However, we liked the fact that we could seamlessly switch from one device to the other and the game was able to sync our progress via the cloud using the Game Center ID for authentication.Ĭoming to the actual gameplay, the default controls for Asphalt 8: Airborne feature tilt to steer, auto-acceleration, with taps on the left and right edge of the screen to brake (drift) and nitro-boost respectively.

The game stuttered at times on our iPhone 4S, though our third-generation iPad handled everything without any hiccups. You can pick up to five stars at each event, with 3 based on where you finish (1 star for finishing third, 3 stars for winning the race) and two additional stars for achieving event-specific objectives like doing the specified number of Barrel Rolls, Knockdowns, Perfect Nitro Triggers etc.Īsphalt 8: Airborne features excellent graphics though you may need the latest devices to enjoy them to the maximum. As you go along, you also have the opportunity to pick up stars that unlock the next racing events within the season. In Career mode, you start with a car and a pretty minimal budget, and try to earn more money by winning races and performing tricks. The main screen of the game can be a little intimidating, and it takes a while to figure out the various options. You can play Asphalt 8: Airborne in various modes including World Series (Multiplayer over the Internet), a local Wi-Fi race, a quick Solo race, or the Career mode. Flat Spin jumps are a bit tricker to perfect, as they require you go off a ramp while drifting (braking the car at high speed while steering it), and the success or failure depends on the angle of your approach. In most cases you can trust that you'll land safely, unless you really messed up the approach. You can do Barrel Rolls by driving onto one of the many angled ramps present on the track, letting a mix of gravity and momentum do the rest.

Asphalt 8: Airborne rewards for tricks you perform while you are in the air, like doing Barrel Rolls or Flat Spin jumps. The title of the game is a pointer to the biggest change compared to its predecessor. It carries on the tradition of providing an exciting racing experience on your mobile device with an added twist.

Asphalt 8: Airborne is the successor to Gameloft's incredibly popular racing game, Asphalt 7: Heat.

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