14 DAY TRIAL // They say 'Voltage,' a futuristic racing game with real-time strategy elements, equals speed, intensity and challenge! According to this official report I just happened to come across, Lexicon Entertainment has just announced Voltage for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. The game is being produced (developed) by IBA Group.
As mentioned above Voltage is a futuristic game combining racing game elements with those of real-time strategy. The report says that races take place far "in the future on the planets of the Solar system (our Solar system I presume), where players compete in the fastest and most technologically advanced races, to acquire the supreme title of the Solar System's Best Racer."
Players will be able to choose from a number of vehicles powered by anti-gravity engines that run on electricity, nuclear and tachyon fuel and can boost their vehicles to reach special sections of the track. As for the tracks, they feature tons of futuristic elements, such as Teleports, Electromagnetic Platforms, Nuclear and Tachyon fuel power-ups. Players will also be compelled to use shortcuts to cut down the lengthy races. This is where strategy elements kick in as finding the best route through the turns, up hills and traps in each course is the key to finishing first.
Here are some of Voltage's key features:
Futuristic 3D racing - action set on the planets of the Solar system: Earth, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and the biggest satellites - the Moon and Europa. The picturesque environment is rendered to closely resemble the original conditions of these planets. Futuristic constructions, light sails, factories, storehouses and tunnels enrich the environments.
Anti-gravity engines - the vehicles are equipped with 3 engine modifications - Electrical, Nuclear and Tachyon. They enable the player to boost the vehicle speed depending on the situation and the availability of a certain fuel type.
Fuel power-ups - a number of fuel power-ups can be found at every track for use with different engine types. Tachyon fuel is based on a hypothetical subatomic particle that enables traveling faster than the speed of light. Tachyon fuel is used to accelerate the vehicle and push away competitors.
Bonuses - the Teleport, Flash EMB, Tachyon Scout, Soft Shield and other bonuses are available to both the player and his/her opponents.
Track features - a total of 15 non-linear tracks on 7 planets add more excitement to the game. There are upper sections of the tracks reachable only at full speed with the help of the Jump and Fly feature and challenging vertical sections that will require the best of racing experience.
Supports three modes of play - Championship, Quick Race and Multi-player.
Keep in mind that this futuristic racer for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC is currently in development over at IBA Group, with an official release date still being discussed. Until more details emerge, check out other headlines within our games section.