Speed Limit (video game)

Speed Limit is an action video game developed by Gamechuck and published by Chorus Worldwide. It was released for PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in February 2021.[1][2][3]

Speed Limit
Developer(s)Gamechuck
Publisher(s)Chorus Worldwide
Director(s)Igor Kolar
Designer(s)Jan Juracic
Programmer(s)Vanja Karanovic, Karlo Koscal, Sara Pranjic
Artist(s)Jurica Cvetko
Composer(s)Matija Malatestinic
EngineGameMaker Studio 2
Platform(s)
Release
  • PS4
  • February 16, 2021
  • Windows
  • February 17, 2021
  • Nintendo Switch
  • February 18, 2021
  • Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  • February 19, 2021
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

Speed Limit retraces the history of arcade video games through six different game genres — platform games, racing games, faux 3D games, isometric shooters, vehicular combat games, and vertical shoot 'em ups. The game draws inspirations from, and references classic arcade and action video games such as Metal Slug, Earthworm Jim and Spy Hunter.[4][5]

Gameplay

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Speed Limit is an action video game that features six different genres, which seamlessly change every two levels as the player progresses throughout the game.[6] The first two levels represent a side-scrolling platform-shooter game, the third and the fourth levels depict a racing-shooter game, the fifth and sixth levels emulate a racing-shooter game from a faux 3D perspective, and the seventh and eight levels are defined as an isometric shooter game. The ninth and tenth levels are imagined as vehicular flight combat game.[5]

Speed Limit features easy and normal difficulty modes, as well as a stopwatch feature for tracking time while playing the game.[4] There are two gameplay modes in the game: the normal mode and an infinite mode. The normal mode follows the story, while the infinite mode lets the player go through the game indefinitely.

Development

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The Speed Limit demo was released for the Windows platform on Steam on 12 March 2020.[7] Chorus Worldwide later announced that Speed Limit was also being released on consoles on 3 December 2020.[8]

Reception

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Lucas Blaine of Comic Book Resources praised the games visuals, also noting that "Speed Limit keeps players constantly guessing -- and (more than often) surprises each time".[9]

References

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  1. ^ Romano, Sal (19 January 2021). "Speed Limit launches February 16 for PS4, February 17 for PC, February 18 for Switch, and February 19 for Xbox One". Gematsu. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ D'Angelo, William (19 January 2021). "Speed Limit Launches in February for Switch, PS4, and Xbox One - News". VGChartz. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Speed Limit Dashes onto PC & Consoles in February 2021". IGC - Invision Game Community. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Speed Limit". Giant Bomb. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  5. ^ a b Kolar, Igor (22 January 2021). "Developing Speed Limit: 0-60 in Two Years". Gamasutra. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Speed Limit Gameplay: A High Speed Shooter That Changes Game Genres As You Play". IGN. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Speed Limit Demo". Blue's News. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Non-Stop, Genre-Defying Retro Thrill Ride, Speed Limit, Dashes onto PC & Consoles in Early 2021!". Lean Forward Gaming. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  9. ^ "Speed Limit is a Hollywood Action Movie in Video Game Form". 18 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Speed Limit for Nintendo Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Chorus Games Worldwide. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Speed Limit for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Chorus Games Worldwide. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
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