

You can’t ignore that art style, can you? Clearly modelled on the SEGA games that inspired it, the low-poly look is incredibly distinctive and the colour palette is so vibrant, you can almost imagine it on an arcade cabinet in the Nineties. One of the first ones on-track is Hotshot Racing, a game I previewed back in April, although it feels like years ago at this point.ĭeveloped by Lucky Mountain Games, alongside veteran studio Sumo Digital, Hotshot Racing is an homage to classic racers such as Virtua Racing and Daytona, with a little Burnout thrown in for good measure. Although it has mainly catered for the more serious, realistic motorsport, it seems that we’re entering a period for arcade experiences to shine. Online multiplayer allows bots to be added.Considering we’re heading into a new generation of consoles in 2020, the sheer volume (and quality) of racing games has been immense.Online multiplayer supports 2-8 players.Online-quick race, ranked race, join a game (filters and browser), and host (private/friends/public).

The single race has 3 game modes-arcade, cops n robbers, and drive or explode.Online leaderboards and staff ghost times.Four race locations-Coast, desert, jungle, and mountain.Characters have an ending after finishing the Grand Prix.


Car customisation options-palette, skin, bonnet, front bumper, rear bumper, wheels, side skirt, boot, spoiler, exhaust, hood blower, headlights, rear lights, steering wheel, dashboard, accessories, and Bobbleheads.Your character will shout things out as you drive.Five driving views including the in-car view.Earn cash from racing and it depends on your position.Arcade racing with drift mechanic for building your turbo up.You can personalize your character by buying or winning races. 8 characters who each have their own garage of cars with unique stats.Three difficulties-normal, hard, and expert.Grand Prix-four cups-The tour/Pro circuit/Racing elite and hotshot.Audio preset-SFX focus, environment focus, custom, default, and music focus.Four modes-Grand Prix, Single Race, Time Trial and Online.Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals, and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.
