Victory Heat Rally has been a long time coming, but the indie title published by Playtonic Friends has finally locked in Switch eShop release date. It will accelerate to Nintendo’s hybrid system at some point in “winter 2024“. The exact date will apparently be shared “very soon”.
As mentioned earlier, this game is a retro-style racing game that recreates the ‘SuperScaler’ visuals and “recalls the era of Power Drift, OutRun and Ridge Racer. It is also filled with lots of colorful cartoon designs. Here’s some PR and screenshots:
Power slide at breakneck speeds through a dynamic and colorful 2.5D world, brought to life with pixel-perfect imagery. Turn up the volume with a soundtrack that includes pounding rhythms, searing guitar solos and high-octane energy that really brings the heat to Victory Heat Rally.
Choose your star driver and become one with your machine. Challenge yourself and friends who have become rivals in various game modes. Experience fast-paced action and non-stop thrills, either solo or split-screen with up to 4 players.
CHOOSE YOUR SUPERSTAR – With 12 superstar drivers and their machines to choose from, who will you fight your way to victory with?
SOLO OR AGAINST A FRIEND – Go for the gold in a massive single-player championship, jump into a fast-paced Arcade Grand Prix, race against up to 3 friends, or take on time trial mode and set some new world records.
WORLD TOUR – Victory Heat Rally features dozens of stages in 12 unique environments. From the sun-drenched beaches of Baytona Beach to the glacial tundra of Frostbite Harbor, you’ll break speed limits around the world.
STYLE MEETS PERFORMANCE – Express your personal style with interchangeable performance parts and paint, put together a ride that feels like your own!
