Stock Car Racing
- May 31, 2013
- Minicades Mobile
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Stock Car Racing" is a racing game that boasts splendid gameplay and ingenious graphics. However, it is marred by frequent ads and numerous bugs. Despite this, the game offers an exciting and immersive experience, allowing players to race a stock car and compete for the top spot. Its official description promises "the heat of racing a stock car on mobile," which accurately encapsulates the thrill and adrenaline of the gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging racing experience with a variety of cars and tracks.
- Graphics and sound quality are impressive for a mobile game, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- The ability to customize cars and upgrade them adds depth and keeps players engaged.
- AI cars are overly aggressive, often crashing into players and causing frustration during races.
- The game can be grindy, with high costs for upgrades and cars, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as incorrect lap counting and issues with car control, which detract from the overall experience.
- graphics152 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and realism, particularly in car designs and damage mechanics. However, several users express concerns about performance issues, such as lag and low resolution at higher settings, suggesting that improvements are needed. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a mobile game, there is a consensus that enhancements could elevate the experience further.
“The graphics are outstanding, the damage mechanics are perfectly realistic and the tracks look like real life.”
“Addictive game with great graphics and physics.”
“This game is so good, the graphics are amazing.”
“Now when I downloaded the game again, it looks very different and has very low graphics.”
“Game is terrible; first, there were random black squares on my screen limiting my view, and the graphics are mad outdated. It looks worse than a PS2 game, and I don't know how this thing has 50 million downloads.”
“Graphics quality is very poor, and there are a lot of ads every time.”
- monetization46 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every race or action. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, many feel that the frequency of ads detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game. Additionally, there are complaints about the balance between in-game earnings and the necessity of microtransactions, leading to a perception of the game as overly reliant on advertisements.
“Good and fair no ads.”
“Would love it if they could reduce the ads.”
“I made in-game purchases a few days before my device broke and I had to switch; now those purchases are gone.”
“There are too many ads even when not connected.”
“It's fun at first and then it just becomes an advertisement machine.”
“The game also has a lot of ads; after every race, you have to deal with one, and most races aren't even that long.”
- stability32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing during races, glitches affecting race positions, and issues with car control. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, particularly after updates, leading to a decline in their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is plagued by bugs that disrupt gameplay, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
“The game freezes in the middle of races so I need to restart. It's a fun game, but I wasted my money.”
“When you're on the last lap or second last lap and you're about to finish, the game just freezes. It's so annoying and it happens a lot.”
“Of all the mobile online apps I enjoy, NASCAR is extremely fun, but once you start in the championship series, the game simulation freezes up and doesn't respond, making it impossible to control your car.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this racing game is generally praised for its fun, realistic mechanics and impressive graphics, making it one of the top mobile racing experiences. Players appreciate the variety of cars and tracks, as well as the vehicle customization options, though some have noted issues with crashing mechanics and AI behavior that detract from the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, there are calls for improvements in certain areas to enhance realism and reduce frustration.
“Awesome racing game! Top 3 best mobile racing games for sure. Very fun, live, realistic gameplay. I just started playing this game and I already know I'll be playing it for a long time. You can quickly upgrade your cars and purchase a lot of different older and newer stock cars, which adds a much better quality to this mobile racing game, no doubt!”
“The gameplay is great and probably one of the best NASCAR games.”
“Good game, nice cars, awesome gameplay.”
“Y'all need to fix the crashing mechanic in the game.”
“Either fix the crashing mechanic or put something in there so you don't have cars constantly crashing into you and making you completely lose the race.”
“I change my mind, recently the game is horrible with ads appearing every time you win, lose, quit, or click almost anything, and the gameplay is frustrating as you can have an $80,000 car and lose to a $1,000 car in a tournament, with cars targeting you to make you crash.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and enjoyment regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some appreciate the immersive experience reminiscent of the "Cars" movie and the decent graphics, many are disappointed by the game's steering mechanics and the impact of microtransactions, which detract from their overall enjoyment and emotional investment. The desire for longer races and improved gameplay reflects a longing for a more fulfilling racing experience.
“This game made me feel like I'm actually in the Cars movie, where talking cars exist. I like how the game has decent graphics and that we can race for a while, but I really would like it if the racing lasted a lot longer, like 30 laps of racing, so it'll actually feel like we're racing.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly at the beginning, making progression feel tedious and boring. While the game is praised for its quality graphics and overall enjoyment, the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the experience.
“I know this is a thing with most mobile games, but I wish the game was less grindy.”
“Great game, love this a lot, just too much grinding at the start and this game freezes a lot. Besides that, play this game and you will leave thanking me.”
“Very good racing game with quality graphics, but progressing to better tracks/cars is tedious and boring.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players appreciating the customization options for performance. However, there are notable concerns regarding gameplay mechanics, such as unrealistic car behavior and a lack of features like tire wear and a consistent damage model, which detract from the experience. When running smoothly, the game is enjoyable, but these issues prevent it from achieving top ratings.
“Great customization tweaks for performance. Would like to see qualifying rounds for starting position.”
“When it runs smoothly, it is plenty of fun.”
“The overall performance of the game is good.”
“The engine performance is only at stage 12, which feels limiting.”
“Stock cars can't realistically reach 315 mph, and the game lacks essential features like tire wear, fuel management, and a consistent damage model. If I flip my car, the performance impact is minimal, which is frustrating.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that while the game is enjoyable, there is a desire for a more structured story or career mode that includes missions and tasks, similar to a narrative-driven experience. Players express interest in earning rewards through specific challenges, enhancing the overall engagement with the game's storyline.
“So let me explain a story: if I said this to you in first person, it would sound funky: 'He makes the curve, follows the driver, creek crash!' and I crashed just like... just like in the Cars 2 movie, and I couldn't get up.”
“It's a great game, but I think there's always room for improvement.”
“So let me explain a story: if I said this to you in first person, it would sound funky: 'He makes the curve, follows the driver, creek crash!' and I crashed just like... just like the Cars 2 movie and I couldn't get up.”
“Make the game in a story or career form.”
“It's a great game, but I think there's always room for improvement, so can you guys add missions or tasks and get prizes like hood stickers and cash?”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying and intrusive, with some users expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off, leading to a significant decrease in their engagement with the app.
“Now, with the annoying background music that you can't turn off, I've barely even opened the app for a week now.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find the soundtrack to be grating and distracting, which takes away from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its wacky sponsors and stickers, contributing to an overall fun experience that allows for uninterrupted racing. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and potential for further development, suggesting that the humor enhances the game's appeal.
“This is actually a very fun game; it has no fuel or service system that stops you from racing entirely for hours, which is amazing. The sponsors and stickers are wacky in a way that makes it funny. I believe that if the game keeps getting love from the developers, it can become something even more.”
