Lego Racers, the 1999 arcade-style kart racer, has returned as a fan-made remake that runs instantly in an internet browser. Renamed “Step On It” for authorized causes, the challenge recreates the unique sport, together with its themed tracks and racers primarily based on basic Lego properties similar to Pirates, Adventurers and Area. The remake follows decompilation work from the isledecomp group, which additionally contributed to the Lego Island browser challenge.
Step On It additionally addresses a number of limitations of the unique launch. As much as six gamers can compete on-line throughout the sport’s circuits, whereas all unique content material is accessible straight away relatively than requiring gamers to unlock tracks and racers. Different enhancements embrace rebalanced objects and shortcuts, alongside extra aggressive AI opponents. These additions give the remake a extra fashionable multiplayer focus whereas retaining the underlying sport.
The unique Lego Racers was hardly a balanced racing sport, with its power-up system permitting for significantly efficient shortcuts and exploits. But this chaotic design was additionally a part of its enchantment. Therefore, the remake thus affords an fascinating various to newer Lego racing video games by preserving the 1999 expertise.