Editor Reviews

As the sun dips below the skylines of Venice to the suspended city in Iceland, Gameloft SE's accomplishment of Asphalt 8: Airborne, a high-octane car racing game, truly breaks the shackles off traditional racing paradigms. Over the years, the talented ensemble at Gameloft SE has become synonymous with delivering engaging mobile gaming experiences, and Asphalt 8 is no exception.

Charging its way through genres of action and racing, Asphalt 8 effectively raises the temperature of standard car racing adventures. Complementing the adrenaline-rush gameplay, are aural experiences that let the roar and rev of the high-performance machines echo in your ears. Paired with this is captivating visual artistry that sweeps you right into the throes of fierce racing brackets. The game realigns typical racing dynamics with its innovative gravity-defying feature, giving players a taste of aerial stunts and drifts; it's like choreography on the racing track!

The plot isn’t a steady road, rather a ramp catapulting gamers to different locales and experiences. The impressive line-up of luxury vehicles to choose from, each with unique attributes, adds individuality to the racing prowess. However, the game's in-app purchase model can sometimes feel obstructive to the overall progression, and players might find the grind for new cars to be a bit repetitive over time. Nevertheless, the fault is a minor hiccup in a largely applause-worthy experience.

How to play?

🚦Step 1: Once you've fired up the game, start off with the tutorial. It helps understand the basics of vehicle control and mechanics of the race.

🔧Step 2: After the tutorial, you'll need to select and purchase your first vehicle. Each car offers a unique balance of speed, handling, and acceleration.

🌍Step 3: Next, you'll have to choose a location and a track for the race. Be ready for surprising twists and turns!

4️⃣ Step 4: The crux of the game is not just speed - but skill, too! Learn to perform stunts like barrel rolls and 360-degree knocks to gain additional nitro boosts.

💨Step 5: Utilize your nitro boost prudently. Double tap on the nitro button to produce a more powerful 'nitro pulse' boost. This temporarily increases your speed for the duration of the nitro pulse.

⭐Step 6: Complete given career mode tasks and multiplayer races to earn stars and credits. Stars help you progress while credits can be used to upgrade your vehicles.

#️⃣Step 7: Repeat the loops to unlock new levels, cars, and tracks. The better your racing tactics, the more campaigns and features you can unlock.