Hotshot Racing looks like the missing link in that inimitable arcade racing history.

Sumo Digital’s Hotshot Racing isn’t just an attempt to revive the genre, it’s a knowing love letter to the racers of the past.

With a history that spans Outrun, Virtua Racing, Sega Rally, Daytona USA and Ridge Racer, the arcade racer was a bountiful form that’s lost its footing in recent, photo-realistic times. Ferris wheels, suspension bridges and helicopters always hove into view, as inexplicable slot machine rolls span above the track. A variety of graphical options to customize the game's visuals, including 30fps mode, CRT and NTSC filters.There was a time in gaming where azure blue skies were a prerequisite if you wanted to race a car.Original soundtrack with 9 exclusive songs + you can add your own music.5 Car models, each with its own specs and playstyle.Battle Royale, an elimination endurance race mode.Single Race, just a race in any of the game's 20 tracks.Grand Prix, a championship mode with five races back to back and money prizes used to upgrade your car!.Cannonball, a freely customizable race mode with optional traffic, rivals and other racers.Grand Tour, a road trip through exotic landscapes, with branching paths and rivals to race against.20 Different tracks, set on a variety of exotic locations all around the world.Authentic pseudo-3D game engine with 2D graphics, just like the glory days of the arcade racers.Drifting and slipstreaming mechanics add depth to the driving gameplay, and the result is a challenging and exciting experience. The soundtrack, drawing from synthpop and jazz fusion influences, sets the tone for a race across a variety of exotic locations from all around the world, including cities, deserts, forests, mountains and beaches.

It's built on a custom game engine, with an authentic retro feel and unique graphics. Slipstream is a racing game inspired by the visuals, music, games and cars from the late 80s and early 90s.

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