Power Hover

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Power Hover is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by ODDROK and was released on January 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Power Hover is a futuristic hoverbike racing game set in a world abandoned by humans. As the last guardian of your tribe's power, you'll race against corrupted robots to gather stolen energy and save your tribe. With fast-paced gameplay and a striking art style, Power Hover delivers an exciting and challenging experience.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,862 reviews

graphics193 positive mentions

monetization92 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a polished user interface, showcasing the developers' attention to detail.
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, with varied level designs that keep players interested.
The sound design and music enhance the overall experience, making it a relaxing yet exciting game.

The game is designed to be frustratingly difficult at times, requiring luck rather than skill to progress.
There are numerous technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the gameplay experience.
The ad system is intrusive, often forcing players to watch ads to unlock levels or continue playing, which can be frustrating.

graphics
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
21%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, creativity, and smooth performance, with many users highlighting the unique art style and immersive environments. While most reviews commend the visuals as stunning and engaging, some players noted areas for improvement, particularly in control sensitivity and occasional pixelation issues. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “Beautiful UI, great graphics and performance, well-implemented ads, solid and smooth controls, and many quirky unique ideas that you just don't see in most mobile games.”
- “The graphics are so charming, and the soundtrack is really groovy.”
- “Amazing graphics, good SFX and music, and smooth gameplay 5/5.”
- “If only graphics and storytelling were better, I would have given it 5 stars.”
- “Ever since the update from April 26th, the graphics are quite pixelated.”
- “I give 2 because the graphics are so ugly.”
story
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
27%
3%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging plot and unique storytelling methods, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the narrative. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics also receive commendation, several users desire a longer storyline and additional content to further develop the narrative. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The story is just amazing and the idea of using the play video thing is just amazing; I have never seen a game like this before.”
- “Every level feels like it deepens the story of the world; I really enjoyed experiencing the uniqueness and mystery of the world I was skating around in.”
- “The story telling system is the best thing about this game... and the levels are challenging which makes it more fun.”
- “If only the graphics and storytelling were better, I would have given it 5 stars.”
- “I wish the storyline was stronger and the loading times were shorter.”
- “However, the game and the story ended abruptly. I would like to ask Oddrok to continue the game after boss 5 or make a second part of the game, because I finished it just 4 weeks after downloading!”
monetization
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay and the inability to effectively purchase ad removal options. Many users report that in-app purchases to eliminate ads are either non-functional or not available, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user experience. While some players appreciate the game's quality and are willing to pay to remove ads, the current implementation has made the game feel unplayable for many.
- “However, since the last update, no ads play.”
- “There's always an error: 'connection lost or no ads available.'”
- “It always says I lost connection or no ads are available; I don't know if it's just my phone or what.”
- “The game is infested with ads that makes it unplayable.”
- “Way too many ads, spend more time waiting for the ads than playing the game.”
- “I really want to pay to remove the intrusive ads - but none of the options and buttons in game actually let me do that.”
gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
15%
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, creativity, and engaging design, with many players finding it addictive and challenging. While some users noted issues with controls and occasional frustrations, the combination of beautiful graphics, a captivating soundtrack, and unique levels contributed to a generally positive reception. However, a few reviews highlighted that the gameplay could be improved with better control mechanics and less intrusive ads.
- “The art style is amazing and the gameplay is addictive.”
- “The gameplay is fun and responsive.”
- “The various locations throughout the levels are stunning, and the simplicity of the controls allows for very enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Bad controls, not a fan of the gameplay.”
- “But the constant ads and the unstable framerate ruin the control and the gameplay itself.”
- “Although your idea was quite original, the gameplay was boring and frustrating, worst of all you made me watch an ad just to play the third level, shame on you.”
music
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and calming qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players find the soundtrack to be a perfect fit for the game's atmosphere, contributing to a sense of relaxation and enjoyment. While some users suggest improvements or additional tracks, the general consensus is that the music significantly elevates the game's appeal.
- “Amazing game... you get fully immersed with headsets on.. music just takes you places.”
- “The music hits so differently, man. Every time I play the game, I just feel so good and light.”
- “This is a wonderful game; the thoughtful music and beautiful graphics give it a special atmosphere.”
- “The music stops playing when a notification comes.”
- “When you get a crash in the game, the music and sound effects suddenly turn off.”
- “There's one thing that the game really lacks: great music. It sounds kind of depressing. I mean, I don't want to play such an awesome and amazing game without cool and calming music.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report minimal glitches and enjoyable gameplay, others experience significant issues such as buggy achievements, freezing, and problematic hitboxes. Many users suggest that performance may vary depending on the device used, with some recommending updates to address the glitches.
- “You need to get this great game! I love the way you can ride around on a hoverboard. There are no freezes, just a little bit of ads that you can get rid of by paying.”
- “Problem for me is the achievements, some of them are buggy.”
- “Can't play; it's fine by the main menu but then it glitches when I start playing.”
- “This game glitches a lot.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful UI, great graphics, and solid performance, with many users noting it is well-optimized and fun to play. However, some players have mentioned the need for further performance improvements, indicating that while the game performs well, there are still areas that could be enhanced.
- “Beautiful UI, great graphics and performance, well-implemented ads, solid and smooth controls, and many quirky unique ideas that you just don't see in most mobile games.”
- “Graphics are great, the game is well optimized and fun to play every once in a while.”
- “The game looks, feels, and performs awesome.”
- “Need a significant performance improvement.”
- “Performance is likely an issue as well.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its rich and immersive qualities, enhanced by thoughtful music and beautiful graphics. While some users express a desire for more levels and atmospheric effects, the overall ambiance contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout experience.
- “Rich atmosphere.”
- “This is a wonderful game; the thoughtful music and beautiful graphics give it a special atmosphere.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, great story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find the level design and creative obstacles engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, others feel that the lack of additional playable characters and limited content diminishes its long-term appeal.
- “The visuals are simplistic yet captivating, the gameplay has simple controls yet never stops being interesting (thanks, at least in part, to creative use of obstacles and the general level design), and the levels offer enough replay value to keep you invested well after the two or three hours needed to clear the game's 20 levels have sped by.”
- “The best game I've ever played, but it could do with a few more playable characters.”
- “The visuals are simplistic yet captivating, the gameplay has simple controls yet never stops being interesting, and the levels offer enough replay value to keep you invested well after the two or three hours needed to clear the game's 20 levels have sped by.”
- “With these fixed, it will be even more playable.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both funny and engaging. Many appreciate the combination of humor with challenging gameplay, alongside positive remarks about the graphics. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Very funny game, nice graphics!”
- “Funny and challenging, I like it!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, praising its touching story and engaging controls. However, some express disappointment over the paywall that restricts access to the full experience, which they describe as heart-breaking.
- “Touching story.”
- “Come on guys!!! I've played such a good game after a long time, and later I realize that unless I pay Rs 179, I won't be able to play the whole game... it's so heartbreaking, man... ”
- “Awesome touching controls.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it disrupts the flow of the story and can feel tedious, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Just when you feel like the game is getting somewhere and the story is picking up, it comes to a grinding halt.”
- “The grinding sucks.”