Furious Racing - Open World

Earning currency in drag racing only to find out it doesn't carry over to open world mode

The game has three distinct modes: short distance racing, drag racing, and open world driving. You earn currency in each mode. But the currency does not carry over. If you grind drag races for an hour, you cannot spend that currency on upgrades in open world mode. You have to earn it again. The game does not explain this. You discover it through trial and error. This is frustrating. You waste time grinding in the wrong mode. The game also has a misleading title. It is not the official Fast & Furious game. The description warns you, but many users miss it. The "Furious 7" branding is a clear attempt to attract fans of the movie franchise. This is deceptive.

The ads are another major issue. Every time you finish a race, an ad plays. Every time you return to the main menu, an ad plays. The ads are frequent and disruptive. Some users have reported that ads appear during races. This is not confirmed, but the complaints are consistent. The game does not have in-app purchases. The developer relies on ads for revenue. But the frequency is excessive. It ruins the experience. One user review says, "Frequent ad interruptions and graphical inconsistencies." This is a recurring theme.

The game also has graphical inconsistencies. The cars look detailed in the garage. But on the track, the textures are blurry. The environments are varied but lack polish. The game claims "stunning 3D graphics." In practice, the graphics are average. They are not bad, but they are not stunning. This is a common issue in budget racing games. The developer has not addressed it in any update. The changelog only mentions "Crashes Fixed Gameplay Bug Fixed." There is no mention of graphical improvements.

The open world mode lets you drive freely, but the physics feel floaty

The open world mode is the game's standout feature. You can drive freely around a city. There are no time limits. No objectives. You just drive. You can explore the environment. You can find hidden ramps and shortcuts. The city is large. It has highways, side streets, and off-road areas. This is a significant feature for a mobile racing game. Most racing games are linear. They lock you to a track. This one gives you freedom. This is why users keep it installed. They enjoy the exploration aspect.

The physics in open world mode are different from the other modes. The car feels floaty. It does not grip the road well. The steering is sensitive. You can adjust the sensitivity in the settings. But the default settings are not ideal. The car slides too easily. This makes drifting fun. But it makes precision driving difficult. The game does not explain the physics differences. You have to discover them through trial and error. Some users like the floaty feel. Others find it frustrating. The game does not offer a way to toggle between physics modes.

The open world mode also has traffic. Other cars drive on the roads. They follow traffic rules. They stop at red lights. They change lanes. This makes the city feel alive. It also adds a layer of challenge. You have to dodge traffic while driving fast. The traffic AI is basic. It does not react to your presence. It just follows its path. This is a missed opportunity. A more reactive traffic system would have made the city feel more immersive.

Navigating from the garage to a race takes five screens and multiple taps

The UI workflow is not intuitive. You start in the garage. You select a car. You customize it. Then you exit the garage. You go to the main menu. You select a mode. You select a race. You confirm. This takes five screens and multiple taps. The game does not offer a shortcut. You cannot go directly from the garage to a race. You have to navigate through the menus every time. This is inefficient. It adds friction to the experience. The game does not explain the menu structure. You have to discover it through trial and error.

The garage is where you customize your car. You can upgrade the engine, tires, rims, traction, clutch, and body wraps. The upgrades are expensive. You have to grind for currency. The game does not explain the upgrade system. You do not know which upgrades are most effective. You have to experiment. This is a common pattern in the game: features exist, but they are not documented. The garage also has a visual customization option. You can change the color and add decals. But the options are limited. You cannot change the body kit or the spoiler. This is a limitation for users who want more customization.

The race selection screen is simple. You see a list of races. Each race has a difficulty rating. You select a race and start. The game does not explain the difficulty rating. You have to discover it through trial and error. The campaign mode is separate. It has sprint and legend races. The campaign is linear. You complete one race to unlock the next. The game does not explain the campaign structure. You have to discover it through trial and error. This is a common pattern in the game: features exist, but they are not documented.

The app requires 163.87 MB of storage and does not support external storage

The app's size is 163.87 MB. This is large for a mobile racing game. It takes up significant storage space. The developer has not addressed this in any update. The size has remained consistent across versions. For users with limited storage, this is a barrier. The app also requires Android 5.1 or later. This is a relatively low bar. The app should run on most modern devices. But the storage requirement is a significant limitation. The app does not support external storage. You cannot move it to an SD card. This is a drawback for users with limited internal storage.