Chad Nolan Meyers
chadnolanmeyers@gmail.com
I’m greeted on screen by Letty, Roman, and Tej as they walk me through the tutorials. Chapter One takes places amongst the colourful backdrop of Miami, and the graphics are on point. Each chapter has various styles of races. “Street” races take place in congested city streets. Tapping either the left or right side of the screen will move your car to the corresponding next lane. “Drag” races put the clutch in your hands.
Failure to switch gears at the appropriate time will result in failure and a sly remark. Starting in Chapter Two: Tokyo, “Drift” races will appear. Harness the power of your finger by drifting your vehicle around corners and through parking garages. Keep it up to unlock more cities and more race-styles.
Winning races will net you coins, used to invest in superior parts for the 50+ cars to choose from. Show your stripes and you might just be invited to join a crew, and battle as a unit. But watch out for the Police!
If you’re either a car or Fast and Furious enthusiast, you’ll get a kick out of this game. The loading screens are a tick longer than I’d like, but the physics feel right, the graphics are crisp, the customization is extensive, and it’s just flat out fun.
Enjoy the ride.
Chad Nolan Meyers is a product of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. After falling in love with Princess Zelda at age 4, Chad has been running, jumping and fighting his way through the video game world ever since.