Horizon Chase – World Tour
By Aquiris Game Studio S.A

 

Wow! I have to say it! Just wow! I really must listen the Google Play Editor more often because this is just such a brilliant game!

The look of the game – and I guess the look the creators are going for – is one of a late 80s/early 90s arcade racer – think Out Run. Obviously the graphics have been updated for the modern age but they are still rendered in a way that it pays homage to the classic racers of yesteryear and truly are a pleasure to look at.

The tracks are well designed and the choice of cars is top notch. As with most racing games the better you do the more extras – such as better engines, breaks etc- you unlock. As you drive round the track you pick up additional fuel and occasionally nitro boosters for that extra pep for when you want to burn that mother whos been hogging first place!

I think for me what makes the game so entertaining to play is the excellent controls. In the past I have slagged racing games that don’t use tilt control but Horizon Chase simple but effective onscreen buttons are  awesome. They're super responsive whilst not being over the top – skidding round corners is super fun as there's no real risk of overspinning off the track leaving you to play catchup.

I love this game so much that the only complaint that I have is that I have been suckered into paying for it (only the first stage is free). You are awarded blue coins after completing each race which you save up to buy into the next stage – so I was hoping to build up enough in free mode . However once you’ve placed first in all three races of stage one you’re left well short of coinage needed for stage two, which is a shame.
Anyway im totally being a skinflint! Its only three quid and is totally worth every penny. With its cool graphics and amazing addictive gameplay, Horizon Chase is easily the best racing game available on Android.

5/5