There is arcade, which is simply just a straight up race. Single race offers you three different race types. All 16 courses have a unique aesthetic which I appreciated also. You get points for your position in each race and that is tallied at the end to see who is the champion. You have Grand Prix mode, which offers you four different cups to compete in. I was surprised with the amount of variation on offer here. At first I found myself frustrated with the rubber-banded AI, but once you realise that it’s actually a feature that can be manipulated to help you, the game truly clicks. You can also enter the AI drivers slipstreams, which grants you a small boost that can make all the difference. The boost isn’t your only means of gaining an advantage though. The game is structured in such a way that you are never clear of the pack and so I always like to keep a boost up my sleeve for the final straight. Using the speed boost at the opportune time is vital as well. Maintaining your powerslide for as long as possible will be your number one priority. Each time you drift enough to fill a bar, you can activate one boost. This fills up your boost meter, which is broken into four parts. To be successful, you are looking for any and all opportunities to powerslide. Thankfully Hotshot Racing excel(lerate)s in this department. GAMEPLAYĪnyone who has ever got hooked on an arcade racer will tell you – it’s all about the gameplay. Load times are also excellent, with near-instant restarts if you aren’t happy with your start to a race. The overall package reminded me a lot of the old Daytona USA games which were popular in the early to mid-’90s. I didn’t notice any pop in or graphical issues in my time with the game either, which almost feels rare at this point. The performance is solid with no dropped frames as you powerslide your way around the various tracks on offer. The tracks are varied and have lots of cool touches, like the Jurassic Park gates opening up after the first turn in the dino dash circuit. The game is very vibrant, managing to look retro and modern at the same time. At first glance it reminded me of PS4 Indie hit Virginia – which is another point in the game’s favour. The game has a low-poly design that is really stylish.
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