GRID Autosport

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"GRID Autosport" is a racing game that focuses on the intensity of professional motorsport, with team--based racing, rivalry, and sponsorship fulfillment. The game offers a vast career mode with various racing disciplines, such as touring cars, endurance, open-wheel, tuner, and street races, each with their own series and classes. It contains over 100 routes across 22 diverse locations and a wide array of high-performance cars to collect, tune, and upgrade, all driven by community feedback.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,469 reviews

graphics617 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

Incredible graphics and gameplay, providing a console-like experience on mobile.
No microtransactions or ads, making it a refreshing change in mobile gaming.
Wide variety of cars and tracks, with a challenging and engaging career mode.

Controls can be overly sensitive and difficult to manage, especially for drifting.
Some users experience crashes and performance issues on certain devices.
Lack of customization options for controls and graphics settings.

graphics
1,136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
41%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising them as console-quality and comparable to PC games. Players appreciate the stunning visuals, realistic physics, and detailed environments, although some have noted issues with cockpit graphics and a desire for more customizable settings. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, significantly enhancing the gaming experience on mobile devices.
- “The graphics are incredible.”
- “Graphics are excellent and pairing this with a controller makes it almost perfect.”
- “This game is amazing; the graphics are stunning, the gameplay is great, and overall you really do get what you paid for.”
- “When they say console quality graphics, they mean Xbox 360/PS3 quality.”
- “The only downside for me is that I can't tweak with the graphics.”
- “The graphics are not worth the money and it has too many steps to get into a race but the drive is good as long as you get your car setup right.”
gameplay
223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
29%
5%
The gameplay of this mobile racing game has received widespread acclaim for its console-quality mechanics, immersive experience, and variety of racing disciplines. While many players praise the graphics and overall fun factor, some have noted issues with controls, particularly with tilt steering and sensitivity. Overall, the game is considered one of the best in its genre on mobile, offering a satisfying and engaging racing experience.
- “The gameplay is great, but the controls are way too complicated.”
- “Best graphics and gameplay of any racing game on mobile, by far.”
- “This game is everything, describes what android platforms are capable of, money worth spending, amazing game (physics, ai, gameplay, graphics).”
- “The wheel control mechanic is diabolical; you have to spin it, not swipe left or right like it should be.”
- “Drifting is impossible with tilt controls; default settings out of the box are bad, and too much emphasis on graphics and not on the gameplay makes my phone heat up, even on an SD845 processor.”
- “In the end, the gameplay was poor and the graphics really aren't as impressive as advertised.”
optimization
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing a desire for more customizable graphics settings to enhance performance on various devices. While some players report smooth gameplay and impressive graphics on high-end phones, others experience significant frame drops, stuttering, and graphical glitches, particularly on mid-range and older devices. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to improve compatibility and performance across a wider range of smartphones.
- “Optimization is great with graphics and battery saving mode.”
- “Absolutely wonderful, but is there a way to make a control optimization for phones with sensors? It would be a great advantage for me to play more comfortably.”
- “Very well optimized, literally the best racing game you can buy on mobile currently.”
- “Game performance optimization is so bad; you can find a lot of lag on Helio G88 with 6GB RAM.”
- “The graphics look terrible and the game's performance is really unacceptable; I have a midrange phone with Dimensity 920 and 6GB RAM, cannot even refund the game now.”
- “Purchased this game today, but I'm facing graphical glitches and frame drops a lot in every single match (playing on performance mode), so I'm requesting the developers to please optimize this game for MediaTek flagship processors and make it supportable for more devices!”
monetization
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
36%
26%
The monetization model of this game is highly praised, as it features a one-time payment with no in-app purchases, ads, or pay-to-win mechanics. Players appreciate the complete access to all content, including DLC, without any interruptions or additional costs, making it a refreshing alternative to many mobile games that rely on aggressive monetization strategies. Overall, the game is seen as a fair and straightforward purchase, providing a full gaming experience without the distractions of microtransactions or advertisements.
- “One-time payment for a full game that actually has enough content to make it worth it and no additional in-app purchases, as it should be.”
- “Simply the best racing game you can have on your mobile: no microtransactions, no paywalls, no ads. Once you buy the game, you truly own it and can just play without any hassle.”
- “This game is literally the best racing game on mobile and well worth the price. I love that it has no microtransactions—just a one-time pay and enjoy.”
- “This game didn't rely on loot boxes, daily energy garbage, or sneaky in-game purchases.”
- “This is why games like Real Racing 3 are so popular even in spite of their evil monetization strategy.”
- “Great game, but it is a shame how the graphics on it look on my LG Velvet 5G compared to how it looks on YouTube ads, which by the way was the reason I was interested in the game and bought it, but now playing it it seems like I was ripped off.”
stability
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The game's stability varies significantly across different devices, with many users reporting glitches, freezes, and graphical issues, particularly when using unsupported phones or during screen recording. While some players enjoy smooth performance on newer models like the Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 Pro, others experience severe lag and crashes, leading to frustration. Overall, the game shows potential but requires optimization for a broader range of devices to enhance stability.
- “Great graphics, lots of circuits and cars, no microtransactions, thank god! Comes with all the DLC ever made for it, runs great on my Galaxy S9 Plus, and it's a great value considering the only other mobile port is on Switch and that one costs $35. Beats any other racing game on mobile right now by a long shot. If you're a racing fan, whether you like sims or arcade racers, you'll like this game. Highly recommend it.”
- “Having played the game on PS, this is surprisingly quite amazing. Graphics are awesome, no glitches as yet in the game. Loving the entire package.”
- “Work flawlessly on my Black Shark 2, no lag, no glitches. Thanks for the awesome port.”
- “I have flickering graphical glitches constantly and the frame rate is far from desirable even on 'performance' graphics options.”
- “Don't bother wasting your time or money if you haven't got the latest phone as it doesn't run smoothly on my S9, constantly freezes and lags so makes the game pointless. If I could get my money back then I would, big disappointment considering all the hype about the game.”
- “Absolutely terrible £10 for an unplayable game. I want to know how to get my money back. It's absolutely stupid what's the point in making a game when you steer and the car just slides, the auto braking doesn't work, the controls are awful, the graphics are terrible, and upon first opening it, it says the game won't run properly then freezes and lags.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the sound effects and engine notes as realistic and enjoyable, many express disappointment with the lack of in-game background music and suggest improvements to the soundtrack. Users highlight that enhancing the music experience could elevate the game further, with calls for updates to include more engaging tracks and ambient sounds during gameplay. Despite these critiques, some players still find the overall audio experience satisfactory, particularly in terms of sound effects and controller compatibility.
- “Besides the graphics, the soundtrack, the visual elements, 'real' race system, etc. are spot-on.”
- “The engine note of the open wheel cars is like music to my ears!”
- “Racing is intense, AI is smart enough to cut off your racing lines, the soundtrack is phenomenal, every DLC released is included in your purchase, controller support - what more could you possibly ask for?”
- “However, I wish the game had some in-game music.”
- “Developers should think that the game will be played on mobile... everyone doesn't have an AMOLED screen mobile... the music is also not good enough; you will get bored in a little span of time.”
- “Hi team, after a few days, the music has stopped playing on the menu screen.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; while some players appreciate the lack of grinding and upgrades, highlighting it as a refreshing feature, others express frustration with the excessive grinding required for certain events and vehicle unlocks. New players particularly struggle with game sensitivity, leading to prolonged grinding sessions without significant progress. Overall, the sentiment leans towards a desire for a more balanced approach to progression.
- “No grinding or upgrades is utterly refreshing and worth the asking price alone.”
- “Exactly what the devs touted: it's a paid app and you get everything in it, no grinding or doing boring things to try to accrue some Mario coins.”
- “No IAP, no grinding, and awesome graphics!”
- “Drift events need an update with easier controls; otherwise, I can't even nail the first corner. I've been grinding for three straight hours now with no progress.”
- “I like this game's graphics, physics, and logic, but the game sensitivity is too hard for a new player. I had to do so much grinding just to learn better control of handling.”
- “Tired of grinding for 5 hours for a basic BMW?”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
Overall, players highlight the game's strong replayability, praising its variety of cars, tracks, and modes, as well as its responsive controls. Many users express enthusiasm for the gameplay experience, noting that updates have significantly improved playability, further enhancing the game's replay value.
- “It's awesome, graphics-yes, gameplay-hell yes, replayability-just a tiny hell of a yes.”
- “Exceptional port, beautiful console AAA quality graphics, no IAP, great variety of cars and tracks and modes, responsive controls, great replayability.”
- “Tons of replay value.”
- “However, I put 5 stars because I'm using a tiny impulse controller which makes the game 100 times more playable.”
- “Updating my review from 3 to 5 stars as a result of the latest update adding 'arrow touch pro' control scheme, making it much more playable than the strange steering wheel implementation.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story is described as short and lacking depth, with players expressing frustration over poorly designed AI opponents that hinder gameplay. Additionally, the absence of a tutorial for drift missions adds to the confusion, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The story is very short.”
- “The only issue is that the drift missions aren't easy to figure out.”
- “There isn't any tutorial explaining how to perform a drift in the drift missions.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its immersive graphics and physics that evoke a realistic driving experience. However, frustrations with control customization detract from the overall enjoyment, indicating that while the game excels in creating an emotional atmosphere, usability issues can hinder the experience.
- “This game is so good that it made me feel like I was driving a real car; the graphics and physics are excellent.”
- “Hearing my name in a British accent made me feel like 007 😉.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its excellent graphics and sound design, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some players feel that despite the strong atmospheric elements, the overall enjoyment is diminished by poor controls.
- “The controls, visuals, gameplay, and the atmosphere are all left intact and excellently adapted for mobile gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find humor in the game's misleading claim of tablet support, highlighting the absurdity of attempting to steer using tilt controls, which they deem impossible.
- “It's funny that in the store it says tablet support.”
- “It's funny; it's impossible to steer using tilt.”