F.A.Q.

What is Max Impulse anyway?

 

Max Impulse is a 3D racing arcade game powered by the Unity engine set in the year 2117. It is currently being developed by Betwixt Games. The game will have both single player and multiplayer modes, like time trial, single race, and circuit. It started development in September 2012 and should be completed in Q2 2014.

 

What platforms are you releasing Max Impulse on?

 

Right now the plans are for PC and Mac, with the possibility for more to come.

 

Why anti-gravity racing?

 

We went with anti-gravity because it allows us to create more interesting levels and we don't have to limit ourselves due to physics like other simulation racers have to. This also allows us more freedom in terms of vehicle and character design.

 

Who are the major characters?

 

We have two main characters finished, Qwelsa Vu, a Deqa from the planet Dexus 6 and Adxolotl Eyot a mutant human from the planet Okeanos. Our third character Arge is nearing the end of development, with the fourth and final one coming in the near future.

 

What are the tracks?

 

The two that we have shown off are Heaven's Gauntlet on the planet Olympus and Devil's Tongue on the planet Pyre. The third level, Shattered Moon, is nearing its final phase of development, with the fourth level, Obsidian Palace being the fourth level in pre-production.

 

What is the difficulty level of Max Impulse?

 

Max Impulse's primary function is to be fun, not challenging. But players will have to learn how to control their speed and keep their sense of orientation sharp.

 

What racer should I choose?

 

The one that either relates to you the most or fits your style of gameplay. Each racer and their vehicle has a different set of stats, some favor speed over handling, some are better at breaking, etc.

 

Why should I care about the universe in a racing game?

 

You don't, if you just want to have a fun experience, Max Impulse will cater to you. But, there's no reason why a racing game can't be deep as well. We want the player to not only care about winning, but what winning means to each of these characters. Also, building a more well-developed universe creates a more memorable experience and frees us to explore different types of games in the future set in the same world.