Mini Racing Adventures
- April 23, 2015
- Minimo
- 200h median play time
Mini Racing Adventures is a free real-time multiplayer game featuring a small racer named Martin Nitro Minimo. The goal is to become the greatest endurance racer by unlocking and upgrading over 50 unique vehicles, and conquering 20 stages with varied terrains and obstacles. Compete against the shadowy rival, Omini Speedario, and race to the finish line.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, with a variety of vehicles and tracks to choose from.
- Graphics are nice and the gameplay is enjoyable, making it a great way to pass the time.
- Customer support is responsive and helpful, assisting players with issues like lost progress.
- There are frequent bugs and glitches, including issues with vehicle upgrades and progress not saving.
- The game often requires in-app purchases for better vehicles, which can be frustrating for players.
- Multiplayer functionality is unreliable, with many players unable to connect with friends.
- graphics78 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals as "great," "excellent," and "amazing," highlighting smooth scrolling and appealing designs, while others point out issues such as graphical overlays that obstruct gameplay and a lack of high-definition detail. Some users express a desire for more customization options and improvements in graphical fidelity, indicating that while the graphics are generally well-received, there is room for enhancement.
“It's definitely different than other scrolling race games which is a plus, and the graphics are excellent.”
“Excellent graphics, smooth scrolling and easy controls put this game in my daily rotation.”
“Awesome game .. nice graphics .. nice backgrounds everything is just awesome I just loved it.”
“My only negative for the game is that I have encountered the overlay of graphics that interferes with seeing the track (i.e. a palm tree blocking the ability to see the track and/or cart).”
“In the Play Store photo, this game looks very nice, but when I downloaded it, the graphics are the worst.”
“Nice game but please make it real houses, trees, and sheep with better graphics for the next update.”
- monetization29 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over mandatory video ads and their frequency, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the option for in-game purchases and the ability to earn coins, others report issues with transactions and the presence of inappropriate ads for younger audiences. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game is enjoyable, the ad implementation is a significant drawback.
“I've been playing this game for a while, and have made a couple of in-game purchases; that's how much I enjoy it.”
“Besides that issue, I do enjoy the game. I've been playing for a while now, and this was my first in-app purchase for this game.”
“Will make sure to buy some in-game purchases to keep the game going.”
“Mandatory video ads are very poor form, -1 star for that too.”
“I was charged 150 Indian rupees for 5 million coins in an in-app purchase, but I never got the coins at all.”
“Game was entertaining for my 7-year-old, rated 3+, but I was shocked to see the ads displayed showing adult content.”
- humor25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both cute and entertaining, often highlighting the amusing 3D-rendered environments and funny character interactions. Many reviews mention the game's ability to evoke laughter through its quirky scenarios, such as comical crashes and playful visuals, making it a delightful experience for players looking for lighthearted fun. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, enhancing its appeal as a fun and engaging pastime.
“This is an interesting and very funny game; if you lose, then you will fall from the car, and who will see that? 😀😀😀😀😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😄😄😄😆😆😆😂😂😂😂 continuously.”
“Duuuude, this game is like my life in the form of a game, and it's funny.”
“This game is funny and fun to play.”
- stability18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly during specific gameplay modes like ghost racing and multiplayer. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall experience is hampered by technical issues that disrupt gameplay. Improvements in stability are highly requested to enhance the game's potential.
“Runs great on a Nokia 5.3.”
“Fun, no glitches.”
“Would be a five star if it wasn't for glitches.”
“I really like this game, it's fun but it's very glitchy, and sometimes it freezes while you're playing it; if you could fix that, it would be really great.”
“Great game but it glitches on some levels and you can't get any further. This would be a great little game if sorted out.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is polarizing, with some users praising it as immersive and enjoyable, while others criticize it as lacking depth and quality. While some find the controls excellent and the experience worth the time, others label it a cash-grab with poor gameplay mechanics. Overall, opinions vary significantly, highlighting a divide between those who appreciate the gameplay and those who find it lacking.
“The hours of gameplay spent over the years is really worth it.”
“Amazing gameplay.”
“Great game to pass some time, don't see any flaws in gameplay whatsoever.”
“Fingersoft's own HCR2 is a punishing cash grab that should be avoided. It has the same gameplay and physics as HCR, but with a 3D view.”
“Gameplay sucks.”
“Gameplay is very low and game quality is very bad.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed experiences with optimization; while some praise the game's excellent performance and impressive graphics, others report issues like stuttering during gameplay. Despite these concerns, many still enjoy the game's performance, particularly at high frame rates.
“Best performance, love the graphics, 120 fps, realistic graphics, amazing game.”
“It is one of the best performing games.”
“Very nice performance.”
“Unfortunately, lately I've been experiencing a lot of stuttering while playing.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
“I often encounter frame drops that make the gameplay frustrating.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing it as repetitive and uninspired, likening it to "lame" tracks that detract from the overall experience. Many players express a desire for a more diverse and engaging soundtrack to enhance gameplay, while some have found the existing music so bothersome that it led them to uninstall the game.
“Why does one of the best driving scroller games available have one of the hands down lamest music tracks?”
“It's like Hill Climb Racer but for children with some stupid music playing in the background.”
“Virus, don't download this game... deleted the game, music is still playing from my device as I write this.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while there is some grinding required to unlock new content, such as tracks and cars, the process primarily involves collecting coins. Despite the repetitive nature of grinding, many feel it is ultimately rewarding and enhances the overall experience of the game.
“However, all you're doing is grinding for a few petty coins to buy tracks, cars, or upgrades.”
“There's a bit of grinding involved to unlock new stuff.”
“Definitely a great game, wish you guys would bring back ads to upgrades faster, but the grinding is worth it in the long run.”