Getting under the hood of racing games
Game Developer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Franchise development director at Sumo Sheffield Steve Lycett dissects the history of racing games and how developers can steer their games to success.
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Game Developer
AUGUST 27, 2024
Franchise development director at Sumo Sheffield Steve Lycett dissects the history of racing games and how developers can steer their games to success.
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Introducing a new race in Dwarves of Runenberg meant paying careful attention to balance and putting weight in community feedback.
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The rise of hybridization in mobile games has resulted in game developers experimenting with new gameplay mechanics and features from other genres to drive engagement, something that’s often done via limited-time events. Generally, race events are not monetized.
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Interestingly, it also launched alongside a new permanent in-game feature: special abilities. These abilities allow players to gain an advantage in the race to the finish line by grabbing or punching other competitors.
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