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Today’s Spotlight is Meow Motors, a cart racing game by ArtVostok that left Early Access back in November.
Pick from 10 cuddly cats, each of which have a unique special ability, as you race across 20 crazy tracks. Each track is littered with weapons and power-ups that will help you overtake your rivals. Modes include standard races, drift racing, and a battle-focused Strike mode. Meow Motors features multiplayer for up to four players, but unfortunately its limited to split screen. You can watch a trailer for the game above.
Meow Motors is available on Windows PC (via Steam), PS4, and Xbox One for $19.99.
Here’s a rundown of the game:
Meet the kitties, the main heroes of the new go-kart racing game!
You will take to the track and play as one of a dozen colorful cats memorable for their different characteristics and unique personalities. Overcome various difficulties of the tracks drifting through mines and bombs, stop and slow down your competitors by blasting them with bubble gum and other astonishing weapons. And don’t forget to gather power-ups along the way if you want to be the fastest driver on the track!
Tracks consist of three different modes: circle races, drifts and ‘strike’ mode. In order to win you should take advantage of power-ups, combining them with your skills to use the stored energy. The game is played via a storyline campaign and local multiplayer mode (Split-screen game) allowing you to play with up to 4 people on one device.
Gather the team, overcome Master Duke and discover his scary mystery! While moving through the championship you will acquire new teammates, cars and power-ups.
Key Features:
- Dynamic gameplay that has three different modes: circle races, drifts and ‘strike’ mode
- 20 different tracks where kitties will compete
- 10 kitties with unique abilities that will help you gain an advantage
- 10 power-ups with unique effects to defeat your competitors
- Astonishing weapons ranging from nut-thrower and bubble gun to shark bazooka
- Local gameplay allowing you to compete with up to three friends at a time
- Charge your power-ups and get a more powerful effect!
- Overtake opponents, drift and get bonuses for it. Bonuses you can spend on speed-ups or oil, which affects the control of the enemy
Go grab your kitty and start your first crazy ride!
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