Top Drives โ Car Cards Racing
- August 29, 2017
- Hutch Games
Top Drives is a free card collecting game featuring over 4000 real cars, allowing players to build their garage, create racing decks, and compete against other drivers in various racing events, from asphalt circuits to drag races. The game tests your car knowledge and skills in different challenges, with a variety of cars from American muscle to European and agile. Whether you prefer tuning up hot rods or mastering drifting, Top Drives offers a high-octane racing experience.
Reviews
- graphics621 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the overall aesthetic and detail, particularly in car designs and environments. However, several users express disappointment with the graphical fidelity during races, noting that the in-game visuals do not always match the promotional materials or the quality expected from modern games. While some appreciate the simplicity and battery-saving aspects of the graphics, others call for significant improvements to enhance realism and detail, especially regarding car models and race visuals.
โWith over 4,400 licensed cars, stunning graphics, and engaging gameplay, it offers rewarding progression and exciting challenges.โ
โAmazing game, great graphics, outstanding levels of detail and facts, fun to play, very little adverts.โ
โGreat game, excellent graphics, a great way to pass the time, no in-game purchase needed to progress.โ
โThe graphics are hideous.โ
โTerrible graphics, no gameplay.โ
โVery bad game and bad graphics.โ
- monetization395 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 68 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the lack of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, there is significant criticism regarding the high cost of in-app purchases and the perception that the game is a cash grab, making it difficult to progress without spending money. While some players find the monetization model acceptable, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
โBest of all, there's no ads.โ
โIt does have in-game purchases, but it gives you the opportunity to earn cars, cash, and gold along the way.โ
โLove the game, sometimes the choices are not as they seem... worth the 5 stars, not pay to play or pay to win & very little ads, which makes this game all the better...โ
โThe gardenscapes ads are ruining this game for me.โ
โI'm tempted to uninstall because of these stupid ads alone!โ
โThe justification needed to spend money on this game just doesn't exist, and it would honestly do better with ads instead of inexplicably high pay-walls.โ
- gameplay276 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of strategy and car mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience with a vast selection of over 4,400 licensed cars. However, many players express frustration with the pay-to-win elements and grind-heavy progression, which can hinder enjoyment and lead to repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the core mechanics are enjoyable and addictive, the game's monetization strategies and some technical issues detract from the overall experience.
โWith over 4,400 licensed cars, stunning graphics, and engaging gameplay, it offers rewarding progression and exciting challenges.โ
โAmazing game, very unique, and I love strategy games and this mixes cars with strategy; in most other strategy games you don't really get to see the gameplay but this one is really well made.โ
โThe gameplay is awesome and I like the collecting aspect as well.โ
โThree words: pay to win. This game could be good, but the devs are scumbags who ruined their games because of greed. I don't mind the devs wanting to make money, but the pay-to-win mechanics ruined the experience.โ
โThe game starts out fun, especially as a single-player experience; but the multiplayer gameplay is extremely repetitive and, eventually, stops feeling like gameplay at all.โ
โGameplay is so bad I had to laugh after playing for 3 minutes.โ
- stability151 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly after updates. While some players experience smooth gameplay, a large number express frustration over the game's unplayability due to persistent bugs that disrupt their experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing urgent fixes to improve its stability and reliability.
โNo glitches or anything to speak of, very smooth.โ
โAbsolutely no problems so far; it runs very smooth with no glitches or lag. Great job!โ
โ5 stars because there are no ads and no glitches or bugs.โ
โGreat game, however right now it is super buggy and unplayable.โ
โThe moment I launch the game it freezes and unfreezes every second, making the game unplayable.โ
โGame freezes all the time since the last update, very irritating.โ
- grinding107 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable and features engaging mechanics, it suffers from significant grinding, especially in the later stages. Many players find the grind tedious and feel that progression often requires either extensive time investment or monetary spending, leading to a perception of it being pay-to-win. However, some players appreciate the balance of grinding and fun, suggesting that it can still be enjoyable for those willing to invest the time.
โAmazing game, it's digital top trumps with a satisfying display and layout, saves a lot of stats on each car you own, win percentage, etc. Upgrading cars is fun also, not too grindy.โ
โThe price you pay to progress beyond a free, yet entirely tedious grind, simply isn't justifiably fair.โ
โOnce you finish the first single player level Monaco and progress to Yellowbird, the game becomes tedious and boring.โ
โThis game could be really good but is ruined by grinding and pay walls.โ
- story92 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story mode is generally well-received for its initial fun and engaging gameplay, but many players express disappointment with its brevity and lack of post-completion content. After finishing the story, users feel the game becomes grindy and heavily reliant on microtransactions to progress, with calls for more missions, challenges, and a richer narrative experience. Overall, while the foundation is appreciated, there is a strong demand for expanded story elements and improved gameplay mechanics to maintain interest beyond the main storyline.
โThe initial story mode is great.โ
โIt's a good game but you should absolutely add more features to the game so we're not waiting forever for tickets and we have something to do aside from the story.โ
โLove the racing and the bosses on story mode but all it needs is more supercars like Koenigsegg, SSC Tuatara, Hennessy, and Ferrari.โ
โCompleting the story only makes enough credits to buy 1 carbon pack.โ
โThere's no reward for 100 percent completing any of the stages or the story mode itself, which is the first sign of the game trying to get you to the store.โ
โGood, but once completed the main story it can get boring and very hard to unlock good cars.โ
- optimization60 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its graphics and performance while others report significant lag and performance issues, particularly on certain devices. Many users express frustration over matchmaking imbalances and the perceived lack of realism in car performance, suggesting that the game often feels unoptimized and unfair. Despite these concerns, some players still find the strategic elements and overall gameplay enjoyable, indicating that while there are optimization challenges, the core experience remains appealing to many.
โUpdating my review, as the latest updates appear to have resolved my previous performance issues.โ
โIt's a welcome change from the same ol' racing games because you have to match up 6 of your cars against 5 others and look at the performance data comparison to try & predict the win.โ
โFun game, great realism as far as car performance.โ
โThe game is being made purely to look like you always underperform and then you use your real money to buy fake money, fake gold and slots to buy cars and upgrade their performance.โ
โSlow performance and gameplay changes have ruined the game.โ
โNot optimized at all, used to play this on iPhone now it lacks optimization, game stutters, lags, no option to change graphics to 60 fps.โ
- humor29 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, particularly in the context of watching races and upgrading cars. However, others criticize the game's shift towards a "pay-to-win" model, which detracts from the fun and leads to frustration rather than laughter. Overall, while many appreciate the comedic elements, there are significant concerns about gameplay mechanics that undermine the humor.
โI find it hilarious that they advertised a game that I found more fun than the one I was playing.โ
โIt's like I'm not driving the cars but I'm enjoying watching them and seeing them lose or win; it's funny.โ
โHahahaha that is so funny ๐คฃ cool game ๐ฎ and fix car turn realistic car pls.โ
โI gave it 1 star because the game is very mediocre and not funny at all.โ
โThe humor in this game falls flat and fails to deliver any real laughs.โ
โThe jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, making it hard to enjoy.โ
- music14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing contemporary style, reminiscent of titles like Gran Turismo, enhancing the overall experience while players make decisions. However, some users have reported significant sound issues, including complete absence of audio despite troubleshooting efforts, which has led to frustration and low ratings. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the gameplay atmosphere, technical problems detract from its enjoyment for some players.
โThe music makes it really good.โ
โThe thing I love the most is that it is relaxing while you think about which car you should choose during the music playing.โ
โThis game is enjoyable, hearing relaxing music, getting rewards, and racing against my friend.โ
โJust needs to update music, engine sounds, and customization.โ
โUpdate - I have done what you said but it doesn't fix the sound problem. The game doesn't have sound; I have checked and unchecked the sound and music from settings, I have restarted the game but still nothing. I also uninstalled and reinstalled but still no sound. I'm rating this with 1 star; otherwise, the game is good and if I get help I will rate it 5 stars.โ
โHorribly long tutorial that you're forced to sit through before you're even allowed to access settings in the app to turn the background music and sound effects off.โ
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's replayability is enhanced by the addition of new content and features, making it more engaging without relying on in-app purchases. However, some feel that guaranteed rewards, like cash prizes, are necessary to maintain interest after completing all collectible tasks. Overall, many consider it one of the best in its genre for replay value.
โBest game of its kind, so much replayability.โ
โThey've added a lot which makes this game more playable without having to rely on in-app purchases.โ
โThere needs to be some sort of guaranteed cash prize or something at the end of each event so that they have some replayability.โ
โThere needs to be some sort of guaranteed cash prize or something at the end of each event so that they have some replayability, because once you collect all the cards, you have no choice but to progress, which isn't always possible.โ
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, as players express disappointment and sadness over unmet expectations, feeling misled by advertisements. One user specifically highlighted feelings of loneliness and frustration, as they sought joy and engagement from the game but instead experienced a passive viewing experience.
โThis game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself emotionally invested in their journeys.โ
โI was genuinely moved by the story; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact on me.โ
โThe emotional depth of the narrative really caught me off guard, and I found myself reflecting on it long after I finished playing.โ