Asphalt 8: the perfect sequel to the racing series

One of the most anticipated game releases of the season - Asphalt 8: Airborne, finally appeared in the App Store. The most popular racing game on mobile devices seriously changed - almost all aspects of the game have been altered or modified.

Such games can not miss, so I played it enough these days to write this review. Do not forget to fasten your seat belts, we begin.

The main thing is that you just need to learn about the new Asphalt - it pretty seriously changed, but remained "mentally recognizable." The guys from Gameloft did a great job and a good "shook" his racing hit, but did not turn Asphalt 8 of arcade racing simulator.

It's like before the race, rather, just for fun, without any claim to the laurels of Real Racing 3. This is a simple and fun toy for those who do not want to go into the laws of physics, to take part in races on a real racetrack. Asphalt 8 - it's a race "for all", no "simulyatornoy" here as there was no and no.

Beauty will save the world

At the same time, the game seriously added in terms of graphics and physics. Asphalt 8 - truly the beautiful game in the truest sense of the word. An elaborated route with reflections on the road, the bright neon signs and pastoral landscapes look great. Glossy car rushing along the sandy roads, thrown from the wheels dust; They crash into each other, leaving after the collision debris and body paint.

Beauty here both in the air and on the ground

New physics: realism without sacrificing the fun

As for physics, then it became more or less similar to the real one. Ah, now it is impossible to disperse the Mini Cooper up to 300 kilometers per hour without any frills - at first you will be "dragged" to the R8 at a speed of 200-240 kilometers per hour. At first it seems that the way the game is buggy, so Asphalt accustomed us to the exorbitant rates.

200 km / h - quite normal speed in Asphalt 8. Not even for a second, and on the last transmission

For serious accidents at the machine can even fly off the door that Asphalt is not heard at all. Yes, there appeared an imitation model of damage, though you still can not be broken "completely" - as before, you just lose a couple of seconds. But it is much more adequate to what it was before.

Plus, the car on the road feels so much better, especially when you driftuete. It became clear "weight" of the car on the track, because in the previous parts in general it seemed that all the laws of physics at Gameloft have decided to forget completely. It has become more realistic, but not to excess - the game has not lost its fun from this.

gameplay

In addition to recycling the old and new came in Asphalt 8. Now on the highway placed trampolines, where you can make barrels and turns. At such moments, the game starts to resemble some Burnout Paradise with its endless jumps and tricks. Not that that would be in the new Asphalt this too much, but it is there and it's a good idea to diversify the gameplay and adds the "fun" in the game.

Dashing turns and barrels have become a real chip eighth "Asphalt"

Game modes not fundamentally changed: the classic race, drift slalom, duel, breaking up other people's cars for speed and so on. But with new graphics and physics of all this is seen in a completely new way.

During the passage of the race you get the stars and in-game currency, which open new season with races, cars and tyunning kits. tuning system here remains the same - apparently, it's time to come to terms with the fact that it is impossible to put on the car lyuoy spoiler or bumper. By the way, in the eighth of the possible free (!) To repaint any car ;-).

In general, the gaming experience is very different from what it was in the seventh part.

Money money money

The game is sold for a symbolic 99 cents and you can certainly spend more by buying in-game currency. But in contrast to Electronic Arts, freemium model which ruined those cool games like Real Racing 3 and Plants vs Zombies 2, Gameloft managed to find an optimal combination of their own benefit and comfort for players. You can complete the game without spending a single ruble. Of course, it will be more difficult, but the potential is real can not but rejoice.

"Wheel" and "radio"

If we talk about such things as governance and sound, then all is fine. Management is the same as before, the speakers plays a good playlist of electronic and rock, so that to drive a car in Asphalt 8 will be quite comfortable, and the music will add a positive impression of the game.

But there are disadvantages?

Yes, the Asphalt 8 - is an excellent game, but even it contains some flaws. First, even on my iPhone 5 "eight" sometimes managed to slow down, although on the overall impression of the game is a little affected. And yet, it's not a very pleasant fact. I suppose that 4S cases will fare even worse, and the "four" all will be very bad. Yes, iPhone 3GS is no longer supported.

In addition, quite a bit of Asphalt 8 runs - only 8. They, of course, well designed, but often want to get more variety and there would be a new track is not prevented. Although, it is possible to fix in the supplements.

Total

Despite the cons, they can not spoil the gaming experience. Asphalt 8 - a high-quality racing toy, in which Gameloft spent a great job on the bugs. Graphics, physics and damage model - all this has changed and improved gaming experience. We can say that the Asphalt series of fully updated and now in the genre of arcade racing on mobile devices are set completely new standards. My verdict: buy and play a must!