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Hello Night Drivers!

Another month, another update! Today, I bring you the LAST DEMO UPDATE in this form. Im gradually approaching the release of the game. I initially planned to release it in December, but due to the launch of another game Im working on at my company, the release will likely be delayed until January 2025. This months update mainly focuses on the Main Menu, Tutorial, and game performance.

Changelog

Improved tutorial: From now on, players are encouraged to start the game with the tutorial. The tutorial itself has also been updated and adjusted depending on whether the player is using a controller or keyboard. It has also been enhanced with a short cutscene.
Added Ghost Rider car plates for every Ghost Rider.
A new option to display your profile with stats and title has been added to the Main Menu.
FPS and VSync settings can now be adjusted in the options menu.
Quests have been improved, including their rewards and the values associated with them.
Full Steam integration has been implemented (Steam Cloud, controller integration). However, this will not be available in the demo version of the game.
Added 13 new achievements, which will also not be available in the demo version. (However, if you purchase the game, achievements that should have been unlocked will automatically unlock.)
A significant amount of time was spent improving the games visuals at full HD and lower resolutions. This also improved game performance, which now uses approximately 30% fewer resources.

Future changes

The next major planned update will involve optimizing maps so that a single map variant will use about 50% fewer resources than it currently does. However, this is a time-intensive process, so it may not be ready next month.
Another iteration of the vehicle mechanics rework. After many months of gameplay and feedback, Ive finally decided on the final approach for vehicles.
Vehicles will be divided into three categories: Slow, Medium, and Fast. Each category will have fixed stats and will differ in perks. Slow vehicles will focus more on earning MB. Fast vehicles will focus on increasing score gains. Unique perks will still be available in each category, but their specifics will remain a mystery for now.
The addition of more vehicles and missing skins for existing ones (these will no longer be available in the demo).

These changes will essentially finalize the base version of the game. Once the above changes are complete, Ill release the game. While Im aiming for December, due to my work and the upcoming launch of our game, its unlikely Ill be able to manage both. As mentioned above, this will likely result in the release being postponed to January 2025. As always, thank you so much for your support and interest in the title. Stay awesome, Night Drivers!

[ 2024-11-20 17:51:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Midnight Racer

Dots Factory Games Developer

Dots Factory Games Publisher

2025-01-20 Release

Action Indie Strategy Casual RPG Adventure Simulation F2P Sports MMO Racing Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA Tags

Game News Posts: 20

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

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Arcade Synthwave Racing Game

Drive, Chill, Complete Missions, Upgrade Cars, Buy Skins, Compete with Other Ghost Riders, and Earn the Title of Synthwave Champion!

General Concept

This isn’t a classic racing game. Midnight Racer aims to capture the spirit of old arcade games with a modern twist. You don’t compete with other players in real-time here. The main goal of the game is to put you in a trance-like state, allowing you to kill time and stop thinking about anything, no matter your mood.

To enhance your gaming experience, the game allows you to turn off the music while keeping the other sounds. This way, you’re encouraged to play your own music in the background. This game is best enjoyed with your favorite songs.

The game allows you to drive very fast cars, which will require significant skill to stay on track, as well as slower ones designed for a more relaxed experience.
To further support your choice of play style, Midnight Racer features a chill mode where there’s no time or score pressure. The tracks in this mode are also much easier.

Features

Drift! Become a drift master. To stay on track and achieve higher scores, drift your way to victory!

Time-Limited Gameplay with Time Extensions: Play within a set time limit, with opportunities to extend your playtime.

Synthwave Atmosphere: The entire game is crafted in a psychedelic synthwave/vaporwave style. Immerse yourself in the 80s vibe with a modern twist.

Shop: Purchase new cars. Each car has its own unique perks and different stats.

Quest System Tailored to Your Playstyle: You can choose the length of the quests you want to undertake, ensuring they fit your preferred style of play.

Achievement System: Your progress in the game is tracked, with every success rewarded with special prizes such as new skins, colors, or even cars!

Leaderboard: If you enjoy competition, there are 10 Ghost Riders for you to defeat, allowing you to earn better titles and their license plates.

Chillout Mode: Depending on your mood and preferred gameplay pace, you can opt for a game mode that slows things down, allowing you to relax with less demanding gameplay.

My Chillout Zone: Turn off the in-game music while keeping the sound effects, play your own music, and experience the game on your own terms.

Words from the Dev

Midnight Racer is my first game, and I actively work in the gaming industry. This title will always hold a special place in my heart as "the one where it all began." I’m certain that I’ll keep coming back to improve this game for many years to come.

That’s why I’m so grateful to you for visiting this page and reading the game’s description, even if you’re not interested in it! Remember, you are awesome! Have a wonderful day!