GPX

Retro arcade racing, reimagined

GPX is a retro arcade racing game set in the golden days of '90s grand prix era.

Inspired by arcade classic Pitstop II, GPX features strategic pit stop management in a thrilling head-to-head competition for the podium. A retro-modern experience that blends nostalgic aesthetics with a reimagined gameplay, where every pit stop can mean the difference between the glory and the defeat.

Pseudo 3D spirit

Before 3D graphics made their way into the video game industry, several talented developers implemented pseudo 3D rendering techniques to give their racing games a different perspective conveying a strong sense of speed and realism. The aesthetic of GPX leverages on these same techniques to bring back the lost spirit of these games that so many of us loved.

Game features

• 4 fictional circuits
• Tyre wear and fuel consumption affecting car handling and performance
• Pit stop management including tyres change and fuel refill
• 2 players mode in split screen on the same computer
• Real time pit stop monitor with lap times analysis, standings and drivers gaps
• Slipstream effect when chasing an opponent
• Up to 9 AI opponents per event
• 3 different AI difficulty levels
• Particle system with smoke, dust and sparks
• Track assistant suggesting cornering optimal gear
• Selectable weather including clear sky, cloudy, overcast and stormy (affects only graphics, not physics)
• 10 colored car liveries to choose from 
• Open Practice mode: play alone or with a friend, add AI opponents, learn the track, practice with pit stops and prepare for race
• Quick Race mode: choose starting positions (or pick them randomly) for all players, then start immediately the race
• Race Weekend mode: play a full weekend of events including practice, qualify and race event (race starting positions are determined in qualify session)
• Leaderboard of 5 fastest players on each track
• Customizable options to fit your hardware equipment

Controls

GPX can be played with keyboard (arrow keys by default) or with any supported USB controller. Input controls are not configurable. The following is the predefined gamepad scheme for controlling menus and driving:

User Manual

Refer to the GPX User Manual for additional detailed information about the game and all its options. Manual includes illustrations of game artworks, assets, and some useful driving tips.

Credits

• Imagined and created by PAL Studio.
• Developed using MonoGame framework.
• Credits to Jeremy Blake for main theme song “Powerup!”.
• Credits to Verion Julian for “Tree Pack” asset.
• GPX uses images generated by Gemini (Google) for main cover art, in-game billboards, backgrounds of circuits environments, pit stop engineer and race steward sprites, pit garages internal textures. 

Feedbacks

Feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions on the game and provide some feedback. We really hope you will enjoy your ride on GPX, have fun!