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    • Pigeon Racing sends Tipp topsy-turvy

    July 21, 2010

    by Eric-Jon Rössel Tairne


    pigeon Courtesy of the mysterious Tipp and the same game jam that brought us Whale of Noise, we have this bonkers party game.

    Pigeon Racing might best be described as multiplayer NiGHTS by way of Cactus. It’s an aerial racer supporting up to four players. Player one uses the arrow keys; player two claims WASD; player three, IJKL; and player four is on the keypad with 5123. For any of the players, left and right spin the entire screen; up flies; and down, well, defecates. The game supports computer rivals, and allows the player to set laps before playing. Hit the rings to propel yourself forward and get a score bonus.

    The most remarkable element here is the presentation. The game looks and sounds like an assembly demo from the mid-1990s. Even if you’re prepared, it takes a few minutes to adjust to the screen’s motion. Once you have found your gyroscope the controls are responsive and fluid. It’s just a bit of a mental overload.

    You can download Pigeon Racing here. Do be aware of the positively indecent screen resize problems, though. Best close anything important on your desktop before you sink in.

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