Most social networking type games (Farmville, etc), are a dime a dozen. The games all represent an extremely similar concept, and typically vary only in the skinning department – whether you’re working on a farm, underwater, in a cafe, etc. A new game from NEOWIZ called Keri Racing, however takes the concept to a unique new level.
Keri Racing seamlessly merges three of the most popular social gaming premises, yet maintains consistent style and presentation—delivering it all with exceptional polish and irresistible attitude. Tycoon game play, real-time PvP racing, and RPG-inspired pet-raising merge, forming an intriguing new entry to the social gaming genre. Keri Racing gives gamers a large variety of ways to interact with the Keri Racing world and with one another–all in one game. There’s never a dull moment!
Keri Racing’s diverse activities are related to one another naturally, giving the gameplay a cohesive flow that helps to create the vibrant world of Keri Racing. For example, the tycoon gameplay of Keri Racing pays homage to the genre it is inspired by, building instant familiarity. Gamers will immediately recognize the familiar activities of farming crops, creating buildings, and earning gold. This familiarity leads to intuitive, addictive play, but the fun of Keri Racing doesn’t stop there.
As the tycoon gameplay progresses, the player will acquire a pet Keri. Keris are a mystical species of bird-like creatures, hatched to race. Before they are ready for competition, however, they require attentive care. The inclusion of raising Keris throughout the game results in the successful fusion of the pet-raising and tycoon genres. Diligently cared for Keris mature into race-ready competitors.
The action aspect of Keri Racing includes not only the ability to race the Keris the gamer has devoted time to raising, but the ability to race against your friends and contacts in real-time when connected via a 3G or WiFi network! Up to four players may join a single race, and there are a variety of environments in which these races can take place.Each has its own unique themes and obstacles that can alter the outcome of the race, depending on each Keri’s strengths and weaknesses.
Keris can be groomed for racing success through training, which improves their stats, and with the addition of special gear and items that provide stat buffs. The individual player’s skill is also an important factor. These variables give the racing aspects of Keri Racing enormous replay potential.
In addition to the three major modes of play which make up Keri Racing, the game is also packed with additional content to make putting Keri Racing down next to impossible. Keri Racing can be played freely according to the player’s tastes, with greater emphasis placed on whichever parts of the game they enjoy most.
And for those who are more motivated by structured goals, choosing to complete the quests (over 120!) rewards them with a unique and compelling storyline. There’s also a mini-game for those who want a quick fun-fix without the preparation required by racing—in this game, the player eliminates Keri-pestering pests in their pens.
Verdict[rating:4]
Keri Racing is a very unique game. The game’s content is bound to steal the show, but Keri Racing wouldn’t be as delightful to play as it is without the attention paid to character design, superior graphics, and excellent animation.
