Hotshot Racing Will Receive Free Post-Launch Content - New Tracks, Modes And More

I'm probably getting this. I can't help think they could have added a mario kart style weapons mode.

Is it an outrun mode?

@sixrings That's an interesting idea. "outrun" mode.

Already have it pre-ordered

Not to twist a bonus into a bad thing, but I'm growing weary of this practice. If the game isn't complete, why is it being released now? Shouldn't I know what I'm paying for? It has become accepted to release games as works in progress and paint the added content as a bonus rather than something that couldn't be completed in time.

Maybe this is an extra incentive for those on the fence, it's making me seriously consider a purchase!

It's really too cheap already, just get it. Always appreciate free content. Makes you want to support such devs even more

An outrun mode would make this a must-have.

I dislike that it doesn't run @ 60 fps all the time. I have watched many videos in youtube and I have noticed that in some areas only is at 60 fps. Can the developers fix this? Horizon Chase Turbo was almost entirely at 60 fps and only in some circumstances, when e.g. were many cars together, the frames were dropped.

I pre-ordered it but not showing anywhere?? How can I see it?

It's got 20% off on the UK store until the 17th (making it £12.79). https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Hotshot-Racing-1835129.html

@Burning_Spear I both agree with you and also think that no-charge installs after release are a sign of quality? So far the few indie games I’ve bought that seems to be the case. I also think people should sell something that’s whole, as that’s the buyer expectation no matter how accustomed we all are to DLC at this point. The cynicism isn’t negated simply because of regularity. Tho that’s a goal of probably most large businesses

@Burning_Spear That depends on how much content the vanilla game has. If it has enough, and these are free enhancements, then I think it should be lauded. However, seeing NL's review, probably the single player content isn't much, so I kind of stand by your thoughts.

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The development of the game will be have been planned and costed so that it has to release within a specific timeframe in order for the developer/publisher to make any money. Wages and other costs needs to be paid and delaying a game launch could be fatal for small devs/publishers. You can't keep pumping money into a project forever.

That's not to excuse a lack of content or a lazy approach to development. It's just that at some point you absolutely need to call a project done and get it out the door.

@nkarafo To be fair, there's a lot more going on here than in HCT. That game uses scaling and only needs to render the track in one direction. It's a lot more old school than it appears. This game is alot more demanding. That said, any improvements would be good!

When all the reviews mentioned Ridge Racer, I knew I would have to get it. I wonder how it plays on the Switch compared to the PS4 version--I hope there's no difference since I currently play my Switch more often than my PS4.

@Liam_Doolan Will you be reviewing Inertial Drift?

Let’s hope they fix the Ai issues.

@meltendo I definitely got it on Switch since it's not exactly a game pushing the boundaries of graphics for racing games and I love being able to have a game like this on a portable.

@Benji80 when does this go live still not playable at 13 07pm

This is good news, but between having gotten Horizon Chase Turbo recently enough that I'm still unlocking tracks, and pre-ordering Inertial Drift (too intrigued by the idea of a twin-stick racer not to check it out), I'm set for arcade racing for a while, so by the time I get around to this one the promised modes will likely no longer be merely promised.

Very excited for this, LOVED Horizon Chase Turbo and been enjoying their Playground events after having finished the World Tour with all Gold cups. Preordered after your positive review and hoping to jump in later

That's actually great news. Anyone with Game Pass should try this game right now, it's pure fun, honestly.

ok thanks ill give it a whirl

Decided to wait for a physical on this. I'm optimistic an announcement is on the cards, hopefully from a publisher I won't need to import from. Was really tempted with the launch discount and a range of positive reviews I've looked at, but I still have HCT in my backlog barely played so will plow some hours into that to get my arcade racer fix.

@Benji80 I too had it for a couple hours. I don't like how the AI cars bunch up. The frame rate does stutter but it still looks good. But my biggest gripe is that the circuits are too often more or less giant ovals. There isn't enough curves for my drifting. That said the power sliding feels great. The menu system is perfect and this is exactly the type of games I miss from the dreamcast Sega and OG PlayStation Namco era.

@Benji80 yea menus can become super over complicated. Sometimes it's because games have a heavy influence on customization. I'm happy how quick I can boot it up and get straight into a race.

The positive reviews, ongoing pre-order discount and this free update announcement has forced me to click the purchase button. They left me no room for any nitpicking.

@Benji80 good thing I avoided the GCU2 sale recently. I played some more hot shot and I'm happy with my purchase. Here's hoping this game let's me lan play 8 players over 8 switches.

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I still own a VHS copy somewhere. Incredibly cool anime! (Saying that I love most things Mad House studio does) Did you know that Sean Barrett (who voiced Gogol) actually turned up in an episode of Father Ted? (priest with the incredibly boring voice) 😂 😂

Yes he was in quite a few. He's actually a thespian actor by trade, but voice over work is fairly easy money.