Review: Slipstream (Steam)
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, with 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.
Pros:
- Lush graphics.
- 230MB Download size.
- Steam achievements.
- Controller support.
- Video effects- CRT, NTSC, NTSC and pixel, CRT and NTSC or no filter types. 30FPS mode on/off.
- Three modes- Arcade, Quick race and Grand Prix.
- Optional tutorial.
- Grand Prix- Three cups, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
- Five cars each with unique stats.
- Three difficulties- Easy, Normal and Hard.
- 90s soundtrack.
- Difficult.
- 90s arcade racer atmosphere.
- Racing gameplay.
- Drifting mechanic in the game.
- Responsive tight handling.
- Fun to play.
- VHS tape scanline effect in the menu.
- Grand Prix- Choose a cup then a car, Earn money to upgrade your car.
- Can change music tracks in the pause menu.
- Looks so God damn good.
- Stunning locations.
- 15 Racing spots.
- Slipstream mechanic.
- Different weather along with day/night.
- Arcade mode- Plays like Outrun. You are timed and must hit checkpoints to extend it. Has multiple choice paths and other drivers will show up and challenge you.
- Minimap.
- Ooozes retro.
Cons:
- Weird scaling issue where I had to edit the compatibility setting.
- Brutal tutorial mostly as the drifting is so erratic at first and hard to judge.
- Achievements are disabled in easy mode.
- Difficult.
