Pocket Champs: 3D Racing Games

About

"Pocket Champs: 3D Racing Games" is a fun idle running & racing game with fantastic visuals, but be prepared for grinding, frequent ads, and some bugs. As a champ's trainer, your goal is to win races and build your team. However, the game's drawbacks may hinder the overall experience for some players.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

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

Pocket Champs: 3D Racing Games screenshot

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization474 negative mentions

The game has cute graphics and engaging gameplay.
It offers a fun and addictive experience, especially for casual play.
The concept of training and upgrading characters is enjoyable.

The game frequently crashes, causing players to lose rewards.
There are too many ads, often leading to frustration and interruptions.
Progression becomes nearly impossible without spending real money, making it feel like a pay-to-win game.

monetization
498 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often after every race. Many players feel that the ads are intrusive and misleading, as they do not accurately represent the game's mechanics, leading to frustration when rewards are lost due to app crashes or ad glitches. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the consensus is that the frequency and length of mandatory ads create a negative experience, pushing players towards in-app purchases to remove them entirely.
- “One of the best games I've ever played, it's fair and even though it has the option of microtransactions, it doesn't feel like you need to pay to progress further in the game at all, at least in the beginning...let's see how the game will behave in the future.”
- “The game allows steady progress without any in-app purchases through quite a few levels.”
- “Monetization exists (fastest way to progress stats/gadgets) but you can enjoy the game without it.”
- “The gameplay is completely lied about in ads.”
- “This game is a cash grab!”
- “The ads keep robbing me of my rewards and the glider only works half the time.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
57%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment over the disparity between advertised and actual gameplay, often describing it as simplistic and repetitive. While some appreciate the graphics and occasional fun mechanics, the overwhelming presence of ads, glitches, and a lack of engaging interactivity detracts significantly from the overall experience. Users also note issues with connectivity and the feeling of losing progress, leading to frustration with the game's structure and monetization strategies.
- “Plus, gadgets were fun and changed the gameplay in a nice way because the old gameplay had started to become boring.”
- “I like the simple gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is really good.”
- “The gameplay is completely lied about in ads.”
- “The interactive advert is the only actual gameplay; the game is just 'watch the computer play with itself' - a video simulator.”
- “Packed full of ads, ridiculous waiting times for upgrades, glitchy gameplay, stupid camera angles during the race, in-game 'purchase me' pop-ups after every level increase, and just a mundane experience overall.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cuteness and appealing art style, with many users noting the animations and overall visual quality as enjoyable. However, some players express disappointment with the disparity between the advertised graphics and the actual gameplay experience, as well as concerns about performance issues and excessive ads. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and technical problems.
- “Excellent concept with pleasant graphics.”
- “The art style is absolutely adorable.”
- “Great graphics, very enjoyable with the neat unlocks, and not too overloaded with ads.”
- “Sad due to the fact the graphics are some of the worst.”
- “From what I knew, the game was all about pay-to-win, making sure you crash so you don't get better items. The graphics should be less demanding and there should be fewer ads so we don't crash suddenly and lose new gadgets.”
- “As a non-graphics intensive game, it takes up almost 2GB of your space... the rewards are mediocre and it crashes once in a while.”
stability
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches reported by users, particularly during gameplay and ad interactions. Many players experience loss of rewards due to these technical problems, and despite the game's entertaining aspects, the persistent instability detracts from the overall experience. Technical support appears to be ineffective in resolving these issues, leaving players frustrated.
- “It also restarts all the time, especially during an ad when I'm supposed to receive a reward after I complete a level, but when it freezes up, it restarts, and I lose the reward.”
- “The game actually completely freezes after getting more than 100,100 trophies.”
- “It often freezes and forces close mid-race or while I'm opening chests, resulting in me not receiving my rewards.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The game's story mode is generally enjoyable and rewarding, but players face significant frustrations due to technical issues, such as losing progress and mission rewards, often linked to internet connectivity problems. Additionally, the reliance on in-game purchases to progress and complete missions detracts from the overall experience, leading to dissatisfaction among users. Despite these challenges, some players appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay engaging.
- “This game has good graphics and is fun to play on rides, planes, and trains. It's like I'm the big champion in the story; I will never uninstall this game!”
- “Story mode, however, is pretty enjoyable and rewarding.”
- “The narrative elements really draw you in and make you feel invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “What's worse is sometimes I'll complete a mission, but when I go to claim the prize, I'm suddenly 'not connected to the internet' and the work I just did is somehow just 'lost' in the gameplay.”
- “I've been unable to play coach missions since they've been introduced in the game because of this glitch.”
- “I just completed the swan mission, the game kicked me out, and when I came back in, all my gadgets and techniques reset to zero!”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly as they progress beyond early levels. Many express dissatisfaction with the need to invest significant time or money to advance, especially when technical issues hinder their progress. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, the grind becomes overwhelming, leading to a loss of enjoyment and, in some cases, uninstallation.
- “I'm tired of grinding what I need just for it to slip because of a technical issue.”
- “No way you can go beyond bronze without grinding; I didn't expect it to be this money hungry.”
- “Gets really tedious at about level 20, where it gets tough to win unless you spend $$$$$, and finishing out of the top 3 actually costs you points, so you end up in this awful purgatory where you can't win consistently enough to get to the next level.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The humor in the game is described as charming and entertaining, particularly in its early stages, with players finding the graphics and gameplay amusing. However, the experience is marred by frustrations related to pay-to-win mechanics and intrusive ads, which some players find ironically funny as they disrupt the gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a lighthearted experience, the monetization strategies lead to a mix of humor and annoyance.
- “On one hand, a good game, good graphics, and a really funny, cute waste of time.”
- “It's possible to demolish even pay-to-win opponents, which is hilarious.”
- “But here is the funny part: after you make multiple purchases, you get 2-3 more wins, then they match you with even higher rival stats 🤦‍♂️.”
- “So many ads, it's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoyingly loud and intrusive, especially during gameplay and ads. While a few users appreciated the music's cuteness, the overall consensus is that it detracts from the experience, particularly due to its volume and the lack of options to enjoy personal music alongside the game. Additionally, some players noted the absence of music or sound in certain areas, contributing to a sense of scarcity in content.
- “Cute graphics and alright music, but looks a little Fall Guys-esque and gameplay is just a waiting game with no real skill.”
- “This game plays a lot like the Chao racing from Sonic Adventure 2 (so much so that I can't write it off as coincidence), and has a similar aesthetic to Fall Guys, and the two likely inspirations combine well, but content is scarce so far, there's no music or sound at all, and only a few ways to progress.”
- “It's infuriating because if you have your sound on you're forced to listen to the annoying music until the 'walkthrough' is finished 🙄.”
- “I can't even listen to music while I casually play because my music gets shut off for their very loud ads to play 0/10.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stalling, crashing, and stuttering, particularly on devices with limited RAM. While some players appreciate the gameplay, they note that the performance problems detract from the overall experience, and the presence of paywalls for performance-enhancing items has also been criticized.
- “Originally rated 3 stars but having figured out my device doesn't have the RAM capacity for the game to run smoothly, it's definitely a 5-star game, although coin upgrades are a little steep but a great game.”
- “I would give it 5 stars but now more performance issues have been set for a lot of people.”
- “Quick and clear pay 'wall.' You very quickly run into people that have paid for performance-enhancing gadgets.”
- “My phone is even giving me a notice that this game is constantly stalling and that I need to remove it to improve my phone's performance.”
- “I would give it 5 stars, but now there are more performance issues affecting a lot of people.”
- “It will also crash if you play long enough for the game to start stuttering and freezing.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highlighted by charming and engaging designs, with animations that enhance the overall enjoyment of the characters.
- “The character designs and animations are so cute and fun to watch!”
- “The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
- “I love how each character evolves throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its fun and cute design, featuring good graphics and a wholesome, family-friendly atmosphere, which contributes to an emotionally uplifting experience. Its simple concept enhances accessibility and enjoyment for players of all ages.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
While the game's visuals are appealing, many users feel that it lacks substantial content, with the Chao Garden races being a notable highlight that adds some replayability through the ability to train and customize Chao.
- “The Chao Garden races were fun because you could train Chao how you like, which made the Sonic game replayable.”
- “I love how each playthrough can feel different, thanks to the various choices and paths available.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and side quests, encouraging players to dive back in for a new experience.”
- “While I appreciate the visuals of the game, there really isn't much to do. The Chao Garden races were enjoyable because you could train your Chao as you liked, which added some replayability to the Sonic game.”
- “After completing the main story, I found little incentive to return. The lack of diverse activities makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
- “The game offers a beautiful world, but once you've explored it, there's not much left to keep you coming back for more.”