Throttle Trace was supposed to be a couple hours of racing with it’s unique control scheme. Instead, it turned out to have considerably more going on in the paddock.
The depth of career mode was the biggest surprise. Contract negotiations, team-handled car development, relationships with other drivers and even an Engineer mode and more stats and history than expected. Even more so considering it’s a $13 Early Access racing game.
Thankfully, the racing itself was a highlight as well. Options for race length and camera angles. Tracks feel distinct, while vehicle and tire characteristics, changing conditions and weather can have a surprisingly large impact. Even individual corners can demand a different approach depending on what you’re driving and the conditions you’re driving through.
After only two hours, there’s clearly plenty left to explore. I could easily keep playing off stream, but with Early Access promising more development, there’s an even better reason to park it for now and eventually give it another proper stream.
Throttle Trace is therefore placed into Cryostasis.
The engines go quiet for now.
The next race will happen down the road.
Pronouncement: Cryostasis.