Pixel Car Racer

Pixel Car Racer is a retro-style racing game with an ultimate car customization feature, making it stand out. Despite its excellent gameplay, splendid music, and exceptional visuals, the game can be quite buggy with lots of grinding required. Overall, it offers a fun and immersive experience for car enthusiasts and racing game fans.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,259 reviews

story368 positive mentions

monetization333 negative mentions

story
1,721 mentions
21 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The reviews for the "story" aspect of the game overwhelmingly express disappointment regarding the absence of a playable story mode, which has been locked for several years. Many players feel that the lack of a narrative or campaign mode detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay repetitive and less engaging. Despite the game's enjoyable mechanics and customization options, the persistent unavailability of the story mode has left a significant portion of the player base frustrated and longing for updates that would finally unlock this feature.
- “The story mode and rival races would make this game so much better.”
- “I really hope that the story mode will be available in the future and also please put the names of the car because it's really hard to identify the car you want to build.”
- “It's a very good, well-developed game, but a story mode, rivalry mode, and daily rewards would be good, because there are buttons for them in the game.”
- “It's a shame the game isn't being updated for now because of the lost support for 64 bit games, since some things haven't been released/finished like the story mode.”
- “The only problem is that the game has come out a long time ago and there's still no story mode :(. I think the developers are not gonna put out one and it's really sad to see that such a good game with potential doesn't make enough profit to make a story.”
- “The story mode has been 'almost done' for over 2 years literally all you can do is 4 races over and over and over again.”
monetization
470 mentions
23 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the reasonable pricing of in-app purchases. While some users report a seamless experience with no ads, others express frustration over the frequency of unskippable ads and the need to pay to remove them. Overall, the game is praised for its fair monetization strategy, allowing players to enjoy gameplay without constant pressure to spend money, although some still desire more options for ad-free experiences.
- “Most importantly though it doesn't try to cram microtransactions down your throat every waking minute you have it booted up.”
- “This app is beyond 5 stars for me... it's amazing for gearheads, appropriately casual for a mobile game, and respects your money with the one-time payment to remove ads and get a substantial amount of in-game items.”
- “One thing I appreciate most, your microtransactions are not intrusive and very reasonable.”
- “The ads are unbearable; I know it's a free game and they have to make money, but the frequency of ads is ridiculous and with the game being marketed to kids and teens, it feels downright predatory.”
- “What really makes this game boring and eventually unplayable: ads - it's just unreal to add that many ads just to force the user to buy the game.”
- “I used to love this game, but it seems they've stripped features and bombard you with ads now, so I'm just uninstalling.”
graphics
465 mentions
63 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are primarily described as pixelated, which many players appreciate for its retro charm and nostalgic feel. While some users note that the graphics could be improved, they generally agree that the visuals are smooth and well-executed for a pixel art style, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, there are complaints about certain graphical issues, such as elements not fitting on screens and performance lag on lower-end devices.
- “The graphics are smooth and retro, and the game runs great without turning my phone into a nuclear bomb.”
- “The game's pixelated graphics are visually stunning and give the game a unique and nostalgic feel.”
- “Absolutely great game and amazing gameplay and graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't too good but it's not really the graphics that matter.”
- “I'm not an expert or anything but how can games like Assoluto Racing and other games with similar graphics run well on my phone but this game with 'high graphics' has the frame rate of a JPEG.”
- “But the graphics part and the engine used in this game is totally BS.”
gameplay
279 mentions
51 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this racing game is generally praised for its solid mechanics, extensive car customization options, and retro graphics, which enhance the overall experience. However, many players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, particularly in the early stages, and express a desire for more challenging AI, additional game modes, and multiplayer features. While the game is fun and addictive, some users have reported issues with difficulty balancing and a lack of updates, which could improve the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is absolutely amazing.”
- “This game is incredibly fun and addictive and it presents challenges and long-term gameplay which easily makes it my favorite mobile racing game.”
- “Amazing gameplay, graphics, customization & tuning.”
- “It's a nice little game but it's let down by the very repetitive gameplay in the early stages.”
- “However the gameplay alone is lacking quite a lot.”
- “The gameplay is very basic and progression is very repetitive until you can save up to get upgrades.”
optimization
82 mentions
26 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players appreciating its smooth performance and extensive customization options. However, there are notable requests for improvements, particularly regarding screen adaptation for larger devices and better performance on lower-end phones. Additionally, players desire more performance parts and balancing adjustments to enhance gameplay experience.
- “Putting a NASCAR V8 into a smart car is one thing, but being able to further tailor gear ratios and boost output to the overall power, weight, and grip of the car to make it the fastest on the drag strip is a welcome addition to the basic visual and bolt-on performance part customization.”
- “Customization is unlimited and the performance of the game is fantastic on any device.”
- “This game has outstanding performance and what makes this game playable is the customization of all the cars you can buy, the graphics and the details.”
- “The game is awesome but it needs some new parts such as high performance radiators, crankshaft, stroker kits, racing fuel, blowoff valves, new engines such as rotary, 3sgte, 4age 20 valve, ej20/25, 1uz and 3ur etc. and even if the developers of this game don't put in the above listed things please give us multiplayer!”
- “The game probably must be not optimized for my phone because half of the menu's buttons are cut off and do not appear on the screen.”
- “Needs more optimization for older and less powerful devices; I am greeted with poor framerates on a modern phone with 2GB of RAM. Plus, this is a pixelated game and should be able to run on any device.”
stability
77 mentions
8 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly during races and when accessing rewards. While some players enjoy smooth graphics and minimal issues, others express frustration over game-breaking problems that lead to lost progress and unresponsive controls. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant stability improvements to enhance the user experience.
- “The graphics are smooth and retro, and the game runs great without turning my phone into a nuclear bomb.”
- “Game is amazing! I have so much fun playing it all the time. No lack of content, really no glitches or bugs have ever happened to me. So many cars and parts and so much customization really make this game one of the best.”
- “The game is awesome, but we need more updates. Other than that, no glitches and good gameplay.”
- “When I go to click on it, it won't let me, or it freezes on checking rewards and I never have any spins.”
- “I try to start a race, then the game glitches in the loading screen and it kicks me out of the game into the previous screen.”
- “It's buggy, doesn't always work which resets progress and disallows that day's reward and the following day.”
music
71 mentions
34 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the soundtrack while others find it repetitive and glitchy, particularly in cruise mode. Many users request additional tracks and the ability to play their own music, as the current soundtrack is often described as limited and annoying due to its looping nature. Overall, while the sound design is appreciated, there is a strong desire for improvements and more variety in the music selection.
- “The visuals are retro but in a pleasant way, the sound design and music is great, the tuning options are practically endless, the game is incredibly easy to pick up and play, and even easier to get addicted to.”
- “The game play is amazing, the music is good, and the car models are good.”
- “Amazing graphics and music goes with the season.”
- “The soundtrack could use more improvement.”
- “It's a slightly annoying short song on loop.”
- “The sound design can use a bit of improvement and some more music in different sections would be nice.”
grinding
68 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to boredom after extended play. Many reviews highlight issues with high costs for upgrades and parts, as well as problems with saving progress, which can make the grinding feel unrewarding. While some enjoy the customization and replayability, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding being a significant drawback that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “My only critiques are the crazy high levels of grinding after getting to the million dollar price range, and the bots in the tournament that seem to exist only to burn cash.”
- “The game gets very grindy when you can't buy better stuff and need to open boxes to progress.”
- “The game is really fun at first but becomes a bit boring after a while as it feels very grindy when trying to save up cash to buy more parts.”
replayability
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly due to the inclusion of multiplayer features and a ranking system for classes. Players enjoy experimenting with different strategies, although some note that the grind for in-game currency can detract from the experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding a story mode to further enhance replay value.
- “A beautiful game with excellent graphics, and large replayability.”
- “It's replayable, it's fun to experiment with, and though it can get a little grindy if you want to make money in it, it has held up over time.”
- “Always been a fun and replayable game.”
- “First, add multiplayer into the game and that alone boosts the replayability, along with a rank system for each class.”
- “If story mode was implemented, it would help with replayability.”
- “It would definitely bring the replay value high; please consider this.”
humor
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by some players, particularly in the design and appearance of the cars, which they find amusing and entertaining. However, frustrations with technical issues and perceived unfairness overshadow the humor for others, leading to mixed feelings about the game's overall comedic value.
- “It's funny that I pick this over some hyper-realistic car game 🤣”
- “I love how the cars look 😂 hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and unoriginal.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and miss the mark.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users reported a significant bug affecting the airbag mechanics, causing unexpected height fluctuations that detracted from the emotional immersion of the gameplay experience. This technical issue led to frustration and disrupted the intended emotional engagement with the game.