The prequel to the critically acclaimed street 96 is finally here! In Road 96: Mile 0, you Play as Zoe and Kaito as they set out to discover the truth their country is trying to hide, and do so through unique gameplay featuring the new Psychedelic Rides mechanic. Do you want to know what’s on the minds of these teenagers? Let me show you how.
How do the game mechanics work and what are the psychedelic rides?
At DigixArt we love frantic rides and fast-paced gameplay. With Road 96: mile 0, we wanted to keep the core feel of street 96 – key to its success – but add a whole new feature, something fresh that might appeal to players who like more skill-based gameplay.
In one of our previous games Lost in harmonywe had a skill-based cooking mechanic and took a similar approach to development mile 0 “Psychedelic Rides”. The rides are designed to have high replay value – there’s a scoring system that shows your precision like rhythm games, but also some narrative choices and hidden shortcuts. But don’t worry, for the more relaxed players, you can skip these rides so you aren’t prevented from progressing through the story.
What is the message behind the psychedelic rides?
These “psychedelic rides” represent powerful moments in Kaito’s and Zoe’s minds: their fears, their joy, their trauma, their questions. Some of them are really dark and represent well what could not be shown in reality. They are all unique, handcrafted, with wonderful composers and even famous licensed songs like The Offspring’s “No Brakes”. – This song defines a facet of Zoe’s personality at this moment in her life, before everything changes for her…
How do the rides change the characters?
Each psychedelic ride contains narrative choices that have a major impact on the “beliefs” of the two characters. These moments represent choices you must make in your life – like a crossroads, would you go here or there? Do you prefer the comfort of your certainties or the creepier direction of new beliefs? The rides offer this metaphor and continue the powerful narratives of the first Road 96 game in an entirely new way.
What was the biggest challenge for the studio in developing these rides?
Developing the ride gameplay wasn’t easy – it had to be frenetic, yet emotional. We wanted them to be challenging but not too difficult for casual gamers.
We tweaked a lot over and over again, and every day it got more fun to play. We are really happy with the result. We know it will come as a surprise to players, but we hope they enjoy this addition to the brand.
Road 96: Mile 0 is available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC.
Road 96: Mile 0
Ravenscourt games
$12.99
Road 96: Mile 0 is a narrative-adventure game with a musical component developed by DigiXArt, the French studio behind the successful Road 96, 11-11 Memories Retold and winner of 5 Pegases Awards. Published by Ravenscourt, players will alternate between the roles of Zoe and Kaito, two teenagers with different backgrounds and beliefs. They live and explore White Sands, a luxury condominium where Petria’s elite reside and Kaito’s parents work. Zoe is one of the characters of Road 96. She comes from the rich side of town and her father works for the government. Kaito, a character from Lost in Harmony, lives in the less privileged area. They are good friends, but that could change soon. Their journey in Road 96: Mile 0 will challenge their friendship and everything they believe in. They say money doesn’t buy happiness or friendship. These teenagers are dreamers and they will learn where they belong. do they stay friends ROAD 96 WORLD Understand the previous event of Road 96 and what caused Zoe to flee her home. Play as Zoe and Kaito to shape the evolution of their destiny. You’ll also meet many of Road 96’s colorful characters. Get to know another side of the troubled land of Petria. ALL ABOUT FRIENDSHIP This is a story about conflicts and disagreements between two friends. Zoe and Kaito come from two different worlds, but they share a strong friendship. You will face many challenges, can you overcome them? MUSICAL JOURNEYS The musical segments of the game are a real emotional experience that transport you to the inner worlds of Zoe and Kaito. You must make decisions and ride and dodge to find your way through these beautiful psychedelic journeys.
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