[h1]What a Missed Opportunity![/h1] This could have been [i]so good![/i] [b]Mercury Race[/b] does the [b]Mercury[/b] really well, but does the [b]Race[/b] poorly... [h1]MERCURY[/h1] [b]Mercury Race[/b]'s [i]TRON[/i] aesthetic is nearly perfect. Glowing line graphics tickle the inseam of my nostalgia pants. The only thing that would improve the look are flashes of light when things explode. [b]Mercury Race[/b]'s shooting is a delight, [b][i]if you have the Steam Controller[/i][/b]. I imagine the shooting would not be so great using other control methods. For me, I use the thumb stick to steer, and the gryo to aim the target reticule. Any time a (red) enemy is inside the square target reticule, it gets shot automatically. It's great! [h1]RACE[/h1] Here's where things are not so hot. Calling [b]Mercury Race[/b] a racing game requires a liberal definition of the term. First of all is the handling. The craft handling feels like it was written in the early 90s. No sense of w...
Mercury Race
- Release Date:
- Nov 30, 2018
- Developer:
- Herrero Games
- Publisher:
- Herrero Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Mercury Race is a shooting & racing game set in a retrofuturistic world.
Finish each circuit in time to obtain the badge and achieve ranking number one.
The game will challenge not only your driving skills but also your shooting accuracy.
Original shooting & racing mechanic
Can you drive and shoot at the same time? Mercury Race will challenge you to keep an eye on the road and also on the enemies and items on the circuit.
The more enemies you destroy the more crystals you get to increase the speed of your ship.
Mercury Race does not try to be a driving simulator game, but an arcade experience with fast action, quick plays and a precise gameplay.
15 challenging circuits
There are 15 different circuits, will you get all the badges?
8 different ships
Choose between 8 different ships, each one with its unique features and attributes.
Find the one that suits you best.
Local multiplayer
Play with a friend on the split screen mode. Who is the best here?
Arcade & King of the Galaxy mode
Try to get each badge on Arcade mode or play a sequence of five circuits on King of the Galaxy mode.
Galaxies have their own leaderboards and achievements.
80´s style original soundtrack
Mercury Race has an original 80´s style original soundtrack made using real analog synthesizers from that era.
Enjoy this synth-wave / dark-wave music while trying to survive each road!
Are you ready? The race is about to begin!
Screenshots
User Reviews
Cool racing game! Clean and pleasant graphics and a modern f-zero vibe. A good amount of challenging tracks and an amazing soundtrack. The controls took some time to get confortable with, but work ok after a while. Looking forward to play it with friends!
Llevo un buen rato jugando y merece mucho la pena. ¡La estética me encanta! A ver si se hacen más juegos de este estilo sin tener que pagar una fortuna. Le seguiré la pista a la empresa que lo ha desarrollado, si siguen haciendo juegos así aqui tienen mi dinero.
Good combination of driving and shooting mechanics. I like so much the arcade mode.
Challenging arcade. It´s a mix of racing games and shooter games. Recommended.
I wish I could play this game, but it loads to an unusable black screen, at least on Windows 10 x64. At least one other user has this issue. No point in buying it unless they release a new build that gets past this problem.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 8.0
- Storage: 750 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Mercury Race cost?
Mercury Race costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for Mercury Race?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 2048 MB RAM DirectX: Version 8.0 Storage: 750 MB available space
What platforms is Mercury Race available on?
Mercury Race is available on Windows PC.
Is Mercury Race worth buying?
Mercury Race has 83% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was Mercury Race released?
Mercury Race was released on Nov 30, 2018.
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