Pulse Racer

Welcome to the first public Alpha Demo of Pulse Racer — a solo-developed, low-poly, stylized Sim-Cade Racing Game!

This early demo features:

• 🏎️ 1 playable car: Rager VF

• 🏁 1 track: a stylized version of Suzuka

• 🎮 Keyboard & Gamepad support

• 🔧 Experimental handling physics (read below!)

⚠️ What to Expect

This is an early alpha — bugs are expected! The game is still in active development, and your feedback is super valuable.

• ❗ Known Issue: AI cars may spin out in turns due to recent grip adjustments

• 🔧 Handling Update: The player car has a looser rear end now — be careful in corners!

• 🎮 Controls:

  • Keyboard: WASD to drive

  • Shift = Boost

  • Space = Handbrake

  • Check the in-game Settings for full controls

🧪 Playtest Goals

• Try the current handling and let me know:
  👉 Does it feel fun? Balanced? Too grippy or too slippery?

• Post your fastest lap time and feedback in the comments!

• Please report any bugs or glitches you run into — it helps a lot 🙏

🔮 What’s Coming in the Full Game

The full version of Pulse Racer will include:

• 🎨 Multiple stylized cars & tracks

• 🏙️ Custom-designed tracks + stylized real-world circuits

• 💨 Drift zones, stunt tracks, and drag races

• 🧰 Garage, simulation mode, and car customization

• 📆 Racing seasons with calendar-based progression

• 🌐 Multiplayer (planned!)

• 🔁 Regular updates as development continues

💬 Thank you for trying out Pulse Racer!
This is a solo passion project, and I’m excited to hear what you think.