RECOMMENDED: ASPHALT 3D / RAYMAN 3D Asphalt 3D
GAMELOFT’S Asphaltseries has been somewhat of a flagship racer for handhelds. The franchise has done well in mobile gaming markets – particularly on iPhone – and a previous version was even a key pillar for Ubisoft at the launch of the original DS. Now the publisher has once again
teamed up with Gameloft for Asphalt 3D.
The game is an arcade racer that focuses on officially licensed cars and tracks set in the real world. Players will be able to get their hands on more than 40 of the hottest cars available from the Lamborghini Murcielago to the
Rayman 3D
James Batchelor looks at how Ubisoft will grow Gameloft’s best-selling racing series on 3DS
[INFO]
Released: March 25th
Format: 3DS
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Gameloft
Price: £39.99
Distributor: Gem
Contact: 01279 822800
Bugatti Veyron. There is even a selection of motorbikes. All of these can be admired
in Asphalt’sGarage mode, in which players can examine their vehicle as it spins round on a podium. This mode also uses the 3DS’ motion sensor, allowing petrolheads to tilt the camera to get a better view.
As with any decent racing game, there are plenty of different challenges available here.
Aside from the traditional races, options like the elimination mode Vigilante and Need For Speed-style High Speed Chase offer a change of pace.
The limbless hero’s greatest adventure is brought to life again on 3DS. James Batchelor finds out more
[INFO]
Released: March 25th
Format: 3DS
Publisher: Ubisoft France
Developer: Ubisoft
Price: £39.99
Distributor: Gem
Contact: 01279 822800
ORIGINALLY released in 1999, Rayman 2was one of the most popular platformers of its time, and was a peak for the Ubisoft series.
Now the publisher is dusting off this classic title – specifically the acclaimed Dreamcast version – and giving it a new lick of paint,
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reinventing the adventure as Rayman 3D.
Once again, players take on the role of the titular limbless hero as he fights to save his world from invading pirates. The video game has been given a visual makeover, not only to make use of the 3DS’ unique technology but also to
bring the look of the ‘90s classic up to date for a more modern audience.
Throughout this remastered adventure, Raymanwill need to regain all of his classic abilities, such as using his hair to fly like a helicopter. Each ability will enable him to traverse even trickier
environments, with the original game’s full roster of 45 levels available to beat.
In the absence of a new
Marioplatformer at launch, Ubisoft’s Rayman 3Dis sure to do an admirable job of setting the standard for platform games on Nintendo’s latest handheld.
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