New Star GP is the Most Promising Retro Racer in Years | Launch Review

Happily paid the full price for New Star GP and delighted with its direction, style and playability already. Out now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/22...
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[@theeternalaussie393]

I’ve been a long time player of New Star games such as the mobile New Star Soccer and New Star Cricket games, genuinely interested to see NSGP develop

[@HigherPlainGames]

I loved the old New Star GP game, I've still got it and this just feels right. They always make very playable games.

[@theeternalaussie393]

@@HigherPlainGames agreed, it would be cool to see an in game database manager for those who wanna try recreate the time periods with accurate driver rosters… still gonna pick up the game regardless, genuinely looks fun

[@HigherPlainGames]

@@theeternalaussie393 That would be amazing. I hope you enjoy it.

[@peeling]

SOMEONE WHO PLAYS CRICKET! I put a lot of work into that one; glad you like it :)

[@flrpitflrp1965]

I’ve played the demo, now I want the full game.

[@HigherPlainGames]

Treat yourself!

[@hinglemccringleberry76]

Only played the Xbox demo, but I agree-they’ve nailed the balance between arcade racing and motorsport management. Decisions are simple but meaningful-and most important, they add to the fun. Developing a rivalry meant I was looking for them on the grid and enjoying the pass that much more. Its not perfect, but it’s miles ahead a lot of AAA racers in terms of sheer fun

[@HigherPlainGames]

Great point- fun seems to get lost in many AAA games for realism. This is like a well worn shoe.

[@weemcast]

Looks great, thanks for the tour of this one ;)

[@HigherPlainGames]

You are most welcome thanks for watching!

[@Lexikon2801]

Similar to the idea of pretend names which are still recognizable, I love the discount tracks, both in name and in design

[@HigherPlainGames]

They always make me chuckle when they are close to the originals but not quite!

[@sharkhuntd7908]

Is it possible to do splitscreen with joycon Motion-Control (using the controller to steer, not the stick)? Btw very good video!

[@HigherPlainGames]

Really sorry I have no idea as I don't own one of those controllers.

[@karlwalker1771]

This Game Reminds Me Of VERTUAL RACER From The ARCADE And MEGA DRIVE With A Cartridge Using A SPECIAL CHIP, Or Final Lap From ATARI In The Arcade!!:) Your Thoughts!! :)

[@HigherPlainGames]

Virtual Racer is a proper decent throwback. Very enjoyable.

[@lucasracing838]

Very good Video. Hope it is available for Xbox some day.

[@hinglemccringleberry76]

There’s a demo on Xbox now, looks like the full version is coming in early 2024

[@lucasracing838]

@@hinglemccringleberry76 thx 👍👍

[@Kapojos]

Why the name Zwolle is on the side of the car?

[@HigherPlainGames]

Fictional sponsors.

[@Kapojos]

​@@HigherPlainGamesThe city where I live is called Zwolle!! Small town in the Netherlands :)

[@Housestationlive]

too bad it's not licensed, especially regarding the tracks. is there a chance of a mod to fix that?

[@HigherPlainGames]

I doubt it. There is no modding scene for this game and mods were never on the early access roadmap. The game is still receiving new modes like hot lap leaderboards post launch, so I can't say never, but I'd be really surprised.

[@Housestationlive]

@@HigherPlainGames formula 1 should have cheap license for indie devs who definitely won't make millions from it, since they don't have a massive marketing budget.

[@Myrvold]

Hang on. This is NOT the New Star GP I played aaaages ago. woootaaahh

[@HigherPlainGames]

I know! I had the same thought when I saw the first trailer haha. So good.

[@Myrvold]

@@HigherPlainGames I think you might have a comment from me, with a link you need to accept in some kind of spam-filter in your YT-Studios ;P

[@HigherPlainGames]

@@Myrvold filth! I'll check :D