SpeedRunners 2: King Of Speed Drops Chaos On Game Pass And More!

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 Some multiplayer games are built around cooperation.

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is very much not one of them. The sequel to the much-loved indie racer is here, bringing its frantic blend of running, grappling, gadgets and general sabotage to Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch – with Game Pass players getting it day one.If you’ve got a few friends willing to forgive you for that perfectly timed missile, there could be a lot of fun to be had.At A GlanceGame: SpeedRunners 2: King of SpeedFormats: Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Play AnywhereGame Pass: Day one on Ultimate and PCDeveloper/Publisher: tinyBuild Games / tinyBuildThe Race Is OnGet ahead, stay ahead and do whatever it takes to make sure everyone else falls behind.

SpeedRunners 2 comes with the most simple of ideas. Up to eight players can compete locally or online, racing across colourful tracks while the screen becomes increasingly dangerous. An ever-shrinking ring of fire gradually consumes those who can’t keep up, turning every mistake into a potential last one.The sequel keeps the fast, fluid movement that made the original so appealing, while giving it a visual upgrade with vibrant high-definition graphics and improved netcode.Speed Is Only Half The BattleKnowing how to run is one thing. Knowing when to cause trouble is another.Pick-ups allow players to fire missiles, lay traps, freeze rivals or use a golden grappling hook to pull another runner into trouble.

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The tracks themselves are just as important, with booster pads, wall jumps, obstacles, levers and grapple points all becoming part of the route.Learning a course therefore isn’t simply about remembering where to run. It’s about knowing where you can gain an advantage – and where someone else is likely to try and ruin your day.Easy To Pick Up, Hard To MasterThat’s where SpeedRunners 2 could have some serious staying power.The controls are designed to be approachable enough for casual multiplayer sessions, but mastering the movement and individual tracks is another matter. Players can practise routes, learn the positioning of pick-ups and obstacles, and gradually work on those split-second decisions that separate a good run from a great one.There are also leaderboards, tournaments and custom challenges for anyone who wants to take things beyond the occasional living-room grudge match.A Sequel With Something To ProveWe enjoyed the madness of the original SpeedRunners when we reviewed it back in 2017, particularly the way learning each track eventually turned races into battles of nerve and skill.SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed doesn’t appear interested in reinventing that formula.

Instead, it takes the same wonderfully chaotic foundation and pushes it forward with new presentation, improved online play and another excuse to gather some friends around a race.Whether you’re here to chase the leaderboards or simply fling a missile at your mate just before the finish line, the King of Speed is ready to be crowned. Find it on the usual digital platforms right now – with the Xbox Store playing host to the game for £12.49. of course, if you prefer to make the most of your Game Pass subscription…TagsGame PassNintendo SwitchpcPC Game Passplay anywherePlaystation 5SpeedRunnersXbox Game PassXbox Series X Previous articleUncanyon Looks Like A Dream, But You’ll Need To Think Your Way Through ItNext articleManeater 2 Is Bringing The Shark Back For Another Bloody Rampage Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee.

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