THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
Understand the basics of Top-Down Racing
Choose a round of Top-Down Racing and settle into its rules. Travel five kilometres without losing all three lives. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
One top-down road challenge with traffic, collisions and a finish.
Bring this focus to a round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Travel five kilometres without losing all three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
The steps to play
- Start driving.
- Steer around traffic.
- Avoid collisions.
- Reach the distance target.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Work through an example
Choose an empty lane early rather than passing through a car. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
An important reminder
This is arcade avoidance, not 3D vehicle simulation. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Top-Down Racing?
Here is the relevant explanation: Travel five kilometres without losing all three lives.
When I return, how do I control Top-Down Racing?
Keep this in mind: Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Top-Down Racing?
Keep this in mind: Choose an empty lane early rather than passing through a car.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Top-Down Racing?
Here is the relevant explanation: This is arcade avoidance, not 3D vehicle simulation.
On this playing page, what format does Top-Down Racing offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: One top-down road challenge with traffic, collisions and a finish.
Before I begin, which play mode does Top-Down Racing use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.