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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/noctet/slipstream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJFWcRA2KRE
Free demo

Slipstream is a racing game inspired by the visuals, music, games and cars from the late 80s and early 90s. It's built on a custom game engine, made specifically for this game, which grants it an authentic retro feel and unique graphics. 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. Drifting and slipstreaming mechanics add depth to the driving gameplay, and the result is a challenging and exciting experience.

- 30 different tracks - 30 unique locations drawn in stunning pixel art.
- 4 playable cars - with attributes to match your playstyle.
- 8 original songs
- 4 game modes:

• Story Mode - A fully illustrated, scripted story mode, including different kinds of missions (1 on 1 racing, pursuit, escape, ramming other cars and more), characters to interact, choices to make and multiple endings.
• Arcade Mode - Avoid the traffic and race against the clock to reach the checkpoints on time. At the end of each track, the road splits into two different paths, allowing you to choose where to go next on your trip.
• Race Mode - Classic racing mode. Choose a single track or a multi-track cup and beat the other racers to the finish line.
• Custom Mode - Like arcade mode, but this time you make the rules. Choose the tracks, traffic density, number of rival cars, time limit and just have fun your own way.

 

[StarBlazers1]

At first I thought they were bringing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXTZTNkErRA back.

Played this for hours back in the 90's. Loved me some Slipstream 5000.

 

[Mechanized]

This is pretty fun! Runs great, looks great, nice music.

 

[OmegaSmash]

So Outrun/Cruis'n?

 

[Komo]

Good. More arcade racers the better

Hopefully GAF will actually care about this one though

 

[Subtilia]

So lead developer Sandro updated the campaign page with some major stuff:

I'm gonna add more action-oriented mechanics to spice things up. I have brainstormed a few ideas, explosive crashes, maybe some kind of shooting

I'm gonna remake all the graphics in a new style, which is illustrated here:

I'm also gonna add crazier track concepts. Expect things like cyberspace, other planets, medieval castles, dinosaur jungles, underwater tunnels and, of course, this:

Maybe this helps getting it more attention at the final days??

 

[Leopold]

Made in Brazil! Goddamn, what a patriotic feeling!

 

[gelf]

Really like the look of this. Shame it hasn't had more attention.

 

[Anion]

Woah thanks for sharing this. Just backed it

 

[KatamariOnTheRocks]

I'm so glad there are devs making the types of games that everyone in the industry arbitrarily stopped making one day.

I'll always throw unreasonable amounts of money at Kickstarters that have the common sense to do that.

 

[low-G]

Not really feeling the art. Some of those sprites would have been poor even for 80's (bad art), and the use of particle smoke with transparency? Ugh. Does not fit the style.

Ok, the remade sprites above look significantly better. But add some retro style smoke, dithering and lower res?

 

[Rob85Fr]

I just tried the demo. Honestly, I really had the impression to run a arcade game in HD.
The graphics are crazy and the vibe is here. Intro give me serious chills (the sound design is perfect).

Awesome work for now !

 

[Ninja Dom]

Horizon Chase already exists and looks smoother. Also made in Brazil

 

[Seven Force]

Goddamn, gonna keep my eyes on this.

 

[RelentlessRolento]

Not really feeling the art. Some of those sprites would have been poor even for 80's (bad art), and the use of particle smoke with transparency? Ugh. Does not fit the style.

Ok, the remade sprites above look significantly better. But add some retro style smoke, dithering and lower res?

Kinda with you there. It's like 2/3rd spot on but somethings off

 

[Subtilia]

So it is really getting there! Last 48h and roughly $800 to go! I really believe it's going to happen, and the new art direction (and other changes) seems to drive it in the right direction! (pun intended)

 

[BakkaGames]

Less than $400 to go. Just backed it and did my part.

 

[Pachimari]

I wish I could back it.

Hopefully they reach their goal.

 

[Subtilia]

Less than $200! It's gonna make it! Hope a bunch of people jump in once it gets to the target!

 

[Pachimari]

Do they have an estimate as to when it will be ready? Or maybe a EA release on Steam?

 

[Bio-Frost]

This is right up my alley! This might be the closest thing to Outrun we get for a long time.

 

[AetherZX]

I spy a 300ZX

Insta sold

 

[Pachimari]

So the game has reached its goal and now have $6,300. I'm looking forward to this one. In the meantime I'm enjoying Horizon Chase on mobile.

 

[twinturbo2]

Didn't notice this until now. Backed, more vintage racers are good in my book.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Yup, had no idea about this game. Thanks, OP! I backed at $5.

 

[Living Proof]

Backed at $50, thanks for the reminder OP.

 

[Jack The Nipper]

could be better art, but I like it overall. Would like to try and see a true crusin inspired game as well. Maybe a few san fransisco rushs, daytona and what not

 

[mrklaw]

Something is odd about the art. Looks more like an Amiga port of an arcade game, than an actual arcade game. And I was always a little disappointed with Amiga ports not quite being accurate

 

[Atomski]

They should really do a horizon chase for PC and Consoles.. It looks a ton better than this.

 

[Drakendodertje]

Even though i loved the arcaderacers of that era (was in my teens at the time) my romantic views of those memories collapsed a long time ago. I treasure the memories, but when i play those games nowadays i can only conclude that nostalgia only brings me so far. Retrogaming is at it's best when it combines the best from those days with all that present day gaming has to offer. Particularly gameplay wise. I understand that an indiedeveloper has limited resources, but for me this is sticking too much to its sourcematerial. I would applaud more creativity. But i can imagine the people interested in this game would probably hate that.

my 2 cts, imho and all that

 

[gingerbeardman]

This looks great, if a bit lifeless.

Controls OK, if a bit too analog.

Crashes when my Bluetooth MFi controller is paired.

Would have backed it had I known about it earlier.

Odd that it's written in Java.