Rider
- May 31, 2017
- Ketchapp Games
- 8h median play time
Rider is a platformer game with a good story and masterful mechanics, featuring beautiful graphics and sensational music. The game has you perform insane stunts on a motorcycle in a never-ending world, with some bugs and annoying ads, but it's also sure to make you laugh and has a wholesome story. The game describes itself as having you cruise and flip like a maniac.
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, with a great variety of vehicles and challenges.
- The graphics and music create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere.
- It's a good time killer, especially when played offline.
- The game is plagued with bugs, causing random deaths and unresponsive controls.
- There are too many ads, often appearing after every few rounds, disrupting gameplay.
- The physics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where players die unexpectedly.
- monetization1,803 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users frequently citing an excessive number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear after nearly every action, including deaths and level completions, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the overall sentiment indicates that the ad frequency is a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's enjoyable elements.
“It's a fine game and I love playing it to waste time on car rides but I had to pay for the no ads because the ads they were showing were not ok at all.”
“This game is great, no lag, no ads, nothing.”
“No ads makes a huge difference.”
“The way ads are integrated is wildly intrusive to the point of ruining the game -- you will literally get pulled out of the app to an advertiser's website out of nowhere, without clicking on any ad.”
“The sheer amount of ads is beyond annoying.”
“It's a fun game but the developer needs to remove bottom banner ads, you still have ads that play full screen after you die anyways.”
- stability488 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and freezes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as vehicles randomly flipping, dying upon landing, and the game freezing when attempting to change vehicles or after watching ads. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overwhelming consensus is that the frequent bugs significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Amazing and no glitches that I can find.”
“There are no glitches.”
“This game is the best with no glitches.”
“The game is packed full of bugs and glitches, and you would've thought that the devs could have fixed this over the years.”
“Unplayable with constant lags, bugs, and glitches as well as the fact that once connected to the internet and the ads begin to appear, the game moves at less than a frame a second, as if it is in a painful slow motion mode.”
“This game is full of glitches and it is not well designed.”
- graphics330 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their vibrant, neon aesthetic and smooth animations that enhance the gameplay experience. While some reviews mention minor bugs and occasional lag, the overall consensus is that the visuals are impressive and well-suited to the game's style, making it visually appealing for players. However, a few users noted that the graphics could benefit from further customization options and improvements.
“The graphics are fantastic and it's easy to use.”
“The graphics are amazing, especially with the newer phones.”
“I absolutely love this game from the graphics, cars, and the race track.”
“Aesthetically disgusting.”
“The visuals are lame, a lot of bugs and ads, and kinda boring gaming experience.”
“It is boring, had terrible graphics and just a lame ripoff of the original Tron game.”
- gameplay242 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and addictive, with simple controls that make it easy to pick up and play. However, many users report significant issues with bugs, glitches, and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, leading to frustration and inconsistent mechanics. While the core gameplay has potential, the overwhelming presence of ads and technical problems detract from its overall enjoyment.
“The gameplay is very simple but entertaining and the controls are easy to understand.”
“Overall great gameplay, really fun.”
“Great gameplay and cool graphics 😀”
“The gameplay is subpar, with too many ads interrupting the experience.”
“It's impossible to get consistent gameplay because the mechanics are glitchy and the physics are very inconsistent.”
“The game mechanics are broken, and the gameplay is riddled with bugs that make it frustrating to play.”
- music107 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its chill, synthwave vibe and describing it as a highlight of the experience. However, some users note that the soundtrack can be repetitive and limited, with requests for more variety and additional tracks. Additionally, issues with ads interrupting personal music playback have been a common frustration among players.
“Great soundtrack.”
“I love the cool energetic music and all the funny complements when you flip but the only thing that I hate is the revive.”
“Awesome art, awesome colors, awesome music.”
“Also, the music can be a bit repetitive.”
“Music and graphics are nothing to write home about.”
“The music tracks are horrible.”
- story52 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks a compelling narrative, with players primarily focused on completing missions and challenges. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable, many users express frustration with increasingly difficult missions, glitches, and a lack of variety, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game is seen as fun but ultimately becomes tedious as players encounter numerous bugs and poorly designed tasks.
“This was a great story; I loved it.”
“I raged at this game so much I had to read my phone a bedtime story and tuck it into bed.”
“I love how you get secret bikes every time you finish a mission.”
“Graphics are pretty good, but there really is no storyline or driving reason to play.”
“Look, it was fun for a while but it got boring after unlocking all the vehicles and the quests just got impossible to beat.”
“I spent 3 hours playing a mission that apparently was actually impossible; it deserves a ⅛ star rating.”
- emotional40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment. Players express significant annoyance due to persistent bugs, such as unresponsive controls and unexpected crashes, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the game's aesthetic and find it enjoyable, indicating a love-hate relationship with the gameplay.
“I now I am a girl... but this is my one and only favorite game in my break time. I always play this game. You all know this is almost the game of concentration. 😊 I don't know who made this game but... a very heart-touching thank you to him/her.”
“So once I had this on my iPad but that got hacked and I cried, but then 2 years later I just downloaded it and I love it. The graphics are amazing, 42069 out of 41968.”
“It's a very nice and fun game to play, but sometimes the vehicle just doesn't want to move when I'm touching the screen (Samsung Galaxy S10+).”
- humor26 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, with many finding the glitches and unexpected moments amusing, often leading to laughter despite some frustration. Users appreciate the comedic elements, such as funny character animations and quirky interactions, although the prevalence of ads and challenging levels can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and funny, making it enjoyable for players, especially when shared with friends.
“I got stuck a couple of times in the weirdest spots; as much as it kinda sucked having to restart, the fact it happened made me die laughing.”
“Hi, my name is Gigi. This is the best game I've ever played, and I will keep this game until the day I die. The best part about this game is when you die; it's so funny that you just spin around and slip. This is the best!”
“Wow, this game is amazing and funny when the car explodes!”
“It's not funny to play like that.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting issues such as stuttering gameplay, performance glitches, and intrusive ads that negatively impact the overall experience. While some users appreciate the game's design and find it enjoyable when running smoothly, the persistent performance problems and the influence of ads on gameplay have led to frustration and disappointment. Overall, there is a strong call for improvements in optimization and bug fixes to enhance the gaming experience.
“It always runs smoothly, the design is great, and it's a quick way to pass the time.”
“Can do with bug fixes and performance, smoothness, and battery optimizations.”
“All in all, a fun game when it runs smoothly, although it can be frustrating and very punishing.”
“It's quite surprising that you haven't fixed its performance and other problems after all of these bad reviews!”
“I began getting stuttering gameplay which I believe to be related to the ads not loading and unloading properly.”
“Waaaaaaaay tooooooo maaaaaaaaaannnnnnyyyt aaaaaaaaadddddddddddssssssss please I understand that you need to make money but when your ads directly affect the performance of the game it is outright scummy and ruins what is an otherwise fun game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing numerous glitches and bugs that lead to frequent deaths, making challenges feel tedious and annoying. While some appreciate the increasing difficulty and nostalgic elements, many find the grinding experience ultimately boring.
“Having so many glitches and bugs in the game, making it so easy to die to the point you can just die in the first two seconds of the round, and then having challenges like 'do this 3 times in a row' is annoying and tedious. You should have your game fixed by now, considering all the comments about it, like come on.”
“This game is a grinding game, but it is so boring.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game easy to learn and appreciate its high replayability, citing engaging challenges that encourage repeated play. It serves as an enjoyable way to spend time, enhancing its overall appeal.
“It's quick to learn and has a lot of replay value.”
“A fun way to pass the time, and it has a good amount of replayability because of the challenges.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as relaxed and enjoyable, making it a pleasant way to pass the time, complemented by straightforward controls that enhance the overall experience.
“Nice time waster, with a chill atmosphere and simple controls.”