Slipstream

Story

After a somewhat troubled development period that lasted more than two years since the successful Kickstarter campaign in January 2016, the game is finally ready to hit the market. Inspired by the games, sound and graphics of the late 80s and early 90s, Slipstream is based on the arcade classic OutRun: a road trip through exotic landscapes around the world, with branching paths at the end of each stage that allow the player to choose the next destination. Two core mechanics add depth to the game: drifting, which is required to drive around tight corners, and the namesake Slipstream, a risky maneuver that gives the player a speed boost when done right. But it wouldn't be a racing game if there weren't real competitions, and those come in three varieties in Slipstream. Arcade Mode challenges the player to a one-on-one duel with a rival driver from a colorful cast of characters at each stage. Quick Race Mode is exactly what it says on the box: a single race on one of the game's 20 tracks. Finally, the Grand Prix mode is a season of five consecutive races, with points tables and cash prizes to upgrade your car. Slipstream runs on a true pseudo3D game engine. That means it uses good old 2D sprite scaling to give the impression of depth, but there are no 3D models or “real†3D graphics in the game. It looks and feels exactly like the games of yesteryear, including some quirks of the engine, but it uses the added power of modern platforms to provide conveniences like a smooth 60 frames per second frame rate and texture filtering. The exclusive soundtrack was created with real synthesizers from the era, such as the Yamaha DX-21, to make the game sound as authentic as it looks. With vibrant pixel graphics, powerful synthesizer music, and uncompromising gameplay, Slipstream aims to satisfy retro gamers' cravings for an old-school arcade racing game while being modern enough to satisfy younger gamers.