Touchgrind Scooter
- June 9, 2021
- Illusion Labs
Touchgrind Scooter is the latest game in the Touchgrind series, featuring two-finger controls and customizable scooters with realistic 3D graphics. It includes multiple game modes, challenges, and a ranking system, with realistic physics and epic scooters to unlock. The game features tricky, freestyle, and versus modes, as well as a personalized profile and social features.
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept and offers fun mechanics like grinding and backwards riding.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, especially those familiar with the Touchgrind series.
- The controls and physics are praised by some users, making it a fun experience when it works properly.
- The game suffers from severe lag and performance issues, making it unplayable on many devices.
- Graphics are often described as poor and blurry, leading to a frustrating visual experience.
- Many players report frequent crashes and bugs, including issues with touch responsiveness and loading screens.
- graphics41 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 39 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as blurry, low-quality, and laggy, even on high settings. Players have noted significant performance issues, including low frame rates and choppy gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While a few users appreciated certain visual elements, the consensus is that the graphics need substantial improvement to match the gameplay quality.
“Amazing and great game the graphics are awesome and the thing to unlock makes it even more fun to play”
“I play this game on my old phone and it's amazing the graphics are decent and the game in general is a 9/10”
“This game is amazing i love the graphics and the game just a 5 overall”
“The graphics on ultra are blurry; I get that you're trying to go for modern mobile graphics design, but the old sharper ones felt a lot better for your type of games, in my opinion.”
“Unfortunately, even on the 'fast' graphics setting, the game runs at very low frames and low quality.”
“The game runs poorly and lags heavily even on the worst graphics you can put, and my phone is fairly recent.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting severe glitches, freezing issues, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some acknowledge that these problems may be expected in a newly released title, the overall experience remains frustrating for many players, leading to a mix of disappointment and hope for future fixes.
“I think this game should be fixed; it's probably one of the glitchiest games ever on the Play Store. I thought this game would be good 😓, and when you load in, all I can see is the scooter and a white screen. It's the worst game ever.”
“When on the loading screen, my phone completely freezes, and then I have to restart. I've tried multiple times; I've even deleted and reinstalled it three times.”
“Worst game I ever downloaded. It won't even let you play; it just freezes up, and I have to reboot my phone.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its mechanics and controls, with comparisons to popular titles like Touchgrind Skate and BMX, but many users report issues with performance, including lag and a lack of variety in gameplay. While some players enjoy the core mechanics and express a desire for additional features like wall riding and free roam, others find the overall experience disappointing and repetitive.
“Aside from that, the mechanics are really good, and I love that you can fakie.”
“Very good game! I love the mechanics and the controls, but please add wall riding.”
“I love the game and the gameplay as well; it's like Touchgrind Skate and Touchgrind BMX had a baby. Also, please add free roam so we can enjoy the game more like Touchgrind Skate 2.”
“It has the same base gameplay, but something just feels off.”
“The gameplay looks the same the whole time... maybe tell me if that game gets fixed, because now it is very disappointing.”
“Terrible gameplay.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant lag spikes even on capable devices, indicating poor overall performance. While some players appreciate the game's pace and performance, the consensus is that it requires further optimization to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Very good game; it has good performance and a good pace. 10/10, you should download it.”
“Is a good game but needs to be optimized.”
“Needs a lot of optimization; I am running the game on a decently powerful device, but still experience very regular lag spikes.”
“It's really poorly optimized.”
“Very bad optimization; you cannot just play and do tricks for points and fun, you can only do challenges.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the addition of grinding and reverse movement in the scooter game, enhancing the gameplay experience compared to previous BMX titles. However, some feel that it misses out on the free-roaming elements that were successful in earlier iterations. Overall, grinding is seen as a positive feature that adds depth to the game.
“This iteration has reverse movement and grinding which were sorely lacking from the BMX games, but it backpedals on still more of what worked in TGS: a free roaming environment with goals to be completed at leisure.”
“Including grinding and fakie-ing.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users considering it the best aspect of the experience. However, some players express frustration with the music pausing during gameplay and suggest improvements, such as providing a list of tricks. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's atmosphere.
“Also, the best music ever for the game.”
“Good game, just wish it didn't pause the music, and wish it gave us a list of tricks.”
“When I load up the game, it goes to a white screen or black screen, and the ramp isn't moving, but I can hear the music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for featuring an excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. However, some users believe the game's quality is strong enough to overlook this issue.
“This game is so good; no ads! Don't let the other reviews change your mind.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without pushing for purchases.”
“There are way too many ads.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game appears to be frustrating for some players, particularly due to challenging missions that can lead to repeated failures and a sense of dissatisfaction.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot twists to be predictable and uninspired, which really dampened my experience.”
“The character development is shallow, leaving me with little to care about as the story progressed.”