Hill Climb Racing

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Hill Climb Racing is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Fingersoft and was released on November 8, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hill Climb Racing" is a single-player arcade game with an ingenious story following Bill, an uphill racer, on his journey through various hill climbing environments. The game offers beautiful mechanics, visuals, and music, but is disturbed by ads and requires lots of grinding for coins to upgrade vehicles. Fresh content, including unique vehicles and stages, is still being added to the game.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics538 positive mentions

monetization547 negative mentions

graphics
717 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While many praise the graphics as good, beautiful, and suitable for the gameplay, others express disappointment, calling them outdated, cartoonish, or in need of improvement. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are generally enjoyable, there is a desire for enhancements to match modern standards and improve realism.
- “The graphics are top tier.”
- “Great graphics and love the variety of the cars.”
- “This game is amazing, for a game like this it actually has good graphics.”
- “The graphics are too cartoony now.”
- “This game sucks, very bad graphics, time waster, ragnarok level is worst, flips are also not very good every time I do flips I fall down.”
- “Very dull game with the worst graphics.”
monetization
610 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. While some players acknowledge that ads are a common revenue model for free games, they feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads have detracted from the overall experience. A recurring suggestion is to play offline to avoid ads, but many still lament the shift from a previously more enjoyable, ad-free experience to one that feels overly commercialized.
- “Granted, no game can be completely free, but this game is notorious for having no advertisements.”
- “Although they have added microtransactions, they really are completely optional.”
- “Best thing is that the ads are not intrusive, no ads during game time.”
- “This game used to allow for continuous play, but they updated it to inundate you with ads for other ad-heavy games.”
- “Great and fun game ruined by the very intrusive ads that force you to spend more time watching videos and demos of other games than actually playing the game.”
- “I used to love this game but now it's literally just a billboard for ads and the only way to get rid of them is to buy a gem or coin pack starting at $40.”
humor
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
2%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding the character's antics, such as falling off vehicles and exaggerated reactions, to be hilarious and entertaining. The game's quirky scenarios, like driving on the moon or crashing in amusing ways, contribute to its lighthearted and fun atmosphere, making it a favorite for players looking for a good laugh. However, some users noted that while the humor is a strong point, gameplay issues and ads can detract from the overall experience.
- “I got the bike one but every time the man falls it's so funny I love this game, I'll keep it forever.”
- “The game is really funny as the driver is sleeping while driving, which makes his head move front and behind, and the game is adventurous as you buy different vehicles and places to drive on with it.”
- “I love this game because when he falls, he falls like anything so funny, and hill climb racing is my favorite game. I always play this when I open the game.”
- “Not a good idea when someone makes jokes that fall flat... that's not funny... but it's a very good game though. ”
- “The humor feels forced and often misses the mark, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
gameplay
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
25%
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its physics-based mechanics, addictive nature, and smooth controls, providing hours of fun and progression. However, many users express frustration over the increasing number of ads interrupting gameplay and the high costs associated with vehicle upgrades. While the core gameplay remains enjoyable, some players feel that recent updates have introduced issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “I've come back to this game time and time again admiring its physics-based gameplay.”
- “Addictive gameplay, smooth, simple but yet beautiful graphics, fun progression, and also completely free to play.”
- “Very good gameplay, the best physics-based driving game ever made!”
- “Played this game after such a long time and to my surprise it's so full of ads. After each gameplay, you go through an ad, and the ads aren't short either. I came looking to remember the good days of this game but was met with disappointment. I'll go look for a modded game with no ads.”
- “I used to love this game, and now there are so many ad interruptions and a ton of other things that are extremely annoying that alter the gameplay. You can only remove banner ads, which is very annoying. I only like the PC version.”
- “Not interested after an hour of incredibly repetitive gameplay.”
music
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
60%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews from players. While some appreciate the nostalgic and fun aspects of the soundtrack, many express dissatisfaction with its repetitiveness and suggest the need for more variety or the option to play personal music. Additionally, there are reports of performance issues when the music is enabled, leading some players to turn it off for a smoother gaming experience.
- “But what really makes it better is how they have music in the background and it is really fun and satisfying. I completely suggest that you get this game.”
- “Now a couple of years later, here I am playing it again, just hearing the menu music filled me with nostalgia.”
- “I love this game.... thanking the game developers for making this game... I'm playing this game for 2 years continuously... very addictive game.... music is also fun...”
- “Love the game but the music stinks.”
- “You can't cut the annoying music off and when you try it turns to sound effects off instead.”
- “Music is terrible and it always makes you want ads do not install it it is terrible.”
story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth and creativity, with many players expressing disappointment over repetitive daily missions and a lack of engaging narrative elements. While some enjoy the variety of vehicles and missions, others find the space missions nonsensical and frustrating, leading to a desire for more imaginative and varied gameplay experiences. Overall, the story is seen as underdeveloped, with players calling for improvements to enhance engagement and excitement.
- “I love this game, it has such a compelling story and the characters are all well thought out.”
- “One of my favorite games. I enjoy completing the missions and unlocking all the maps and vehicles.”
- “It is a very lovely game because I play it in my free time and I enjoy the game (it is a wow game) in play story.”
- “Cute game but flat - the daily missions, which are the only depth the game has, are usually late, very uncreative, and repetitive, lacking imagination.”
- “No missions or anything to give it that oomph to bring it to life.”
- “Worst game that I played ever; the amount of gems you get is like 30 per run, and missions require 100 or 200, which is hard for new players. The mission to drive 4 years is impossible.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
93%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and lag, particularly during gameplay and upon opening the app. While some players note improvements with updates, others express frustration over persistent issues that disrupt their experience, including lost progress and crashes. Overall, while a few users claim the game runs smoothly, the majority highlight significant stability concerns that need addressing.
- “Amazing game and passes time. I really suggest downloading it as it is not buggy or laggy.”
- “This is bug free and doesn't malfunction like other games.”
- “Firstly, every time there is a commercial break, the ad won't show up and instead just freezes the game, forcing me to restart it.”
- “Game freezes upon opening.”
- “Worst experience; it freezes suddenly. I restarted again and again, but it didn't work. Needs improvement.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
95%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment to earn upgrades and progress. While some appreciate the ability to grind without spending money, many express frustration with the high costs of upgrades and the frequent interruptions from ads, leading to a diminished overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some still enjoy the game for its fun elements, though they wish the grinding were less pronounced.
- “It helps with upgrades every now and then, so you're not grinding forever.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding, especially when you see your character grow stronger.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with meaningful progress.”
- “There is 'coin farming' involved.”
- “Way too grindy in order to force players to buy micro-transactions; otherwise, a good game with interesting tracks and vehicles.”
- “This game is absolutely garbage; you have to farm over 50k just to be able to get one upgrade so you can actually complete the goal and spend hours grinding more money to be able to pass the next goal.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While many players report smooth performance and good graphics, some experience frame lag when sound is enabled and encounter issues with specific vehicles and maps. Frequent updates seem to address some bugs, but there are still complaints about inconsistent performance, particularly in certain environments.
- “The gameplay is simple but fun, and there is a huge difference in the performance of vehicles when fully upgraded that makes it worthwhile to do so.”
- “Cool game and it's great that it runs smoothly and doesn't take up much space or freeze or crash.”
- “Fully upgraded vehicles give the best performance .”
- “This game is great and all, but I have one problem with it: you know the garage where we can customize the cars? Can you at least make the tires fit according to the size of the vehicle? Because most of the tires are often too small for the vehicle, which gives it terrible performance.”
- “Optimization very, very poor.”
- “Very bad performance; there is no end point in the game. The better vehicle is the moon lander. This game is very bad.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as wholesome and enjoyable, with players appreciating the beautiful environments and the engaging gameplay. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as cars flipping unexpectedly, which detracts from their overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is still seen as a lighthearted way to pass the time.
- “Wholesome game.”
- “Best of time pass game.. seriously soft touching game...”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits a mixed reception regarding replayability; while some players find a high replayability factor, others criticize it as a significant weakness due to a lack of replay value.
- “There seems to be a high replayability factor.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “The lack of replay value in this game is its biggest Achilles' heel.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The game offers minimal variation in gameplay, making replaying it feel tedious.”