Sunny Hillride

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Sunny Hillride is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Synetic and was released on February 1, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Sunny Hillride you journey on a turbulent and crazy family holiday, and even your pet parrot is on board! Put the pedal to the floor and let your car and bus fly across hilly, colorful landscapes of forest, desert, snow and meadows. Make sure you don't run out of gas, and don't lose your luggage doing daredevil stunts – the roof of your RV is piled precariously high. Suitcases, bags, the birdca…

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game is simple and fun, making it perfect for relaxing or short breaks.
Graphics are vibrant and visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
Some players find it hilarious and recommend playing with friends for added fun.

The game feels like a shallow mobile port with limited controls and repetitive gameplay.
It lacks depth, with no upgrades, additional areas, or meaningful rewards for collecting coins.
Many players feel it is not worth the price, especially since similar games are available for free on mobile platforms.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as visually appealing by some users, but others criticize them as basic and repetitive, likening the game to a mobile clone. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the aesthetics while others find them lacking in creativity and depth.
- “First off, I want to cover the graphics; they are very visually appealing to my eyes.”
- “Graphics are pretty, but this is a blatant mobile game clone and should stay on Google Play.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently praised for its humor, with players finding it hilarious and enjoyable despite its short length. The sound effects contribute to the comedic experience, making it a fun choice for casual play, especially when waiting for friends.
- “This game is hilarious and a lot of fun!”
- “Short game, but funny.”
- “Short but funny, with great sound effects, and it's perfect if you wait for your friend who just wants to finish his 'speed' run.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Sunny Hillride has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by developers, with users noting that it feels more like a mobile app hastily ported to Steam rather than a genuine PC game. The simplistic gameplay and lack of depth further contribute to the perception of it being primarily designed for profit rather than player engagement.
- “Sunny Hillride is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs.”
- “Quick cash grab for the devs.”
- “Sunny Hillride is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's story mode is criticized for being extremely short, with players reporting completion in just 31 minutes, leading to disappointment regarding its brevity.
- “Super short story mode.”
- “I spent 31 minutes playing this game's story mode and I felt devastated to find that there was one.”
- “I spent 31 minutes playing this game's story mode and I felt devastated to find that there was one.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as enjoyable and cute, complemented by appealing sound effects. However, players noted that the only option available is to turn the music off entirely.
- “The music is cute, and I love the sound effects.”
- “The music is cute, and I love the sound effects.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is considered mediocre, with a short campaign lasting only about 20 minutes and limited post-campaign content. Players find it less mechanically satisfying compared to similar games like Extreme Road Trip.