Kinect Joy Ride was a great approximation of driving a car with a stuck accelerator. The game handled the gas and brakes automatically, leaving players with the odd sensation of steering an out-of-control vehicle with an imaginary wheel. The Kinect launch title did an adequate job of giving the peripheral’s new owners something to show off to friends, but it ultimately strengthened the case for traditional controls.
Joy Ride Turbo launched 10 years ago today. The first title was Xbox Kinect exclusive, yet this sequel failed to support the device at all.
Joy Ride Turbo is a kart racing game from developer Big Park. It was released on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 back in 2012. It is now available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One. Let’s try it out!
Neil writes: "There should never be a refusal to acknowledge free stuff, and with the Xbox Games With Gold scheme the free games and experiences have come in multiple forms over the years. But as the Xbox Game Pass slowly tightens its grip on the gaming world, the power and prestige of the Games With Gold scheme has diminished. Surely though with Star Wars and Sherlock Holmes games going free throughout November 2019, the draw and appeal should be huge again?"
Meh