezing, invisible obstacles, and problems with ads and menu navigation. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by bugs that detract from the experience.
- “Brilliant game, well thought out and very well put together. There are no glitches or any in-game faults I can find, and it is a totally brilliant original idea. 5/5.”
- “Runs great on a Pixel 2 XL.”
- “It's well made, no glitches or lagging.”
- “This game was so fun before, but they completely changed it, and for some reason, the game glitches out when you're driving. My phone isn't that old, and the menu looks really bad because when I started playing, I was used to the classic menu.”
- “The game used to run flawlessly on my OnePlus 7T Pro, but ever since the recent update, it freezes for half a second constantly, making it impossible to play.”
- “Great game, but there is an issue with the police. Every single time the police appear, my game glitches out and sends me into a building, which is annoying because I can't get past a certain point without dying.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics and vintage charm, creating a captivating and relaxing experience. Players appreciate the soothing environments and unique cultural elements, likening it to a serene journey rather than a traditional racing game. However, some users suggest enhancements to gameplay mechanics to further enrich the atmospheric experience.
- “The graphics are wonderful, the controls work great, and overall it has a very nice old school style and atmosphere.”
- “Try to understand this game, this game is not about racing and speed car chases, this is about an atmospheric and relaxing ride through beautiful environments just to make you feel good; this game is a driving version of Alto's Adventure.”
- “I just love it, it's both soothing and awesome at the same time.. and love the new Halloween-themed dry crumbs map, it's super atmospheric!”
- “Has very high potential... I think you should have roads that go left and right as well with maybe some ramps on the sides of the roads as well to give a little more atmosphere and challenge. But other than that, controls work good for me, but maybe not for everyone. I don't know if there is a different steering option, but maybe add a booster throughout the road to speed boost from cops to give that chance in higher levels, but giving higher risk of crashing as well for enhanced challenge.”
- “Music, atmosphere.”
replayability
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to frequent updates, a variety of cars, and a balance of accessibility and challenge. Players appreciate the engaging content and the potential for mastery, although some note minor control issues. The consensus indicates that the game offers ample replay value, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- “❤️ Such a great casual racing game made by a great dev, with unlimited replayability thanks to weekly updates!”
- “This game is great; the style is amazing, the cars are plentiful, and it has a lot of replayability.”
- “Very fun and challenging; it has high replayability and plenty of content to unlock.”
- “This game is great; the style is amazing, the cars are plentiful, and it has a lot of replayability. My only problem is the controls; I feel like I'm constantly battling the car for control.”
- “I love it because it's easy to play but hard to master, which gives it replay value.”
- “Difficulty: normal, gameplay: drive-crash-repeat, replayable: yes, grinding: slow but sure, overall: ☆☆☆☆☆”
emotional
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Players appreciate the emotional aspect of the game for its wholesome developers and lack of intrusive ads, creating a positive and engaging experience. The freedom to explore the environment without harsh penalties adds to the overall enjoyment and emotional connection to the game.
- “This game has it all: barely any ads, no begging for reviews, and wholesome developers.”
- “Good game! I like the style of it, and it's wholesome.”