Retro-inspired racer Horizon Chase Turbo announced with Linux support

Aquiris Game Studio, developer of FPS Ballistic Overkill has announced their retro-inspired racing game Horizon Chase Turbo [Official Site].

It's actually a revamp of an older title of their's named Horizon Chase World Tour, only this time it's not locked to mobile platforms and it will be getting a Linux version too! Honestly, it looks like a really fantastic attempt to bring out a classic-style racing game for a new generation of players.

Check out the trailer that just released:

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Features:

• Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by Outrun, Top Gear, Lotus Turbo Challenge, and others
• Modern high-quality graphics and UI
• Amazing old-style split-screen multiplayer up to 4 players
• Music by Barry Leitch, Sound Designer in 90s racing classics such as Top Gear and Lotus Turbo Challenge, among others
• Tons of content: 12 Cups, 48 Cities, 109 tracks, 31 Unlockable Cars and 12 Upgrades
• Challenge your friends in an Online Competitive Ghost Mode
• Make History by adding your name among Friends' Leaderboards

It's set to release on Steam on May 25th. Looks like an awesome game to play with friends, certainly something I'm going to be trying out with my son, looks like a blast!