Smash Bandits Racing

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Smash Bandits Racing is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Hutch Games and was released on August 22, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

"Smash Bandits Racing" is an action-packed road race game where you crash and bash your way through various sceneries while outrunning the cops. Upgrade your cars for better speed, handling, and strength, and boost your chances with helpful gadgets. The farther you get and the more you smash, the higher your TV ratings and cash rewards.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics580 positive mentions

monetization108 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
The controls are easy to learn, allowing for a fun and engaging experience while smashing through obstacles.
The game offers a unique concept of racing and smashing, providing a refreshing take on the racing genre.

The game frequently crashes or force closes, especially on certain devices, leading to a frustrating experience.
There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, making it less enjoyable and often annoying for players.
Progress is often lost when the game is restarted or when switching devices, causing players to lose their hard-earned achievements.

graphics
697 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
15%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users, with many praising their quality and detail, especially for a mobile game. However, several players express disappointment over recent updates that have reportedly downgraded the graphics, leading to issues like lag and reduced visual fidelity. Overall, while the game is often described as visually appealing, there are calls for improvements and fixes to restore its former graphical quality.
- “Amazing graphics and perfect controls from my experience.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is too.”
- “Awesome game with awesome graphics....rate it 5 stars.”
- “Recently came back to the game, but the graphics are broken.”
- “Additionally, the graphics downgrades in the game can be noticeable and impact the overall visual quality.”
- “Game was fine up until the last update, now the graphics have gotten way worse and some objects break on their own.”
gameplay
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Smash Bandits Racing is generally praised for its simplicity, addictiveness, and engaging mechanics, with many users highlighting the enjoyable graphics and easy controls. However, some players express frustration with issues such as intrusive ads, control difficulties, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is well-received for its fun and unique gameplay, though there are calls for improvements and additional features.
- “Amazing gameplay, awesome graphics, easy to learn controls, and an overall great soundtrack with announcer voice.”
- “Smash bandits is one of my all-time favorites, it has phenomenal gameplay and grants an unparalleled experience for users of all ages.”
- “This game is fantastic, great gameplay, exciting graphics, choice of a career type mode or pursuit, and most importantly, in-app purchases aren't intrusive.”
- “Fun game, but the controls ruin all of the gameplay.”
- “But the fact that gameplay is narrowed down to moving your finger all over the screen just sucks; I liked the game when I saw it, didn't know it was this much of a disappointment.”
- “The sheer amount of ads gets in the way of any sort of gameplay, which, when you begin, the ads last longer than the game itself.”
monetization
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and often unskippable video ads that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate that microtransactions feel optional and do not dominate the experience, others feel that the sheer volume of ads significantly detracts from enjoyment, with complaints about ads appearing after nearly every action. Additionally, issues with in-app purchases not being restored after reinstalling the game have left some players dissatisfied.
- “Also, the microtransactions are implemented amazingly; they feel like optional choices to make the game more fun instead of the time-savers you see in other games.”
- “Thankfully, the gameplay has stayed the same and the game hasn't been taken over by microtransactions.”
- “This game is fantastic, great gameplay, exciting graphics, choice of a career type mode or pursuit, and most importantly, in-app purchases aren't intrusive.”
- “The game is designed to be frustrating and long if you're playing without any in-app purchases.”
- “I understand that ads fund the game but they're excessive and long to the point that I typically just close the game rather than watch them because up to 50% of the game time can be ads.”
- “This game was really good until there were a bunch of video ads.”
stability
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent and game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay, such as map issues, invisible walls, and crashes. While some players still enjoy the game, the overwhelming consensus is that these bugs create a frustrating experience, leading to requests for urgent fixes. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from its otherwise enjoyable gameplay.
- “No bugs, no worries, no glitches, and best of all, it's flipping free!”
- “No glitches, awesome game! Download now if you want.”
- “Hopefully no glitches with the new update.”
- “It's definitely one of the better mobile games out there, but I've been having map glitches that make it frustrating and unplayable sometimes.”
- “Lately, however, it has been a buggy mess and unresponsive.”
- “The game is so buggy with newer devices, and all the game itself has problems with graphics and the game crashes sometimes on Android 14.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and structured missions. While some enjoy the gameplay, they feel that the lack of a cohesive story mode and clear mission objectives detracts from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding a campaign with a legitimate storyline, more missions, and better explanations for objectives to enhance engagement.
- “Great game with cool racing story gameplay.”
- “Really wish you guys at Huch Games can add more content for the story mode!”
- “Just saying, but it would be great if you make a game like this open world with missions and storyline.”
- “This game is great, but one problem is that it lacks a story mode. If the developers added a story mode, events, or even racetracks, it could be the best game ever.”
- “Super, but no missions make it so boring. Please create storyline missions to improve the game.”
- “I really wish you guys at Hutch Games could add more content for the story mode!”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of real music and the high-quality sound effects, although some have noted issues with interruptions from ads and the need for more diverse tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Amazing gameplay, awesome graphics, easy to learn controls, and an overall great soundtrack with announcer voice.”
- “Absolutely bangers man the feeling when you bash through stuff with massive music playing in your ears is quite the experience and something else.”
- “The soundtrack, sound effects, and highly detailed graphics are the icing on the cake.”
- “It even stops my music when I open it.”
- “But it ends my music, and even plays the ad if I leave the game after I end a smash and go to a different app, then one of your video ads interrupts me.”
- “Music with swears beeped out and even not so good in the first place.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it very funny due to its comedic elements like smashing and stealing cars, as well as humorous interactions with cops. Many users appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining nature of the gameplay, although some suggest improvements for an even better experience. Overall, the game successfully combines action with humor, making it a favorite among players.
- “Very funny smashed cars and steal cars so funny I like this game so much ❤️❤️”
- “Just I loved it's like what I see in Hot Pursuit but with more funny things”
- “Funny game with massive smash”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration, especially when ad shortcuts fail or glitches occur. While some acknowledge that the game remains enjoyable despite the grind, many express a desire for less reliance on grinding to unlock content, particularly when it feels forced or leads to technical issues. Overall, the grinding can detract from the fun, but some still appreciate the game's innovative design.
- “It's very fun, but due to the ad shortcuts not working, the game can get really grindy and boring very quickly; other than that, the game isn't that bad.”
- “After grinding due to the game trying to force you to purchase vehicles with real money, it ended up glitching on one of the race levels, so I can't proceed.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is inconsistent, with reports of broken lighting, a missing leaderboard, and a poorly designed main menu, leading to clipping and missing props. While some players experience smooth performance even on low-end devices, others report lag and crashes, particularly after accumulating in-game currency. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant optimization improvements.
- “It runs smoothly on my cheap device.”
- “I love this game, great graphics, totally wicked runs smoothly.”
- “Good performance.”
- “The lighting is broken, the leaderboard is missing, the main menu UI is broken, and the main menu is unoptimized. In-game props are clipping or missing altogether.”
- “Good design but not optimized.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly enjoyable with endless replay value due to its action-packed nature and additional modes, others feel it lacks longevity without future updates. The sequel is noted for being less repetitive and more challenging, enhancing its replay potential compared to the original.
- “Awesome action-packed game, simple intuitive controls, and endless replayability.”
- “An over-the-top and very, very fun endless runner-inspired follow-up to Smash Cops that, apart from some minor adjustments to the new portrait view, is a more thrilling, challenging, and less repetitive experience than the original game, with the additional racing mode and challenges adding even more to the replayability.”
- “An over the top and very, very fun endless runner-inspired follow-up to Smash Cops that, apart from some minor adjustments to the new portrait view, is a more thrilling, challenging, and less repetitive experience than the original game, with the additional racing mode and challenges adding even more to the replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is reminiscent of "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" (2004), evoking a sense of high-stakes racing and urban excitement. Players appreciate the immersive environment that captures the thrill and intensity of street racing.
- “The atmosphere is reminiscent of Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2004).”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
- “The game lacks a compelling atmosphere that draws you in.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's damage system, feeling that it undermines their emotional investment in vehicle upgrades and achievements. The constant and often arbitrary damage taken from minor interactions detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion, leading to a sense of helplessness and disappointment.