Asphalt 8: Airborne+
Ratings
N/A
Age
13+
Category
Games
Languages
English
Wed Sep 10 2025
Asphalt 8: Airborne+ revitalizes the iconic arcade racing masterpiece for Apple Arcade, entirely removing the heavy microtransactions that bogged down the original free-to-play release. Players can collect, upgrade, and customize a massive roster of high-performance vehicles from top manufacturers like Ferrari, Ducati, and Porsche. The game is famous for its physics-defying stunts, allowing racers to launch off ramps, perform barrel rolls, and catch massive air while navigating gorgeous, globe-trotting tracks. With a deep career mode and aggressive AI, it offers a premium, high-octane driving experience.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Asphalt 8 was always an incredible arcade racer that unfortunately became the poster child for aggressive mobile monetization. Asphalt 8: Airborne+ is the game we always wished it was: a premium, uncompromised racing experience. The sheer joy of ripping around Tokyo or the Alps, pulling off ridiculous barrel rolls without worrying about 'fuel meters' or premium currencies, is incredibly refreshing. Gameloft successfully stripped out the pay-to-win elements and left behind pure fun.
The graphical fidelity still holds up surprisingly well, providing a fantastic sense of speed and chaotic destruction. The car roster is massive, and actually being able to unlock the high-tier vehicles through genuine progression and gameplay feels rewarding. The handling model is strictly arcade—don't expect a simulation here—but it's tight, responsive, and perfectly suited for touch controls.
However, it's not without its flaws. The port is somewhat buggy; I've experienced a few unexpected crashes during intense races, and the progression curve, while fixed, still feels a bit 'grindy' in the later stages, showing the bones of its free-to-play origins. Despite these issues, it is undeniably the best way to experience one of the greatest mobile racers ever made.
Features
Over 200 fully licensed cars and motorcycles
Physics-defying aerial stunts
Dozens of distinct locations and tracks
Rebalanced economy with no microtransactions
Tips & Walkthrough
Success relies heavily on maintaining your nitro meter. Drift around tight corners to generate nitro, then unleash it on the straightaways to smash opponents and secure the lead.
Gameplays
Use the environment to your advantage. Hitting ramps at high speeds or angles allows you to perform barrel rolls and flat spins, significantly boosting your nitro bar.
Q&A
No, the economy has been completely rebalanced so you unlock cars and upgrades through gameplay alone.