Xenon Racer is a racing video game developed by Italian developer 3DClouds and published by Soedesco for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. It was released on 26 March 2019.

Xenon Racer
North American cover art
Developer(s)3DClouds
Publisher(s)Soedesco
EngineUnreal Engine 4[1]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Release26 March 2019
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

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Xenon Racer is a racing game set in the year 2030.[2] Players race along courses in seven different world locations using vehicles which, according to the game, have been known to be the last cars with wheels,[3] as the cars have been replaced by flying vehicles.[4]

Development

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Early in the game's development, the game had been compared to other racing titles, such as F-Zero, Wipeout, and Fast RMX.[4]

In February 2019, Soedesco announced a partnership with Canadian record label Monstercat to bring some of the label's music library into the game.[5]

Reception

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The PlayStation 4 version of Xenon Racer received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Launch Trailer Unleashed for Xenon Racer". Hardcore Gamer. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  2. ^ "Xenon Racer launches in early 2019". Gematsu. 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  3. ^ Square, Push (2018-10-03). "Xenon Racer Brings 90s Arcade Goodness to PS4". Push Square. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  4. ^ a b "Xenon Racer Aims To Scratch That Futuristic F-Zero Itch On Switch This March". Nintendo Life. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  5. ^ Pope, Darris (2019-02-07). "Monstercat and SOEDESCO Join Forces on the Xenon Racer Soundtrack". EDM Identity. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  6. ^ "Xenon Racer". Metacritic. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
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