#WRC 9 DRIVING TIPS PC#

Ericksson tells us the environments were inspired by real-world locations without trying to replicate them.

The star of OVERPASS is unquestionably the environments which are teeming with complex geological geometry which capture the ruggedness of the great outdoors extremely well. The shorter wheelbase of ATVs can in certain obstacle situations be useful too, as it reduces the risk of getting stuck on your belly”, says Erickson. “They demand more of the player in terms of skill as they are harder to balance, but in return they offer a distinct ATV-specific advantage with its possibility to lean by using your body as counterweight. Those looking to dive into the action will be better off with the more robust buggies, however, those looking for a bigger challenge will find it using the quads. OVERPASS features two vehicle types: quads and buggies (or ATVs and UTVs if you prefer). While using rear-wheel drive over all four wheels may not always be the best way forward, Erikson explains that some may prefer using the rear wheels on the flatter areas to assist controlled power slides when negotiating the tighter bends. You’ll need to disengage the differential lock once you’re through a particularly tight spot, however, as utilising it will reduce your vehicle’s turning radius to that of a supertanker.Īnother weapon you have at your disposal (in most vehicles) is the ability to shift between four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive on the fly. “ In most situations this is a good thing but for example if one of the wheels loses contact with the ground, it will trick the differential to transfer the power to that wheel, leaving the other powerless since the differential by design uses a kind of inverted load balancing to distribute it.”įortunately, this problem is overcome with a differential lock – something which most off-road vehicles have. “ The differential makes it possible for the wheels to rotate at individual speeds, distributing the engine’s power between them accordingly,” states Eriksson. Fortunately one such weapon in your arsenal – the differential lock – can make all the difference. With its vast challenges on offer, it would be unfair if you didn’t have one or two tricks up your sleeve. Indeed, the learning curve in OVERPASS is almost as steep as some of its hill climbs, Eriksson recalls the time when a journalist referred to the title as “the Dark Souls of racing games”. It’s hard and sometimes unforgiving, but putting in the hours it can also be rewarding as you advance your learning curve.” “ It’s about conquering obstacles and finding the best way through tough relentless terrain. “ OVERPASS is an off-road racing game that focuses on precision, strategy and technique rather than speed,” explains Eriksson.

#WRC 9 DRIVING TIPS PC#

The simulation-focused title released recently across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Switch platforms, to learn more about this intriguing driving title we caught up with Joakim Eriksson Game Producer at Zordix Racing. OVERPASS fits this bill perfectly with its slower-paced and technical rock and hill-climbing which require an altogether different approach compared to most racing/driving titles especially so in the console market.

As we cover dozens of racing games every year, we always appreciate it when we stumble upon something fairly unique.

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