Anki Overdrive Review
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Posted: 17 months ago, last updated 5 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Anki Overdrive is a physical slot-car racing game you control with your smartphone. The cars are intelligent and follow the track so you can focus on steering them round the best racing line and triggering virtual weapons. Although discontinued, second-hand packs are now much cheaper than they were.
The Starter Pack comes with enough track for a range of circuits and two cars. This can be expanded with more track, cars and even trucks to extend gameplay. There is a theme Fast and Furious pack that includes cars and characters from that film franchise.
Unlike Scalextric, Anki Overdrive cars are powered rather than the track. This means you can flex the track or use it outside without problems. The cars can be loaded with a computer opponent of varying difficulty. Each of these virtual drivers has a backstory and voiced personality as you race. This offers an excellent single-player challenge. As you progress you can upgrade your car with new virtual weapons or special moves.
The Starter Pack comes with enough track for a range of circuits and two cars. This can be expanded with more track, cars and even trucks to extend gameplay. There is a theme Fast and Furious pack that includes cars and characters from that film franchise.
Unlike Scalextric, Anki Overdrive cars are powered rather than the track. This means you can flex the track or use it outside without problems. The cars can be loaded with a computer opponent of varying difficulty. Each of these virtual drivers has a backstory and voiced personality as you race. This offers an excellent single-player challenge. As you progress you can upgrade your car with new virtual weapons or special moves.
Game Details
Content Rating: PEGI 3+
Release Date: 28/05/2010
Platforms: Android and iOS
Genres: Physically Active and Racing
Developer: @DigitalDreamLab
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Commitment
Duration: This game will take between 12 hours and 14 hours to complete.
Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online. The campaign can be completed relatively quickly, but this unlocks characters and power-ups for your car to use in multi-player battles that keep players entertained for much longer.
Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online. The campaign can be completed relatively quickly, but this unlocks characters and power-ups for your car to use in multi-player battles that keep players entertained for much longer.
Costs
Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. You can purchase cars and track at a substantial cost to expand the characters and possible layouts for racing.
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Accessibility
We haven't recorded accessibility settings for this game yet. Our Anki Overdrive Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@DigitalDreamLab) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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