

As someone used to regular racing games and how cars handle better than SVs and large trucks, cars are my go-to since it’s easier to evade with a car in this game than it is to fully navigate the tracks with a mix of speed and ease with larger vehicles. It will be tougher to move that vehicle around, however, so it becomes a trade-off. A truck will endure less damage and may be able to avoid being knocked out by a glancing shot, but will be able to endure more direct hits over the course of a race. If an enemy sets off a wrecking ball to send rivals flying, a smaller vehicle is a leaner target and tougher to hit, but will be taken out by even a glancing shot. Going with a big truck may allow enemies to beat you up more, but it can make winning the race tougher since it’s harder to get out of the way of faster-moving obstacles. With this being an explosion and danger-filled racing game, speed is important to avoid crashes and come in first - but one also has to consider being able to absorb the impact of several attacks within the span of a single race. The blend of racing vehicle types is also something that helps Split/Second stand out to this day because the player isn’t just limited to cars - but has access to trucks and SUVs as well.
SPLIT SECOND CAR RACING GAME TRIAL
The goal is still to come in first via traditional races against rivals or in time trial events, but it’s now all about garnering a big following via massive ratings and the better you do, the more popular you are, so it keeps the traditional goal of getting a high-ranking finish and puts a slightly different spin on it. The concept of Split/Second is that it’s a racing competition within the framework of an extreme reality show where racers set off explosions throughout the racing route - and as the concept implies, it’s perfect for an action-heavy racing game. Black Rock released two whole games under that name, but they’re some of the greatest racing experiences anyone could ask for - and in two different sub-genres of racing as well. It’s one of the most enjoyable racing experiences of the past fifteen years and makes use of a unique premise in both its story and execution to provide a white-knuckle thrill ride on every lap. There’s no better time to do it as Apple Arcade will be adding a game soon called Detonation Racing that is heavily-inspired by Split/Second - and with good reason. Last year, we covered Black Rock Studios’ debut game PURE in our graveyard, and this year, we’re going to cover their final game Split/Second. You’ll see both good and bad souls unearthed every month as we search through the more… forgotten…parts of history. Inside, we’ll be digging up games that have long been without a pulse. Watch your step, for you’ve just entered the Graveyard.
