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Tokyo Xtreme Racer Early Access Review: We Are So Back
Genki's cult-classic highway street racing game has returned in full form and is poised to only get better over time.
From weird dialogue exchanges with quirky adversaries, to encounters and abilities that flip the expected course of gameplay, to a soundtrack built almost entirely of remixes of earworms from 25 years ago, TXR feels lighthearted and unpredictable in a way racing games just don’t anymore. The Drive Tapping into these features, provided by UE5’s Lumen system, fills in all the light between what’s directly lit by streetlamps, and allows everything from tunnel ceilings to rival cars to authentically reflect the world around them in real-time. That said, the success of Assetto Corsa’s Shutokou Revival Project mod demonstrates that there’s massive demand for a TXR-like experience with a more communal slant, and it’s something Genki absolutely should capitalize on if it expects to grow this game’s appeal beyond loyal fans from back in the day.
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