Super Laser Racer Demo

Arcade racing games can be immensely fun, as long as the gameplay encourages replayability and it is entertaining enough not to get frustrating. However, the tracks and the mechanics need to be challenging as well, otherwise the gimmick gets old rather quickly and players lose interest after only a few minutes of gameplay.

Super Laser Racer is about as simple as it can get in the genre, since all it features is a bunch of lines, bright colors, and enough game modes to keep you distracted for a long time. In essence, you have to drive around in a 2D car that’s basically a wiggly triangle and get to the finish line first, while overtaking every opponent on the way there.

Although simple at first, the game is not exactly something you can play well from the very first try. The controls are responsive and easy-to-grasp, but the vehicle needs to be coordinated properly in order to avoid hitting the sidelines. Speaking of which, each vehicle has a certain number of hit points, which are lost if you happen to touch the zapping force field on the side of the track.

To make matters more interesting, there are different types of power-ups you can play around with, in case you happen to pick them up. Some of them provide you with a simple speed boost, while others equip your vehicle with a powerful tractor beam that can incapacitate the car in front of you. Naturally, you need a bit of luck to pick up the right one as well.

The offensive power-ups can come in handy in the slightly more violent game modes, such as survival and a variant on king of the hill. Hence, everyone tries to destroy the other cars, with the final goal being to be left the last man standing. The primitive graphics are smooth enough to look pretty well, complete with explosions, lasers, sparks, and a variety of other interesting special effects.

All things considered, Super Laser Racer can be much more fun than a regular racing game, especially if you are not a stickler for good graphics. Hence, if you are on the lookout for some quick fun and a variety of different game modes, then this can be a fine choice as well.