Towing Race

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Towing Race is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Rollic Games and was released on January 21, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Towing Race" is an exciting racing game where players pick a car, upgrade its engine, and compete in a challenging tow truck race. The goal is to be not only the fastest but also the strongest, as players must balance speed with the weight of the load they are towing. With smart driving and strategic upgrades, players can become the ultimate towing champion. But be careful, push too hard and you'll break the chain. Show them who's the real boss!

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,579 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

monetization812 negative mentions

The physics are accurate, making it easy to perform well in the game.
The game is simple and can be a fun way to pass the time.
The variety of vehicles and abilities adds some enjoyment to the gameplay.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it frustrating to play.
It is not challenging and becomes repetitive quickly.
Many players experience lag and crashes, making the game unplayable.

monetization
829 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive reliance on ads, with players reporting that they spend significantly more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Many users expressed frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often appear after every level or action, leading to a poor gameplay experience. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous reviews indicate that ads still persist, making the game feel more like an advertisement platform than an enjoyable game.
- “Would be a good game if not for adverts and the no ads button doesn't work, so I can't even pay to remove some of the intrusive adverts.”
- “If I pay for no ads, tell me why there are still ads everywhere?”
- “Paid for no ads and everything is now super laggy and the 'challenges' are totally unfair.”
- “The amount of ads you're forced to watch is ridiculous.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “This game is nothing without ads... don't install it.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent crashes, lag, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the constant glitches and the game's inability to function properly, often requiring them to restart their devices. Overall, the stability problems significantly detract from the gaming experience, leading to widespread disappointment.
- “This would be an enjoyable game if it wasn't for the amount of ads, but the worst point is that it keeps shutting down every minute or so. You can't watch adverts when you press to upgrade for free, and it glitches a lot. It has been a big letdown; I think the designers and tech team need to go back to school to learn how to make a game.”
- “Not like advertised, glitches, crashes, choppy sound between rounds, forced ads for upgrades when in-game currency is available. After the third event, there are mandatory ads between events, and on-screen ads in the play/touch area.”
- “Crashes constantly and freezes all the time.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
66%
24%
The gameplay experience is overwhelmingly criticized for being overshadowed by an excessive number of ads, with many users reporting that ads often exceed actual gameplay time. Players describe the mechanics as laggy, unresponsive, and lacking engagement, leading to frustration and frequent uninstalls. Overall, the game fails to deliver a satisfying or enjoyable gameplay experience, with many deeming it a waste of time.
- “Gameplay was fun, ads were annoying and most of all this app made my phone too hot to touch; then once I shut the game off, my phone was cool again.”
- “Concept is good but gameplay is not.”
- “Seems laggy at some of the stages and disrupts the gameplay.”
- “Don't play this, it's 80% ads and 10% gameplay.”
- “More ads than gameplay itself.”
- “Abysmal gameplay, complete waste of my time.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor and outdated, especially given the game's large file size. Complaints about excessive ads further detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration with performance issues such as crashes and lag. While a few users noted decent graphics, the consensus is that they do not meet expectations for a modern mobile game.
- “Pos game & graphics.”
- “My graphics are just like the ad unlike others posted.”
- “Very good graphics.”
- “Graphics were too poor compared to other games in this segment.”
- “The graphics suck and the game is such a big file that it almost crashes your phone; I would not recommend this game to anyone.”
- “Too many ads and graphics aren't that good.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
24%
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to extreme overheating and significant performance issues, with users reporting frame rates as low as 2fps on high-end devices like the S20 Ultra and S21 Ultra. Many players describe the experience as unplayable due to stuttering and thermal throttling, indicating that the game's performance is critically flawed.
- “To the point it was painfully hot to the touch and my device said that the brightness was lowered until 'your device returns to normal operating temp' - how poorly optimized does it have to be?”
- “The game is badly optimized; it runs at about 2fps on my S20 Ultra.”
- “Optimization left the chat.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining. However, some users noted technical issues, such as bugs and microphone distortion, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as simple yet consistently funny.
- “Very simple game, it's very funny! ”
- “The game is very funny.”
- “Nice and funny game, the best game ever!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over misleading advertising and poor gameplay mechanics. Many feel disappointed by the game's inability to deliver on its promises, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction and anger. Overall, the emotional impact is characterized by feelings of betrayal and annoyance.
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music aspect of the app has received criticism for interrupting users' playlists, requiring them to repeatedly click play to resume their own music. Additionally, the comments suggest a lack of coherence and focus in discussions about the music, indicating a potential disconnect between the app's features and user experience.
- “The app hijacks your music, so you'll have to continuously click play on your own music.”
- “The app hijacks your music, so you'll have to continuously click play on your own music.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers enjoyable gameplay, many users note that its replayability is limited once the main objectives are completed, reflecting a broader trend in mobile games that often lack lasting engagement.
- “Back in the day, games were actually fun and had replayability. This game is a great example of what mobile games have come to.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be very basic and tedious, suggesting that it lacks depth and can become monotonous over time.
- “The grinding is very basic and tedious.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel like a chore.”
- “I found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming and not rewarding.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect appears to be fragmented and lacks coherence, making it difficult to discern a clear narrative or thematic focus. Users seem to express a mix of personal reflections and disjointed thoughts rather than a structured storyline.