As casual games become increasingly popular, players are becoming more picky about the quality and variety of casual games. Racing casual games, in particular, are highly sought after by many players. High-quality casual games like "KartRider" are naturally favored by players. Are there other excellent extreme racing online games of the same caliber? Therefore, I specifically collected the latest casual racing games, and surprisingly, I did find one! This game is called Xplay. What I didn't expect was that the veteran game operator China Games Center quietly acquired this Korean game and gave it a very cool name, "Roller Wind". On the China Games website, it has been officially announced that the internal testing will begin on November 20th.
This casual game fully developed by the famous Korean development company KTH indeed has remarkable strength. Whether it's the game graphics, expressiveness, competitiveness,观赏性 (viewing pleasure), or gameplay, it is a rare cool game. We must admire the Koreans for their work.
Now let's take a look at these two racing online games.
Game Graphics - Each Has Its Strengths
Firstly, game graphics are one of the main factors that attract players. Although I am not a novice-level player who only values graphics, I am quite picky about them. After carefully comparing the graphic styles of these two works, I found that KartRider's graphics are more cartoonish and Q-like, with richer color usage.
Roller Wind's graphics adopt a recently popular style, where 3D character images are processed with 2D texture mapping, making the characters appear very unconventional, with some comic and graffiti styles. In terms of scene and color application, it leans more towards realism, making the entire scene look grand and giving players an immersive experience. The only slight drawback is that the tone is a bit darker, possibly due to the developer's pursuit of a graffiti style.
Summary: In terms of graphics, both sides are evenly matched, each having its own strengths. But considering machine configuration issues, Roller Wind slightly edges out the competition because this game requires lower system performance.
Character Design - Q-version vs Graffiti Comics
Whether a game's character design is likable is also a significant factor affecting the player's gaming experience:
The character design of KartRider is very cute big-headed dolls with twinkling eyes, naturally very endearing, especially appealing to female players.
Roller Wind's hip-hop style clothing and decorations make its characters closer to the style of contemporary teenagers. Moreover, the character designs are very diverse. Besides the common youth-based images, it surprisingly includes grandma and grandpa figures, which is quite bold and innovative. Additionally, the character movements are very rich, making every character in Roller Wind cool. Imagine a cool grandma playing roller skating; it would certainly be interesting.
Summary: KartRider's character design appeals more to girls and younger to middle-aged players. Personally, I feel that Roller Wind's character design offers a wider selection range, from young children to teenagers to middle-aged and elderly people, all can find their preferred style.
Game Mode - Both Have Racing and Prop Modes
Whether a game is good or not, the most important factor is its content. After comparing the contents of these two games, I found they each have their own merits.
KartRider uses cars as the racing theme, focusing heavily on drifting, making the entire race very tense and exciting. It is undoubtedly an excellent racing game. The prop mode provides excitement for non-technical players, as using props also requires skill, making it very entertaining. This is why KartRider is so popular.
Roller Wind is a relatively special racing game because being fast is no longer the sole theme of this game. Being fast + performing cool and dazzling stunts is the theme of this game. The addition of freestyle stunts becomes a major highlight of the game. Besides regular drifting, it also includes various flying, leaping, and rail sliding stunts that can only be seen in X-GAME competitions. Therefore, in this regard, Roller Wind surpasses KartRider. On the basis of pure racing, it allows players more space to showcase themselves. Roller Wind's prop mode draws on the prop experiences of many casual games, making items more abundant and balance more complete. I believe this game will perform excellently after its launch.
Maps and Tracks - Xplay Needs More Tracks
I believe maps and tracks have always been the highlights of various racing games. Well-designed tracks and scenes add much color to the game. Below is a comparison of the track styles of these two games:
KartRider's tracks have consistently maintained the game's cute cartoon style, from Antarctica to haunted houses, all exuding a cute vibe. Moreover, the track design is unique, with countless shortcuts appearing, encouraging players to explore. KartRider also offers a wide variety of tracks, with dozens of different types and styles, delighting all players.
Roller Wind is slightly inferior in terms of map quantity but matches KartRider in track style. Various city streets and elevated railways are vividly depicted, with ingeniously designed obstacles providing constant surprises. The realistic track style portrays beautiful urban or rural landscapes, bringing the skater experience closer to reality by incorporating metropolitan cities into the track range. Although Roller Wind currently offers fewer tracks, this flaw is acceptable for a new game. After all, tracks can be continuously developed and added. We look forward to what new surprises Roller Wind will bring in the future (racing under the Arc de Triomphe in Paris would surely be thrilling).
Summary: In terms of tracks, KartRider, as a game operated for two years, has an advantage in the number of maps. Roller Wind still needs the developer to quickly release more and better tracks to meet player demands.
Conclusion
How about it? After reading my introduction, are you a little excited about this upcoming beta test game? I've played the Korean version and think this racing game is a rare dark horse. I believe it is entirely possible for it to surpass existing racing games and become the new leader in casual games. So, I look forward to meeting various experts in Roller Wind and competing with spectacular skills.
Participate in Beta Testing and Win Prizes
On the homepage of the China Games website www.chinagames.net, you can see the Xplay beta testing event starting on November 20th. There are 200 beta test codes and plenty of gifts available. Players can apply on the China Games beta test code application page http://union2.chinagames.net/xplay/. Each ID card is limited to applying for one beta test code, along with China Games account verification. Items include equipment, massive amounts of game coins, physical prizes such as premium roller skates, T-shirts, and laptops, very attractive!
For more fun aspects of the game, please log in to the official website of China Games "Roller Wind": http://xplay.chinagames.net/ to discover more yourself.