Rebel Racing
- November 7, 2019
- Hutch
- 28h median play time
Rebel Racing is a simulation game that offers both multi-player and single-player options, featuring legendary cars on epic circuits. The addictive car racing game boasts compelling visuals, laugh-out-loud moments, and a range of legendary vehicles. However, players should be prepared for grinding, occasional bugs, and intrusive ads. The game's description promises an epic and addictive car racing experience.
Reviews
- Great graphics and car models, providing a visually appealing experience.
- Fun gameplay with a variety of cars and events to participate in.
- Smooth controls that are easy to learn, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- Races are too short, often lasting only 20-30 seconds, which diminishes the excitement.
- Heavy reliance on in-app purchases, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- Limited customization options for cars, with most upgrades and new vehicles locked behind paywalls.
- graphics3,041 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in this racing game have received widespread praise for their high quality and realism, often compared to console-level visuals. Players appreciate the detailed car models and vibrant environments, although some have noted that the graphics can appear pixelated on lower-end devices. However, many reviews express frustration over the short race lengths, which detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that longer tracks would enhance gameplay significantly.
“The graphics are amazing and the game is excellent.”
“This game has amazing graphics and the choice and selection of the cars are amazing, I love the way the handling is in this game as well.”
“The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is smooth.”
“The graphics are terrible please do something and there is no other control options and graphics setting 😠😡😡😠”
“The graphics don't match the one in the picture and there's no graphic settings”
“The graphics are so not good with no quality”
- gameplay529 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its graphics and controls but criticizing the overall experience due to short race durations and a restrictive fuel system that limits playtime. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and straightforward, others describe it as repetitive and lacking depth, often feeling like a cash grab due to the pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in gameplay length and mechanics to enhance player satisfaction.
“The gameplay is very entertaining for an arcade racer.”
“Insane potential here, the gameplay is addictive yet oddly simple, and powersliding or drifting feels tight and responsive if not a bit sensitive.”
“Overall, awesome looking game with great play mechanics.”
“I can't understand why people really like this game... I mean it does look great, but the gameplay really sucks.”
“The gameplay is incredibly boring and uninvolving - 20 second races where all you have to do is turn and use nitro to beat your opponents by over 10 seconds.”
“Gameplay is extremely simple (plain turning with races being mostly straight lines where I don't do anything) and races absurdly short, which gets boring severely fast.”
- monetization349 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 72 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads but criticizing the frequent prompts for in-app purchases and the restrictive fuel system that limits gameplay. While some users find the in-app purchases reasonable and the option to watch ads for rewards beneficial, others feel that the game leans heavily on microtransactions, making it difficult to progress without spending real money. Overall, players express a desire for a more balanced approach that allows for enjoyable gameplay without constant financial pressure.
“There are a lot of in-app purchases, but you can go far in this game and get some really awesome cars without buying anything if you're willing to wait.”
“In-app purchases seem quite fair and reasonably priced as it's a free game.”
“No ads... that's what's up.. I might purchase it.”
“This game is a cash grab, short races that are under 30 seconds, no graphic settings, no control settings, and you basically have to pay to earn the boss cars.”
“But almost impossible to have fun for any more than 15 minutes without constantly paying real money... I would even watch ads to continue playing, but that is limited to force you to pay to play.”
“You get to a point that you are forced to spend real money, which is not right because they are getting paid off of ads too.”
- story129 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and engagement in the narrative. While some appreciate the graphics and the basic storyline involving racing against opponents, others criticize the repetitive missions, short race lengths, and the absence of a more robust plot. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional missions to enhance the gaming experience.
“Interesting story and stunning graphics.”
“Amazing graphics and great storyline!”
“This game is kinda perfect...like smooth graphics, cool storyline, amazing cars, and overall a worth playing game.”
“Weeks playing the same race over and over just to make enough to upgrade a car to progress one step in the story.”
“After the main storyline, which is pretty short, you have no choice but to make microtransactions.”
“It's really a boring game and the track is too small, and I hate it. On the minus side, it's mission impossible to buy a car, and if you want to buy the car, you need money.”
- music81 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its sleek and fitting quality, while others find it repetitive and annoying. Many users express a desire for more variety and energetic tracks, as the current soundtrack often feels dull or out of place. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, the music aspect is seen as needing significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics and UI interfaces are pretty to look at, and the music is very sleek and fitting.”
“Beautiful graphics, awesome soundtrack so far.”
“Great music, glorious gameplay, simple controls.”
“Gas runs out too frequently and the music is so boring.”
“I don't like the repetitive music while prepping races, buying cars, etc. It's 3 notes, over and over, and it's horrible. I love music so much, so this has a terrible effect on me.”
“The menu music is horrible; it doesn't fit the game at all. It sounds like elevator music or like something out of a dating simulator.”
- optimization61 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players praise its smooth performance and impressive graphics, especially on lower-end devices, there are significant complaints about the game's mechanics, such as short race durations and the frustrating pay-to-win model. Some users report frame drops and a lack of customization options for graphics settings, indicating that further optimization could enhance the gaming experience. Despite these issues, the game is generally well-received for its visual quality and functionality.
“This game or engine really needs a full racing experience (like 3 or 5 minutes race), physics are satisfying, graphic style is beautiful, it's highly optimized even for old devices.”
“The game is fun, the graphics are very good at least better than Asphalt, the gameplay is quite fun and I was amazed how optimized the game was despite having this level of graphics.”
“Great game, the first racing game on mobile that satisfied me; graphics and everything is awesome, good optimization for all devices.”
“The game is amazing and type of next gen for mobile but you should add some graphic customization options cuz my device supports much higher graphics but the graphic optimization system of Rebel Racing gets me at very low graphics.”
“Optimization is really bad and the fuel bars serve no purpose other than evil, remove these, they make the game less exciting and also worry the player unnecessarily.”
“The graphics are really awesome but the optimization of the game is not good.”
- stability56 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews from users. While some players report a smooth experience with no glitches, many others have encountered frequent bugs, crashes, and graphical issues that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game's stability appears to be inconsistent, with significant room for improvement in addressing these technical problems.
“No glitches or timeouts.”
“Great game, no glitches, smooth running, and doesn't take too long. There are real-life cars, and it is so realistic.”
“This game is very awesome 😎😎👌👌 but I wish the car prices would be lower. In the next update, I hope you add more cars. The game is very smooth, with no glitches and no crashes. Keep it up, Asphalt 9 Legends! 👍👍👍”
“Game glitches before races so you have to quit.”
“During tournaments, game glitches when searching for opponents and crashes.”
“Game continuously freezes up and causes you to lose your progress.”
- grinding36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews overwhelmingly highlight the game's excessive grinding, particularly in the campaign and endgame, where players feel forced to either grind monotonous races or spend real money to progress. Many users express frustration with the limited rewards for their efforts, repetitive tracks, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the graphics and gameplay mechanics, the grind-heavy nature and lack of meaningful progression options significantly hinder enjoyment.
“I cannot progress further without paying or grinding out tons of monotonous races with very little payoff.”
“The actual racing is very short and very, very repetitive, and you need to upgrade by endless grinding in order to progress - and of course you can skip the grind by paying real money, which is the only point of this game.”
“Definitely a pay-to-play game with too much grinding and little to no reward for the beginning, and all the event cars you need you have to pay real money to get.”
- humor21 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, often laughing at the quirky graphics and unexpected moments during gameplay. However, some users noted that certain aspects, like glitches and short races, can be both funny and frustrating. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable and humorous, contributing to its positive ratings despite some criticisms.
“The only problem is the occasional glitch, but they are more humorous than frustrating.”
“I fell off my chair laughing.”
“Very funny rebel racing 🤣🤣🤣.”
“The worst racing game I've ever played... when I want to play this game, I got my account reset to level 1 again. This is not funny... uninstalling it.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by a limited car list and a lack of diverse ways to earn fuel, leading to a perception of minimal replay value. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, players express frustration over the need for more unlockable content to enhance long-term engagement.
“Realistic racing, good graphics, and a great game to play on the go. Even on your break at work, you can always jump into races. The upgrades are great, but I think it would be more enjoyable if there were more ways to earn fuel.”
“No replay value.”
“The car list for this is sadly very small...will update if it becomes more playable.”
“Did the devs stop being greedy and actually make the game more playable and cars for certain races unlockable through play, or are they still being greedy?”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its wholesome nature and impressive graphics. However, some express frustration with control issues, which detracts from their overall enjoyment.
“The most wholesome game I ever played; the bosses are good, the graphics are amazing, and the cars too.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the immersive atmosphere of the game, emphasizing the exhilarating experience of driving with the sounds of the engines and the detailed car designs. The competitive environment, especially when racing against different brands, adds to the overall intensity and enjoyment of the gameplay.
“My driving improves every race and I need more focus, especially when racing against other brands. It gives me a unique experience and a different atmosphere.”
“My driving improves every race and I need more focus, especially when racing against other brand race cars. It gives me experience, and especially a different atmosphere.”
“I love the atmosphere when driving, the sounds of the engine and the design of the cars!”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its enjoyable gameplay and impressive graphics, evoking a GTA-like atmosphere in both the world map and character design.