…I’m going to need more money.
I just recently found out about this Kickstarter project for Distance, a futuristic “survival” racing game that’s being made by friends of a friend…of a friend. Yeah. Something like that. You know what? The relationship is not important. What is important is that this racing game looks BAD ASS, so I am more than happy to help spread the word and toss a few bucks at it.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ztiIe9cPY#!
I was already impressed with the visuals and gameplay. But the dubstep sealed the deal.
Distance is a Windows/Mac/Linux survival racing game that combines the intense action of arcade racing with the exploration of an atmospheric world. You control a unique car that allows you to boost, jump, rotate, and even fly through a chaotic and twisted city. The world has a mysterious history, and as you explore you’ll be able to uncover pieces of its past. The roads are treacherous and unpredictable with obstacles around every corner. Instead of doing laps on a loop, you’ll be trying to survive to the end in the quickest time. Since your car has several abilities, it allows you to not only drive fast on the track but also upside down and on buildings and walls! You can also fly to discover new shortcuts and paths.
You can have your Gran Turismos and your Forza Motorsports. I’m not really into cars, so the more realistic a racing game tries to be the less interested I become. I’ll take stylish, innovative racing games like Wipeout or cute, ridiculous kart racers over racing sims any day.
This Kickstarter project only has 3 days left. If you’re interested in backing it, $15 gets you a copy of the game on PC or Mac, early access to the beta, AND your name in the credits.
UPDATE 11/14/2012 – They made it!
