About Asphalt Legends - Racing Game

Asphalt Legends is a racing game that puts spectacle and speed at the centre. You drive licensed supercars on tracks around the world, using nitro boosts, drifts and jumps to beat opponents. The races are short and exciting, with a strong sense of speed and plenty of flashy effects.

Controls can be adjusted to your taste. You can use simple touch steering with automatic acceleration, which lets you focus on drifting and nitro, or choose manual controls for more precision. The game rewards good timing. Drifting through corners fills the nitro bar, and using it at the right moment can win a close race. Collisions are part of the fun, since you can take down rivals for bonus points.

The car collection is large, with models from well-known manufacturers organised in classes. You earn credits by winning races and spend them on upgrades or new cars. There are single-player seasons, special events and online races against real opponents, with new content added regularly. The game also has a good-looking style, with city streets, mountain roads and desert tracks.

For newcomers, the game provides helpful assistance, so you can learn the basics.

One valuable lesson is not to spend all your credits on the first expensive car you see. A well-upgraded cheaper car is often faster than a stock premium one. Learning the tracks matters as well, since many have shortcuts and ramps. Use nitro on straights and ramps, and save a small amount for the final stretch of the race.

The game is free with ads and optional purchases, and it needs a fairly modern phone and plenty of storage. Online races require an internet connection. Players who enjoy cars and arcade racing will find a lot to do, while those who prefer a gentler pace may want to start with the assisted driving mode.

If you like fast, flashy arcade racing with real cars, it offers a lot of excitement in short races.

Because it needs a capable phone, it is worth checking your free storage and battery before a long session. Lowering the graphics settings helps older devices run smoothly, and charging while you play avoids surprises.

Seasonal events and limited-time cars change the experience regularly, so returning after a break usually reveals something fresh. Many players enjoy the cinematic replays after a close race.

Who it suits. Asphalt Legends suits players who want spectacle-first racing and licensed cars. Races are short and loud. Handling. Drifting charges nitro, so release the accelerator at the right moment and tap through bends. Use nitro on straights and when you have clear space. Collisions lose time, so avoid walls and traffic. Controls. Experiment with steering settings and choose the one that feels natural. Auto-acceleration helps beginners. Cars and upgrades. Choose a car that fits the class of the event. Upgrade the car you drive most, and avoid spreading resources thin. Events. Look at each event's requirements before racing. A single suitable car may do better than a collection. Data and storage. The game needs a lot of storage and may download extra content, so use Wi-Fi. Online features may include chat, so check settings for children. Costs. Free with ads and optional purchases. For comparison, see Asphalt 8, CSR 2 and Traffic Rider on this site.