[New Game 2023] Night-Runners Demo Progress Update!

[@NIGHT_RUNNERS_GAME]

FPS counter in video is capped to 120fps for stability(just an in-game setting, you can set it to unlimited). Running on my decade old PC; i5-4690, 16gb ddr4 and a 1660 6GB. Very high settings at 1080p. A lot of time has gone into making sure it runs well on mid-tier PCs. Still a W.I.P

[@nightcat7444]

I love how this is going to optimized I hope my intel 4000 could take it

[@Barulio06]

good job in very excited about this game

[@cowboy5215]

make the demo end on a cliffhanger

[@-Ganesh1]

​@nightcat7444 I have an i3 5th gen 4gb ram I think I able to run this low settings at least 50fpa

[@Tun4gh057]

major w

[@vexedpixels]

The distance marker being based off a phone signal and being able to be lost is such a sick concept

[@medanixrd]

It was in the early open world nfs games like MW2005, Underground 2 and i think Carbon, and seeing it back is such a charmer cuz i liked that more than a modern waypoint.

[@VictorBRz]

@@medanixrd yep, i remember UG2 GPS not working because of the lost signal... i still like this feature

[@someweeb3650]

@@medanixrdMakes so much more sense on Tokyo's expressways too, instead of complex urban streets.

[@krunal_466]

Need for speed underground was first

[@btr4yd]

​@@krunal_466lmao no it wasn't. Midnight Club did it 3 years before NFS, there's plenty that did before Underground.

[@gabrielsobrosa]

The gaming industry is moving further and further away from this era of illegal racing, custom racing and late night vibes. It's great to see a game that looks back on those times. I'm loving every new detail I see of this game. Congratulations and I hope you succeed

[@caralho5237]

They're moving away from it because they lack creativity and drive. There's still much more to explore here.

[@interweebs7408]

​@@caralho5237 Don't forget the fact that sponsors and investors are sometimes not fond of these themes, which is why so many racing games these days avoid themes of illegal street racing, police chases, wagers and things like that. Game studios these days are so corporate they would rather do the racing festival theme over and over (looking at you, The Crew Motorfest) because it's more sterile and won't scare away investors and car companies that don't want their cars depicted doing illegal things.

[@SCREAMILLUSION]

@@interweebs7408 Yet weirdly are okay with worse in movies like Fast X etc lmao. It makes no sense tbh.

[@MSARCTICEDGE]

​@interweebs7408 the only exception being the Need For Speed series I think

[@abcdef-ws6bw]

@@MSARCTICEDGE Need for Speed is EA is a lot of money

[@akenosan]

been following this project for years. i get hyped everytime i see the progress thats been made

[@Netuser]

same bro, everytime you can see so much heart put into this game..

[@Thrillesteu]

Same, cant wait for full release.

[@happylittlemountains3724]

Me too man. I hope people don't rush our devs, I want a nice polished game. Even if it takes another few years, we'll have a demo to play soon enough woohoo

[@mrsilverskyline]

I like the fact that you negotiate the wager, idk seems like a neat detail, and the blurred plates.

[@nfdids]

Takes me back to Juiced.

[@CrazyWS]

I really liked the phone call before starting the race too. Maybe it's like a chance that they call. I like it because it makes losing a race not wreck your savings

[@DriftingTeamAR]

This game will shake the racing genre and hopefully open the eyes of all these AAA industries that this is exactly what we want, I’m grateful this game has come a long way over the years and I’m definitely building a PC specifically for this game, and praying that it one day releases on console but till then, I’m supporting it as much as possible

[@Zippy_Zolton]

you should build a PC for more than just one game, there's so much you can do with even a lower end rig

[@akiplay312]

it won't open shit

[@Zippy_Zolton]

@@yt3.googleusercontent.c the general public is becoming a little more aware

[@ikiryoo]

Great to see that it has controller support already tho. (UI has controller buttons)

[@samfisher2141]

​@@Zippy_Zoltongood, wake up those normies. We gotta spread the word for this game.

[@speedfreak24]

The debt mechanic is interesting, seems this game has more depth than I originally thought! Hyped to play it this year!

[@exiledd]

i love everything about this game - the gritty feel, dark atmosphere, it's all something we haven't seen in the racing game genre for such a long time and it feels amazing to have something of that kind again

[@oklynmane]

man the sense of speed on this thing is insane! I just wonder how the damage system will be tbh

[@BurnMoneyBeats]

the traffic car models, and devs can correct me if i'm wrong, are stationary. which adds to sense of speed but honestly its a cheap trick, that takes away immersion once you notice it.

[@Bloodysprouth]

even in 250kmh...

[@Bloodysprouth]

Now imagine 400 kmh

[@TheKaptainKombat]

@@BurnMoneyBeatsyou’re entitled to your opinions, but chill it’s not like this dev team has a bunch of money at their back. Indie studios gotta make decisions based on budgets and if you can’t appreciate the bits they are obviously putting more effort into than go play nfs. AAA racing games have been soulless for like a decade, indie is always going to be a bit quirky but at least this has evident character instead of mass appeal.

[@BurnMoneyBeats]

@TheKaptainKombat wow such defense. How did we go from my one gripe about the effect used to create a false sense of speed to painting me as someone who is trashing the game. Yes, all the other things about this game are great but a cheap mobile game trick to achieve a sense of speed has no place in any racing game that wants to be taken serious. It's a gimmick, You might as well just play mario kart 64 - toads turnpike at that point, they used the same technique, but that gets a pass. It's used there to optimize the code for a console with very little power. Upon second and third watch, the cars are moving, on a spline at a very slow pace. Just speed up their rate of travel cause right now it looks unnatural.

[@alexg9155]

I'm LOVING this! The NPCs are so cool with the blurred faces and the animations also are pretty good. Keep it up! This has the potential to single handedly turn the racing genre upside down! I will be joining the Patreon soon, I love what I'm seeing here.

[@snizzyboy]

Time to enjoy the update. Thanks for always working hard :D

[@mvelonene6489]

how do you get the demo

[@chief.cheese]

@@mvelonene6489it's not out yet

[@JiveTurkey159]

​@@mvelonene6489Either wait till sometime near the end of this year or you can actually play early by supporting on patreon (which is in the description)

[@gamerkecske07]

@@JiveTurkey159 but how early? i guess its not out yet even for patreon supporters, or is it?

[@chrisg.3902]

The music fade and the amazing sound design is EVERYTHING

[@psensite-9105]

I notice that as well... glade some said it!😂

[@sk4iv3r10]

The Late 90s and early y2k aesthetic...the Music...The Shuto Expressway,Pure Art

[@TyCal_]

One thing I already love about this game is the music that’s been shown so far. Ever since I came across this project way back in 2019 I’ve been hooked on Dirty Bird. One of my favourite music artists now

[@ImAlamo]

Facts 🐦‍⬛

[@Higeki888]

I love everything about this game already. The graphics, sense of speed, customization, engine sounds, the way the music volume varies based on the speed of your car, rep mechanics, bet wagers, everything about is game is immaculate. Can't wait to play it in the future

[@9zox]

Thought this got discontinued, super hyped for this.

[@NIGHT_RUNNERS_GAME]

Sorry about that! I always prefer to put 100% of focus on the development rather than social media posts, but should be more posting now that it's almost ready.

[@9zox]

@@NIGHT_RUNNERS_GAME hell yeah! Im gonna wishlist this as soon as it's available!

[@yuki8577]

@@NIGHT_RUNNERS_GAMEbohong

[@vexedpixels]

@@NIGHT_RUNNERS_GAMEI don’t want to be that guy or try to push a time out, but what kinda range do you mean with almost ready? Like a couple months or another year +1? I’d rather it be well made and take longer, don’t get me wrong, just curiosity

[@9zox]

@@vexedpixels its been said before the end of the year so November December

[@sonnymoonlight]

reminds me of the racing games from the early to mid 2000's. those games were made with heart and soul... this is too

[@coolkidfrmbx]

This gave me a sense of nostalgia and I haven't even played it yet. Can't wait to see the final product!!!

[@ssandhu96]

I think you nailed the aesthetic for this game. Can't wait to play it when it comes out!

[@SpecAgentProduction]

man i been keeping an eye on this for years, hopefully there's an announcement for demo release, i will sub to the patreon for it 😂

[@gabrielsobrosa]

Great detail going walking to the cars for bets. Great vibes, great atmosphere.

[@sweetlucky9147]

i love that sense of speed, i can clearly see that the car is going fast. I’m glad a game is coming out with a lot of attention to detail

[@edwi890]

I just love the anesthetic of this project, I consider it a poem for the late 90s early 00s. Keep it up my man 💪

[@BiggusWeeabus]

This game feels like a combination between a lot of 2000s racing games

[@JPMorganChaseCo.]

It may feel like nothing but turn signals would be a cool addition, it adds to the immersion

[@Kamil0417]

looks phenomenal, love the UI elements. I would like to see a little more traffic (or more dynamic traffic) on those long rides to add some challenge (not too much because "the cruising vibe" i'm getting from this gameplay is very nice) will buy when it lands on steam mad respect

[@SimplisticBeing]

Definitely walk slow on this. Remember, he is only doing 260kmh by himself with a medium build. Assuming the possible 1,000hp machines I think we'll get, swerving traffic with a 1,000hp at 400+kmh may get dicey. Add damage, maintenance and the fear of losing the race and HUGE wagers we might want to keep traffic as low as possible so it's not the deciding factor of a race worth millions. Too much and people are crashing left and right and the competitive edge of racing is lost in the RNG of dodging traffic. Too little and cruising is boring, but if you have 2-3-4 friends with you or multiplayer is booming...traffic won't be a worry as it'll be more racers than traffic. I think the traffic now is a great start to a game that will have open world multiplayer...so maybe driving around in traffic with I'm thinking at least 4 other drivers could get busy. If we see 8 or more per lobby or possibly 16, we could see a lot of traffic jams, people blocking roadways or spawn blocking. Maybe certain areas will innately have more traffic than other sections of the map. We'll see how the dev balances multiplayer and the roads with people just trying to block them. Ghosting is wanted in races sure, but, I also want to bang doors in drifting too and on highway runs. Very curious where the Dev takes free roam and multiplayer as far as ghosting us or allowing dirty racing cuz, I'm all for giving it back if someone wants to dish it out lol. I'm in either way.

[@1Tapyuh]

@@SimplisticBeing They can take all the time they want. I know its gonna be good.

[@SimplisticBeing]

Search for... [New Game 2023] Heavy Traffic Street Race Gameplay! More traffic, crazier race. Love the hard to pass moments. The sense of speed is so good.

[@Achromatic_0]

gotta love how my laptop's gpu died right before this, i just hope i can get a new one in time to play this masterpiece

[@gray.areazz]

I love the audio throughout this. The way the music echoed in the garage and then the exhaust notes. Sounds so sick ❤‍🔥

[@princedraco5]

Game is looking sooo hype! Keep up the amazing work!

[@LachoreQQ]

This looks fricking amazing, this game has a chance to be the best out there keep up the good work!!! Cant wait to play

[@jdlyw1692]

This is the racing genre that I always wanted but never really experienced. Even the mid 2000s games didn't have this super underground vibe to it. I'm hyped for this

[@failure1068]

I love that it has a good sense of speed. Most games feel slow no matter how fast you're going.

[@varia4863]

its been some years now that im following your project and all i can say is that im so proud to see that much improvement in every video you're making keep it up my friend

[@joaopinto3655]

What a vibe… Really looking forward to this

[@colvin86]

This game is looking great! Been following it for a while now, can't wait for the demo!

[@DespawnMob]

that is the cleanest mark II I'v seen in any type of car video games

[@hewholistens.6140]

That Zhane remix is insane. Great work on every inch of this game, I know everyone who worked on this will get what they deserve.

[@thatoneepicgamer7362]

dynamic music goes absolutely crazy

[@nyox999]

this has so much potential! the vibe is amazing. im hopin for wheel support and multiplayer, then it would be such a blast. Cant wait for the demo!

[@CrazyWS]

This game looks better and better with every video. Thank you for the progress updates again and looking forward to playing!

[@random-jv3nl]

It looks amazing, the sense of speed its very very incredible, i am really hyped for this game to be released

[@cat36942]

Amazing how you managed to pack the whole 2000's vibes in a game. Makes me miss the good ol' times

[@RB-ef5cr]

Cant wait to experience that sense of speed

[@Levyl]

Bro, I'm dying for this.

[@Saikou7896]

Extremely hyped for this one Wish you a lot of success with the game

[@boosted1230]

So glad I bought a PC finally after a few months of considering it. Remember back when this first popped up on my recommended showcasing the garage. Has come a long way and I can't wait to see it blow up.

[@mirxku]

Racing in the night on jdm cars listening to old dnb? yes please

[@apexshinbi638]

Love that the music sounds like its coming from inside a car, then when you interact its like you're in the car. Subtle, but immersive.

[@us3r158]

This looks amazing, looks straight out of the early 2000's

[@robertoalvarado2846]

Yo this is heat I’ve been waiting for an update video for a minute

[@al3xcr76]

Ce jeu va être fou ! On retrouve le vrai esprit du "jeu vidéo" comme on avait dans les jeux avant Beau travail a toi mec ,tu fais vraiment un boulot exceptionnel 👍

[@SuperSealMan777]

The amount of style packed into this is unreal. Don't stop, make it OOZE with it. Great shit, will blast this all over social media when it's out

[@senorlechuga8832]

This looks sick. I also really like how the car names are palindromes (I think that's what it's called) of the original names. Nissan Silvia = Sannis Livisa. Fun way of naming the cars lol

[@NerfMaster000]

You mean anagram?

[@senorlechuga8832]

@@NerfMaster000 that

[@TheRedMenaceProductions]

this is such a vibe. blurred out faces, plates, speeding/red light cameras. that is so cool. love it dude

[@psensite-9105]

Euphoric sense of speed is UNREAL! The fact that after passing a certain km/h... every sound externally starts to fade, subtle shaking of the camera, and the music starts amplifing is pure euphoria. Honestly the best I've seen in 20 years! Nothing but 🔥

[@hawaiianp1zz4vt]

the graphics remind alot of the horror games of Chilla's art, but overall, I love everything, the vibe, the racing, the atmosphere and the attention to detail you've put in KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@danielmielcarek4679]

In my opinion: Style/Graphic: Its finally smth other than actual 2010+ mainstream for Kids, it looks weird but cool as hell... Sound/Camera works: Movement of camera during downshift and upshift is just amazing, sound of cars... next level in comparison to any current racing game... What should be in game: about at least 100 cars from japan / old bimmers including mostly rare models, no only MK3/MK4, R32/R34, FB/FC/FD SX Series, or any other which is in every other NPC production... for example T Sera or Sunny GTi-R, Leopard Coupes etc... Congrats and i wish succes from Poland 🤞🙌🔥

[@ImHetsar]

Randomly popped up on my recomended. Im glad youtube can show me some cool stuff like this sometimes😂😍 Developers that make stuff like this deserves more recognition! Subbed! 👏

[@Quintaslive]

Love it! Can't wait for the demo

[@JGYoutube0]

Good luck with this. You look like you're bringing some arts that the game industry has lost. The sense of darkness, underground feel, rawness, style, thrill/fun, distinctive unique look, true appeal, etc.

[@chillyman7340]

This screams early 2000's vibes, midnight club, NFS underground, wangan midnight, juiced and many more, great video, this game looks fantastic

[@GubGubGubbins]

This OOZES style! Such an amazing job!

[@quincyperry4940]

Bro. The zoning out when reaching top speed and all you could hear is only the music had me geeking. Much respect

[@anusername8350]

I’m really glad you’re taking your time to refine and polish the game, and that you’re focusing on optimising it for us with potato PCs. Two things modern triple A studios often neglect. I can’t wait to play it!

[@Poor1y4isflip3d]

My god this looks amazing exactly the game i have been looking for. The graphics style the font the cars and the roads and especially the sense of speed and is PERFECT. I’m not on patreon and I can’t spend money at all really but I’m waiting for the games release and I’m very exited.

[@raulins100]

Love the vibe and style of the game

[@foxuuu]

Never clicking so fast on notifications as for these updates

[@thebestout2day96]

I like the details of changing oil and have to pay to refill your car. It would be pretty cool if you also have to buy tires as they become worn, or even pay to repair body damage. Looking forward to this game, thanks for the update video.

[@ArbitraryOutcome]

Reminds me a ton of Juiced with Tokyo Xtreme Racer and NFS 2015 mixed in.

[@mansonfd7835]

I love how you'd choosing the PS2/PS3-styled graphic over the nowadays "Ultra realistic 4k HD+" graphic. Makes me feels like playing an old game I've forgotten.

[@PootisMayo]

Truly magnificent racing.

[@str8busta]

So many great ideas and small details, love seeing your progress man. This is something truly unique you're making.

[@samfisher2141]

Okay it's official...you have better immersion and atmosphere than need for speed, Forza horizon, and the crew. I'm getting chills just watching this. It's like Tokyo Xtreme racer came back to life.

[@psensite-9105]

I feel you, definitely agree!

[@nismo3871]

This looks way more fun

[@chocolatesensei5648]

I thought i was seeing things when i saw this notification. The people have no idea how good this will do

[@BlackPanthaa]

I love u

[@joshjmilli]

The vibe is simply immaculate in this game. Reminds me of my childhood in the early 2000’s

[@gum_mp3]

:)

[@Lvneth]

;)

[@variousengineering1965]

I appreciate the detail of the gauge lights flickering. Pretty cool

[@KamiKaze11000]

You are bringing back Shutokou racing in a way that I don't even think Genki could. It looks incredible and you absolutely nailed the 90s-early 2000s vibe

[@kaminekoch.7465]

Genki definitely could, if that genre would many any money that is.

[@terra_s6]

From the jungle & 2 step garage music to the all over printed hoodies & washed denim on characters is phenomenal

[@seba2366]

I like the Ahestetic specially the UI elements. Graphically wise it is not sunning but the scene at 6:40 just hits different

[@ronnenfelt5438]

This looks more exciting than any of the AAA racing games releasing currently. I wish you all the luck with finishing this project!

[@dav.187]

the music dominating the audio mix as you go top speed is such a sick detail GODDAMN

[@vampmula]

Dont steer away from this style and creativity. I can only imagine how multiplayer would be with custom avatars, people moving around, racing each other/ betting etc🔥🔥🔥

[@liampucab9010]

I just want to say thank you for this project, looks incredible and a personal detail that I really enjoy is the dynamic volume of the music depending on your speed. Looking forward to playing it soon!

[@myth0genesis]

Nice touch, having the gauges receive lighting from the environment!

[@Valid05]

the intro has some early 2000s video games especially that low res, much nostalgia.

[@Asvp_Chamoy]

I've been checking in for 3 years so glad that we are close to getting the demo

[@ivato46]

the low poly count style plus the vhs filter in this game add so much to the vibe, i caant wait to it to release

[@sethbingo]

I will gladly pay full price when this gets released. Really looking forward to playing it!!!! Great work man.

[@temp_uura]

BRO THIS LOOKS AMAZING!!! Im so excited for this game. I havent found any game to replace TXR3 since then, but then you came along!

[@wisteriapetals]

Starting to feel a lot better about this game, if this keeps up, patreon will be seeing me soon

[@thucy5052]

I've been following this project since july of 2020, glad that it's gonna be playable soon.

[@toxicnet]

finally a game that is made with some passion

[@lanu8747]

the background music wow. jungle/dnb fits so well

[@smsmsm2]

Can't wait for release! Hype 1000%!

[@sakurabloom6810]

been watching the progress for like 2-3 years now and im so excited to finally play it. thank you jem❤

[@eugenenalpin6058]

Oh my god. Just got recommended this, and this is EXACTLY the vibe that i've been missing in my life

[@darksideblog9344]

Most comments are about sense of speed and oldschool streetracing vibes, but i must say about sound - it's amazing! exhaust sounds like real SR20DET, music is very nice too

[@MrAncop]

can't believe how good this project is shaping up, this truly is a passion project.

[@_Adie]

Holy fucking shit dude. The music, the aesthetics, the overall feel. I legit felt like a child watching this. Absolute wonder of a game.