Suprisingly, it’s not quite shovelware, but it is the definition of squandered potential.
While I often don’t think the term “mixed bag” says much about a game, I think it speaks to the core of Asphalt 3D quite well. There’s a very even mix of good and bad, offering players what could’ve been a solid racing experience if it weren’t dragged down by some poor AI, technical issues, and cell phone game design. Players will find some solid racing mechanics underneath all the mess, fun tracks complete with shortcuts, as well as an assortment of challenges providing some necessary variety.