Kart Racer Mini-Game?

[Taylor]

Letting my imagination run wild again...

There have been loads of requests for Playtonic's next game to be a kart racer somewhat similar to Diddy Kong Racing. (viewtopic.php?f=4&t=70)

Thing is... Game 02 is probably going to take about 4-5 years to arrive*.
*Made-up statistic.

There have also been a few discussions about a fun multiplayer mode, but we're not sure what multiplayer features would be best. So, to solve this issue, I've put the ideas together: A multiplayer kart racer within Project Ukulele. It may sound a bit of a stretch, but it's not unachievable -- Tooie had a recurring FPS and a sports mini-game (Targitzan/Stonies) amongst others...

The kart racer doesn't need to be massively expansive -- it is just a mini-game after all. Perhaps a few tracks/challenges in a couple of levels to complete for a Pagie (similar to the Stony stadiums in Tooie); more tracks/items would be better, but even a simple race would make for a fun challenge.

It'd replace the Canary Mary A-bashing races that people complain about and could give us a glimpse into what Game 02 (if it does turn out to be a kart racer) could feel like. I've already written the imaginary dialogue for the imaginary rival: "You've won all the races for now, but this isn't the last you'll see of me!" *runs off and waits for his antagonist roll in Game 02: Unnamed Kart Racer*

It doesn't have to have a multiplayer option, but it just makes sense that way...

P.S. I know I've been anti-vehicle for a long time, but I should really clarify that I'm only against using a vehicle to carry out the platforming elements. A Playtonic kart racer can be nothing but amazing.

Thoughts?

[Nightpaws]

I believe Playtonic mentioned in their presentation that they were looking to keep away from the spin off genres (especially karting for now) to get back to their roots. I doubt they'll be wanting to go near a racing game atm especially with the material it would give them in avoiding it

Wouldn't say no to another karting game but it'd need to be something preeeeetty special to be different from LBP Karting, Mario Kart, Diddy Kong Racing, Sega Superstars Racing, (and the rest!)

[SpongeTheSquid]

That would be a neat idea for people are wanting that sort of gameplay!

[Taylor]

[Nightpaws]

[Prof__Yogert]

i think thats a great idea, maybe theres a track for some of the actual game maps, like spiral mt track (since we dont know any areas yet). it also wouldnt be half bad to be in the game, like the minigames in bk (specifically the racing onces).
i think it would be really cool, and i always love an excuse to get friends over to play banjo...i mean uk

[Taylor]

Maybe I made this seem like a massive game-changing element. That wasn't my intention. I don't want them to make people start questioning why there's so much racing in the game; I just think it'd make for a fun mini-game in the exact same vain as the FPS/soccer games in Tooie.

Main reasoning for this is that a lot of people hate the Canary Mary races, but love kart racers. It's not unheard of to have races in platformers. Mario Sunshine had that Blooper race and Sonic Adventure 2 had those go-kart races, for example.

A bit off-topic: I also think it'd be cool to reference their next game in the first game via a playable 'demo'-type thing. Even if it wasn't a racer and even if it wasn't part of the main game... hiding a little easter-egg like that within a larger game would be awesome and such a reward for finding it.

[EarthBound]

I am not a big fan of changing the gameplay in the middle of the adventure just for a short time. I would love if they do a Mario-Kart-based level in which you have to run continuously, with a level development which resambles Diddy Kong Racing. But I don't see it without changing absolutely the game for that level...

[Taylor]

[polomi]

I'm not saying that Playtonic should have a racing mini game, but it reminded me of the surf race in Conker against the punks. That was pretty nice, and iirc there was also a multiplayer mode based on this.

[Taylor]

The Kickstarter mentioned 8 local multiplayer games in the Stretch Goals. I'm surprised; I guess it'll be like a Mario Party type thing? Sounds great to me.

I was wondering if a racing game as described in this thread would make a good one. Well, they need 8 unique games so I don't see why not!

(P.S. Make Playtonic's second game a kart racer!)

[GrayMagicΓ]

[Taylor]

[GrayMagicΓ]

[Scrubber]

I DO want a kart racing game from playtonic but I wouldn't mind a mini one in yooka, like micro machines style that would be fun. I am NOT a fan of the mini games in tooie they are boring and repetitive, so hope they come up with something fresh.

[polomi]

If it's anything like Conker's Bad Fur Day, I'll play multiplayer much more than singleplayer.

[Xellos]

Yes, a kart racer mini-game will be a fine addition to Yooka-Laylee.