Oh the kart racer, whether it be expressed via kart, boat, plane, or motorcycle, it is and always has been one of my favorite genres. But while the racing dynamics are regularly done correctly, it often comes down to how well the weapons, powerups, and tracks are designed that seperate the Mario Kart from the everybody else. SkyDrift from Digital Reality has attacked the genre from the air with a Blur like aesthetic and a HydroThunder like feel.

Gameplay

Even despite it’s lack of actual karts SkyDrift finds itself resting comfortably within the kart racing genre. The formula for the genre is followed to mathematical precision. There are obstacles, powerups, boosts, unlockables, planes with different stats, and even an annoying announcer. But it’s in the implementation and the subtle design differences of these ubiquitous features that define these sorts of games. ↓ Keep reading