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Asphalt 8 Airborne
Gameloft’s Asphalt series debuted
way back in 2004, and while each game is an improvement over the last
nothing has resulted in the franchise becoming revolutionary. Asphalt
8: Airborne is no different, but it’s hard to deny the ridiculous
nature and fun that the game can provide to fans of mobile racers.
The
visual flare Asphalt is known for is back, resulting in
Airborne being one of the most graphically impressive games released
on mobile devices this year. Cars are superbly detailed and
realistically fall apart in crashes , environments are varied and
colourful and the game sports a relatively stable frame rate for you to
enjoy it.
Airborne’s menu layout sports a wide range of options but it tends
to promote the social connectivity and purchasable upgrades rather than
the game itself. It’s a little overwhelming and the constant updating of
information on the front page can be a little confusing to navigate.
Fans of the series will be happy to know that all gameplay modes from
previous Asphalts have returned; a solid amount of modes but
nothing new has been added to shake up proceedings. A soundtrack
featuring hits from the likes of The Bloody Beetroots, Kasabian and
deadmau5 add a much welcome adrenaline to the gameplay, and the game
controls fairly well regardless of which control scheme suits your
style.
Based on a gameplay perspective there isn’t a huge difference between
Airborne and the Asphalt games that have been released in
recent years, but with a price tag of just $0.99 it’s hard not
recommending a download. It’s still a solid, beautiful and enjoyable
game, but don’t expect anything different this time around. |
