Software:Horizon Chase
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| Horizon Chase | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Aquiris Game Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Aquiris Game Studio |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release | August 20, 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Horizon Chase is an arcade racing video game developed and published by Aquiris Game Studio. It was released on August 20, 2015, for iOS and Android.[1] A 3D game, it touts the fact that it has a unique retro aesthetic inspired by 2D, 16-bit titles. It soundtrack has been referred to as "Sega-core", in reference to that publisher's classic racing games.
In 2018 a revamped version of the game, called Horizon Chase Turbo was released for the PlayStation 4 and PCs. This version includes enhanced graphics, more cars and tracks, and presents new features like local and online co-op modes. It has also been confirmed that it is in development for the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Gameplay
Horizon Chase challenges the player to complete races on tracks located around the world. Additional twists to the racing formula come in the form of fuel pickups which need to be obtained to complete the race, as well as tokens that unlock new tracks and the use of nitro boosts to speed up the player's car.[2] The player starts every race at the back of the pack, and is required to pass their opponents to win. There are also different weather effects and track types that affect handling.[2]
Development
The game's soundtrack was composed by Barry Leitch, who was contacted due to his work on Top Gear, a racing game released in 1992 for the SNES.[3] The soundtrack was popular among fans, leading to a remix contest.[3] The remixes were later released as part of the soundtrack.[4]
The game's composer also included a hidden marriage proposal to his longtime girlfriend in the game with the assent of the development team, which was discovered by fans but kept secret until he was ready to share the story.[5]
References
- ↑ "Horizon Chase - World Tour". http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/horizon-chase---world-tour.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Horizon Chase - World Tour Review". Pocket Gamer. http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Horizon+Chase/review.asp?c=67121.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Behind the Sega-core racing tunes of Horizon Chase - Kill Screen" (in en-US). Kill Screen. 2015-09-18. https://killscreen.com/articles/behind-sega-core-racing-tunes-horizon-chase/.
- ↑ "Barry Leitch's 'Horizon Chase' Soundtrack With Extra Remixes Now Available | TouchArcade" (in en-US). http://toucharcade.com/2016/05/24/barry-leitchs-horizon-chase-soundtrack-with-extra-remixes-now-available/.
- ↑ "There's a Marriage Proposal Hidden in 'Horizon Chase' | TouchArcade" (in en-US). http://toucharcade.com/2015/11/27/theres-a-marriage-proposal-hidden-in-horizon-chase/.
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