Launching next week on the Nintendo Switch eShop is Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure, an action-packed kart racer developed by Vector Unit.
With all the kart racer elements you'd expect like split-screen racing, multi-event Championships, skill-based modes and more, this new entry looks to be a bigger and bolder sequel to 2017's Beach Buggy Racing. We thought the original was a decent if relatively tame affair, so the team will no doubt be hoping to up the excitement this time around.
And how will they be doing that? Here's a feature list:
Features
● ADVENTURE MODE: Explore a massive interactive map as you rise through the ranks of the Beach Buggy Racing League.
● JUMP IN AND PLAY: Collect trophies in multi-event Championships and tons of individual quick events including Race, Drift Attack, Firework Fury, and more.
● GAME CRAFTING: Customize your own ridiculous game rules and save them for insane battles with friends.
● WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS: Compete with players around the world in leaderboard Tournaments with unique, custom contests.
● THRILL-RIDE RACETRACKS: Discover Egyptian pyramids, spooky caves, pirate shipwrecks, and experimental alien bio-labs — 23 unique worlds, each packed with secrets and shortcuts.
● PACK YOUR GARAGE: Collect and customize over 40 unique cars including off-roaders, moon rovers, race cars, and of course ... beach buggies!
● BUILD YOUR TEAM: Recruit a crew of 14 drivers, skeletons, robots, aliens ... each with their own unique special ability and strategy.
● POWERUPS GALORE: Master 44 individual powerups like Donut Tires, Tesla Coil, Ball'n'Chain and Dodgeball Fury.
The game promises a mysterious island packed with "ancient temples, dragon-infested castles, and post-apocalyptic ice cream stands" to explore, and you'll be able to unlock all sorts of crazy vehicles along the way.
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure launches on 17th March if you fancy giving it a go; you'll find it on the eShop for $19.99.
Comments 17
Riptide Renegade is a good game - ignore the haters. I'd be willing to give this game a try if there's been improvements made from the first Beach Buggy Racing.
Holy crap! That looks fun. I'm into it!
Seriously, that trailer is impressive. Looks like they put a lot of energy into improving since this first game.
edit: $19.99!?? Since the first game had positive buzz, I'm proably getting this.
The characters look creepy. But I agree that the overall thing feels like they cared about it.
Hopefully the game isn't BUGGY when it releases!
Considering I don't care for racing games enough to buy Mario Kart I may try this cheaper alternative.
The fact that I did enjoy the first game had entice me enough to care to try this one.
Looks fun. I wish they could make a new Hydro Thunder game.
If it plays well, I will consider it for my kids. They love Mario Kart 8.
After watching the trailer above, guess the game's file size, and prepare to be wrong.😁 It's 349 MB. That's way smaller than what seems possible for the game in the trailer above. Shows how much I know : P
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/beach-buggy-racing-2-island-adventure-switch/
The first game is surprisingly good, though it does crash occasionally. Riptide was solid fun, too. I'll definitely get this when it gets cheaper
I absolutely loved playing the first game on my Switch! The sequel on mobile devices is fun but the timers and the push toward IAPs are ugly, so I've been waiting for this port! Day 1 for me.
Hydro Thunder Hurricane would be great on the switch
The tracks seem unique and varied, and 44 powerups sounds like a lot. I'll probably pick this up
Physical release, please.
I'm getting a strong Beetle Adventure Racing vibe from this. Loved that game. Might be worth checking out.
A bit pricey, but I did like the first Beach Buggy Racing, so...
I'll be putting it on the wishlist for sure, but it's going to take a really good sale to make me buy it.
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