The first gameplay showcase of Hot Lap Racing is here, showing various captures from the Nintendo Switch version two months ahead of its July 16 launch date.
With Hot Lap Racing, a more casual racing title is lining up on the grid on July 16. The game by Zero Games Studios, Vision Réelle and publisher Maximum Entertainment features racing cars from numerous eras, and some unique ones as well. Similarly, the real-world tracks confirmed for the game are not the usual suspects thus far.
The game is going to lean more towards the arcade side of simcade, judging by the first clips of gameplay that publisher Maximum Entertainment released. However, it does feature detailed cockpit views for its cars, something that is rarely found in Switch racing games due to the console's hardware limitations, especially compared to the likes of PlayStation and Xbox (never mind PC).
From what is shown, it seems like the cars' cornering abilities seem a bit excessive, although this might be exaggerated by the camera movement. However, comparing the Peugeot 9X8 shown at the start of the video at the Salzburgring and the Brabham BT24 at Jarama, it seems like their handling models are indeed quite different, with the Brabham actually four-wheel drifting a bit, as 1960s Grand Prix cars usually did.
From what is shown, this seems like a fitting comparison. In the gameplay video, Vettier and Zero Games Studios Racing Creative Director Jonathan Marole also give more insight into the process of creating Hot Lap Racing. Vettier continued in his comment: "The game will not be perfect. Our overall budget for the whole game is more or less budget for coffee and paper of some big racing names I saw in the comments. But we really put everything we had into it and all our passion to make something fun, accessible but also that could satisfy more picky players who wants some challenge on the go."
Hot Lap Racing is going to launch not only on Nintendo Switch, but also on PC via Steam, where you can wishlist the game already.
Would you consider picking up Hot Lap Racing? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
With Hot Lap Racing, a more casual racing title is lining up on the grid on July 16. The game by Zero Games Studios, Vision Réelle and publisher Maximum Entertainment features racing cars from numerous eras, and some unique ones as well. Similarly, the real-world tracks confirmed for the game are not the usual suspects thus far.
The game is going to lean more towards the arcade side of simcade, judging by the first clips of gameplay that publisher Maximum Entertainment released. However, it does feature detailed cockpit views for its cars, something that is rarely found in Switch racing games due to the console's hardware limitations, especially compared to the likes of PlayStation and Xbox (never mind PC).
From what is shown, it seems like the cars' cornering abilities seem a bit excessive, although this might be exaggerated by the camera movement. However, comparing the Peugeot 9X8 shown at the start of the video at the Salzburgring and the Brabham BT24 at Jarama, it seems like their handling models are indeed quite different, with the Brabham actually four-wheel drifting a bit, as 1960s Grand Prix cars usually did.
"Spirit of old TOCA and GRID games"
Make no mistake: Hot Lap Racing is not aiming to be a simulation. It does try to be accessible and fun to both beginners and racing game experts, though. According to a comment by Zero Games Studios CEO Pierre-Luc Vettier (@Pehel) on our announcement article, "we tried to make something in the spirit of old TOCA and GRID games."From what is shown, this seems like a fitting comparison. In the gameplay video, Vettier and Zero Games Studios Racing Creative Director Jonathan Marole also give more insight into the process of creating Hot Lap Racing. Vettier continued in his comment: "The game will not be perfect. Our overall budget for the whole game is more or less budget for coffee and paper of some big racing names I saw in the comments. But we really put everything we had into it and all our passion to make something fun, accessible but also that could satisfy more picky players who wants some challenge on the go."
Hot Lap Racing is going to launch not only on Nintendo Switch, but also on PC via Steam, where you can wishlist the game already.
Would you consider picking up Hot Lap Racing? Let us know on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
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