In an alternate Europe, in which the Eastern Bloc did not fall, but transformed into a centre of eternal wealth and progress - fame awaits you. You're a street racer... But there's no ABS, no traction control, no modern electronic system. Only you and a beautiful, classic vehicle with super-powerful neon lights. Show your driving and drifting skills in such cars. Think you’re a great racer? Get out of that Ferrari and stand for the real challenge: race with the crazy machines from the Eastern Bloc...

There are over 20 vehicles, inspired by classic cars

Electro Ride: The Neon Racing takes its inspiration from classic arcade racers. The game play is simple, but punishing. Parts of the track have designated coloured stripes. Collect the correct colour token and then drive over that colour stripe on the course for a burst of energy.

Showcase your drifting skills across 20 tracks (in quick race) and 15 races (in story mode). There are over 20 vehicles, inspired by classic cars from: USSR, Polish People's Republic, Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, People's Republic of Bulgaria and German Democratic Republic.

The graphics are fine for an arcade racer, but nothing to get too hyped about. The neon aspect is interesting, but it doesn't take long for that to fade... and then you're left with just another retro racer.

For those that like classic genre games, brought up to date, and challenging racers, there's enough here to make it worth your time. Otherwise it's probably one you'll only play for a few hours, before becoming a little bored.

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Nick Smithson