Earn to Die
- September 20, 2012
- Not Doppler
- 4h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Earn to Die" is a single-player horror racing game that immerses players in a spectacular story of escaping a zombie-filled desert. Masterful game mechanics and compelling visuals accompany the player's journey to upgrade their own car and reach the finish line. Despite some bugs and the need for grinding, the game provides a hilarious and thrilling experience. The game's description: upgrading your car is crucial to survive the zombie apocalypse and reach your destination.
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Reviews
- story351 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is frequently described as engaging but notably short, with many players completing it in just a few hours. While the narrative is appreciated for its fun elements and graphics, there is a strong desire for additional levels and missions to enhance replayability. Overall, players enjoy the story but feel it lacks depth and longevity, leading to a quick sense of completion and boredom afterward.
“Amazing game, loved the story.”
“Fun gameplay, great story, great everything.”
“The story mode on this game is brilliant.”
“The story ends too soon.”
“I love the game but the main story mode is over way too quickly.”
“Not much to do after you finish the story, and the story is short.”
- graphics182 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their quality, polish, and realism. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and artistic design, which enhance the gameplay experience, although some express a desire for further improvements or additional content. While most reviews commend the graphics, a few note that they could be better or are inconsistent across different aspects of the game.
“Graphics are amazing, everything in the game is well balanced, and the story is interesting too!”
“This is honestly the best mobile game I've ever played, it's addictive, fun, and amazing in the graphic department. It's really polished and looks almost like a real-life environment.”
“The graphics are superb, highly addictive gameplay, and a supreme sense of achievement.”
“Very bad graphics and not good to take 10 rupees because it is free on Y8 games you can play how much you can.”
“Great game it's addicting but the graphics are bad and you can play on a laptop or PC for free.”
“Its a bad game the graphics suck and it cost too much to buy cars and the story isn't long enough so can I please get a refund.”
- gameplay99 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smoothness, graphics, and engaging mechanics, with many players finding it fun and addictive. However, it is often criticized for being repetitive, overly simplistic, and too short, with most players completing it in just a few hours. While the customization and upgrade systems are appreciated, there are calls for more content, levels, and gameplay diversity to enhance the overall experience.
“Great gameplay, great graphics, great mechanics, and above all, a story.”
“The gameplay is super smooth and crazy fun, but the short campaign could be extended a bit.”
“Great and addictive gameplay, massive replayability, and surprisingly advanced physics.”
“The gameplay is repetitive, controls don't do much; this would be a decent game if it was free.”
“Everything is good about this game except the gameplay itself is boring; you can complete levels only by keeping your finger on the accelerator button.”
“For only 3-4 hours of gameplay, not worth the money.”
- stability88 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, particularly on older devices like the Galaxy S3 and various Motorola models. While some players have experienced smooth performance without issues, the overwhelming consensus indicates that the game requires urgent updates to address these persistent stability problems. Overall, the enjoyment of the game is often overshadowed by its technical shortcomings.
“Runs great and plays great with balanced gameplay.”
“Fun game, no glitches so far.”
“No glitches (yet), love this game!!!”
“It doesn't work for me and I wasted my money for nothing; it always glitches and doesn't let me press accelerate.”
“I was finally able to get the school bus, but I'm only able to finish the race about 25% of the time because the game freezes and I have to force quit.”
“Constantly freezes, feel like I wasted money; the game is unplayable.”
- monetization63 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The monetization model of this game is largely praised for its lack of ads and in-app purchases, with many users appreciating the low upfront cost (typically around $1) for a complete gaming experience. Players enjoy the absence of intrusive ads, which enhances gameplay, although some express frustration over occasional ads in certain versions despite having paid. Overall, the game is seen as a refreshing alternative in a market saturated with freemium models.
“This game also has no ads unlike Earn to Die 2 (since it's a paid game lol). This game is worth the price and I don't regret buying it.”
“It's very nice, just for $0.99 this is worth the purchase. It has no microtransactions, it's easy and fun, definitely recommend it!”
“The biggest 'pro' is that this game can be completed without needing any sort of in-game purchases to finish.”
“I made an in-app purchase but it isn’t working as you expected.”
“Bought the game and still forced to watch ads......”
“Game has ads, after paying.”
- music30 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users, with many praising its quality and enjoyment, while others express frustration over issues like volume control and sound glitches. Some players appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the overall experience, but there are complaints about the music being too loud, overshadowing sound effects. Overall, the music is seen as a strong aspect of the game, though improvements in volume management and bug fixes are requested.
“Relax and listen to some music (whatever you are into) while crushing some zombies.”
“The levels, soundtracks, everything in this game is really good.”
“This game was great fun, great graphics, awesome music, and cool cars and upgrades.”
“I really love this game but what the hell is this new update? I can't hear the sound effects because the music is too loud, just like on the mobile version of Earn to Die 2. The whole UI is scaled differently and it looks bad. I don't understand how this update is a bug fix. Please undo this update and please add controller support.”
“The sound always glitches off; the music is fine, but the game sounds are broken.”
“It has very nice graphics and the game is pretty addictive, but it has very few levels and the same music is annoying.”
- replayability26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with many players noting that while some games offer enjoyable experiences, they often lack substantial replay value due to short levels, linear progression, or limited modes. A few titles are praised for their addictive gameplay and potential for experimentation, but many users express disappointment in the overall lack of content to revisit after completing the game.
“Replayable and a great way to cure boredom.”
“Endless replay value while I try different configurations and try to make it in less time.”
“Great and addictive gameplay, massive replayability and surprisingly advanced physics.”
“Was fun to play but the levels were very short and easy to beat, and the replayability value is low... you basically upgrade one car in a linear fashion all the way to get to the next level until you beat the game.”
“It was fun, but once complete (2 hours tops) there is absolutely zero replay value.”
“Great game, good concept but short and with no replay value.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious and enjoyable, particularly due to the antics of zombies and the game's ragdoll physics. While some users noted that the game could be too easy, the overall sentiment is that the humor adds a significant layer of fun, making it addictive and entertaining. However, a few players mentioned that the humor could be inconsistent, with some aspects being less funny than others.
“Funny game, enjoyed a lot.”
“The zombies and their antics are hilarious, and figuring out how to avoid their dive bombing and 60 mph runs is just the best way to kill time.”
“Brilliant game, hilarious rag doll physics, easy to pick up, hard to put down.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs well on lower-end devices, with many users praising its smooth gameplay and graphics. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization for modern screen ratios, particularly 20:9, which detracts from the experience on newer phones. While some players report no performance issues, the lack of widescreen support remains a common request for improvement.
“Game perfectly optimized for non-top level devices.”
“No bugs, performance is nice.”
“No issues with performance.... elegantly simple features and graphics.... smooth performance”
“Nice zombie killing game, but it's not optimized for the screen ratio of modern phones.”
“The game itself is great, but it's not optimized for modern screens at all, which makes it really hard to enjoy.”
“I love this game, but can you please fix the widescreen issue and the performance issue.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it enjoyable and less tedious than previous installments, others feel it can become repetitive and joyless, particularly due to limited content and upgrades. The balance between fun and grind varies, with some appreciating the skill elements that accompany the grinding process.
“The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“I appreciate that the grind feels meaningful and contributes to my overall progress.”
“The balance of grinding and gameplay makes it enjoyable rather than tedious.”
“I beat the game just pressing the boost and accelerate buttons and grinding it out.”
“The game was too short; you guys could have added some more cutscenes, and all that grinding makes it even boring, but other than that, the game was awesome.”
“Unfortunately, content (cars and levels) is pretty thin, and it takes a bit of (joyless) grinding to make upgrade progress.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally uplifting and enjoyable, contrasting it with other less engaging titles. The simplistic mechanics contribute to a fun experience that allows for a sense of accomplishment without the need for complex interactions.
