'Aquirus,' the developers behind the hit racing title 'Horizon Chase,' recently launched 'Horizon Chase 2' only on the Apple Arcade. Horizon Chase is a retro-style racing game with simplistic controls and vibrant, colorful environments. The game takes its inspiration from arcade racing games from the 80s and 90s where the player's car is permanently situated in the center of the screen, and simply curves to the left or right while the environment moves around the racer.
Aquirus released an updated version of Horizon Chase in 2018 called 'Horizon Chase Turbo,' which quickly become a top app on both Apple and Android devices, leading to there being a very real demand for a true successor in Horizon Chase 2. This game features improved visuals, more car options, diverse track environments, and more. While the game is currently only available on the Apple Arcade, Aquirus confirmed that the title will come to Android, as well as consoles and PC devices in 2023.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Retro Gaming
- There is an opportunity for game developers to create modern adaptations of classic, retro games with improved visuals and controls.
- Mobile Gaming
- The mobile gaming industry continues to grow, creating opportunities for game developers to launch mobile-specific games with simplified controls that are easy to learn.
- Cross-platform Gaming
- As the demand for popular games increases, developers can look to find a way to bring cross-platform capabilities for players to play on their preferred devices.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming Industry
- Game developers can look to the past for inspiration and innovate classic retro-style games to cater to the growing demand for nostalgic experiences in today's gaming market.
- Mobile App Industry
- Mobile app developers can explore simple and addictive mobile gaming apps to meet the needs of users who want uncomplicated games with easy-to-use controls.
- Technology Industry
- As new gaming technologies become available, the industry has more flexibility to optimize cross-platform gaming capabilities, creating new opportunities for game developers to cater to the growing demand of modern game players.
