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You can grab the demo from the Slipstream itch.io page, and it needs Java to run.
I've tested it, and it's quite a lot like some racers I played on Amiga years ago, but with some new ideas thrown in. Give it a go and tell us what you think. I especially like the drifting, and selecting the next stage based on which road you take, I thought that was really cool.
About the game (Official)
Slipstream is an arcade-style checkpoint racing game. You drive across 15 different tracks and race against the clock to get to the finish line, while avoiding the traffic and obstacles along the way.
At the end of each track, the road splits in two different paths, allowing players to choose their next destination. The game takes place in a variety of exotic landscapes, including cities, mountains, forests, beaches and valleys, and features a simple yet challenging driving gameplay.
The colourful visuals are inspired by the atmosphere of 80’s and 90’s games such as OutRun, Daytona USA, Super Hang-On and Sonic the Hedgehog. The soundtrack also draws inspiration from that era, incorporating elements of synthpop and jazz fusion. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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@maelrane; No, that's the opposite of my logic. My logic is that there is no reason to buy a ten year old shooter if there are better (story /physics /animations /sound /textures /campaign /effects /network features) found in shooters today. That's my logic and I stand by it.
I do of course realize that this is nostalgia at play. But your comparison with old cars doesn't work. That's equal to buying/playing old consoles or firing up the old Amiga again. That's nostalgia. But here we talk about new products that imitate the old days. That's different! And nobody want to buy a new car with the properties of a 50s car.
The kind of nostalgia I can sympathise with is if an old franchise is resurrected and given the technical upgrade it deserves. Making it the game they wanted to make those decades ago. THAT'S honoring the old classics and their creators, in my opinion.
Like the return of Deus Ex. That was a fantastic return to the universe of this classic ip.
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I do of course realize that this is nostalgia at play. But your comparison with old cars doesn't work. That's equal to buying/playing old consoles or firing up the old Amiga again. That's nostalgia. But here we talk about new products that imitate the old days. That's different! And nobody want to buy a new car with the properties of a 50s car.
The kind of nostalgia I can sympathise with is if an old franchise is resurrected and given the technical upgrade it deserves. Making it the game they wanted to make those decades ago. THAT'S honoring the old classics and their creators, in my opinion.
Like the return of Deus Ex. That was a fantastic return to the universe of this classic ip.
Last edited by Beamboom on 14 July 2015 at 9:27 am UTC
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I see, sorry then.
Well, but there are not. That's my point. There is no better game, if you want a pseudo-3D-racer. Of course, back then it was a limitation, but today it's obviously not. Again -> nostalgica.
Not everyone can be made to bring out their old consoles (if still functional), but some may hop into such a game for now.
The nice thing is, it doesn't matter what you (or I, or anyone) can sympathize with, because in the end it's up to the customer. So as long as people get what they want and it doesn't hurt anyone, I see no reason whatsoever to talk them out of it.
@maelrane; No, that's the opposite of my logic. My logic is that there is no reason to buy a ten year old shooter if there are better (story /physics /animations /sound /textures /campaign /effects /network features) found in shooters today. That's my logic and I stand by it.
Well, but there are not. That's my point. There is no better game, if you want a pseudo-3D-racer. Of course, back then it was a limitation, but today it's obviously not. Again -> nostalgica.
Not everyone can be made to bring out their old consoles (if still functional), but some may hop into such a game for now.
The kind of nostalgia I can sympathise with is if an old franchise is resurrected and given the technical upgrade it deserves. Making it the game they wanted to make those decades ago. THAT'S honoring the old classics and their creators, in my opinion.
The nice thing is, it doesn't matter what you (or I, or anyone) can sympathize with, because in the end it's up to the customer. So as long as people get what they want and it doesn't hurt anyone, I see no reason whatsoever to talk them out of it.
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The nice thing is, it doesn't matter what you (or I, or anyone) can sympathize with, because in the end it's up to the customer. So as long as people get what they want and it doesn't hurt anyone, I see no reason whatsoever to talk them out of it.
Of course. This is just an expression of opinion on my part. I doubt (hope not!) any nostalgic gamer is talked out of anything by me or others sharing these opinions. Nor should they.
Last edited by Beamboom on 14 July 2015 at 9:49 am UTC
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