Asphalt Legends Unite

This is a bite-sized game, intended to be played in short bursts, so if you’ve been pining for something silly, simple, and completely over-the-top, there really aren’t many better options on PS5. Sometimes all a game needs to be is fun, and Asphalt Legends Unite is exactly that.

The arrival of Asphalt Legends Unite on PlayStation also helps draw attention to the updates made on other consoles, but it also shows a great potential sealed by the greed of microtransactions. I understand that it is a free game and that some monetization should exist, but the way of limiting players and forcing them to buy expensive passes and packs takes the shine off what could be an excellent arcade racing game.

The primary car racing for mobiles has also found its way to major platforms, but even though the game is free to play, that may not be enough for the racers. Playing solo is rather dull, but in multiplayer you might enjoy it.

Asphalt Legends Unite will possibly be underestimated for its mobile tradition and free-to-play monetization format. But those who give it a chance will find a visually well-polished game with mechanics that shine in their objective simplicity, as well as an old-school style that has been missing in the mainstream market.