Asphalt Overdrive
Asphalt Overdrive is a 2014 endless running racing video game published by Gameloft and developed by their Madrid studio. The eleventh major game of Asphalt series.[1] After a showcase in June 2014 at the E3 event, it was released in September 24, 2014 for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, Windows 8.1.[1][2] The game is officially retired and no longer supported.
| Asphalt Overdrive | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Gameloft Madrid |
| Publisher(s) | Gameloft |
| Producer(s) | Regina Vyshnevska |
| Designer(s) | Andrew Santos Mathias Takimoto Alejandro Arque Gallardo |
| Programmer(s) | Daniele Lazzarini |
| Artist(s) | Thomas Woode Gwenael Heliou Arthur Hugot |
| Composer(s) | Rodrigo Rubilar Vincent Labelle |
| Series | Asphalt |
| Platform(s) | iOS Android Windows Phone Microsoft Windows |
| Release | September 24, 2014 |
| Genre(s) | Endless runner |
| Mode(s) | Single-player and Multiplayer |
Overdrive marks a departure from previous games in the series, as it is an on-rails endless platformer in the vein of Temple Run and Subway Surfers, and takes place in a 1980s-style[a] rendition of Southern California.[3]
Gameplay edit
As stated earlier, Asphalt Overdrive is presented as an endless runner, and does not offer a traditional racing mode. Like in previous games, cars accelerate automatically, but are limited to a fixed, endless path with three lanes. Performing stunts and ramming civilian vehicles builds up the nitrous meter, to which the player can use in evading police vehicles.[4]
Reception edit
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| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 59/100[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Gamezebo | [6] |
| Pocket Gamer | [7] |
| TouchArcade | [8] |
The iOS version received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5]
Notes edit
- ^ While the game is presented as having a 1980s aesthetic, Asphalt Overdrive takes place in the present day as evidenced with most of the vehicles used.
References edit
- ^ a b Sinha, Robin (September 25, 2014). "Asphalt Overdrive Now Available to Download for Android and iOS". Gadgets 360. NDTV. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Sabri, Sam (September 24, 2014). . Android Central. Future plc. Archived from the original on September 26, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Leong, Lewis (September 24, 2014). "Gameloft ruins Asphalt Overdrive by turning it into a free-to-play endless runner". Softonic.com. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Spencer, Spanner (September 25, 2014). "Out now: Asphalt Overdrive is a free to play retro endless-runner/racer hybrid". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ a b "Asphalt Overdrive for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Squires, Jim (September 30, 2014). "Asphalt Overdrive Review: A Motorized Money Pit". Gamezebo. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Slater, Harry (September 30, 2014). "Asphalt Overdrive (iOS)". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Dotson, Carter (September 29, 2014). "'Asphalt Overdrive' Review: One Expensive Ride". TouchArcade. TouchArcade.com, LLC. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
External links edit
- Asphalt Overdrive at MobyGames