Hill Climb Racing

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Common Sense Media says

Physics-based driving game not original, but fun and free.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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Learning1
Best: Really engaging, great learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning : Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Hill Climb Racing is a physics-based game where players try to advance as far as possible without flipping over the buggy they're driving. The game magnifies physics, making it a bit too hard for young kids, and has some violence, notably a "crunching" sound when the vehicle flips. Players can buy coins via in-app purchase, and there's some advertising, but nothing too egregious. 

  • Ease of use3
    Controlling the buggy itself is very simple, but handling the game's enhanced physics engine can be very tricky. 
  • Violence3
    The buggy will inevitably flip over, which results in a "crunch" sound that's likely meant to simulate the sound of a broken neck (or other bone). 
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What kids can learn

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Hill Climb Racing wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.

What's it about?

Players attempt to drive a buggy through a series of bumpy landscapes, progressing as far as they can without flipping over. The game's physics engine makes this an inevitability, but that's the hook of the game. Controlling the vehicle is as simple as mashing the gas pedal on the bottom right side of the screen or the brake/reverse on the left. As they drive, players collect coins (to buy upgraded suspension, tires, etc., for their cars) and gas cans to let them continue driving.

Is it any good?

 

Hill Climb Racing won't win any prizes for originality (there are dozens of other physics-based car games on the market), graphics (they're rudimentary at best), or sound (which gets repetitive fast), but it's pretty good at what it sets out to do. The exaggerated physics engine makes the game challenging without being impossible. And when the game reaches its inevitable conclusion, you'll find yourself wanting to play one more time -- just to see if you can do better. You really can't ask for much more from a free app. 

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What kids can learn

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Hill Climb Racing wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.

What's it about?

Players attempt to drive a buggy through a series of bumpy landscapes, progressing as far as they can without flipping over. The game's physics engine makes this an inevitability, but that's the hook of the game. Controlling the vehicle is as simple as mashing the gas pedal on the bottom right side of the screen or the brake/reverse on the left. As they drive, players collect coins (to buy upgraded suspension, tires, etc., for their cars) and gas cans to let them continue driving.

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Category:Racing Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
Price:Free
Size:8.60 MB
Version:1.4.1
Release date:November 26, 2012
Minimum software requirements:iOS 4.3 or later; Android 2.2 and up
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