Pixel Racer
SCORE: 80
Are you ready for some racing? Are you
ready for some retro racing? If you answered yes to both of those
questions then you need to seriously check out Pixel Racer. This app is
on the iPhone/iPod Touch and the iPad. Family Friendly Gaming was
provided a download code on the iPad. I am amazed at how intense this
little game is. Way more so than I was expecting.
The first thing that sticks out about Pixel Racer is the bright colors.
This game is loud and proud. I like these kinds of colors, but some
others here at Family Friendly Gaming said it would burn their retina.
My eye sight is already bad so I am not worried. The cars are small, but
that is okay with me. I felt like I was playing an old Micro Machines
game.
The sounds help Pixel Racer flow along. They fit the theme of the game,
and provide some excitement. Especially when you hit a boost. To be
honest I actually cringed when I hit one because it made my little
vehicle go faster. When precision driving is needed, speed kills.
Speaking of that, expect to meet some walls while you play Pixel Racer.
I did on multiple occasions.
There is one area of Pixel Racer that I am disappointed. That is the
amount of levels. There are twenty four levels in Pixel Racer. This app
is selling for $1.99. I could see that price for twice as many levels,
or half the price. The levels are not short so that is one thing Pixel
Racer has going for it. There are some vehicles to unlock for those that
like to try different ones.
The controls in Pixel Racer are super simple. Are you ready for them?
Touch on the left side to turn left, and touch on the right side to turn
right. Nothing could be easier than that right? Well Pixel Racer has you
go in various directions. A left turn while going from the bottom of the
screen to the top is different than a left turn while going from the top
of the screen to the bottom. This threw me for a loop the first time I
ran into it. In my opinion it would have been better to touch to the
right of the vehicle to go right, and to the left of the vehicle to go
left. That way you would always be turning where you are touching. That
is my opinion though.
The first lesson I learned from Pixel Racer is that speed kills. I had
to react quickly to changes in the path. I also learned to quickly
identify changes, and to respond in the appropriate fashion. I like the
concept of Pixel Racer. There is some serious fun in this app for those
that enjoy old school kinds of games. I hope there are sequels in the
future.
- Paul
Graphics: 87%
Sound: 79%
Replay/Extras: 74%
Gameplay: 81%
Family Friendly Factor: 78%
System: iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: Daily App Dream
ESRB Rating: '4+' for 4+
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