Smashy Road: Wanted 2

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"Smashy Road: Wanted 2" is an action-packed arcade game with a lighthearted, humorous story and thrilling gameplay. As a wanted fugitive, outrun the cops and evade capture in stunning environments, with plenty of jokes and laughs along the way. However, watch out for bugs that may occasionally impact the experience. The game challenges you: "You are WANTED! How long can you stay on the run?"

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,151 reviews

story42 positive mentions

monetization76 negative mentions

story
179 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The game's story aspect is largely centered around various missions that players find engaging but often frustrating due to their difficulty and the overwhelming presence of police. Many users express a desire for clearer instructions and more narrative depth, suggesting that the game could benefit from a structured storyline akin to traditional RPGs or open-world games like GTA. While the variety of missions and unlockable characters adds replayability, the lack of a cohesive story and the challenges posed by the game's mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- “Well done Bear Bit Studios! You did an amazing job with great storytelling, amazing offline gameplay, and I love the new character select. It's a great sequel!”
- “This game is amazing, really fun and random, and you get new experiences every time. I really want this game to be updated since it's kind of forgotten by the devs. Please try to add more maps, structures, vehicles, but most importantly, new main missions to get secrets and etc. It would really make this game a 5-star.”
- “The main quests are awesome, like the one where you have to smash through a horde of zombies. The side quests are fun too!”
- “The quests are so far apart that by the time I get to the quest, there are too many cops after me to actually figure out what to do in the quest. Please make them more clear!”
- “The gameplay is almost amazing except for the point that nothing guides us on how to get everything in order to complete missions.”
- “No story to the game; as soon as you hop in your car, cops are already chasing you for what? I did nothing. Poor game.”
monetization
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
2%
70%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for in-game rewards rather than being forced to do so. Most reviews highlight that in-app purchases are fair and not overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions. However, some users express frustration over the necessity of watching ads to earn in-game currency, indicating a desire for more accessible ways to progress.
- “Best of all there's little monetization push - a few optional purchases, only one of which is pushed to you, and the game never pops up an ad you don't ask for (and you don't *need* to ask for it, ever).”
- “The in-app purchases aren't in your face either.”
- “Great game, no ads (unless you want 40 cash) great gameplay and you can turn on classic mode to play the old version.”
- “You have to watch advertisements if you want to get a new car or character.”
- “I do wish that it were easier to get cash in-game instead of watching ads; progress feels very difficult and honestly not all that incentivizing either.”
- “It just seems like a cash grab and a way to make it even harder to get amazing fun cars to actually enjoy the game.”
stability
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the glitches amusing or manageable, many express frustration over how these issues hinder their experience, particularly during missions and high-stakes situations. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by significant stability problems that need urgent attention.
- “My favorite mobile game in history! It has no ads, no glitches, it's fair, has an online and arena mode, new maps, and it's not a dead game. Can't get any better than this.”
- “Great fun game with almost no glitches on Android.”
- “The aircraft are completely useless due to the fact you can't stay in the air for more than 10 seconds without being shot down, tons of roads lead straight into water, and the climbing system glitches all the time.”
- “Great game, but there are frequent freezes that require me to close out of the game, making what score I had forfeit.”
- “This game is very good but it freezes and lags on my phone. I would like you to fix it please because this game is one of my all-time favorites.”
graphics
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
25%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many players appreciate the pixel art style and smooth visuals, noting that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, while some report issues with lag and occasional graphical bugs. Suggestions for improvement include adding options for graphical settings to accommodate different devices and enhancing the overall visual quality.
- “I love the aesthetic and graphics; the fact your driver can run and get into other vehicles is fantastic.”
- “The AI catches up to you and keeps you on your toes; the physics system is surprisingly good and the graphics are amazing yet retain a blocky art style.”
- “Amazing game, although I think the graphics could be slightly better and there could be way more cars if they took more time to think of new car ideas.”
- “However, one big problem that has to be fixed in a later update is the fact that in almost every game, about a minute in, the graphics get fuzzy, the game starts lagging, and the map takes forever to load.”
- “The game is very enjoyable, but there are performance issues that could be fixed with an option to reduce graphics.”
- “The graphics got a bit shaky at times and it lagged a whole bunch.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
46%
4%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, including the ability to exit vehicles and explore new terrains, which adds variety and excitement. However, some players express frustration with certain mechanics, such as the aggressive police arrest system and occasional control issues, which can detract from the experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the gameplay to be simple yet addictive, with enough content to keep players entertained for extended periods.
- “Simple gameplay, yet exciting and very replayable.”
- “The gameplay is great and fun.”
- “No pop-up ads and is very thrilling, extremely fun, and truly amazing gameplay.”
- “However, one small problem is that every time you drive over mud, the device freezes for a couple of seconds and then carries on. Please fix this; it would really improve gameplay.”
- “The only problem I'm having is that the 'arrested' mechanic is way too overpowered in the police's favor. Just recently, I got in a van and was going up a ramp truck, and in mid-air, the policeman arrested me. This has happened a lot, and I think it would be good if you had a time to shake the policeman off or something, at least give us a chance to not get arrested immediately.”
- “Worst game ever, even worse than the last mistake they made. Unfunny and annoying, the mechanics are stupid and junky, and even the unlocks are unfair and stupid. I played for long enough to finally rage quit and now I quit your business to no longer get another app of this maddening sort.”
humor
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
6%
The humor in "Smashy Road 2" is widely praised, with players frequently describing it as hilarious and entertaining, often leading to moments of uncontrollable laughter. The game's absurd scenarios, such as jacking helicopters and quirky character animations, contribute to its comedic appeal, making it enjoyable for a broad audience, including kids. However, some players express frustration with gameplay mechanics and glitches, which can detract from the overall experience, though many still find these bugs amusing.
- “I was scream laughing the first few runs.”
- “Bear Bit Studios has just blown me away with how awesome and funny Smashy Road 2 can be!”
- “The best part is getting out of the car and zig-zagging to avoid bullets, and when I found a bug so I wouldn't die, I got struck by lightning and it said 'debugged' and that was hilarious! 😂”
- “Worst game ever, even worse than the last mistake they made. Unfunny and annoying; the mechanics are stupid and junky. I played for long enough to finally rage quit.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making the experience more frustrating than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but instead, I found the jokes to be stale and unoriginal, which made the gameplay tedious.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the absence of an original soundtrack and suggesting the addition of customizable song options for vehicles. However, many others appreciate the fitting background music and find it enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable during car rides. Overall, while some users criticize the music quality, others find it engaging and stress-relieving.
- “From the gameplay to the music, everything about this game is better than the last one.”
- “Like everything about it, the soundtrack goes really well!”
- “Fun game, a wide range of vehicles and no two maps are the same; great music as well, very fitting.”
- “Too bad the original soundtrack is absent.”
- “What if you really like a song a car played but now you're in another car and you have to constantly wait for it to turn on?”
- “The 2nd one was better, plus I had to get rid of the music because it really sucked.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players note improvements over the original with better performance, many others report significant performance issues, lack of lag reduction settings, and discrepancies between displayed car stats and actual performance. Bugs and the absence of graphics adjustment options further detract from the experience for some users.
- “Played the original a few years back, and I love how different this one is with the ability to switch vehicles and sprint around. It is also better optimized than the original and runs a lot better.”
- “Good game, just optimized way more than the original and a good update 🙂”
- “The game is very enjoyable, but there are performance issues that could be fixed with an option to reduce graphics.”
- “Very fun game, horrible performance and no lag reduction settings.”
- “The game is great but performance-wise, it's just bad.”
- “Only downside is the optimization and silly bugs that happen sometimes.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing the inclusion of side quests, unlockable content, and varied gameplay mechanics as key factors. While some feel that replay value diminishes after completing mini missions, many still find the game engaging enough to play for hours due to its clever design and skill-based challenges.
- “I particularly love the addition of side quests, power-ups, and the replayability that upgrades add, as well as how they change the appearance of a vehicle.”
- “I love the missions, hidden unlockables, and being able to walk around on foot; this greatly increases replayability rather than having nothing to do but drive around.”
- “More replay value than I originally expected, thanks to clever design and significant differences in unlockable content.”
- “But this one is different; it requires skill. You have to dodge bullets after ditching your car, and it has so much replay value. I can see myself playing this for hours.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a grindy progression system that aligns with its style, but many players find certain missions excessively tedious and challenging. The requirement to watch videos for even minimal rewards has been criticized, making the overall experience feel frustrating for those who dislike grinding. While some enjoy the game for its fun elements, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, especially when pursuing secret cars.
- “Some of the missions are a bit too grindy and hard to do.”
- “You literally have to watch a video to receive your money, unlike literally every other game where you can watch the video to double your money. In this game, you have to watch the video to get even a dollar, which makes the game's progression awful and tedious.”
- “Game is fun to play every once in a while, but when it comes to getting the secret cars, the game gets tedious.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, appreciating its wholesome features and improvements over previous versions, which evoke feelings of nostalgia and joy. However, frustrations with car controls detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed emotions about gameplay.
- “Thank you developers for this wholesome game.”
- “Smashy Road 2 is so much better than it used to be that it makes me want to cry. So whoever says it's not fun, oh well. Thank you to whoever made this game; this is hopeful.”