Developer GOATi Entertainment has revealed that its futuristic racing title 22 Racing Series will be heading to the Switch in 2023 after a period of early access on Steam starting on November 22nd, 2022.
It's another racer that reminds us of Nintendo's own F-Zero franchise, which at the time of writing has now been dormant for nearly two decades. Still, that's not to take away from 22 Racing Series, which, despite the rather lacklustre title, looks pretty darn good!
Here's some more info from GOATi Entertainment:
"The world's first future physics racer (FPR) takes place on an Earth 100 years from today, where climate change has ravaged the environment. Resource intensive racing series have moved online, limiting their ecological impact and enabling a global sport to be accessible to all.
Experience terrains throughout environments most affected by climate change including Florida, Bangladesh, Solomon Islands, and Antarctica. Speed through clocked Time Trials, diverse Circuit Racing, difficult Elimination Rounds, scored Point-to-Point Racing, and a capture the flag inspired Sector Capture.
Gain a competitive edge by allowing creativity to run free. Fill a virtually unlimited inventory with custom-built vehicles featuring personalized engine torque, tire grip choices, and more in a next generation adaptive ‘keyframe’ setup that adjusts vehicles based on speed and action to achieve the ultimate grip and downforce.
Compete in a massive 100 player casual racing event and obtain an impressive rank to avoid elimination in Race Royale mode. Attempt to catch another racer in the “catch me if you can”, Streaker, mode. Reach new heights of lightning-fast speed using real-time strategy resource management and implementing build mechanics for an RTS inspired Racing (RTS-Racing) experience."
Hopefully we'll get some more info soon on a more specific release date and we'll be sure to update you on the same!
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From the footage alone it's kinda Speed Racer-ish. And I love that game on the DS! It's one of the very few 'futuristic' racer on the portable.
That's one schizophrenic product description. Unlimited inventory? Real Time Strategy? This is a game where you hold accelerate and go forward really fast, right?
I want to get excited but every single game I've ever played that is a futuristic racer has disappointed me... EXCEPT F-Zero.
I hope this one can be an exception.
@sketchturner You didn't like fast rmx?
While of course I'd like a new F-Zero like so many others, it'd also be cool to get other racers like a new:
... Wun can only hope.
The steelseries adds are rather jarring
@Chunkboi79 Sadly no. I bought it on Wii U at launch and ALMOST loved it. I just feel like the polarize system detracted from the racing experience instead of enhancing it.
I did enjoy Star Wars Racer quite a bit on N64, although I don't feel it's aged the best.
Speed Racer on Wii was also pretty cool. Interesting combat and boost system.
But Wipeout, Grip, Extreme G, etc... no thanks.
Are they gonna make this a yearly release series? Judging by the title 22 Racing Series, it seems that may be so though I hope not as it could introduced laziness later on. Hopefully the second entry isn't 23 Racing Series.
Real physics...then drives upside down. Yeah, ok. Fine.
"Real physics!" ...Follwed immediately by the least 'real physics' scene in the entire spot xD
@sketchturner
I get you my friend. I feel exactly the same way. Also the Star Wars Racer I felt was pretty nice however nothing gave me the kick like F-Zero GX and F-Zero X!
@sketchturner
The biggest problem is that they always take after Wipeout’s floaty hovercraft handling rather than trying to capture F-Zero’s arcadey rocket that can also do insane tight drifts handling
You had me at "Real Physics", then immediately lost me.
@SalvorHardin Agreed. Looking at Wipeout, it looks so much like F-Zero but the floaty feel destroys it for me.
@marck13 Yep, X & GX are magnificent.
@sketchturner you sir, are a man of great taste, and everything you said is spot on. Nothing triumphs F-Zero GX and X. All the other clones miss something.
Looks rubbish. One of these developers should go to Nintendo and ask to an F-Zero Ultimate or something. It would be F-Zero X fully updated, along with 40 of the best tracks from the 16 bit era, GX and AX, all with split screen and online play. Perhaps even add a track editor. F-Zero X was the most pure of the series, with its ethos of sustained speed and brilliant course design. GX was hit and miss with too many gimmicks, and already looks good, while the 16 bit era lacked split screen options.
@wuntyme8 Excitebots was such a blast! I was a bit skeptical about it but once I bought it, I was hooked. Both offline and online, it was a truly special game.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I feel like GRIP did it better. Also, no matter how many times they reiterate "RTS Racing", nothing in the trailer or description makes that statement make any sense. Guess we shall see when the reviews come out if this is worth a shot or not.
From the footage it's a big NO from me thanks.
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