Faily Brakes

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Faily Brakes is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Spunge Games Pty Ltd and was released on February 24, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,991 reviews

humor574 positive mentions

monetization459 negative mentions

humor
576 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the ragdoll physics and character crashes particularly hilarious. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its funny graphics, amusing sound effects, and the absurdity of the situations players encounter, making it a delightful experience for both kids and adults. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its enjoyment and replay value.
- “Love this game especially when you hit something and the dude starts flying out of the car like a ragdoll, it's hilarious!”
- “This game is so funny every time I play I feel like I'm going to die from laughter. This game is a real good game; I recommend that you download it, it's awesome.”
- “Hilarious physics-based driving and crashing game.”
- “Then, it's not funny.”
- “How can people not think it is funny?”
monetization
480 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report that they are often forced to watch long, unskippable ads after nearly every attempt, which detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel more like a cash grab than a fun activity. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they argue that the current implementation is overwhelming and negatively impacts enjoyment, leading to suggestions for a reduction in ad frequency or the option to earn rewards through gameplay rather than watching ads.
- “This game is great! It is really underrated; I can't think of anything I don't like about it, and there are also no ads. I have also played Family Tumbler, which is just as great. 5 stars!”
- “It's awesome! No ads, and it is really fun to play when you get the hang of it.”
- “Fun game if you buy the no ads game pass.”
- “This game used to be good, now it's a cash grab.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads if you get this game than actually playing the game.”
- “It's a fun game just the ads.”
graphics
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
19%
7%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed reception from users, with many praising their quality and detail, describing them as "amazing," "good," or "awesome." However, some players express dissatisfaction, citing issues like blockiness, poor realism, and a need for improvement. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, there are consistent calls for enhancements and more realistic designs.
- “The graphics are amazing!!!”
- “Awesome graphics and great gameplay!”
- “I love the graphics and everything about this game!”
- “The game is not that good because its landscape and I don't like playing like that, and the graphics are horrible, so I don't like the game.”
- “Graphics are so bad.”
- “The graphics were bad and it always crashes!”
gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
10%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun mechanics, smooth physics, and engaging graphics. However, numerous complaints highlight the overwhelming presence of ads, repetitive gameplay, and issues with controls, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others express frustration over lag, loading times, and a lack of meaningful progression.
- “Don't get me wrong, the gameplay is great.”
- “The gameplay is magnificent and the power-ups are amazing.”
- “It's super addicting, awesome cars, awesome gameplay, and I love watching the ragdoll effects.”
- “More loading screens and ads than the actual gameplay.”
- “Decent game, but gameplay is buried in cinematics and stuff that doesn't matter.”
- “The game doesn't change in terms of gameplay after the first 500 meters you've driven, the map is extremely repetitive and boring in terms of what could have been done.”
stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and lag, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players enjoy the game without encountering problems, the majority express frustration over the game's instability and excessive ads. Overall, the game appears to require substantial improvements to enhance its stability and performance.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “I haven't encountered any bugs or crashes, which makes for a stable experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “The game just freezes every time after 30 seconds or so.”
- “It's so stupid, so many ads. Every time an ad comes on, my phone freezes.”
- “Just another game thrown together to make a few bucks... gameplay is buggy and horribly frustrating.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and enjoyable, while others describe it as repetitive and distracting. Many users express a desire for the option to play their own music, as the game's audio often interferes with background music apps due to ads and sound effects. Suggestions for improving the soundtrack include incorporating more diverse and fitting music that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Music is catchy, the physics are funny and it never gets old!!!”
- “The first person mode, the cars, the sounds, the music.. I love it.”
- “It's so awesome and the song makes the fails funny.”
- “This game's music did my head in.”
- “Even if you turn off music and sound, the app plays sounds at launch and allows ads with sound which messes up background audio from music apps.”
- “Takes forever to unlock stuff, and the same annoying soundtrack drives you crazy pretty fast.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of meaningful narrative development and the introduction of quests that detract from the original gameplay experience. Players feel that the game has shifted from a simple, enjoyable format to one cluttered with ads and convoluted missions, longing for a return to the earlier, more straightforward version. Overall, there is a desire for a more engaging story and character development to enhance the gaming experience.
- “From the beginning of this story and the first time I saw it on my phone, I was intrigued.”
- “Fun but you should add a story and levels.”
- “I like it, but what story is Phil always failing?”
- “No new features were really developed; it's just the same as a few years ago with a weird story and challenges that don't make sense, along with a lot of ads.”
- “It started out being a fun, simple game; now there are too many ads and there's a quest line for some reason.”
- “You know they should not show the story every time, and there should be many characters.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent frame rate stuttering and occasional crashes, which detract from the overall experience. Players have expressed frustration over the introduction of advertisements that exacerbate lag, and many feel that the game should achieve a minimum of 30 fps for a smoother performance. Overall, there is a strong desire for improved performance and stability.
- “It would be good if the performance was improved, like the game running at least 30 fps, so it feels much better.”
- “A good quality and performance.”
- “I encounter frame rate stuttering often, and sometimes the game crashes.”
- “You used the excuse of 'performance improvements' to add advertisements. At least be honest, because those ads are making me lag even more.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep sense of disappointment and nostalgia regarding the game's evolution, lamenting the loss of its original fun and unpredictability. The emotional impact is evident, with some users feeling moved to tears by the changes and frustrations they experience, highlighting a strong attachment to the earlier version of the game.
- “Playing this game after 4-5 years made me cry”
- “All you want is my games you made me cry, you're so mean”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that all cars can be obtained for free through grinding, with the added benefit of never receiving duplicate cars from crates, reducing frustration. However, many find the process tedious due to the slow accumulation of coins, with some cars costing as much as 5000 coins, leading to a perception of excessive farming.
- “It's in Portuguese and I can't change the language to English... also, it's too hard to get enough money for cars; some cost as much as 5000 coins and you pick up one coin at a time. This is not fun; too much farming.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game's replayability lacking due to limited content and poor graphics, especially when compared to free alternatives that offer more engaging experiences.
- “The app is designed well, but it's really lacking in content; there are a lot of free games of the same type with more replay value.”
- “The game has poor graphics and no replay value.”