Hillside Drive: car racing
Get on Play Store"Hillside Drive: Car Racing" is a racing game that boasts stunning game mechanics and amazing visuals, but is hindered by excessive grinding, frequent advertisements, and bugs. Players can drive and explore offroad terrains while racing in this climb game, as described in its tagline, "Drive and explore world in an offroad car racing climb game! Race Now!" Overall, it offers an engaging racing experienceually, but its flaws may detract from the enjoyment for some players.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The graphics and art style are stunning, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a good sense of progression in the early stages.
- The physics are well-implemented, making the driving experience enjoyable.
- Progression is slow and often frustrating, with many players unable to unlock new cars or upgrades.
- The loot box system is heavily criticized, as it limits access to new vehicles and parts, leading to a grindy experience.
- There are only two maps available, which quickly leads to repetitive gameplay.
- graphics237 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, smoothness, and artistic style, often being described as stunning and comparable to high-quality titles. Many players appreciate the detailed environments and vibrant visuals, which enhance the overall experience, although some note that the graphics can be hindered by performance issues and bugs. However, despite the impressive visuals, several reviews highlight that the gameplay often falls short, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“The graphics are amazing, they already are top tier but the way they are implemented is lovely.”
“Beautiful graphics and environment that fits this game perfectly.”
“Graphics and sound are absolutely beautiful, even on low settings.”
“The only thing this game has to offer is 3D graphics™.”
“It sucks, it's literally a knock-off hill climb racing game; the only things they did differently are the graphics and the vehicles.”
“God, it's so boring and the graphics are a little like the old days of computer games way back in the 1990s.”
- monetization151 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly after each race, which can disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the ability to remove ads through in-app purchases, others feel that the game is designed to push players into a cycle of watching ads to progress, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab. Overall, while there are some positive notes about the balance of ads and in-app purchases, the overwhelming sentiment is that the ad frequency detracts from the overall experience.
“Great graphics, smooth performance, good concept idea, customizable settings, no ads, fun to play.”
“In-app purchases are half what you pay elsewhere, although the crates can be a pain to obtain and there only seems to be two levels at the moment.”
“This is a pretty good hill climb racing clone - no ads unless you request to view one - loot boxes with long unbox timers (1 hour, 4 hour, and 8 hour boxes) - car upgrade progression is decent - game is fun when the physics behave - only 2 levels as of writing this review (hopefully more to come!)”
“This game is on the next level of boring, literally waiting for a bus is more fun than this; heck, staring at a wall is more engaging than this low-effort cash grab.”
“Game is structured so that it is impossible to get new cars or upgrade even the tractor you get at the start without watching endless ads.”
“Progress = watch ads; it's pretty sad that so many developers are hungry for money, although their games are empty without any bigger idea.”
- gameplay110 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising the graphics and aesthetics while criticizing the mechanics and progression systems. Players often find the gameplay enjoyable initially, but it tends to become repetitive and grindy due to issues like loot box mechanics and limited map variety. While some appreciate the physics and core gameplay, others feel that the lack of challenge and frustrating unlock systems detract significantly from the overall experience.
“My favorite game right now - cool graphics, good gameplay and awesome upgrade options.”
“Great gameplay, physics and potential.”
“Amazing graphics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay quickly becomes monotonous as the maps repeat after a certain distance.”
“The game was fun at the start, your usual, casual upgrade and go gameplay, but these loot boxes are complete trash. How can you spend so much time perfecting these amazing graphics and programming things like the wooden logs on water, then completely ruin it by adding terrible loot boxes that drive progression?”
“The graphics are good, but unlike other games of this type, this one lacks the fun in its gameplay.”
- stability35 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, especially on startup and after several map cycles. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, the overwhelming presence of bugs and glitches detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense that the game may still be in development. Many players express a desire for updates to address these issues, as the game has potential but is currently hindered by its instability.
“After clearing cache, restarting my phone, etc. it still freezes on startup.”
“Now whenever I open the app, the car comes rolling out of the garage and it immediately freezes and I can't play anymore.”
“It's a great game and all, but very often completely freezes up when the game boots up.”
- grinding34 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game suffers from excessive grinding, with players often feeling that progression is slow and tedious due to limited content and repetitive gameplay. Many users express frustration over the reliance on loot boxes for unlocking new cars, which can lead to a feeling of stagnation after hours of grinding. While some appreciate the game's graphics and fun mechanics, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding aspect detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“This would be such a fun cozy game for in-between if it wasn't for the ridiculous grinding (obviously easily bypassed by paying for it).”
“Unfortunately, it's got a serious lack of content which means you're going to spend a long time grinding the same tracks over and over.”
“The gameplay is fun, but it's incredibly grindy; it's a drag having to wait an hour just to open an uncommon box.”
- music20 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking variety, often expressing a desire for a more diverse soundtrack and ambient sounds to enhance the experience. While some appreciate the existing music as soothing and fitting, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and not engaging enough, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience. Overall, there is a strong call for improvements in the musical aspect to better complement the game's graphics and mechanics.
“Great looking game, excellent music and gameplay so far.”
“Amazing low poly graphics, good music.”
“Beautiful graphics, nice music, and a relaxing experience.”
“The music is very short and very repetitive; it also needs background sounds like birds, cows, swaying trees, etc. I suggest you guys put season/weather to every track whenever you go on a loop.”
“Same song being played over and over gets boring fast, and the looping of the stages gets boring as well.”
“Amazing game, but needs original sounds and music and not copy it from Euro Truck Simulator.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having a more engaging narrative compared to similar titles, with beautiful graphics and enjoyable missions. However, players have noted issues such as limited locations, repetitive missions, and some tasks that feel impossible, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the interaction with the environment and the variety of missions are appreciated.
“It has more of a story feel than Hill Climb Racing, and I love how you interact with the environment.”
“Beautiful graphics, nice missions, and large tracks.”
“Awesome game and missions are the best.”
“The locations are limited to 3 maps, the upgrade cost is expensive later on, the randomized spawn point puts you where the quest object is the farthest, and there's a mission that requires luck.”
“I don't like the looping levels and the 'stopee' missions are near impossible.”
“There are some impossible missions.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, players express significant frustration with the game's optimization, noting that performance upgrades yield minimal improvements and can sometimes hinder gameplay. While the graphics and art style are praised, many users report frequent performance issues, particularly on mid-range devices, leading to choppy gameplay and glitches. The need for better optimization is a common theme, as players feel that the game struggles to run smoothly even on capable hardware.
“Great graphics, smooth performance, good concept idea, customizable settings, no ads, fun to play.”
“This game is by far the most detailed game I have played. First of all, it has good graphics, the performance engine is super good, but I just have one complaint: the second to last car's suspension is way too bouncy. I will go over a hill and it is a slingshot, but besides that, I think you should really get this game.”
“Rating 3 🌟 because of its cool graphics, with some poor vehicle performance. It looks like pro graphics but for children; vehicles are slow, and the tasks are heavy.”
“The car upgrading is phenomenally slow with a huge number of upgrades needed for just a tiny improvement in performance.”
“Performance upgrades do nothing, and sometimes do the opposite.”
“Very badly optimized, the art is bad, too many polygons for nothing good enough to justify it.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game offers enjoyable graphics and fun mechanics, players express frustration over numerous bugs that hinder gameplay, leading to feelings of being softlocked and diminishing the overall emotional experience. The emotional impact is further affected by issues like excessive fuel consumption and control problems, overshadowing the game's potential enjoyment.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with players expressing enjoyment of the immersive environment. However, some users have noted issues with visual bugs that detract from the intended atmosphere, as well as concerns about gameplay balance affecting the overall experience. Suggestions for new maps and cars indicate a desire for more content to enhance the atmosphere further.
“I love the atmosphere of this game.”
“The cave with the gold in it did not change atmosphere like it should.”
“I love the atmosphere of this game, but unfortunately you made a bad balance between upgrades and efficiency.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor and challenging gameplay, providing an entertaining experience despite frustrations with monetization and gacha mechanics. Overall, players find the humor to be a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
“It's very funny and challenging until you reach the point described.”
“This game is endless and hard to earn money, with too many gacha in the box, but the game itself is awesome and the gameplay is hilarious.”
