![]() ![]() Over a year ago, a sci-fi flick by the name of The Fifth Element was released. And instead of just hovering a bit, the vehicles truly fly, adding an extra level of insanity to the proceedings. The main difference is the replacement of the narrow twisting tracks of WipEout with the skyscrapers and canyon-like streets of a futuristic New York. Many familiar elements from those games are present, including a choice of flying cars, various weapon pick-ups and turbo boosts, as well as a resolutely arcade aesthetic and suitably effects-laden visuals. With intense high-speed racing and futuristic flying cars, the other clear reference point for NY Race is the WipEout series. While no official licence exists, New York Race is the obvious result of that moment. It was one of those classic 'made to be a videogame' moments, and the only surprise is that it's taken this long for someone to do it. Aside from the fifth element herself bouncing around in a few strips of bandage, the obvious highlight was the vertiginous taxi ride through a futuristic New York, diving and dodging through insanely interweaving layers of airborne traffic.
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