A love letter to '90s arcade racers in the vein of Top Gear and OutRun. No simulation here, just pure speed, garish colors and a catchy soundtrack. The four player local mode is a joy.
Your verdict
Category
Racing4 players3+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
You blaze through circuits around the world in brightly colored cars, managing fuel to stay ahead. Published by Aquiris, released worldwide in 2018. A tribute to retro arcade racing, dozens of tracks, time challenges, split-screen for up to four and an upbeat soundtrack.
Horizon Chase Turbo review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Barry Leitch revives the synthwave fire of 80s and 90s racing cabinets, with crackling electronic themes that streak by like asphalt under the wheels. That nervy pulse hugs the game's arcade speed, sparking instant nostalgia for anyone who grew up with the genre's classics.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Pure speed, garish colours and old-school readable lines bring Top Gear and OutRun straight to mind, with no pretence of simulation. The driving rests on its immediate simplicity and frantic pace, exactly what you want from it. The catchy soundtrack carries every race, and four-player local multiplayer turns the arcade thrill into pure couch joy.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Firing up a race and instantly feeling pure speed, vivid colours streaking by and pumping beats: the arcade spirit of the 80s and 90s comes roaring back intact. The clean tracks click in seconds, and the thrill lives in that light drift you tune on instinct. With friends, frantic duels turn every straightaway into a burst of pure exhilaration you'll want again and again.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,5 GB📅20/09/2018
Published by Aquiris
Horizon Chase Turbo (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Up to four drivers face off in local split-screen across retro arcade races that click instantly. The competition is twitchy, finishes come down to a wheel's width, and every overtake ratchets up the tension in the room. No frills: grab a controller and go, which makes it a staple of impromptu evenings. Rivalries set in fast and leave everyone itching to line up just one more rematch.
