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Over the past several months, iPhone developer Firemint has maintained a difficult balancing act. The company remained faithful to its fans, keeping the air traffic control sim Flight Control updated with new content while also developing its next anticipated title. Today, Firemint’s second iPhone release, the 3D racer Real Racing ($9.99) is available in the iTunes App Store.
Boasting an impressive 3D racing engine (which won Firemint the Technical Achievement award at IGF Mobile), Real Racing features 36 selectable cars, 12 tracks, and three racing divisions. Multiple single-player gameplay modes are available, including a full multi-circuit Career mode. Players can also challenge rivals via local WiFi multiplayer and online league play.
Real Racing includes a variety of control schemes to accommodate varying player skill levels. Beginners can enable automatic acceleration and braking assistance for an easier experience, and cornering can be controlled with either touch- or tilt-based input.
While many competing iPhone titles in the genre offer arcade-style experiences, Real Racing’s focus on realism and authenticity could successfully fill a necessary niche in the App Store. A gameplay trailer is below.
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