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Parents' Guide to

Hill Climb Racing

By Chris Morris, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 11+

Physics-based driving game not original, but fun and free.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free Racing Games
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Based on 3 parent reviews

thespidersfrommars
thespidersfrommars Adult
August 9, 2020
age 16+

Just caught my 8yr old chatting to an adult

This review is not about the playability of the game, which in itself is great. I'm posting this review to warn others that there is a chat function on this game and I'm astoubded there is no mention of this on a website that's designed to reassure parents of the safety of apps and games. I've just caught my 8 year old son chatting to a 35 year old in this game. Nothing untoward was discussed but the mere fact that anyone can chat to your child should be concern enough. Also, how can this review claim that this game doesn't include bad language etc when you have no control over the chat function. I've taken my sons tablet off him while I figure out how exactly he can play this without the chat function, since he loves the game so much. Can anyone advise?
Dankman
Dankman Adult
November 28, 2019
age 2+

Great Game

Its a good game and with the new Prognosis map it has great rock music, Its not bad for kids or anything,however, if you flip the car over you break your neck, except its not something to be concerned of because there's no blood or whatever. parents be ware that your kid does not have the ability to use your credit card because there's many things to buy and your kid might buy a very pricey thing. other than that its a great game with no violence really.
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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?

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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.

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Release date: November 26, 2012
  • Category: Racing Games
  • Version: 1.4.1
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.3 or later; Android 2.2 and up
  • Last updated: August 18, 2016

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