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. Pros Glitzy locations. Glamorous automobiles. Gripping graphics. Three different control schemes keep you in the driver's seat.
Cons Questionable physics. Questionable taste. Lengthy load times. Crashed my phone.
Bottom Line Asphalt 5 HD delivers the VIP treatment in mobile racing with high-def graphics, exotic locations, and automobiles most of us can only afford to electronically ogle. I neither drive nor own a car, but I've got several racing games on my phone.
Why wouldn't I? Graphical gumption, globetrotting locales, and support for mobile tech like wireless multiplayer and accelerometer steering showcase a phone's horsepower.
Of the racing games available on, Gameloft's Asphalt 5 HD ($4.99, direct) leads the pack. Asphalt 5 looks good, and drives better by putting you in the driver's seat with three different control schemes. When it comes to the garage, this racer laps the competition with 30 customizable vehicles. Some dubious choicesfrom the way the game handles physics to its objectionable use of women as auto accessoriesspoil an otherwise smooth ride. And for all its glitz and glamor, Asphalt 5 cannot match the hayseed hijinks of Reckless Racing ($4.99, direct). But for those seeking VIP racing treatment, Asphalt 5 is your ride. In the Driver's Seat Although I like mobile racers, I've never adored driving by accelerometer.
Thankfully, Gameloft equips Asphalt 5 with two other discreet modes of steering: 'Wheel,' which uses a small, on-screen steering wheel, and 'Screen Tap,' in which you touch anywhere to control direction. I found 'Screen Tap' preferable because the steering wheel feels too small and the accelerometer makes me too conspicuous (I can't help but drive with my body, an embarrassing prospect on a crowded subway). That said, there are compromises to the alternate control schemes: Whereas 'Accelerometer' allows you to turn off auto-acceleration, 'Screen Tap' and 'Wheel' forfeit the option. Also customizable are your vehicles and locations.
At first, you have access to two of each: You can race a Mini Cooper S or Nisan 370 Z on tracks in Saint Tropez or Aspen. However, the more you play, the more vehicles and locations you unlock. There are 12 locationsfrom Paris to Paris, Paris, Las Vegasand 30 vehiclesfrom Kawasaki motorcycles to Lamborghinis.
And that says nothing of the individual customizations: change paint jobs for free, earn decals, and unlock upgrades under the hood. After a couple of days of game play, I went from drab Mini Cooper to a sprightly Lotus 2-Eleven.
One area where I feel Asphalt spins out is in its inclusion of six un-lockable girls who pose alongside your auto. I understand why this might be a draw for some mobile racers, but I'm uncomfortable with the way in which these virtual vixens enter the game: In 'Career' mode, 'Girl' singularlists below 'Garage.'
The game classifies women much the way that it does decals: accessories to racing. On the Track When it comes to the track, Asphalt 5 is a joy ride. Despite realistic graphics, this racer doesn't try and replicate real-world physicsthat's clear the first time you bump another vehiclebut that doesn't change the fun of knocking out competitors, racing up hidden paths, and grinding against guardrails. I loved the rich backgrounds, replete with details such as puddle-jumpers gliding overhead. Collecting cash, tune-ups, and nitro oxide boosters revs the competition and makes for an even more immersive experience. In addition to standard races, 'Career' mode houses options for different racing events.
For example, in 'Time Attack,' you have to finish a race before time runs out; the outrageously difficult 'Cop Race' asks you to don a siren and eliminate opponents. Then there's multiplayer support, through which you can compete locally (over Bluetooth) or over the Web (via the Asphalt Academy). I tried a Web competition and, though I raced miserably, I can't blame that on the game. What I love less are loading times. I tested the game on a brand-new Samsung Vibrant, which often felt woefully ill equipped to loading new matches.
My phone crashed once (the screen pixelated, then wouldn't respond), and on two separate occasions I had to reboot my device in order to access menus. Finish Line Asphalt 5 takes the race when it comes to the range and customizability of automobiles, races, and racetracks.
The game looks terrific, and once you get into a match, it's a pleasure to play with three distinct control configurations. Gameloft's racer isn't perfect. It flunked physics. It would do better without some inclusions, most notably, 'Girl.' And more than once, it totaled my phone. For these reasons, I'd encourage mobile gamers to also consider the raucously fun Reckless Racing. However, if you want to globetrot in glamor, take a road trip to Gameloft for Asphalt 5 HD.
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