Although they’ve not provided much information beyond these basic modes (and a listing of artists on the soundtrack), it doesn’t feel like a shoddy campaign because the initial trailer shows so much gameplay. It’s hard to deny the visual appeal of a racer like this one. Power Drive 2000 also promises the inclusion of online and local multiplayer access, as well as leaderboards. Other modes, such as Gauntlet, Turbo, and Vaporizor mix things up as well. Outrun Mode forces players to dodge the police chopper on their tail, if possible.
Collector Mode places the focus on grabbing little diamonds before the race ends.
Beyond that, there’s also a variety of modes presented which push beyond just racing. It’s called “C.A.T.” and actually talks to you. One of them is that your car isn’t just a vehicle to drive around in. There are some other differences as well. In the case of Power Drive 2000, you’ve got slick 3D visuals as opposed to a pixelated landscape. However, they’re very obviously different games. It even includes a heavy focus on drifting.
It fully embraces an 80s aesthetic in both its visuals, car design, and soundtrack just like that other Kickstarter project. Are you down for playing a retro-inspired, drifting racing game? Do you think I’m talking about Drift Stage? Well, actually I’m not, as a new arcade-style racing game just hit Kickstarter this week by the name of Power Drive 2000.