Distance - A survival racing game with parkour cars! Pax East 2014

Distance is presented at Pax East 2014 as a successor to the fan favorite Nitronic Rush, developed by Refract Studios after graduating from DigiPen. The creators describe Distance as a survival racing game that blends high-speed track racing with parkour-inspired car movement, including the ability to boost, jump, and fly through treacherous obstacles. The interview emphasizes that the game is moving from a school project to a full title, with a Kickstarter already in place and a beta planned for release soon. Viewers are given an overview of the Adventure mode, a narrative-driven section that teaches the car's systems and abilities while guiding players through the game's world. The team mentions serving multiple platforms, with a beta pre-order available at survive distance com and a planned Steam release for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with discussions about Early Access possibilities. The interview also reflects the host’s nostalgia for classic arcade racers and notes the ongoing support from Intel and Corsair, highlighting community engagement and a growing development timeline toward a final release.

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