Race After 1977 Goes Universal, Enhances Graphics, Adds Content, Plus Further Improvements
June 15, 2011
The second update to Race After 1977 hit the App Store yesterday, and it's a big one. Race After 1977 v1.2 adds iPad support through the very welcomed universal app format, adds new cars and other content, and brings about further improvements to existing features and settings.
Being able to play on your iPad in a native resolution with controls and other elements properly designed for the larger screen is always appreciated. Even better is that iPad 2 users once again have an improved visual experience compared to other iDevices, although, the graphics engine has been improved overall for all iOS devices.
Concerning new content, racers will now unlock Immolator, Samurai, and Hook on completion of the Story Mode. Additionally, this latest release also adds HD Object Toggle and HD Texture Toggle to the video options panel, plus Horizon Tilt Toggle to the general options panel.
Other improvements to Race After 1977 include:
• Redesigned physics for more realism and better drifting!
* New and enhanced engine sounds!
• Reset button added to No-HUD mode.
• Tweaks and minor bug fixes to the opponent AI, sound, rendering and GUI engines.
Utilizing Xpect Games' own game engine, Race After 1977 moves away from the traditional pure speed asphalt racing-style to an off-road environment with a twist. The game takes place sometime shortly after a hypothetical nuclear fallout that requires racers to dart between bridge pillars, dodge and jump dirt mounds, drive on walls, weave amongst heavily damaged structures, and more.
Battling merciless opponents across five environments and 10 courses doesn't seem too far-fetched for racing simulation fan. However, because courses are primarily loose dirt and ash with plenty of bumps and humps, choosing one of the nine vehicles and paying attention to track specifics to take advantage of those elements to create shortcuts is very important to your success.
Control schemes consist of tilt, touch arrows, and left or right steering wheel. All control schemes have automatic acceleration with a brake pad that also offers reverse functionality. The driving view can be from the hood camera, front bumper cam, or a third-person near or far display.
Compete in Quick Races or set out on Story Mode to unlock new courses and vehicles. Game Center integration provides dozens of achievements to earn and leaderboards to climb.
Race After 1977 is a universal app compatible with iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, 32GB and 64GB third generation iPod touch, fourth generation iPod touch and newer running iOS 3.0 or later, and available in the App Store for $1.99.
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