We have come a long way from big arcade machines to being able to enjoy video games almost wherever we go. Playing on the move is a big part of the entertainment business today, and the more advanced phones and technology, the better propositions we get, and for more genres. So, racing game fans, let’s talk about the Asphalt series.
Undeniably, the mobile gaming industry is only going to grow in the future, and who knows what solutions and new ideas we might witness next. Meanwhile, the developers do their best to offer us the most fun with what we have. Players will probably agree that Gameloft has done a good job with the Asphalt racing video game series. The publisher focuses on the mobile department especially. The series started in 2004 with the Asphalt Urban GT title. The latest release is the 2018 Asphalt 9: Legends, which is the ninth installment and has a few improved features, such as reimplemented shockwave nitro and a lineup of prestigious cars. In a week, it reached four million downloads across all platforms and was generally well-received by the critics and players.
The predecessor of Asphalt: Legends was Asphalt 8: Airborne, which the gaming community remembers fondly. For example, it was mentioned as one of the Best iPhone Apps for Online Gaming last year, although we had some ideas about 2018 racing games (for Android) as well. The eighth and ninth main titles are, naturally, compared to each other. Which one is better? Often, the answer is that they are somewhat similar to one another. While the graphics are undeniably improved, and there were some significant changes in the design as well, the overall gameplay experience is something that depends mostly on the individual experience. Therefore, no wonder that opinions are divided for this one. Also, there have been some mixed reviews regarding the progression system, which sometimes left users in a state of slight confusion. However, it seems like Asphalt 8: Airborne trumps its successor in the car performance and vehicle diversity departments. The final decision, of course, belongs to the fans enjoying this racing series.