Speed Boost: The Hidden Secrets Behind Arcade Racing Design

October 29th, 2018

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From the blurb:

Speed Boost: The Hidden Secrets Behind Arcade Racing Design surveys one of gaming’s most iconic and long-lasting sub-genres to understand the principles powering racing gameplay.

Author Daniel Johnson (Game Design Companion: A Critical Analysis of Wario Land 4) uses case studies from key franchises such as Mario Kart, Wipeout, Motorstorm, and Wave Race to explore each element of arcade racing. Starting from the fundamentals of steering and moving onto track layout, weapon systems, and campaign design, Speed Boost covers arcade racing in a thorough yet accessible manner and is an essential read for racing fans and game design enthusiasts.

Online Reference

Contains all videos and links referenced in the book.

Additional Chapters

Extra articles which couldn’t fit into the book.

Suggested Readings

Extra readings which assisted me when conducting research.

Design Oriented Topic Wheel

The DO Topic Wheel is an essential tool for thinking through game design and underpins much of my writing.

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