Hill Climb Racing 2

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Experience intense multiplayer racing action with epic stunts and challenges!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,859 reviews

graphics414 positive mentions

monetization2.8k negative mentions

monetization
2,932 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization aspect of "Hill Climb Racing 2" has drawn significant criticism from players, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many users report being bombarded with ads after nearly every race, often leading to frustration as some ads are unskippable or cause the game to crash. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free-to-play model, the frequency and length of these ads have led to calls for a reduction or a more balanced approach, with many expressing a willingness to pay a one-time fee to remove ads entirely.
- “The gameplay is great, but is full of in-app purchases; I mean tons.”
- “Great game, addicting, they aren't nearly as greedy as other games when it comes to microtransactions.”
- “Amazing, little to no advertisements, no forced pop-ups, and it's not pay to win.”
- “It does get a little heavy handed with monetization.”
- “I've never seen an app shove so many ads down your throat.”
- “The game is good, but the amount of ads is outrageous and kills the joy of gameplay.”
graphics
615 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
31%
2%
The graphics in "Hill Climb Racing 2" have received widespread praise for their vibrant and detailed design, showcasing a blend of 2D and 3D elements that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the smooth framerate and the variety of vehicles, while some express a preference for the simpler graphics of the original game. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, contributing to its addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “Featuring 20+ vehicles, satisfying 2D/3D graphics, and an impressively smooth framerate, this game is ultimate satisfaction at its finest.”
- “The graphics are great and the gameplay is simple.”
- “The graphics keep getting better and better.”
- “Gameplay feels nothing like the original game and the graphics look cheesy and way too cartoonish; it's almost distracting.”
- “The graphics are bad and the lag is unimaginable.”
- “Absolute rubbish 😖😭😠😤😡👎👎👎👎 it's graphics is woeful.”
stability
330 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing, particularly during ad playback and gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance, the overwhelming sentiment indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that significantly disrupt the gaming experience, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, improvements in stability are needed to enhance user satisfaction.
- “The application is bug-free on any mobile device.”
- “If you start playing, you can't stop. Though it might be old, this is definitely one of the best classics, and it is still trending. There are no glitches, and it never lags.”
- “I love this game so much; there are no glitches or anything. I'm never bored.”
- “Every time an ad comes up, it freezes the game and I have to reload the game again.”
- “Unfortunately, ever since my last update on this app, it glitches out a lot!”
- “This game sucks, don't bother if you dislike maintenance breaks often and glitches all the time.”
gameplay
326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun, engaging mechanics and smooth controls, with many players appreciating the physics and customization options available. However, there are significant complaints regarding the overwhelming presence of ads, which disrupt the gaming experience and can lead to frustration. Additionally, some users feel that the game leans heavily on pay-to-win mechanics, making progression challenging without spending money, while others note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time.
- “Gameplay is simple but based on some very complex engineering models, so there is always something new and exciting that can happen.”
- “Controls are simple, gameplay is intense and fast-paced, and the graphics are good.”
- “Awesome gameplay, physics and really beautiful graphics.”
- “The gameplay feels nothing like the original game and the graphics look cheesy and way too cartoonish; it's almost distracting.”
- “The amount of time the game is offline is frustrating, and limits the team and events gameplay.”
- “Gameplay gets stale after a while.”
grinding
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, especially for upgrades and unlocking new vehicles. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, others feel it is exacerbated by the game's monetization strategies, making progress feel frustratingly slow without spending real money. Overall, while the game is fun and engaging, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, leading to a sense of it becoming a chore rather than a rewarding challenge.
- “It's not very grindy in the beginning, and everything can be unlocked via casual gameplay, which makes it a lot more fun.”
- “Spent too much time grinding to get the new map, but oh look, stars give me a chest that will just give me things I already have.”
- “Once you hit the ceiling, it becomes extremely difficult to upgrade vehicles; it just becomes a very long and tedious task to save up enough money for one tiny upgrade, unless of course you spend $$$.”
- “I've put over 3 days of playtime into this game, slowly grinding my way through 'daily challenges' and watching countless mandatory ads, all just to get one vehicle maxed out.”
humor
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying its quirky character designs, hilarious animations, and amusing physics that lead to comical crashes. Many reviews highlight the game's charming art style and the entertaining customization options, which contribute to its overall fun atmosphere. However, some users express frustration with the increasing complexity and ad interruptions, which can detract from the humor and enjoyment.
- “Hilarious and fun game!”
- “The character customizations, cars, upgrades, and styles are all quirky and funny, and the game isn't particularly pay to win either.”
- “It's the perfect mixture of testing your skills with just the right touch of humor with the bobblehead type characters and realistic physics.”
- “Team events are not funny anymore. It's hard with the wrong choices of vehicles, the new team event point count sucks as well, and what is with the new vehicle? It looks ridiculous. The game is totally a mess and not funny anymore.”
- “Used to be a fun game, but it is increasingly leaning towards a pay-to-win style, and that is definitely not funny.”
music
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
74%
4%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall experience, with many players enjoying the background tracks. However, numerous users report frustrating issues, such as music playing unexpectedly despite being turned off, gaps in music loops, and interruptions caused by ads that override personal music settings. These problems detract from the enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about the game's audio experience.
- “Basically the physics in the game, the music, the awesome 3D effects on the levels, makes this the best thrilling game of my life!”
- “I've been playing this game for 5 years and trust me, whenever I'm sad, I play this game with some music in the background and I truly bet you this game is what you need to get through tough times.”
- “Great game, highly addictive, excellent gameplay, visuals, and music are pleasing.”
- “There is not one song in the game that doesn't have a half-second gap when it loops.”
- “Regardless of audio settings, the game will randomly play the music on any of the ice levels, both in the cups and in Racer Glacier.”
- “It didn't used to be an issue, but nowadays, with the volume settings turned completely off, on certain levels the music forces itself to the highest possible volume, all the while, your settings will still show that your music and effects are off.”
optimization
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
Overall, players express significant frustration with the game's optimization, citing frequent crashes, lag, and performance inconsistencies, especially on lower-end devices. Many users feel that recent updates have overloaded the game with content without addressing these performance issues, leading to a decline in playability. While some players report smooth performance under certain conditions, the general consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance the user experience.
- “It will be more attractive and can help to easily distinguish between the performance of different vehicles.”
- “The graphics are very well done, and the game is well optimized and runs very smoothly.”
- “What this game does so well is that it provides an incentive to keep playing to access a new map, to upgrade your car's performance, to buy the next faster vehicle and to own all the vehicles.”
- “Game used to be fun, now it's been overloaded with content without the necessary optimization for performance.”
- “Very poor game don't download it... always crashes and in update no optimization..... developers...are only adding new events.....it always lags, hitches, crashes, and too many ads .....what are you going to do with this money....... stop earning money from ads and do a little bit of optimization in the games .....it was good when I played it 1 year ago but now it is the worst game.........”
- “I don't know why it's so difficult to get them as it offers no performance gain in any area.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
65%
13%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or dedicated story mode to enhance character interactions and progression. While the missions and racing elements are engaging, the absence of a cohesive storyline detracts from the overall experience, leading to suggestions for more challenging and varied missions. Additionally, frustrations with customer service and technical issues have impacted players' enjoyment, overshadowing the otherwise addictive gameplay.
- “I like it but I wish there was something like a 'story mode' so you can progress through the vehicles in a different way.”
- “This game is very good, but if you added story mode updates, then this game would be called a perfect game.”
- “I like it but I wish there was something like a 'story mode' so you can progress through the vehicles a different way.”
- “It would be better if you had more interactions with the character, like a story mode where there is a full-on story for the character.”
- “Wish there was more cars and better story races.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and joy in their emotional experiences with the game. While some moments, like achieving legendary status, evoke strong positive feelings, technical issues such as unresponsive controls and unexpected ads lead to disappointment and heartbreak. Overall, the emotional journey is marked by highs of fun and lows of frustration, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Kinda heartbreaking because I was having some serious fun.”
- “Reaching legendary was one of the most emotional moments I've had in a game.”
- “Great game love it but sometimes it's like the touch screen isn't working or something in the gas pedal literally won't stay down even though I'm touching the screen right over it.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Players consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting ongoing updates and new content that keep the experience fresh and engaging. The improvements in graphics, mechanics, and customization options enhance the addictive nature of the gameplay, making it enjoyable even after years of play. Additionally, the inclusion of offline mode further contributes to its replay value.
- “My minor complaint in the review is no longer a problem :) Still playing years later, so it's safe to say there's replay value... you can never beat the game because there's always new things.”
- “Great game, smooth, lots of options and replayability.”
- “Hill Climb Racing 1 was my favorite game, and this 2nd installment improves the graphics, game mechanics, more car customization, customizing our character, car parts, etc. Overall, its gameplay is awesome and very addictive; it has replayable value, and one more good thing is it also has offline mode.”
- “Even when cups are playable, special events are 'not available' until the garage is visited or exited.”
- “My minor complaint in the review is no longer a problem. I'm still playing years later, so it's safe to say there's replay value; you can never beat the game because there's always new things.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers express a desire for a more diverse atmosphere in the game, suggesting the inclusion of various modes such as shooter, sports, and survival, as well as additional environments like aerial, aquatic, and subterranean settings, complete with appropriate vehicles to enhance the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lacks the immersive qualities that would make the game engaging.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of variety in the environments; everything feels too similar and uninspired.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, failing to enhance the atmosphere or draw me into the game world.”