Towing Race
- January 21, 2021
- Rollic Games
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Towing Race" is a racing game that features poor graphics, frequent ads, and numerous bugs. Despite these issues, the game promises an exciting towing racing experience. With simple gameplay, players compete in towing races, but should be prepared for its drawbacks.
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Reviews
- The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for a short time.
- The graphics are decent and the different vehicles add some variety.
- The game can be a good time killer if you can tolerate the ads.
- The game is overloaded with ads, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge, leading to boredom.
- The game frequently crashes and lags, making it nearly unplayable.
- monetization594 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been overwhelmingly criticized for its excessive reliance on ads, with players reporting that they spend significantly more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Many users express frustration over mandatory ads after nearly every action, including upgrades and level completions, leading to a poor gameplay experience. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous reviews indicate that ads persist regardless of payment, contributing to a widespread sentiment that the game is more of an advertising platform than a legitimate gaming experience.
“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.”
“It's just another mobile game filled with ads.”
- stability27 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, lag, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience constant glitches and bugs, making the game nearly unplayable, and the overwhelming presence of ads further exacerbates the problem. Overall, the game's performance is described as frustratingly unstable, leading to a disappointing experience.
“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.”
“Level 13... it freezes and then the app just closes. This happens every time, and from this day, I still can't pass level 13.”
“Crashes constantly and freezes all the time.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting that ads often exceed actual gameplay time. Many players find the mechanics lacking and the game laggy, leading to frustration and frequent uninstalls. Overall, the gameplay is described as poor, unengaging, and riddled with technical issues.
“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.”
“For 15 seconds of gameplay, you watch a few minutes of ads. I understand they have to pay the bills.”
“Abysmal gameplay, complete waste of my time.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 52 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor and not meeting expectations for a mobile title. Complaints also highlight issues with lag, crashes, and excessive ads, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, players feel that the graphics do not justify the game's large file size and are disappointed with the quality compared to other games in the same category.
“Pos game & graphics.”
“My graphics are just like the ad unlike others posted.”
“I mean the graphics are good but they're just a bit too good.”
“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.”
“Graphics were too poor compared to other games in this segment.”
“Too many ads and graphics aren't that good.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to significant performance issues such as extreme overheating, low frame rates (around 2fps), and stuttering gameplay, rendering it nearly unplayable on high-end devices like the S20 Ultra and S21 Ultra. Users report that the game feels more like an ad generator than a playable experience, further detracting from its performance.
“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.”
“Thought performance was bad because of thermal throttling (felt super hot after playing this game, performance shows 58°C).”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over misleading advertisements and poor gameplay mechanics. Many feel disappointed by the game's execution, describing it as unresponsive and lacking in engagement, leading to a sense of shame and dissatisfaction.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic titles, but players note that its replayability is limited once the main content is completed.
“Back in the day, games were actually fun and had replayability. This game is a great example of what mobile games have come to.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users report that the app interferes with their music playback, requiring them to repeatedly click play to resume their own music, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The app hijacks your music, forcing you to continuously click play on your own tracks.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that while the game has humorous elements, technical issues such as bugs and microphone distortion detract from the overall comedic experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with witty dialogue and clever puns that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates slapstick comedy and absurd situations that never fail to make me chuckle.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful layer of humor that enhances the overall experience.”
