Horizon Chase 2 arrives on PCs and Nintendo Switch, already a classic

Nostalgia is a feeling that generates millions of dollars in the entertainment industry, whether in cinema, TV or even games. In fact, it is in games where nostalgia finds its biggest market. And Horizon Chase 2, which now arrives on PCs and Nintendo Switch, brings this nostalgia from the 16-bit era, but in an evolved way.

Originally released for Apple Arcade, Horizon Chase 2 brings great improvements to the already popular racing game franchise from Aquiris, a Brazilian game studio, recently acquired by Epic Games.

The success of Horizon Chase

Released in 2018, Horizon Chase Turbo, the first game in the franchise, took the world by surprise and soon became a huge success.

Directly inspired by racing games from the 16-bit era of gaming, especially Top Gear, Horizon Chase Turbo brought nostalgia to modern times, elevating some characteristics of the game’s style, such as graphics, but maintaining elements that look like they were taken from them. straight from the 1990s, like split-screen multiplayer.

With its success, several DLCs were released for Horizon Chase Turbo, including a very special one for Brazilians: Senna Forever. But, even with a lot of content, it felt like something was missing. And that’s where Horizon Chase 2 comes in.

The evolution of the franchise

If Horizon Chase Turbo brought evolution to classic racing games, Horizon Chase 2 brought evolution to the franchise.

At first glance, the graphical improvements of the new game, originally released in 2022, even before Aquiris was purchased by Epic Games, are what stand out. However, evolution does not stop here.

While the gameplay remains the same, simple, fast and requires a lot of attention, Horizon Chase 2 has evolved the franchise in other features, which can capture the attention of the player, the streamer and even its audience.

Greater freedom of customization

Another highlight of the new title in the Horizon Chase franchise is the greater freedom of customization. While new cars are unlocked as the game progresses, they can also be customized to the player’s liking.

There are several color options, body designs and even wheels to match and guarantee hours of fun, especially for those who love completing 100% of the games.

There are also upgrades for vehicles, which are unlocked with experience points earned after each race.

To be able to unlock customization options, in addition to the story mode, called World Tour, Horizon Chase 2 also included daily challenges and the much-requested, long-awaited and long-awaited Online Mode.

Online Mode is Horizon Chase 2’s biggest difference

While the first game in the franchise focused on the nostalgic experience of playing with friends and family on the couch at home, in split screen for up to 4 players, Horizon Chase 2 finally brings the multiplayer experience online.

Playing in a group of up to 4 people is also part of the game’s online experience. Here, four players can form a group and compete in races together in any of the game modes.

It is worth noting that, even in a group, it is everyone for themselves here and if a player has not unlocked the race they are competing in, it will not be unlocked in their World Tour: it is still necessary to follow one by one normally.

There is also a global online mode, so to speak, where the player, whether alone or in a group of up to 4 people, competes in random races with players from all over the world. And for those who want to keep up their nostalgia, local multiplayer is also available for up to 4 players in split screen.

The Online Mode, much requested and awaited by players of the first game, is by far the biggest improvement in the new title in the franchise. It is with it that streamers will be able to guarantee good hours of transmission, taking the opportunity to play with friends or even with their audience. It is truly the game’s greatest asset.

Simple gameplay, extra attention… But repetitive?

Make no mistake: even with its simple gameplay, Horizon Chase 2 is a lot of fun. Their races are fast, requiring a lot of attention to not get lost in the curves, and fast, most of them finishing in around 2 minutes.

That said, it’s important to highlight that, even though it’s quite fun, the game can be quite repetitive for some streamers and their audience. Here is the streamer’s mission to not let his audience lose interest in the game or chat.

There are several ways for the streamer to make the broadcast even more dynamic and creativity here is key to a successful broadcast.

With its online mode, the possibilities for fun in Horizon Chase 2 are practically endless and a streamer who likes this classic style of racing games, with an audience that can drink a lot of this nostalgia, can benefit a lot.

Horizon Chase 2 is now available for PCs and Nintendo Switch.

Kavad Medeiros

Just another gamer guy…