Fast-paced arcade racing through beautiful environments (pictures)

Asphalt 8: Airborne is great fun to play, with richly detailed graphics, and tons of arcade racing action.

Aug. 26, 2013 9:27 a.m. PT

Jason Parker

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Fun arcade racing

Speed around the track with five other cars as you try to battle your way to first place.

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The busy main menu doesn't make it clear what to do first. On the right side (the smallest panel) is where you'll find season one of the career mode.

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On the hairpin turns, tap the brakes to drift to fill up your nitro bar at the top.

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There are some great cars to unlock, but it will take either a lot of racing or some real cash to get them.

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From the main menu, touch the Hot Deals button if you want to buy car packs for real money.

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As you progress you'll race through eight different settings with both day and night races. This screenshot is from the Tokyo track.

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