Even in this era of gaming where visual clarity is the be-all and end-all, there is still room for a simple retro experience. The likes of Horizon Chase Turbo and the upcoming Hotshot Racing have proven that is no more true than in the racing scene, yet now we find things taking an even more basic route as Formula Retro Racing delivers crisp low-poly racing to the Xbox One and PC landscape.
Available to purchase and download this very instance, Formula Retro Racing is the latest in a long line of racing title to hit Xbox One – but whereas the majority focus on extreme detail, this just attempts to hark back to the glory days of arcade racing with a simple, highly effective, style.
Priced at £9.99, Formula Retro Racing on Xbox One comes from the team at RePixel8, allowing gamers the chance to enjoy fast, super exciting gameplay acros a wide range of tracks. By hopping behind the wheel of a low-poly race machine, you’ll be tasked with going out and taking down the best times possible, beating your personal bests and competing in the main leaderboards as you go.
With classic checkpoint racing at the fore of the action, a glorious Eliminator mode present for those just looking to survive, and the promise of destructible vehicles on offer when everything goes wrong, there is seemingly much to love about this retro classic.
Features include:
- Retro arcade racing action
- Crisp low poly visuals
- 8 unique tracks each with varying difficulty
- Classic arcade checkpoint racing game mode
- New ‘Eliminator’ game mode – Race to survive as long as possible
- Destructible cars with crazy crash physics
- Best lap and a Race time leaderboards for each track
Our full review of Formula Retro Racing on Xbox One will be heading towards your eyes in the days ahead, but if you fancy a new racing experience and are down for enjoying some retro action along the way, then a purchase of Formula Retro Racing from the Xbox Store should certainly be considered. You’ll also find it on Steam.
Game Description:
Formula Retro Racing is a retro style arcade racing game that’s influenced by the classic arcade racing games of the early 90’s. Featuring fast and exciting gameplay, crisp low poly visuals, retro soundtrack and high speed action. Race through a diverse range of tracks across various game modes to beat your personal best times and compete in the Formula Retro Racing leaderboards.