Madness Race by paps

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made by paps for LD31 (COMPO)
Inspired by the snes title Super Off Road, get on your ride for this madness race, where every hit is allowed.
Avoid the dangerous enemy projectile, while progressing to the end line.
Then upgrade your craft for easier race.
But beware: The AI also upgrade theirs, so you better watch them out.

Ratings

Coolness 30% 1987
Overall 2.76 975
Audio 2.43 706
Fun 2.57 970
Graphics 2.00 1139
Humor 2.47 568
Innovation 2.33 1037
Theme 3.29 914

Feedback

andysolace
08. Dec 2014 · 11:02 UTC
I have to admit I found it really hard to control, because the steering had so much acceleration attached to it. Also, I first thought that the A key would "move right" instead of "rotate right" - after a second sitting on the start rotating, then another rotating back it was impossible to catch up.

I do however like the kind of "Mario Kart" style of power-ups and nitros - they're a pretty cool addition :)
Nuclear Napalm
08. Dec 2014 · 11:07 UTC
It's not so easy, but at least every one get something after finish. :)
MegaMasterX
08. Dec 2014 · 16:59 UTC
After getting the hang of the controls (My roomate called them 'soapy'? I don't think that's a fair judgement), it was pretty fun!
xaedes
09. Dec 2014 · 14:19 UTC
good sounds and music.
the controls are too hard for me. but its kinda funny to watch how the pea-like car rotates while i try to control it.
Jupiter_Hadley
09. Dec 2014 · 17:48 UTC
I wish that the keys werent so confusing! :P Good game though. I Included it in part 3 of my Ludum Dare 31 compilation video series, if you would like to check it out :) http://youtu.be/81u-vDEfxwU
Kotucz
09. Dec 2014 · 18:25 UTC
Could have been called Tic-Tac Races :-D
Gets funnier when you get hang of the controlls
I got confused from the powerups a bit
rhill
10. Dec 2014 · 01:18 UTC
Where the corners are tight, I found it was easiest to reverse direction.
jpcote
10. Dec 2014 · 03:44 UTC
Too hard to control !
mrexcessive
11. Dec 2014 · 08:47 UTC
Hi there. Liked the idea. Enjoyed watching the other cars racing around, laying items, found it very hard to control. Liked the sounds and music. Good job!
Slothmachine
11. Dec 2014 · 18:06 UTC
Race of the small sausages. Well made karting game. Good job!
🎤 paps
12. Dec 2014 · 05:32 UTC
Thanks everyone for your comments/feedback, I really appreciate it
Kabukky
12. Dec 2014 · 13:14 UTC
Is there a restart button? I could have used one :D
Fun game - the power-ups make playing another round worthwhile. Good job! :)
I had a lot of problems with the controls though. Haven't played the original Super Off Road though, so that might be intentional.
Pfilzweg
12. Dec 2014 · 17:37 UTC
I digg the upgrade system, but lacks more race tracks.
MintArcade
12. Dec 2014 · 19:18 UTC
Agree - control is hard, and for the racing game it's a key. Nice and funny game.