Trailblazers Review

Posted: 7 months ago, last updated 4 weeks ago.

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.

Details

Rating: PEGI 3+, ESRB EVERYONE

Release Date: 17/04/2018

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Genres: Action and Racing

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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

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

Age Ratings

This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE.

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

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

Accessibility for this game is as follows:

System Settings

Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games. Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators. PlayStation 4 has a range of accessibility settings. Some are system only, some work in games (invert colours and button mapping). Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games... read more about system accessibility settings.

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