Could City Bikes Work in a Kart-Style Racing Game?

By Rob Sutter


I think I've had my fair share of racing games where karts are used. I'm not trying to say that they are terrible - far from it, in fact - but sometimes you need a change yet still want to keep the racing elements the same. Wouldn't a prominent game based around biking work well in this day and age? City bikes in a kart-style scenario sound chaotic in theory but I feel as though it could work if the developers behind the project were ready to work hard.

When looking at games along the lines of the "Mario Kart" series, you will see that the racing portion does not come alone. After all, racing is only about as fun as the aspects that accompany them in these particular games and there are plenty of aspects to name off. Racers can take to various items in order to get ahead of one another and tricks can be pulled off for extra points. Such things can be done by karting easily in these games, which makes me believe that bicycles can do them better.

City bikes should work better, too, because compared to karts they are able to move around at a better pace. It's easier to control them while on the surface and the fact that there are no propellers or motors to bring them forward only helps riders rely on speed and the work they put in that much more. If you're a strong rider, chances are that you are going to succeed. Biking authorities the likes of Linus can help you further if you want to enhance your cycling experience, offering appliances for your rides.

I could see the escapades taking place in my head now as I type. I can envision shells being used to cause bikers to spin out of control or perhaps take a spill which knocks them out of first place so that others can pass by. Also, there could be sections where riders must take a leap of faith, making it the perfect opportunity to show off with tricks. Getting to the finish line is most important but sometimes the way you get there is just as important as reaching it in the end regardless.

Video games in which bicycles are utilized are not ones which are considered new. There have been quite a number of them in the past but as time progressed, the prevalence of such titles has dwindled. I feel like in the hands of the right creators, such products can be created again and to fun degrees as well. In my mind, biking is only going to be optimal when it comes to the racing genre. Kart-style racing games have seen success and I feel like a change such as this would be refreshing.




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