Press Kit

Summary

Turbo Sliders Unlimited is a spiritual successor to many classic top-down racing games, but in 3D and with modern online features and extensive customization and modding possibilities. It goes far beyond being just a racing game — it is a community-driven platform where anyone can create their own levels, vehicles, and game modes. It can be played as a serious esports game, as a fun casual game, or as a sandbox game. It can be played alone or as a multiplayer game, both locally and online. Different game modes include various forms of racing, sumo, tag, soccer, capture-the-flag, collector, and weapon battle.

Info

Release date: September 12, 2024 (in Early Access since April 27, 2022)
Platforms: PC / Steam, Linux (native), Steam Deck, other platforms uncertain
Steam reviews: Very Positive, 92.5% positive (situation before full release on 12 Sep 2024)
Price:$14.99 (with prices varying by region)
Philosophy: https://www.turbosliders.com/press-kit/what-is-it
Origin Story:https://www.turbosliders.com/press-kit/origin
Main developer: Antti Mannisto, https://www.linkedin.com/in/anttimannisto/
- Finnish game industry veteran with over 20 years of experience from Ubisoft, RedLynx, Remedy Entertainment and indie game projects
Contact: Antti.Mannisto@iki.fi

Main features

Online multiplayer with up to 20 players — anyone can host a game (also with a dedicated server) and decide its levels, vehicles and rules
Single player campaigns, quick or custom game racing against AI players
Feature-rich in-game level and vehicle editors — sharing possible via Steam Workshop
Campaign and AI editors allow creating your own single-player campaigns and AI behaviors
Lots of non-racing game modes, too: e.g. parkour, platforming, sumo, capture the flag, battle with weapons, soccer, tag and collector
Local split-screen multiplayer with up to 4 players — also possible to join a multiplayer game together
Local and global leaderboards (per level and vehicle, also for campaigns), possible to hotlap alone against leaderboard ghosts
Good for serious competitions or arcade fun, and for sandbox creativity
Extensive paint job customization possibilities - it is possible to buy new customization packs, but no pay-to-win mechanics
Various camera presets, all tunable (far/close 3rd person, top-down, 1st person, free camera, look back, spectator)
Games can be recorded and watched later using different camera angels and playback speeds

Description

In addition to online multiplayer, the game can be played with up to four players in split-screen mode, either locally or joining online games together. If you prefer to play alone, you can enjoy single-player campaigns or race against AI drivers in quick or custom games. You can even create and share your own campaigns with self-made AI players, or play campaigns made by others. Additionally, you can compete in time trials or hotlapping modes, trying to beat times in local and global leaderboards, optionally playing against recorded ghosts of other players.

The game includes feature-rich level and vehicle editors, which are the same tools the default vehicles and levels were made with. That means players can create and share both levels and vehicles, potentially inventing completely new game modes. Everything is designed to be playable online, and games can also be recorded and watched later with different camera angles and playback speeds. The game also includes sophisticated tools for making custom paint jobs. New customization packs can be purchased to get access to more decals, colors, and other customization options, but there are no pay-to-win elements.

The design philosophy of Turbo Sliders Unlimited is to provide players with as much freedom as possible. There is a massive amount of features and game modes, and rather than dictating what people should do, players are free to make their own choices. Players can either focus on just playing, or become creators or game masters hosting their own games, possibly with special rules. Or, if players want to take it even further, it is possible to run one's own dedicated servers with custom metagame or stats associated with them.

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