Out Run and Ridge Racer meet at Slipstream

Today, Spanish independent publisher BlitWorks is pleased to announce that the arcade racing game, slipstreampassionate project of a brazilian developer, ansdor, Releases today on Xbox, PlayStation 4|5 and Nintendo Switch. by price BRL 29.90. Slipstream recreates the graphic sprite scaling techniques used in racing games of the 80s and 90s to bring a real and authentic retro experience to today’s hardware, using the extra power to deliver smooth 60fps gameplay.

The game offers split screen multiplayer mode for 4 players and adds a unique combination of modern mechanics and accessibility options to the classic formula such as time rewind, drift and game speed adjustment.

The combination of colorful pixel art and a soundtrack inspired by the synth-pop and jazz fusion of Stefan Moser, aka Effoharkay, sets the tone for a journey through a variety of exotic locations around the world, including cities, deserts, forests, mountains and beaches. . Drift, time management, and sliding mechanics add depth to the gameplay, and the result is a strategic, challenging, and addictive experience.

Slipstream: The thrill of retro racing on a next-gen console

“With incredibly responsive controls, memorable tracks that are easy to learn, and five completely different cars, the player finds a formula that works very well. The hallmark of perfection in arcade games is losing and putting the blame on your own feet rather than the game mechanics – and Slipstream does a great job of that.— Matt Gardner (Forbes)

• authentic experience: Built on its own engine, Slipstream delivers authentic 2D graphics with sprite scaling on modern platforms.
• multiplayer: Local fun with split screenup to 4 players.
• Rewind: Now you can go back in time for a few seconds and possibly fix the bug that caused the collision. Think strategically as this feature is limited.
• Accessibility options: There are 3 difficulty levels to choose from, some visual effects can be turned off, and most importantly, game speed can be reduced to 50%, which gives players more time to react, but keeps the game physics exactly the same.
• 20 different tracks: : The action takes place in a variety of exotic locations around the world … and beyond.
• 6 game modes:
  • Grand Tour: A scenic journey through five stages where you have to win against rival racers and branching paths to choose from.
  • Cannonball: A freely customizable race mode with extra traffic, rivals and other racers.
  • Grand Prix: Championship mode consisting of five races, with season points and additional car customization.
  • Single Race: A simple race mode with customizable settings.
  • Time Trial, single time trial.
  • Battle Royale, knockout endurance race mode.

• 5 car modelseach with their own attributes and play style.
• Original soundtrack with 9 songs exclusively for Stefan Moser (Effoharkay).
• graphics options: Including Pixelated, CRT and NTSC filters for true retro look.
• And much more: mechanics such as drift and slipstream, rival characters and secrets to discover.

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