Redout: Solar Challenge Edition

Redout offers an experience no other racing game I've ever played does. I mean their tagline is "Race faster than ever" - and that's EXACTLY what this game delivers! Even GRIP feels rather slow in comparison. Some reviews criticize it for being too hard but I don't think that's fair. Sure, it is pretty challenging to handle the insane speeds but it is by no means impossible (and it's so damn rewarding when you start to get the hang of it!). Here are two simple tips which can drastically improve your performance (and consequently, enjoyment of the game): 1) Disable the Motion Blur! You'll need surgical precision in some corners which is almost impossible to achieve with motion blur on. 2) Master the strafing. If you're hitting the walls all the time it's most likely because you don't use strafing or you're using it wrong. Seriously, take some time to understand how it works (preferably in Quick Race - Time Trial mode so that you don't get distracted by your opponents) and how to use it in conjuction with regular turning and you'll be amazed how tight corners you can blaze through without even slowing down. It took me some time to understand this too but now I'm completely in love with the mechanics. PROS: - It makes you feel like flying - Perfectly fitting soundtrack with dynamic filters which react to your speed, being airborne/underwater etc. - A LOT of beautifully designed tracks + very long career mode - Nice hovercraft design CONS: - Not so many hovercraft types, with some of them being almost useless in certain events, especially in career mode - Only a few actually usable powerups (don't even bother with anything "combat" focused) - Due to the insane speeds it is quite rare to go toe to toe with you opponents - overtaking is so fast that you often don't even notice what hovercraft are they flying - so there's only little interaction with them (hence the offensive powerups being largely inferior to the ones which just help you go faster or repair yourself)

It has Good Graphics, Good Music, and a ton of replayability. I just purchased it recently and I'm glad I did since its also on sale at that time. But make no mistake that this game is for everyone. Not everyone likes a very fast racing game. This game requires a lot of practice and even muscle memory since map isn't present on the HUD. It's not too hard but it's not an easy game. You could always go for a free time attack just think that you do it before you go head to head with the turf's best racer just like in INITIAL D.Must buy of course ofr the fans of F-ZERO and WIPEOUT series.

This is how I imagine Star Wars Podracing should feel, your reaction times are really short and you can screw up any time, never can feel safe even if you are clearly in the lead.

Redout is still THE BEST Anti-Gravity Racer out there! It's arcade with a good portion of simulation. Compared to other Anti-Gravity Racers like F-Zero and Wipeout you have more freedom in handling your sled. Steering allows for sensitive maneuvers and with some practice you will even get around sharp corners. The learning curve is quite steep in the beginning, but once you master the handling of your sled the way is free for the fastest and most exciting thrill of speed you can possibly get from a video game. My basic advice: anticipate the upcoming track and e. g. turn into the curve before you are actually there. Once you get that you will have a lot of fun with the game. Furthermore the spaceballs slogan "we brake for nobody" is king. Just take out a little bit of gas and in the middle of the corner press the boost button to propel yourself out of the corner (and away from the side walls). Finally: Redout II isn't bad, but it's much more arcade like. It lacks the sensitive maneuvering from Redout I. Thus, it's easier to learn in the beginning but less exciting on the long run.

If you played F-Zero you'll love this! I can see that the devs really channeled the spirit of the older racing games. This game goes very fast, so don't blink! You'll want to figure out what your ideal control set is, and play it in practice mode until you get the hang of it.