Asphalt 6: Adrenaline

Gameloft

Industry	Video game development and publishing
Founded	December 1, 1999 (1999-12-01)
Headquarters	Paris , France
Products	Asphalt series, including Asphalt 6: Adrenaline

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline is a racing video game created and distributed by Gameloft, representing the sixth principal entry in the Asphalt series. It initially debuted on iOS on December 21, 2010, followed by launches on Mac OS X (February 17, 2011), Android (June 15, 2011), Symbian^3 (July 20, 2011), Mobile phones via Java 2 ME (August 31, 2011), webOS (September 3, 2011), BlackBerry PlayBook (October 12, 2011), and finally on Bada 2.0 (January 10, 2012).

Gameplay

The gameplay mechanics of Asphalt 6: Adrenaline largely mirror those found in Asphalt 5, with players able to control their vehicles through device tilting or screen taps. Both local multiplayer options via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as online multiplayer modes, are included.

Players can achieve up to five stars per race by fulfilling both main and secondary goals, such as taking down rivals or drifting for a designated period.

A notable feature introduced is the "Adrenaline mode," which activates when the nitro meter is fully charged. During this mode, the vehicle becomes almost invulnerable and can easily demolish competitors upon contact.

Events

The game includes a variety of event formats:

• "Normal Race": conventional two- or three-lap competition; finish in the top three
• "Beat'em All": aim to topple as many adversaries as possible within a time frame
• "Elimination": avoid being last every 30 seconds; the final remaining racer wins
• "Time Attack": race solo to complete laps before the clock runs out
• "Drift": maintain drifts for a set duration within a time limit
• "Duel": head-to-head race against AI; first to cross wins
• "Collector": gather specified items before time expires
• "Under Pressure" (excluded from Java version): complete the race while opponents attempt to knock you off
• "Wanted" (exclusive to Java): finish laps without police intervention or hitting barricades

Java and Series 30+ version

The mobile editions for Java and Series 30+ platforms offer a unique gameplay experience featuring both a "Free Play" mode and a structured "Career" mode. In Career, players advance through various leagues by winning races and challenges, ultimately earning the title "The Lord of Asphalt" upon full completion.

Reception

Asphalt 6: Adrenaline garnered predominantly positive feedback, with the iOS version holding a Metacritic score of 79/100 based on thirteen critiques and an aggregate rating of 82% on GameRankings from six reviews.

Keith Andrew of Pocket Gamer awarded it a 9/10, lauding its gameplay as exceptional. He emphasized the thrilling combination of boosting, crashing, and burning rubber that delivers an intense racing experience comparable to console games. Andrew also highlighted Gameloft’s effort to merge elements from various racing franchises into one engaging mobile title.

Felix Xiao from AppAdvice praised its graphics and comprehensive gameplay, describing it as a “must buy” at $6.99 that offers excellent value and ranks among the best arcade racing games available.

Chris Hall of 148Apps gave it a score of 4.5/5, pointing out the exhilarating speed effects, strong visuals, solid audio design, and dynamic driving mechanics that particularly appeal to fans of arcade-style racing rather than simulation enthusiasts.

IGN’s Levi Buchanan rated it 7.5/10, commending its visuals and controls but observing an increasing predictability within the series. He suggested that future installments require more innovation beyond incremental updates.

Similarly, Andrew Podolsky from Slide to Play scored it 3/4, recognizing Gameloft’s technical prowess and detailed environments but criticizing the lack of originality compared to earlier entries. He concluded that despite its technical strengths, the game’s resemblance to previous titles may reduce consumer motivation to purchase.