Asphalt Overdrive: Difference between revisions

| image = File:Asphalt_Overdrive_screenshot.jpg

| developer = Gameloft Madrid

| platforms = [[iOS]]<br />[[Android (operating system)|Android]]<br />[[Windows Phone]]<br />[[Windows 8.1]]

| genre = [[Racing]]

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'''Asphalt Overdrive''' is a 2014 "[[platform game#endless running games|endless runner]]" video game published by [[Gameloft]] and developed by their [[Madrid]] studio. It is a spinoff of the ''[[Asphalt (series)|Asphalt]]'' series and the eleventh title overall.<ref name="ndtv2014">{{cite web|last1=Sinha|first1=Robin|title=Asphalt Overdrive Now Available to Download for Android and iOS|url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/asphalt-overdrive-now-available-to-download-for-android-and-ios-597856|website=NDTV Gadgets|publisher=NDTV|accessdate=25 September 2014|date=25 September 2014}}</ref> After a showcase in June 2014 at the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2014|E3 event]], it was released in September 24, 2014 for [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[Windows Phone]], [[Windows 8.1]].<ref name="ndtv2014"/><ref name="Sabri">{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/asphalt-overdrive-brings-80s-racing-android-now-available-free|title=Asphalt Overdrive brings 80's racing to Android, now available for free|last=Sabri|first=Sam|date=24 September 2014|work=[[Android Central]]|accessdate=26 September 2014}}</ref> The game is officially retired and no longer supported.

''Overdrive'' marks a departure from previous games in the series, as it is an on-rails endless platformer in the vein of ''[[Temple Run]]'' and ''[[Subway Surfers]]'', and takes place in a 1980s-style{{refn|group=notes| 1 = While the game is presented as having a 1980s aesthetic, ''Asphalt Overdrive'' takes place in the present day as evidenced with most of the vehicles used.}} rendition of [[Southern California]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Leong|first1=Lewis|title=Gameloft ruins Asphalt Overdrive by turning it into a free-to-play endless runner|url=http://news.en.softonic.com/gameloft-asphalt-overdrive-android-ios-windows|publisher=Softonic|accessdate=25 September 2014|date=24 September 2014}}</ref>

As stated earlier, ''Asphalt Overdrive'' is presented as an endless runner, and does not offer a traditional racing mode. Like in previous games, cars accelerate automatically, but are limited to a fixed, endless path with three lanes. Performing stunts and ramming civilian vehicles builds up the [[nitrous oxide|nitrous]] meter, to which the player can use in evading police vehicles.<ref name="Spencer">{{cite web|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Asphalt+Overdrive/news.asp?c=61711|title=Out now: Asphalt Overdrive is a free to play retro endless-runner/racer hybrid|last=Spencer|first=Spanner|date=25 September 2014|work=[[Pocket Gamer]]|accessdate=26 September 2014}}</ref>

==Cars==

The game has 30 cars to race in the game, divided into 5 turfs. When the player beats bosses and unlocks turfs, a new turf of cars is unlocked. At the start of the game, players have a choice to purchase either a [[Ford Mustang (first generation)|Ford Mustang GT Fastback]], [[Fiat 131|Fiat Abarth Rally]], or [[Ram 1500]] as a starting car. As the player progresses, he/she unlocks new cars, including in Turf 1, the [[Chevrolet C/K|GMC K-2500]] and [[Ferrari 308 GTS]], in Turf 2, the [[Ford Explorer]] and [[DMC DeLorean]], in Turf 3, the [[GMC Vandura]] and [[Hummer H4]], in Turf 4, the [[Ferrari Testarossa]] and [[Ruf Rt 12|Ruf RT 12 S]], and in Turf 5, the [[Lamborghini Countach]] and [[Ruf CTR3]].

The fastest car available to the player is the [[Bugatti Veyron]] (Turf 5).

== Location ==

The game takes place in a rerendered 80's style of [[Southern California]], similar to ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'' (which take place in a fictionalized 1980s [[Miami]] named ''Vice City''). You can race in the place at both day and night. Daytime starts at the beginning of the game, but nighttime starts when the player reaches Turf 3.

== Control ==

The game cars auto accelerate, like previous and main games of ''[[Asphalt (series)|Asphalt]]''. However, Unlike other games, this game is played vertical (instead of horizontal control many Asphalt games in the past did), and the player are fixed in an endless path with some lanes, and the player must swipe the car, either the right or the left, so that he can change the lane.

When the player reaches the ramp, then he can perform two actions- Swipe up to fly higher (bird flight) or swipe left or right to turn lanes while jumping(twister).

When on a curved ramp, the player must do a barrel roll, and there are no choices beyond it, no matter where the player swipes their finger.

When the player reaches Turf 2 (Episode 2), there is a double-steep jump. If you swipe up, or any other direction than down, the vehicle just performs a [[back flip]] (360).

However, you can turn the lane while doing a jump stunt by swiping a finger during a jump. With this, the player can turn the lane even airborne.

There are also some more controls. When in a tunnel, you can do a loop twister which can be done by the driver swiping a finger to the rightmost part of the tunnel. This can only be done on one direction.

There is grinding, which begins appearing at the beginning of Episode 3. This requires your car be balanced during a grind, or your car may wreck.

At the beginning of Episode 4, you start to learn a trick called two wheels. The player can be safe when it tilts left- if right it is dangerous. This stunt can only be recognized when you make the stunt to the end and balance your car back.

There is a trick called [[Drifting (motorsport)|drifting,]] which appears at the end of Episode 1. However, this is never special and the player just controls the car as if the player is driving normally. However, the car will change lanes slower than usual when drifting.

==Bosses and Turfs==

The game has 5 bosses and 5 turfs. When the player races against a boss, the player has to beat the boss to unlock the next turf. If the player wants to, he/she can battle the boss a second time to take away their car and make it playable.

== Characters ==

=== Supporting ===

* Ladia Takie (Control Lada) - agent and companion of the player, helps in some situations and informs about tuning of the car characteristics. In first turf, if the energy gauge is empty for the first time, she helps with refill it for free. She also comments the current race events (Quotes: "Oops!", "C'mon get us outta here!" etc.)

* Boss X - unknown person that appears at fifth turf. Gives 30 gold when Frank Millieous (see "Antagonists") is beaten.

=== Antagonists ===

* Rickie Chung

* Debbie Lords

* Jonnie Bateman

* Kelly Rodriguez

* Frank Millieous - the boss of the gang, who stolen player's Ferrari 308 GTS at first turf.

== Traffic ==

Also a part of the controls in Asphalt Overdrive, there are traffic scattered around the road. There are five traffic variations (six if boss or police is put in consideration)-

# Normal traffic cars(or [[pickup truck]]s). Normal cars and pickups can be near missed or taken down, and help the player obtain nitro and score. Cars with roll cage ability obtain extra score when taking down cars as well. When bumped, the traffic car slows down the player's vehicle. This is not very harmful and Invincibility is not turned upon hitting these vehicles.

# [[Bus]]es (or big trucks). Big vehicles can only be near missed, and cannot be taken down. If you try to take down these vehicles, they just stay normally. Although they don't shift lines, they pose a threat because when these cars are bumped, your cars wreck and waste time significantly. Invincibility is turned upon impact with these vehicles.

# Cargo trucks. Cargo trucks cannot be near missed(although they can be, if you closely dodge the trucks and loads), and like normal trucks, your car wreck when hitting these vehicles. These vehicles' freight can also wreck your vehicle. These trucks appear in the end part of Episode 1 and the beginning of Episode 2, and pose a significant threat when you are in detour. Invincibility is turned on when you hit either the truck or its freights.

# [[Police car]]s(or [[Taxicab|taxis]]). Their physics are just like normal cars and pickups, and its difference is that they change lines frequently and make them crash. They can distract you, especially when in destruction missions. It is appearing in the mid part of Episode 2, and its first appearance is the taxi. These vehicle in police form appear in the end part of Episode 3.

# Police barricade vehicles. Their physics are different from most vehicles. They can neither being taken down or near missed. If these cars are touched by you, your car may wreck. This car may pose a big hazard when driving, especially on a fast car. It appears at the midpart of Episode 3.

# Police pursuits (or boss vehicles). They appear in getaway (police car) or boss missions (Boss vehicle). They are hostile towards you and in these missions you are being chased by them. They differ in form in different areas. In Episode 1 and 2, they are normal police vehicles. However, in Episode 3 and 4, they become [[Boss 302 Mustang|Ford Mustang Boss 302s]]. In Episode 5, they become [[Lamborghini Countach]]s (and [[Boss 302 Mustang|Ford Mustang Boss 302s]] in parts of missions), which is different from yours. Boss vehicles also change by Episodes.

== Reception ==

| MC = 59/100<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/asphalt-overdrive |title=Asphalt Overdrive for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=June 4, 2018}}</ref>

| rev1 = ''[[TouchArcade]]''

| rev1Score = {{rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://toucharcade.com/2014/09/29/asphalt-overdrive-review/ |title='Asphalt Overdrive' Review: One Expensive Ride |last=Dotson |first=Carter |website=[[TouchArcade]] |date=September 29, 2014 |accessdate=June 4, 2018}}</ref>

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