Horizon Chase Turbo

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 73
  3. Negative: 7 out of 73
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  1. Coolblue2000
    Dec 13, 2018
    10
    Picked this up as it looked interesting but was not expecting it to be quite as good as it actually turned out to be! This is a modern take on the 16 bit racing games of old (Think Outrun, Lotus Turbo Challenge and Jaguar XJ220 etc). It is presented wonderfully and there are various modes that unlock as you play. The game plays brilliantly and feels like the old games that it sets out toPicked this up as it looked interesting but was not expecting it to be quite as good as it actually turned out to be! This is a modern take on the 16 bit racing games of old (Think Outrun, Lotus Turbo Challenge and Jaguar XJ220 etc). It is presented wonderfully and there are various modes that unlock as you play. The game plays brilliantly and feels like the old games that it sets out to emulate while still feeling modern and tight. The graphics are clean and nostalgic while still being sharp. The music is pure genius and is as catchy as the tunes in the 16 bit games of the 90s (So many new games have forgettable music). There is a huge number of locations and tracks and cars unlock as you play. All in all this is a great game for anyone that loves racing games, especially those that love 16 bit racing games.… Expand
  2. rogirn2
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Melhor jogo de corrida dos últimos tempos, trilha sonora pra lá de fantástica que ataca forte a nostalgia, gráficos belíssimos tanto no modo portátil quanto no Dock, jogabilidade impecável! Uma bela homenagem aos clássicos arcades de corrida da velha guarda. Este jogo é espetacular, literalmente uma obra prima, orgulho-me de ser brasileiro e me ver tão bem representado.
  3. misalima
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    People who are looking for a great arcade racer from the 90s, this is a great experience. A huge number of gorgeous and treacherous tracks, a lot of unlockable cars and a eletronic soundtrack beautifully composed, the game has his best version on the Switch.
  4. ramzes64
    Dec 16, 2018
    9
    Horizon Chase Turbo to typowy arcade racer, w którym pędzimy do przodu na wykręconych trasach i omijamy przeciwników. Tytuł bazuje na takich klasykach gatunku z lat 80-tych i 90-tych jak jak Out Run, Lotus Turbo Challenge i Top Gear (SNES). Gdy wjedziemy z dużą prędkością w lampę lub znak na zakręcie to zostajemy wybici w powietrze. Samochód robi szybką przewrotkę i wskakuje na jezdnięHorizon Chase Turbo to typowy arcade racer, w którym pędzimy do przodu na wykręconych trasach i omijamy przeciwników. Tytuł bazuje na takich klasykach gatunku z lat 80-tych i 90-tych jak jak Out Run, Lotus Turbo Challenge i Top Gear (SNES). Gdy wjedziemy z dużą prędkością w lampę lub znak na zakręcie to zostajemy wybici w powietrze. Samochód robi szybką przewrotkę i wskakuje na jezdnię tracąc na prędkości... ale zabawa trwa dalej i ciśniemy pedał (przycisk) gazu na maxa.

    Tytuł Aquiris Game Studio oferuje stosunkowo dużo zawartości, która odblokowuje się wraz z postępem w podstawowym trybie World Tour (kariera). Za dobre wyniki dostajemy nowe samochody, dostęp do kolejnych tras, do nowych trybów gry i możliwość rozbudowywania pojazdów przez tuning wybranych części. Tym samym zwiększamy przyspieszenie, prędkość, zużycie paliwa itp...

    W World Tour należy przejechać przez kilkanaście regionów świata, takich jak: Kalifornia, Brazylia, Południowa Afryka, Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie, Japonia... i jeszcze kilku - co daje w sumie dwanaście lokalizacji. Podróżując po świecie, każdy z opisanych rejonów podzielony jest na około 8-10 zmagań (ponad 100 wyścigów) w różnych tematycznie sceneriach.

    Za zajęcie dobrego miejsca na mecie zdobywamy puchary, ale jest jeszcze możliwość wygrania super pucharu za zebranie tokenów na trasie. Gra zlicza nam wtedy pozycję w wyścigu i zdobyte niebieskie krążki sumując je na walutę odblokowującą kolejne regiony do przejechania. Dodatkowe bonusowe punkty można zdobyć jeszcze za pozostałe paliwo w baku. Na trasie rozmieszczone są więc kanistry, po zebraniu których zwiększamy zawartość zbiornika. Czasami kanistry dodają tylko punkty, ale na dłuższych trasach ich zbieranie jest już obowiązkowe bo może zabraknąć nam paliwa.
    Wspomnieć należy jeszcze, że każdy wyścig zaczynami z określoną ilością nitro. Turbo doładowanie znajduje się też na trasie jako dodatkowe butle do zebrania, które mogą uratować nas przed przegraną. Warto więc się za nimi rozglądać i zapamiętać ich lokalizację na kolejnych okrążeniach.

    Tytuł oferuje zmienne warunki jazdy, takie jak dzień, noc i anomalie pogodowe (deszcz, burza z błyskawicami, śnieg, mgła, burza piaskowa a nawet i pylący wulkan Eyjafjallajökull). Trasy są proste i kręte, różnią się też ukształtowaniem, np. wzniesienia. Technicznie pierwszy plan pracuje przewijając się na boki i w pionie zakrywając tło w oddali. Ścigamy się na szerokich pięcio-sześcio pasmowych asfaltowych jezdniach jak i na wąskich polanach lub pustynnych, pokrytych piachem szutrach. Fajnie wygląda też wydobywający się spod tylnych kół kanciasty dym na off-road'ach.

    Horizon Chase Turbo to wyścigi w starym stylu, ale jednak w jakości HD w unikatowym design'ie. Tytuł nie stara się naśladować pixel art'u, tylko wprowadza swoją geometryczną wizję świata, szczególnie uwydatnioną na obiektach przy drodze: krzewy, roślinność, kamienie. Ma to swój urok i podoba się.

    Zwykłe wyścigi byłyby niczym, gdyby nie zachowanie przeciwników na drodze, a to jest świetnie wykonane. Walka o pozycje na trasie to jeden z kluczowych mechanizmów gry. Przeciwnicy spychają nas z drogi, czasami wjeżdżają nam przed maskę blokując przejazd lub stukają w tylny zderzak chcąc nas wyprzedzić. Czuć więc rywalizację o pozycję na trasie.

    Poza głównym trybem kariery mamy jeszcze do ogrania tryb Tournament, który zawiera zawody złożone z czterech tras jak Grand Prix w Mario Kart. Na każdej trasie zdobywamy punkty za dobrą pozycję na mecie, a na końcu suma z czterech wyścigów klasyfikuje nas w rankingu. Zawodów do rozegrania w tym trybie gry jest ponad dwadzieścia na różnych poziomach trudności. Jak się pewnie domyślacie – daje to sporo grania, aby zaliczyć je na złoto. W Tournament nie musimy już zbierać tokenów i skupić możemy się jedynie na zajęciu dobrej pozycji w każdym z wyścigów......

    Podsumowanie
    Horizon Chase Turbo to kawał solidnego kodu, który na Nintendo Switch prezentuje się świetnie. Tytuł polecam wszystkim lubiącym dobre wyścigi arcade – bo jest to naprawdę fajna gra z dużą ilością zawartości na kilkadziesiąt godzin. Tytuł zawiera ogrom wyścigów, o różnym i zmiennym ukształtowaniu terenu, w różnych regionach świata ze zmiennymi warunkami dnia/nocy i pogodowymi. Jest to też szybka i dynamiczna gra z fajnymi mechanizmami walki o pozycję na trasie, dzięki którym czuć rywalizację i satysfakcję zarazem. Aquiris Game Studio stworzyło naprawdę świetną grę w unikatowym stylu w oprawie godnej nowoczesnych konsol zachowując jednocześnie ducha gier wyścigowych z lat 80-stych i 90-tych.
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    Grywalność - 9/10
    Grafika - 9/10
    Dźwięk - 8/10
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    Ogółem - 8.7/10
    pełna recenzja na goomba.pl    … Expand
  5. Antonioaca
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente sensacional.
    Muito gostoso de jogar. Gráficos simples mas bem feitos. Músicas ótimas.
  6. TheFlannelFox
    Dec 31, 2018
    8
    Horizon Chase Turbo for the Nintendo Switch
    Low Poly, High Speed
    Horizon Chase Turbo is an arcady racer, a throwback to all of those retro racers from when I was a youngster. Immediately dropping into the action the controls are simple enough with an accelerator, brake, and nitrous boost. Realizing very quickly that you can basically hold the gas down the entire race with needed    Horizon Chase Turbo for the Nintendo Switch
    Low Poly, High Speed

    Horizon Chase Turbo is an arcady racer, a throwback to all of those retro racers from when I was a youngster.

    Immediately dropping into the action the controls are simple enough with an accelerator, brake, and nitrous boost. Realizing very quickly that you can basically hold the gas down the entire race with needed taps to the brake button being few and far between. The nitrous boost is incredibly important however, as saving for that perfect moment to maneuver between vehicles has proved vital on more than one occasion. For those who haven’t played arcade racers this is by no means a racing sim.
    The real challenge in Horizon Chase Turbo is to keep your collisions to a minimum. As you bounce back quite a bit every time that you bump into an opposing vehicle, giving them a little boost forward. This can mean the difference between bronze and gold, giving your opponent a huge advantage. Which leaves you in the dust, as your unlocks of levels and cars are tied to the amount of points earned in each race. Leaving you with significantly less if you don’t lock down first place.
    As you get gold in more races you’ll earn more points unlocking new locations on the map and new cars. Each country has one upgrade race and if you achieve the rank of 3rd place or higher your be able to choose one upgrade which will apply to all of cars you have unlocked thus far.
    As far as content goes, Horizon Chase Turbo has loads of countries each with enough races to keep you replaying time and time again looking for the gold, in order to unlock even more countries and more cars. Along the traditional World Tour mode is the tournament mode and new to the game with the Switch release, Playground mode, a selection of friend and online ranked races with different twists and difficulty levels that will have bi-weekly seasons, for ongoing trash talking.
    As the game is a throwback to earlier generations of gaming, the well designed low poly models feel incredibly arcadey with a modern touch. As beautiful as many of the levels look contextually, they fall a little short as the environmental effects do very little to affect the way that you drive. Driving the same on a snow covered road, feels the same as a dirt covered road, feels the same as driving on pavement. Throwback or not, It would really add the the replayability if each environment truly made a difference in the way that you race.
    Horizon Chase Turbo plays great on the Nintendo Switch and does support couch co-op with up to four players including single joycon support.
    Horizon Chase Turbo is a very good retro racer with tons of content, creative new modes for replayability, and a nostalgically modern artstyle. If you are a racing game fan, then you should waste no time getting into this low poly world.    … Expand
  7. pcorre11
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Awesome portability! Nostalgic sound track, Beautiful graphics and outstanding game play! There is only one world to describe Horizon on Switch, INCREDIBLE! If you love top gear, this game is a "must have" one!
  8. cakus
    Jan 15, 2019
    9
    Muy buen juego, recupera la gloria de los juegos de carreras árcade, muy buena jugabilidad, el soundtrack es perfecto. es un juego extenso, con buenos diseños de pistas, desbloqueo de mejoras y autos, diferentes sistemas de juego y con mucha rejugabilidad. No lo jugué en otras consolas pero poder jugar en cualquier lugar una carrera a gran velocidad gracias a la potabilidad del Switch meMuy buen juego, recupera la gloria de los juegos de carreras árcade, muy buena jugabilidad, el soundtrack es perfecto. es un juego extenso, con buenos diseños de pistas, desbloqueo de mejoras y autos, diferentes sistemas de juego y con mucha rejugabilidad. No lo jugué en otras consolas pero poder jugar en cualquier lugar una carrera a gran velocidad gracias a la potabilidad del Switch me hacen creer que es la mejor versión.… Expand
  9. rosnk30
    May 28, 2019
    7
    This game deserve more than 8 after all. But until the game complete the one year old, the team dev didnt solve a simple annoying connection issue that always pop up a window about wireless connection...its all the time. Bytheway the game's amazing! Fast paced and works great at switch handheld and docked mode. A perfect game to play at switch.

    A lot of stuff, big and challenge world    This game deserve more than 8 after all. But until the game complete the one year old, the team dev didnt solve a simple annoying connection issue that always pop up a window about wireless connection...its all the time. Bytheway the game's amazing! Fast paced and works great at switch handheld and docked mode. A perfect game to play at switch.

    A lot of stuff, big and challenge world tour mode with a few cars variatons. Plus a nostalgic gameplay and music sound like nines!

    Great race and fun gamw!    … Expand
  10. JumpCut_Online
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    It’s a gem of a game; a glorious, deliberate throwback to the halcyon days of arcade racers that didn’t need to take themselves too seriously to be fun. Dare I say it? Yeah, I dare: Horizon Chase Turbo is top gear.
  11. sitebender
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Horizon Chase Turbo is finally a retro style driving game that doesn't rely on pixel art. I was shocked at just how many courses they have that all look different. Vibrant colors, it looks great and the fact that there's steer helping makes the game easier and more accessible. I was hesitant about the price, but it's probably the only retro style indie driving game worth the money for itsHorizon Chase Turbo is finally a retro style driving game that doesn't rely on pixel art. I was shocked at just how many courses they have that all look different. Vibrant colors, it looks great and the fact that there's steer helping makes the game easier and more accessible. I was hesitant about the price, but it's probably the only retro style indie driving game worth the money for its content and style.

    All courses seem to be closed circuit. Hitting things won't take you out of the action for more than a brief second. After playing other retro arcade driving games, this was a joy to play, because the others manage to mess it up in some way, with a complex driving mechanic, ads everywhere, grinding, or an endless course that gets dull once you've played it once.    … Expand
  12. Simoss13
    Apr 28, 2021
    8
    Had a good sale and heard it was a classic arcade racer so gave a shot for some gameplay variety.
    As mentioned, Horizon Chase Turbo is an Arcade racer. The high speed nature is adrenalin pumping. What made this game great is the AI difficulty is on point. Sure there is some rubber banding but it's nothing too noticeable and is overall fair in gameplay. There were moment you want them to    Had a good sale and heard it was a classic arcade racer so gave a shot for some gameplay variety.
    As mentioned, Horizon Chase Turbo is an Arcade racer. The high speed nature is adrenalin pumping. What made this game great is the AI difficulty is on point. Sure there is some rubber banding but it's nothing too noticeable and is overall fair in gameplay. There were moment you want them to 'get out of the way' but is very achievable to come first if you choose the right car for the track.
    And this is the part where it is strategic, you need to figure out the right car for the track you are racing. Such as, you are running a long track, its important to choose a car with good fuel economy over a car that goes fast. There is further strategy in selecting which upgrades you need for your vehicles to your driving style and cars you prefer.
    I found some tracks to be better then others, the most annoying part is the narrow roads in some areas and having so many cars bunched up, it can be frustrating when you cannot overtake.
    The music is suited for the game, but is definitely forgettable with the lack of music track variety.
    The game runs at 60fps, however, I did encounter some minor stutters. The game did crash on me one while playing.    … Expand
  13. Prizm
    Jan 11, 2019
    6
    It's got great presentation and some great music, but it just got too repetitive. I realize it's an arcade racer, but we're not in that era anymore and need a bit more to keep us coming back. There's also no break from the constant high-alert mental state of watching out for very sharp turns, which makes the game stressful to play after a while. I wish they had broken it up with someIt's got great presentation and some great music, but it just got too repetitive. I realize it's an arcade racer, but we're not in that era anymore and need a bit more to keep us coming back. There's also no break from the constant high-alert mental state of watching out for very sharp turns, which makes the game stressful to play after a while. I wish they had broken it up with some laid-back courses with long turns so you could just sit back and enjoy the view and the music.… Expand
  14. b00lpr0p
    Mar 14, 2019
    3
    Poor graphics, linear gameplay, very overpriced. Too bad I spent my money on it.
  15. Nilso68
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    This game is a lot of fun. The gameplay is quick and responsive, the music is one of the best soundtracks I have on my Switch und the graphical style is really cool in my opinion. It's also really fun in multiplayer, though it sometimes crashed. But all in all it's totally worth it and one of my favoirte games I bought in the last year
  16. Arigoki
    Apr 11, 2019
    3
    Waste of money:
    - poor graphic
    - no fluent contolling the car
    - just BAD design
  17. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game is not good. the gameplay is so limited and repetitive. i dislike it
  18. ll33ee
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    It's Perfect but... Switch version, sometimes its performance goes down, it seems to freeze or the FPS drop.
    Old school style racing game, better graphics. A little frustrating at higher levels, like the old games. Its a very good game. With DLC is better.
  19. Sabrewulf1
    Jul 8, 2020
    2
    A great game that is broken in the main game and completely broken in endurance mode. Have emailed Aquiris several times with photos of freezes. I have recorded videos showing how broken it is. I have been nice, and nothing AQUIRIS DONT CARE. A 36 level endurance..level 24, cannot continue as the game freezes. So..no platinum run as thats a trophy. Main game required 23 reboots due to gameA great game that is broken in the main game and completely broken in endurance mode. Have emailed Aquiris several times with photos of freezes. I have recorded videos showing how broken it is. I have been nice, and nothing AQUIRIS DONT CARE. A 36 level endurance..level 24, cannot continue as the game freezes. So..no platinum run as thats a trophy. Main game required 23 reboots due to game completely freezing. They promised a patch. Never came. Do not purchase. Stay well clear.… Expand
  20. guizaum
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    O jogo é nostálgico, divertido e bonito. Excelente releitura de um clássico. Só faltou um modo online pra levar 10.
  21. CarolusEduardus
    Oct 24, 2019
    8
    Arcade-style racing game, which is inspired by the classic OutRun, including the soundtrack director of that game. Recommended to fans of the genre, the only thing to note is the difficulty that gets high and can cause you to give up the game even before reaching 50% of the total.
  22. Sw4gz1ll4
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the best arcade racing available on the platform. This game brings me back to the old Top Gear days at SNES. It is a love letter to it. The soundtrack was written by no one else than Berry Leicht, the composer of the original Top Gear soundtrack himself! The cars, tracks, graphics, everything just feels right about this game. I totally recommend everyone who likes arcadeWithout a doubt the best arcade racing available on the platform. This game brings me back to the old Top Gear days at SNES. It is a love letter to it. The soundtrack was written by no one else than Berry Leicht, the composer of the original Top Gear soundtrack himself! The cars, tracks, graphics, everything just feels right about this game. I totally recommend everyone who likes arcade racing to get their hands on this title.… Expand
  23. Theobaer
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    It's a fun and well polished racing game, with great controls, nice visuals, fairly challenging AI and a good amount of content considering it's range of price. With many hours into it, I haven't encountered any FPS drops. I'm a bit dissapointed when it comes to the music chosen for this game. The pool feels fairly small and repetitive. And I would love to see more (more epic, moreIt's a fun and well polished racing game, with great controls, nice visuals, fairly challenging AI and a good amount of content considering it's range of price. With many hours into it, I haven't encountered any FPS drops. I'm a bit dissapointed when it comes to the music chosen for this game. The pool feels fairly small and repetitive. And I would love to see more (more epic, more energizing) music implemted via update or DLC… Expand
  24. couchmonkey
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Horizon Chase Turbo is a great modern recreation of classic 8 and 16-bit racing games.

    Pros and cons from top to bottom: #1 Pro: Perfect old-school racing feels just like the classics. This is actually as good an F-Zero replacement as most of the futuristic racing games I've played on Switch. #2 Pro: Tons of tracks and a nice selection of cars (around 40) for an indie game. #3 Pro:    Horizon Chase Turbo is a great modern recreation of classic 8 and 16-bit racing games.

    Pros and cons from top to bottom:
    #1 Pro: Perfect old-school racing feels just like the classics. This is actually as good an F-Zero replacement as most of the futuristic racing games I've played on Switch.
    #2 Pro: Tons of tracks and a nice selection of cars (around 40) for an indie game.
    #3 Pro: An amazing soundtrack from the composer of the Top Gear games on SNES/Genesis.
    #4 Con: A few minor glitches with car collisions or temporary game pausing are distracting but forgivable and quite rare.
    #5 Con: No real-time online racing, but there are leaderboards throughout the game.
    Minor additional notes - no time trial mode! But a nice mix of other modes including bi-weekly online challenges that mix up the rules and tracks.

    Replayability is very high and I sucked about 70 hours out of the game unlocking everything. The difficulty curve might be a little sharper than the average modern racing game.

    Value: I'd pay way more than the $25.00 CAD this game is set at on the eShop, this game is full of value and highly entertaining.    … Expand
  25. rodcamilo
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    Jogo bem divertido e casual. Uma coisa irritante é a dinâmica das colisões que prejudicam muito o jogador e pouco os adversários, ainda mais em um jogo com um estilo tão frenético onde colisões são praticamente inevitáveis...
  26. 24234234
    Dec 25, 2022
    0
    Уровни дерьмо- непроходимые. Удалил игру.
  27. JJtheTexan
    May 3, 2023
    9
    One of the very best racing games for Nintendo Switch. If you like classic racing games at all, this is absolutely a must-play.

    Positives: - Lots and lots of tracks - Plenty of cars to unlock - A fun and challenging progression system - Perfect 60fps performance - Outstanding soundtrack - Splendid low-poly visuals - Lots of enjoyable DLC - Tons of replay value Negatives: -    One of the very best racing games for Nintendo Switch. If you like classic racing games at all, this is absolutely a must-play.

    Positives:
    - Lots and lots of tracks
    - Plenty of cars to unlock
    - A fun and challenging progression system
    - Perfect 60fps performance
    - Outstanding soundtrack
    - Splendid low-poly visuals
    - Lots of enjoyable DLC
    - Tons of replay value

    Negatives:
    - The developer was purchased by Epic Games and converted into a Fortnite support studio, so we will never get a sequel

    Similar games you might enjoy:
    - Top Gear / Top Racer
    - OutRun
    - Hotshot Racing    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Mar 17, 2019
    90
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jan 29, 2019
    90
    Horizon Chase Turbo is chocked full of cars and tracks, and numerous variations on all of the above. Not only does the Brazilian developer Aquiris bring quantity, but it also brings impeccable quality. This high-level slew of content, finesse and masterful, fast-paced racing, perfectly captures the true essence of any racing title. Anyone looking for a racer on the Nintendo Switch, should automatically consider this without any hesitation.
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  3. Vooks
    Jan 14, 2019
    80
    Horizon Chase Turbo’s modern take on the arcade Outrun racer is a fast and fun colour-drenched experience barely diminished by a few crashes along the way.
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