iPad Game Preview: Real Racing HD

Posted by Jeff Scott on April 2nd, 2010
iPad App - Designed for iPad

I make no bones about it. Real Racing is my favorite iPhone game ever. I've always been a fan of racing games. Real Racing just hits a chord with my by making the game fun, very well made, and not crazy complex (and boring) with car customization options.

While I haven't seen it yet, this is a preview you know, Real Racing HD looks to be everything that I love about Real Racing, but on a much bigger screen.

“We’re all very excited about the launch of iPad, and Real Racing HD really shows off the new possibilities that come with this breakthrough device," said Firemint CEO Robert Murray. "Real Racing is all about authentic pack racing action. iPad is incredibly immersive and personal so playing the Real Racing HD App will be an adrenaline-fuelled rush.”

One of my biggest concerns with Real Racing HD, and any racing games on the iPad is how you will control it. When a racing game was shown at the iPad launch I was initially excited. Then I started to think -- who wants to hold a 1.5 pound $500 device as a steering wheel controller? Not me for sure. Not only is it heavy, but seems like the risk of dropping it is increased greatly with rapid gameplay. Luckily it looks like Firemint have put some thought into this problem and implemented some iPad specific control schemes.

In addition, Real Racing HD adds some ghost racing options, and the ability to customize your car skin by importing an image from your camera roll. Real Racing HD is available now in the App Store -- even if you don't have an iPad to play it on!

Real Racing HD

iPad App - Designed for iPad
Released: 2010-04-01 :: Category: Game

$4.99

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iPad Screenshots

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Posted in: News, First Looks
Tagged With: Racing, Firemint, Real Racing, IPad, Hd
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