Spanish indie publisher, BlitWorks, has announced that arcade-racer, Slipstream, the passion project of Brazilian solo developer ansdor is now on Xbox, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch consoles with a price tag of 8.99 EUR|GBP, or 9.99 USD.
Slipstream recreates the sprite scaling graphic techniques used on the 80s and 90s racing games to bring an authentic retro experience to modern hardware, taking advantage of the extra power to provide smooth, constant 60 FPS gameplay.
The game offers up to 4 players of split-screen multiplayer and adds a unique mix of modern mechanics and accessibility options to the classic formula, such as time rewinding, drifting, slipstream, and game speed adjustment.
GAME FEATURES
- The real thing: Built on a custom engine, Slipstream brings authentic 2D sprite-scaling graphics to modern platforms.
- Multiplayer: Local split-screen fun, up to 4 players!
- Time rewinding: Made a mistake? Press the rewind button to travel back in time for up to 5 seconds and try again.
- 20 Different tracks: Set in a variety of exotic locations all around the world… and beyond.
- 5 Playable cars: Inspired by classic models from the 80s and 90s.
- Accessibility Options: There are 3 difficulty levels to choose from, some visual effects can be turned off and, most importantly, the game speed can be reduced up to 50%, giving players more time to react, but keeping the game physics exactly the same.
- 6 Game modes:
Grand Tour: Scenic trip through five stages, with rival racers to beat and branching paths to choose.
Cannonball: Freely customizable race mode with optional traffic, rivals, and other racers.
Grand Prix: Championship mode composed of five races, with season scores and optional car customization.
Single Race: Simple race mode, with customizable settings.
Time Trial, a solo race against time.
Battle Royale, an elimination endurance race mode.
5 Car models, each with its own specs and playstyle.
- Original soundtrack with 9 exclusive songs by Stefan Moser (Effoharkay).
- Graphical Options: Including Pixelated, CRT, and NTSC filters, for a faithful retro experience.
- And more: Mechanics such as drifting and the slipstream, rival characters, and secrets to discover…
Slipstream is now available on Xbox, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch consoles with a price tag of 8.99 EUR|GBP, or 9.99 USD.
