Hellrider 3

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Hellrider 3 is a single player arcade racing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Andrei Chernyshov and was released on June 16, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hellrider 3" is a racing game with a thrilling story, immersive gameplay mechanics, and impressive visuals, accompanied by a catchy soundtrack. Despite occasional humorous moments and fun gameplay, it is marred by annoying ads and several bugs. In this game, players race through various levels, battling enemies and aiming to save the world. The experience is well-summarized as "Ride, fight, save the world!" with a mix of excitement and frustration.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,244 reviews

graphics653 positive mentions

monetization275 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and a fun gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for players.
The controls are easy to learn, and the game offers a unique blend of racing and action elements.
Many players appreciate the game's offline capability, allowing them to enjoy it without needing an internet connection.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
There are too many ads, often appearing after every level, which frustrates players.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to boredom after a while.

graphics
865 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and unique art style, with many users highlighting the colorful, cartoonish, and polygon graphics that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as beautiful and engaging, some players have noted occasional graphical issues and a desire for further improvements in detail and variety. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The graphics are amazing and seem to have a depth that really lends to the gameplay.”
- “Amazing bike riding game with incredible and colourful graphics and an awesome gameplay experience.”
- “Wonderful simplistic, yet wonderfully rendered and detailed art style and minimalist 3D animation that fits the frenetic, streamlined gameplay.”
- “There is something wrong with the graphics.”
- “I am suffering from graphical issues in this game; obstacles and the entire road come in and out of existence from nowhere. Most of the time I can't see anything. Hope that the game developer fixes this issue; until then, I am going to uninstall it and play Hellrider 2.”
- “The graphics are not good.”
gameplay
416 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
20%
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The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and appealing graphics. However, many users note that it can become repetitive over time, with some expressing frustration over the lack of rewarding progression and the presence of microtransactions. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and has potential for improvement, it suffers from issues related to monotony and a pay-to-win model.
- “The gameplay is smooth and it's also challenging which I really like as well as the character designs ^^ it's so unique.”
- “The gameplay is amazing but I find a problem with the rewarding system, I've played the game for a long time but I can't unlock any other characters, bikes, and guns instead I'm supposed to buy them no matter how far I advance in the game because the zone progress rewards are just coins which I can easily collect while playing the game.”
- “I really love how the gameplay is super easy to pick up and play.”
- “The gameplay becomes quite repetitive.”
- “The enemies are lame and uninteresting, the bosses are also pretty boring and too easy, too repetitive, and indistinguishable from the average cannon fodder, in both gameplay and aesthetics.”
- “Meh gets boring, needs an update with a full rehaul of game features; it just loops boringly of the same gameplay endlessly.”
story
379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its initial intrigue and character development but expressing frustration over its slow progression and repetitive nature. While some find the storyline engaging and fun, others feel it becomes tedious and lacks sufficient depth, leading to a desire for more content and variety. Overall, players are calling for improvements to the story's pacing and a more satisfying conclusion to enhance their gaming experience.
- “The graphics are now incredible, the storyline is awesome as always.”
- “This takes the whole hellrider saga and turns it into a whole new experience, the endless 3D runner is just so innovative, and the story is so interesting and fun to play.”
- “I love the story and characters.”
- “The story takes too long to advance.”
- “But the main story gets boring quickly.”
- “I'm literally at level 102 and no sign of further story.”
monetization
305 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often after every level or death. While some users appreciate the option to pay for ad removal and find the overall monetization strategy reasonable, others feel that the game leans towards a "pay-to-win" model, making it difficult to progress without spending money. Overall, the consensus is that while the game is enjoyable, the frequency and intrusiveness of ads significantly detract from the experience.
- “It controls well and the monetization (a mix of purchasable gear, earnable currency, and ads) isn't egregious.”
- “Monetization model is fairly good.”
- “It's nice to see an actually fun game nowadays and this has little to no ads.”
- “Ads are out of control, I don't care you can pay to remove them, it's no excuse to abuse the people playing your game who can't pay.”
- “The worst thing is there's ads every single level and every single death.”
- “It's a fun little game to play while you're bored and that's what I like about it, but they don't spam ads like the other games so basically this game is amazing.”
music
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its quality and how well it complements the gameplay, while others express a desire for more variety and options, such as separate sliders for music and sound effects. Some users report issues with the music stopping unexpectedly or being repetitive, suggesting that an expanded soundtrack could enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, there is a clear call for improvements and more diverse selections to keep the game fresh.
- “A very beautiful and well-made game with music that complements the gameplay well.”
- “The gameplay, scenery, and the background music just adds up to fun.”
- “Awesome game .... the graphic is fantastic ... the music is encouraging and the game story is crazy ... I really addicted to this great game ... thank you.”
- “Music selection is a bit underwhelming, but the physics of the game is well developed.”
- “I like this game but within 2 minutes of playing, the music and sound just stop.”
- “Any sound and music is muting after the first ad and they never come back until I restart.”
humor
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring funny characters, amusing animations, and entertaining sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and comedic elements, which contribute to a fun and engaging gameplay atmosphere. Many users express a desire for a story mode to further explore the game's humorous potential.
- “The main boss character is too funny.”
- “Great graphics, great gameplay, funny, so many things to do and see, amazing!”
- “It's a fun game with some action and funny moments, like when you hit an enemy and it sounds like a squishy toy, which is hilarious!”
stability
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that render it unplayable at times. While some players appreciate the unique art and gameplay, the overwhelming consensus is that the game suffers from severe performance problems, including frame drops and unresponsive controls. Many users have expressed frustration, leading to uninstalls and requests for urgent fixes.
- “No glitches encountered so far.”
- “No glitches encountered so far.”
- “Would be a great game, but it freezes constantly.”
- “Freezes right off the bat making it unplayable.”
- “The game is really good and nice but my problem with it is that it crashes and freezes when I'm playing it. I think this should be fixed.”
optimization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while many users praise its smooth performance and impressive graphics, some report significant stuttering and lag issues that hinder gameplay. The game is noted for running well on low-end devices and maintaining a good balance of ads, but certain users experienced crashes and performance drops, particularly on specific devices. Despite these concerns, the majority find it well-optimized and enjoyable.
- “The game is very optimized and set another features for the franchise.”
- “Exceptional game and runs smoothly on a 2 GB RAM phone.”
- “The content is good and it's very well optimized!”
- “Really great game deserving of 5 stars but the game keeps stuttering ahead as though I've been lagging (which I'm not) and I've died a few times as a result.”
- “Stuttering every 1 second, makes my phone hang and reboot by itself.”
- “But the game is too laggy and it slows down its gameplay performance.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game offers a progressive experience with a focus on storytelling rather than repetitive grinding, some players still find the gameplay tedious and requiring sustained focus. Overall, it is seen as a well-executed motorcycle game that balances fun and challenge, though it may not escape the grind associated with similar titles.
- “The gameplay can get tedious.”
- “For what is apparently a 3rd installment in this franchise I've never heard of, this game is just another tedious and boring clone of every runner game.”
- “It's a well-executed motorcycle video game that's an app in the Google Play Store... I enjoy it, but it can be tedious.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, describing it as a wholesome experience that makes them feel like superheroes. However, some users report technical issues that detract from their enjoyment, highlighting a mix of positive emotional engagement and frustration due to performance problems.
- “Made me feel like I'm a superhero from an action movie!”
- “Simply wholesome.”
- “This is very emotional for me.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the reviews highlight the impressive character designs and unique graphics, they do not provide specific insights into character development or growth throughout the game. Instead, the focus remains on the aesthetic appeal and overall gameplay experience.
- “The character designs, background music, and art style are all incredibly appealing to me.”
- “Amazing graphics and character design.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and it's also challenging, which I really like, as well as the character designs; it's so unique.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with multiple users emphasizing that it offers a compelling experience that encourages repeated playthroughs.
- “The game offers a high level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “I love how replayable this game is; every decision I make leads to a different outcome, making me want to play again and again.”
- “The variety of characters and storylines ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same, enhancing the game's replayability.”