Trailblazers Review

Posted: 15 months ago, last updated 3 weeks ago.

Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.

Overview

Trailblazers is a racing video game where you paint the track your colour to gain a boost. In multiplayer mode, this creates a uniquely co-operative race. There are 8 different vehicles to choose, each with different stats and capabilities.

It combines gameplay from classic games Wipeout, F-Zero, and Splatoon to create a racing game that feels unique and stylish. It's great for families because you can actually work together to win.

Game Details

Content Rating: PEGI 3+

Release Date: 17/04/2018

Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One

Genres: Action and Racing

Developer: @SupergonkGames

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Commitment

Duration: It takes between 5 minutes and 15 minutes to play a round of this game.

Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room and up to 6 players online. This is with split-screen locally, or one per system against 6 others online. You can form teams with other players to work together to get the track in your colour in the online matches.

Cross-Play: You can play against people on different systems: PC, Xbox One, Switch, PS4.

Costs

Trailblazers usually costs £23.99 to £24.99.

Trailblazers

Xbox One	£23.99	–	–
PS4	£24.99	–	–
Switch	£24.99	–	–

Does not offer in-game purchases, 'loot boxes' or 'battle/season passes'.

Age Ratings

This game was rated PEGI 3. Some language used is noteworthy: ‘What the heck’, ‘goshdarned’, ‘jeez’ and ‘Hell yeah’”.

This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE.

Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

Accessibility

We haven't recorded accessibility settings for this game yet. Our Trailblazers Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@SupergonkGames) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.

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