Dinsun Review
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Gameloft. They make beautiful games, but they usually try to nickel-and-dime you at every turn. Asphalt 8: Airborne+ is a rare exception where the game is allowed to breathe without a credit card being swiped every five minutes. The sense of speed is undeniable, and the 'airborne' mechanics—while completely ridiculous and physically impossible—are genuinely fun to pull off. It’s pure popcorn entertainment.
But let’s be honest: the physics are non-existent. If you’re looking for a simulation like Gran Turismo, stay far away. This is a game where you barrel-roll a multi-million dollar supercar off a ramp in Iceland and land perfectly without a scratch. It’s absurd. The visuals are still impressive for a mobile title, but the constant 'hype' and aggressive soundtrack can be exhausting after half an hour. It’s a solid racer, but it lacks the finesse of a true classic.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Huge roster of licensed cars
- Fantastic sense of speed and scale
- Fair progression system in the Arcade version
- Physics are laughably unrealistic
- Repetitive mission structures
- Audio can be grating and over-the-top
Technical Report
Performance: Occasional frame drops on older hardware; load times are acceptable.
- Tilt-to-steer
- Auto-acceleration options
- Full controller support
Audience Fit
Buy if: You love Burnout-style arcade racing and want a huge collection of cars.
Skip if: You prefer realistic driving physics or a quiet, methodical racing experience.
- Asphalt 9: Legends
- Need for Speed: No Limits
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40, Hardcore Conservative Gamer
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro / DualSense Controller
- Playtime: 25 hours
- Status: Tier 5 career unlocked
