Art Style: light trax

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  • Summary: [WiiWare] Art Style: light trax takes racing to whole new (and very surreal) levels as you control a white beam of light moving perpetually forward while your viewpoint shifts between 2-D and 3-D perspectives. Start by choosing one of the two main modes of game play, each with its own[WiiWare] Art Style: light trax takes racing to whole new (and very surreal) levels as you control a white beam of light moving perpetually forward while your viewpoint shifts between 2-D and 3-D perspectives. Start by choosing one of the two main modes of game play, each with its own distinct goal. In light tours mode, you vie with other light beams for the most points in a three-course racing tour. Watch out for obstacles, use items and strategically use your dash ability to finish first. In freeway mode, your objective is to set a high score by traveling the greatest distance within a set amount of time. Mastering the intricacies of each setting is crucial: you'll have to alternate between them in order to progress through the game and unlock all of its modes. With precise controls packed in and a driving techno soundtrack, Art Style: light trax offers an experience unlike any other. Are you ready to compete in a mind-bending race at the speed of light? Games in the Art Style series feature elegant design, polished graphics and pick-up-and-play controls, creating an experience focused purely on fun and engaging game play.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The A.V. Club
    100
    It's the coolest way to spend six bucks.
  2. Eurogamer
    90
    Furious, wasp-in-a-jar electronica does little to diminish the pounding tension, while the restless minimalism of the visuals throws your perception into a blender, morphing seamlessly between 2D and 3D and back again, spinning you upside down before leaving you in a disorientated heap in the face of the next malevolent onslaught.
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    83
    It's not very easy to get to grips with but once it clicks it's very difficult to put down. [Sept 2010, p.91]
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  4. Edge Magazine
    70
    Light Trax continues to zip along the fine line between puzzler and racer neatly. [Aug 2010, p.98]
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  5. Games Master UK
    70
    Odd, but enjoyably so. [Sept 2010, p.99]
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  6. Metro GameCentral
    70
    An innovative and cleverly nuanced mix of race game and puzzler - albeit a rather pretentious one.
  7. Gamer.nl
    50
    The game looks as simple as it plays. A black background and colored lines move on the screen and that's pretty much it. The retro-look is popular right now, but this games takes it a little bit too far. The gameplay isn't interesting enough to keep your attention for more than ten minutes.

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  1. Theday
    Jun 1, 2011
    7
    Minimalist racing game, while the races really do start as races the tracks soon become extremely tough and become a lesson in memorization inMinimalist racing game, while the races really do start as races the tracks soon become extremely tough and become a lesson in memorization in having to avoid all the traps. The 8 bit music is danceable, the game's visuals are pretty trippy and the free way mode is relaxing.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best Wii Game of 2010
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#94 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010