Slipstream
Genre: Racing - Arcade - Touring
Works on: Windows (7, 8, 10)
Languages: English
Features: Single-player
Released: May 21, 2018
Size: 196 MB
Company: ansdor / ansdor
Installer version: v1.3.2_(64bit)_(71199)
Store page: https://www.gog.com/game/slipstream
About:
Slipstream is a racing game inspired by the visuals, music, games and cars from the late 80s and early
90s. It's built on a custom game engine, with an authentic retro feel and unique graphics. The
soundtrack, drawing from synthpop and jazz fusion influences, sets the tone for a race across a
variety of exotic locations from all around the world, including cities, deserts, forests, mountains and
beaches. Drifting and slipstreaming mechanics add depth to the driving gameplay, and the result is a
challenging and exciting experience.
Features
- Authentic pseudo-3D game engine with 2D graphics, just like the glory days of the arcade racers.
- 20 Different tracks, set on a variety of exotic locations all around the world... and beyond.
- Local multiplayer up to 4 players!
- 6 Game modes:
* Grand Tour, a road trip through exotic landscapes, with branching paths and rivals to race against.
* Cannonball, a freely customizable race mode with optional traffic, rivals and other racers
* Grand Prix, a championship mode with five races back to back and money prizes used to upgrade your car!
* Single Race, just a race in any of the game's 20 tracks
* Time Trial, a solo race against time
* Battle Royale, an elimination endurance race mode - 5 Car models, each with its own specs and playstyle.
- Original soundtrack with 9 exclusive songs + you can add your own music.
- A variety of graphical options to customize the game's visuals, including 30fps mode, CRT and NTSC filters.
► System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bit
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
Storage: 500 MB available space
Other: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bit
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000
Storage: 500 MB available space
Other: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
► ChangeLog
Update 1.1.11 (2 August 2019)
After a silent update from 1.1.9 to 1.1.10, which was just a bugfix release, here comes another one.
The only change made to the game itself was:
bug fix on time trial mode that failed to register your best lap if it was not the last lap (how did I miss this one for so long? I'm sorry!)
Other than that, I updated pretty much all the back-end software runtimes used by the game, so I expect that some people might have compatibility issues. If you have any problems, please send me an email: me at ansdor dot com
Another important notice is that I raised the minimum linux compatibility version from ubuntu 16.04 to ubuntu 18.04. I tried my best to keep the compatibility with older versions but some libraries used by the game (specifically Jamepad, the input library) do not support any linux version with glibc lower than 2.27.
Update v1.1.9 - 11 May 2019
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing fine.
Slipstream's 1 year release anniversary is coming soon and I wanted to update a few things before then. Here's version 1.1.9.
The biggest change is the addition of a new control option: Automatic Drifting. It's similar to the 'simplified controls' that were already available on the multiplayer mode, but now it's a lot more intuitive and responsive. It's also available on all modes, single and multiplayer. That's probably the biggest quality of life update this game has ever had, and I hope it improves the experience for people who didn't like the drifting controls. For those who did like them, manual drifting is still the default option and works the same way it has always been.
Other changes:
difficulty has been adjusted across various modes, most notably cannonball and battle royale
the game camera is now a little closer to the ground than it used to be
the visibility in Mystic Cave was increased. I went too hard on that track, sorry.
signs indicating curves have been added to a few tracks (neon city, mystic cave)
assorted bug fixes, collision changes, all the usual stuff
The game will be on sale on its anniversary week, so if you have friends who might be interested in Slipstream, let them know.
That's all for today. Thanks for playing, I hope you enjoy the game. Any problems, send me an email at support [at] ansdor [dot] com.
After a silent update from 1.1.9 to 1.1.10, which was just a bugfix release, here comes another one.
The only change made to the game itself was:
bug fix on time trial mode that failed to register your best lap if it was not the last lap (how did I miss this one for so long? I'm sorry!)
Other than that, I updated pretty much all the back-end software runtimes used by the game, so I expect that some people might have compatibility issues. If you have any problems, please send me an email: me at ansdor dot com
Another important notice is that I raised the minimum linux compatibility version from ubuntu 16.04 to ubuntu 18.04. I tried my best to keep the compatibility with older versions but some libraries used by the game (specifically Jamepad, the input library) do not support any linux version with glibc lower than 2.27.
Update v1.1.9 - 11 May 2019
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing fine.
Slipstream's 1 year release anniversary is coming soon and I wanted to update a few things before then. Here's version 1.1.9.
The biggest change is the addition of a new control option: Automatic Drifting. It's similar to the 'simplified controls' that were already available on the multiplayer mode, but now it's a lot more intuitive and responsive. It's also available on all modes, single and multiplayer. That's probably the biggest quality of life update this game has ever had, and I hope it improves the experience for people who didn't like the drifting controls. For those who did like them, manual drifting is still the default option and works the same way it has always been.
Other changes:
difficulty has been adjusted across various modes, most notably cannonball and battle royale
the game camera is now a little closer to the ground than it used to be
the visibility in Mystic Cave was increased. I went too hard on that track, sorry.
signs indicating curves have been added to a few tracks (neon city, mystic cave)
assorted bug fixes, collision changes, all the usual stuff
The game will be on sale on its anniversary week, so if you have friends who might be interested in Slipstream, let them know.
That's all for today. Thanks for playing, I hope you enjoy the game. Any problems, send me an email at support [at] ansdor [dot] com.
