Crashy Rush
- Genre Racing games
- Players 1
- Session 2 min
- Price Free
- Updated
Crashy Rush takes away the two controls every driving game gives you. The accelerator is jammed, the brakes are gone, and the car is already rolling down a steep mountainside when the run starts. All you can do is steer left and right, and the only question is how far you get before something solid gets in the way. Trees, boulders, rivers and railway crossings with moving trains are scattered down the slope, and the car keeps picking up pace the whole time.
The game is honest about the ending: nearly every run finishes in a wreck. That is where the other half of the fun comes in. A heavy hit crumples the front of the car and throws the driver through the windscreen, and from there the physics take over. The body tumbles, bounces off trunks, skids across tarmac and slides into gullies, and because the result depends on the angle and speed of the impact, no two crashes look the same. Losing is quick, a little absurd, and rarely frustrating.
Between crashes there is a simple progression loop. Coins collected on the way down pay for new vehicles, including sports cars and utility trucks, and for different outfits for the driver. Runs pass through five environments, from rocky peaks and dense forest to busy desert highways, so a long descent changes scenery as it goes. Crates on the slope hold power-ups: a shield lets you smash through one tree or rock unharmed, and a weapon lets the car shoot obstacles out of its lane.
You can switch between a raised view behind the car and a first-person view from the driver's seat at any moment. The rear view shows more of the slope and is the better choice for long runs; the cockpit view is harder, closer and far more tense. A run lasts from a few seconds to a couple of minutes.
| A / D or Left / Right | Steer the car |
|---|---|
| Mouse drag | Steer by dragging across the play area |
| Touch | Hold the left or right side of the screen to steer |
How to play Crashy Rush
- Start a run; the car accelerates by itself and cannot slow down.
- Steer left and right to keep a clear line between trees, rocks and water.
- Time your approach to railway crossings so you pass behind or ahead of the train, never into it.
- Drive through crates to pick up a shield or a weapon when the path ahead looks crowded.
- After the crash, spend your coins on new cars and outfits, then go for a longer distance.
Tips
- Look well down the slope rather than at the bonnet; the safe gap has to be chosen before you reach it.
- Save the shield mentally for the dense rock fields rather than steering carelessly because you have one.
- The rear camera shows noticeably more of the hill, so use it when you are chasing a distance record.
Questions about Crashy Rush
Can I brake or slow down?
No. The throttle is stuck and there are no brakes, so steering is the only control you have.
How does a run end?
Hitting a solid obstacle wrecks the car and throws the driver out in a ragdoll tumble down the hill.
What do the crates do?
They hold power-ups. A shield lets you pass through one obstacle unharmed and a weapon lets the car shoot hazards in front of it.
What are coins for?
Unlocking new vehicles, such as sports cars and trucks, and new outfits for the driver in the garage.
Can I change the camera?
Yes, you can switch between a view behind the car and a first-person view from the driver's seat during a run.
Does the scenery change?
Yes. Descents move through five environments, including mountain peaks, forests and desert highways.
Can I play on mobile?
Yes. Holding the left or right half of the screen steers the car.
