Distance

Refract Developer

Refract Publisher

2018-09-18 Release

Action Indie Racing Singleplayer MultiplayerTags

Game News Posts: 79

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support

Very Positive (5437 reviews)

http://survivethedistance.com

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The Game includes VR Support

Keyboard & mouse: 1

Gamepad support: 1

Seated: 1

Public Linux Depots:

Distance Linux [1.2 G]

The Skybox Update is Live

Hey everyone! While we continue to crank away at the final pieces of content we intend to ship at 1.0 (Adventure mode and a few other surprises) we want to share some of the latest tools being used to create that content. The biggest feature we've added is a completely revamped skybox system! Now you have an incredible amount of power when creating your own universe, either in tweaking the default planet look or in creating something new. While the update is heavily focused on exposing new editor tools, there are general improvements across the board. Check out the full changelog below!

THE SKYBOX UPDATE: Build 5821

GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS

Updated skybox in all levels to use new dynamic skybox system
Optimized CPU performance and memory usage throughout the game
Trick text and "Regenerating" text are now disabled in Adventure mode
Removed 3, 2, 1 countdown on car screen at start of Adventure levels
Car is now frozen at the start until "GO!", also preventing teleports and other triggers
Improved car explosion visual effect
Arcade level select is now organized by Collections
Updated Sprint level set unlocking requirements
Added a main menu notification prompt when levels are unlocked
Added on-screen visuals when gaining/losing boost, jump, and jets
Added Rich Presence support for Discord on Windows (OS X and Linux in the works)
Added Ground Zero to Sprint and updated medal times
Improved several situations where objects would pop in and out (related to static batching)
Improved handling of bad collisions in several rare scenarios
The Manor has been removed from split-screen play due to tricky level design

LEVEL EDITOR

Completely revamped skybox system (via Level Settings and Biodomes)
- Background layers can now be assigned
- Any object within a background layer will be rendered from (0,0,0) directly in the skybox
- The Sun, Stars, Storm, and Background Layer can all be toggled on/off individually
- By default the UltraPlanet (highly customizable earth) exists in the background layer
- Any levels created previous to this update will be auto-upgraded to the new system
- Added star tweakables such as colors, variation, brightness, and glow
- Added Background Scroll value which allows the background to move slightly based on player position
[Animator] Added ability to have separate delay and duration when playing an Animator in reverse
[Animator] Added option for following a track by percent rather than distance
[Animator] Added "Wrap Around" option when following a track. Disable this to prevent popping at start or end of the track.
Added Roads/InvisibleStartZone which allows you to spawn into a Sprint level from anywhere
Added several new Golden Simples presets such as Sand, Ice, Snow, Water, Glass, etc.
Added level description field in the Level Settings
Added ability to collapse all components in the Properties window (hold Ctrl when clicking a collapse triangle)
Added a "Silent" toggle on Checkpoints which mutes sounds and hides text printing
Added feature in TurnLightOnNearCar where you can turn off the light on trigger exit (works with both Trigger Distance and the EventListener)
"Generate Unique Event Name" on Event Trigger now affects selected Event Listeners which have matching Event Names
Library Tab search now supports searching with multiple words and includes matching folders (e.g. "spli HD" finds "SplinesHD" folder)
Reduced minimum value of Fog Near to -1000
The first letter of each component property is now capitalized
Removed DisableAnnouncer checkbox in the editor Level Settings
Cleaned up the golden simples presets (deleted and renamed a few)
Swapped several of the presets used on default Golden Simples objects
Changed TurnLightOnNearCar so that it only affects itself and children
TurnLightOnNearCar doesn't affect any child objects with their own TurnLightOnNearCar

BUG FIXES

Fixed bug where the mysterious orb's rotation in Ground Zero was erratic at high framerates
Fixed bug where "B for Back" wasn't shown in the split-screen player selection menu
Fixed bug where some halloween features were enabled by default
Fixed potential memory leak caused by resetting your car
Fixed bug where TurnLightOnNearCar would still have a collider when an eventListener was being utilized
Fixed issues with Wrong Way in Corruption
Fixed EmpireCube not rendering properly
Fixed bug where strange announcer phrases could be heard on non-Windows platforms
Fixed several specific stability issues
Fixed bug where wheel visuals could flicker black
Fixed bug when using TurnLightOnNearCar in conjunction with GoldenSimples

EDIT (12/1): The build has been updated to 5824 with additional bug fixes.

Fixed bug where TurnLightOnNearCar would never trigger
Fixed bug where Spectating was broken
Fixed bug with wheel decals being visible when close on network cars
Fixed bug where certain text printouts weren't playing clicking sounds
Fixed bug where the announcer would randomly cut off in Adventure mode
Objects existing in the same place and having the same name will no longer be auto-deleted
Version info in upper right corner now says macOS instead of OS X

- Jordan (@torcht)

[ 2017-11-30 14:56:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Distance is a survival racing game that combines the intense action of arcade racing with the exploration of an atmospheric world. You control a unique car that allows you to boost, jump, rotate, and even fly through a chaotic and twisted city. The world has a mysterious history, and as you explore you'll be able to uncover pieces of its past.

The roads are treacherous and unpredictable with obstacles around every corner. Instead of doing laps on a loop, you'll be trying to survive to the end in the quickest time. Since your car has several abilities, it allows you to not only drive fast on the track but also upside down and on buildings and walls! You can also fly to discover new shortcuts and paths. You'll be able to take on the roads alone, or in multiplayer with your friends!

The game is a spiritual successor to the multi-award winning game Nitronic Rush, created by ourselves and 5 others at DigiPen Institute of Technology. It was widely praised for its innovative mechanics, visual style, audio design, and atmosphere.

Key Features

Adventure: A single player experience which unveils a short story about this world's mysterious past.
Multiplayer: Online, LAN, and Split-Screen play in modes such as Sprint, Reverse Tag, Stunt, and others.
Trackmogrify: Random track generation with seed modifiers.
VR: Experimental Oculus DK2 integration.
Level editor: Use a powerful level editor to create levels from within the game and share them with players around the world.
Original soundtrack: New music from the composer behind award-winning games like Nitronic Rush, Solace, and The Fourth Wall. Listen to a preview here.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Ubuntu 12.04
Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.3 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHzMemory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830
Storage: 5 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Spec will be revised continually during Early Access
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 14.04
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4.0 GHzMemory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750
Storage: 5 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Spec will be revised continually during Early Access

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