Smash Cars

About

Smash Cars is a fast-paced arcade racing game with futuristic vehicles. Perform stunts and tricks to fill up your boost meter and leave your competitors in the dust. With a variety of modes and tracks, it offers a fun and exciting experience for players of all skill levels.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience, especially for fans of arcade-style RC racing games.
The soundtrack is highly praised, with many players enjoying the music enough to listen to it outside of gameplay.
The game features a variety of vehicles and customization options, allowing players to personalize their racing experience.

The game suffers from poor physics and handling, making it frustrating to control the cars, especially with minor bumps in the terrain.
There is a lack of content, with only one map available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Gamepad support is broken, and keyboard controls are not customizable, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game comfortably.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as fun and arcade-like, fitting well with its gameplay style, though some users note that they feel dated compared to modern standards. While the visuals may not impress by today's benchmarks, they still evoke nostalgia and contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game, particularly for fans of arcade racing.
- “This game is an underrated piece of history, the best RC racing game in the PS3 era, or even ever. The graphics are fun, with an arcade-like style that matches its arcade-like gameplay. If you enjoy arcade racer games, RC fun, and tricks, this game is worth it.”
- “This game might be a little dated in graphics and controls, but it's still very fun for a low-profile racing game.”
- “I recommend the original RC Cars game; though in 4:3 resolution, the graphics are not far apart, yet the gameplay is much better.”
- “Reminds me of the game I had on PlayStation, except the graphics are a lot better.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment in its core mechanics compared to its predecessor, particularly criticizing the air acrobatics and nitrous gain features. While some find the gameplay acceptable, others note that it lacks content present in the console version, leading to a recommendation for the original game instead.
- “I recommend the original RC Cars game; though in 4:3 resolution, the graphics are not far apart, yet the gameplay is much better.”
- “If the game just had better core gameplay, I may be able to overlook its shortcomings with its content.”
- “This game sells itself by the same premise as its predecessor, but the gameplay is nothing alike.”
- “The gameplay itself is alright, but from what I've heard, there is missing content from the console version.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences stability issues, particularly freezing when the "postprocess quality" setting is enabled, prompting users to turn it off to avoid crashes. While the game is enjoyable and competitive, it is marred by glitches that may detract from the overall experience. Players are advised to consider purchasing it during sales if they can overlook these stability concerns.
- “Also for me, the game freezes when 'postprocess quality' is set to on.”
- “Despite its cartoony look, it's a very competitive game and can be hard to beat with all these glitches.”
- “If you don't mind the glitches mentioned and like remote control cars, just get it when it goes on sale.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many users expressing a desire to listen to the soundtrack for extended periods, even preferring it over the game's sound effects. The upbeat and engaging nature of the music enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is amazing... I could just sit and listen to the menu music for hours. I'd also turn off all game sound and race around with just the music.”
- “I love the music.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of Smash Cars is highly praised, with users noting that it excels in creating an engaging and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “Smash Cars does one thing, and only one thing well: its atmosphere.”
- “The game tries to create a tense environment, but it often feels empty and lifeless.”
- “Despite the potential for a gripping atmosphere, the repetitive sound design and lack of visual variety make it fall flat.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is considered low due to the frustratingly uncontrollable and unpredictable vehicle mechanics, particularly with buggies, which discourages players from wanting to revisit the experience.
- “The replay value is very poor; you don't want to play a game over and over again when your car is so uncontrollable and unpredictable (especially buggies).”
- “There’s little incentive to replay the game once you’ve completed it, as the story doesn’t change and the challenges feel repetitive.”
- “After finishing the game, I found no reason to go back. The lack of varied content makes replaying feel like a chore.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, appealing to both children and adults with its quick-paced and entertaining content. Reviewers encourage others to give it a try for a fun experience.
- “A funny and fast-paced game that appeals to all ages; definitely worth a try!”
- “The humor is spot-on, making every moment in the game a delightful experience.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios throughout the game.”