DrawRace 2
SCORE: 88
From time to time there are some fantastic
sports games that come out that we were not expecting. DrawRace 2 from
Chillingo is one such title. When I agreed to play and review DrawRace 2
on the iPad I was not expecting much. Then I started to play it. What I
found is a highly polished game with massive amounts of strategy.
The concept behind DrawRace 2 is simple. Trace a path on a race track.
Then watch and see if you win. Oh before I forget you do get to press a
turbo button while racing. It has a gauge that grows during the race.
The real strategy behind DrawRace 2 is in the turns. Players have to
slow down during the curves or they risk spinning out.
The graphics in DrawRace 2 shine with astounding detail. The vehicles
look fantastic, and the tracks are awesome. There are a plethora of
different cars in DrawRace 2. The race tracks range dramatically. The
ice roads are some of the most interesting. The menu screens show
exceptional polish as well. The cars look wonderful. There are vibrant
colors used in DrawRace 2 as well.
The music in DrawRace 2 fits the theme of this race game flawlessly. I
enjoyed the racing sounds while running cars across the tracks. The
special effect sounds like the turbo work masterfully. I found no
offensive sounds while playing DrawRace 2. This game teaches players how
to do new skills with some neat little videos. This visual learning is a
great way of teaching.
We were provided a download code to review DrawRace 2. With that said I
do believe this game is worth the price of admission. The iPad version
costs a few dollars more than the iPhone/iPod Touch version. Both of
them look good. The iPad does look a bit better in my opinion. There are
an amazing amount of unlockables in DrawRace 2. You will get your moneys
worth out of this app.
I had a few problems with a couple of the tracks in DrawRace 2. I had to
learn the best speeds in certain portions of the tracks. I also had to
learn when to brake. The computer controlled characters are good, but
can be beaten. The difficulty curve in DrawRace 2 has a nice slope. I
could easily beat early cars, but later ones were more challenging. I
had fun playing DrawRace 2. In fact it is addicting to beat track after
track.
Normally when I play a racing game I feel the lesson is to get to the
finish line first, and to beat all your competition. DrawRace 2 has a
different feel. Since you draw the path your vehicle goes it feels like
finding the best path through the race track. Yes there is competition
in DrawRace 2 but I never felt like that was the lesson or the goal. I
hope to see more family friendly titles like this one. The most violent
content is bumping into the wall when taking a corner too quickly.
- Frank
Graphics: 79%
Sound: 88%
Replay/Extras: 81%
Gameplay: 77%
Family Friendly Factor: 80%
System: iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Chillingo
ESRB Rating: '4+' - 4+
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