The best car game
I haven’t played a car game in over a decade.
I desire a car game that slots nicely in-between the two without fanfare.
A simple, unceremonious racing game is what I’m after;Screamer.
That game is Screamer.
It’s just, would I actually like it?
If you’re unfamiliar with Screamer 1 and 2, I don’t blame you.
They’re old arcade style racing games from the 90’s which ran on MS-DOS.
I never played the first, but I have fond memories of the second.
Eventually I learned to press the sides of the sleeve to create an easy opening.
This proved crucial, because boy did I play the heck out of it.
And Screamer’s tracks are part of this magic too.
Looks amazing, to be fair - but it’s not Screamer is it?
It feels reminiscent of a grounded Mario Kart as you flit over the globe.
No points or EXP or garage to manage.
The spotlight shines on how fast you might cut through each country’s windy corridor and that’s it.
Maybe the biggest thing for me is the intimacy of Screamer.
I like not being able to see what’s coming, basically.
If it had a map you’d see yourself erase the fog of war.
I just want another Screamer, but I’m not sure it’s possible anymore.
Shout-out also goes toMoto Racer.
This is basically Screamer but with bikes.
