Traffic Race 3D 2 for Windows - Looking for feedback

Hey there!

A few years back I did a game called Traffic Race 3D 2 and was released on Windows Phone. The game got decent reviews but I was not happy with it. So now I'm back and have remade the game from scratch.

I'm desperate for honest straightforward feedback, what do you think about this game and how can I make it better?

The game is mainly targeted for the Mobile market (Windows Phone, Android, iPhone).

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casualgames.nu.TrafficRace3D2

Windows Phone & Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/traffic-race-3d-2/9wzdncrfj3fc

Or at GameJolt: http://gamejolt.com/games/traffic-race-3d-2/106559

Follow the dev blog: http://blog.casualgames.nu/traffic-race-3d-2/

Short in game video (a bit old already )

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

I'm working on weekly sprints and will try to update this thread on a weekly basis.

This weeks release included an unlock system for levels which is an important part of the gamification of the game.



This week the goal is to improve the AI waypoint system. Might use Simple WayPoint system: https://www.assetstore.unity3d.com/en/#!/content/2506. Seems promising! Anyone tried it?

Change log
1.4.0.17
* New Feature: Lap counter
* New Feature: Added music
* New Feature: Added unlock system for tracks.
* Improved: Reduced number of options on start race.
* Improved: AI cars start closer to the player car.
* Improved: AI cars will stay still until the level starts.
* Improved: AI cars will hoonk at you if you hit them.
* Improved: AI cars changes lanes.

 

My son loves fps view in the cars. I actually prefer 3rd person, but he loves fps.
Do you have that view?
The controls look excellent from the video.

 

Hey theANMATOR2b. I spent a lot of time to get the controls right so I'm happy you liked it.

I support both 3rd person view like in the video and 1st party like below:

 

I went with Simple WayPoint system and replaced it with my own waypoint system.

While I was at it I also upgraded my Race Car AI so it would be able to handle more speeds.

Creating AI paths on levels now takes about 10 minutes instead of several hours.

Although Simple WayPoint System was not designed for physics based paths it worked quite good anyway.

 

Hey y'all!

This weeks updated is fully packed with new features and improvements. We’re especially excited about the new cars with Race Track AI.

We also added a new camera mode that we call Blimp, its sort of like a GTA 1 style camera. Check it out and let us know what you think!



Whats in this weeks update?
1.4.0.18
* New Feature: Added new camera mode: Blimp! Kind of like GTA 1.
* New Feature: Added a Next button to play next level directly.
* New Feature: Music on/off setting added.
* New Feature: Escape button finally works
* New Feature: New AI Race cars on race tracks.
* New Feature: We are asking players for reviews.
* Improved: Default is now 2 laps. 3 laps was too much for many players.
* Improved: AI busses was flipping over too easy, made them more stable.
* Improved: AI was slipping a lot, added more friction to their tires.
* Improved: Made it easier to get 1 star on all levels.
* Improved: Implemented new waypoint system for AI.
* Fixed bug: Game does not ask for surveys correctly.
* Fixed bug: AI was turning wheels way too fast causing a woobling.
* Fixed bug: Welcome Back Achievements was awarded when you started the game.
* Fixed bug: Car Setup button was added by mistake, feature not ready yet

 

New car BEAST

I’m happy to announce that we’ve added a new car to Traffic Race 3D 2.

We called the car BEAST and its got RWD with a lot of power under the hood.

It is a bit more tricky to handle and is prone to drift but it is also much faster than Maxi.



Whats new in 1.4.0.19
* New Feature: New car BEAST.
* New Feature: Casino style car unlock system.
* New Feature: You earn coins by completing races.
* Fixed bug: Multiplayer mode stuck on “Waiting for opponent”.
* Fixed bug: Tilt control was not working properly.

 

New car STOOGE

Hello!

Time for another new weekly update on Traffic Race 3D 2. This time we’ve added yet another car and changed it to the default car.

This car looks pretty basic and that is the point

It has poor acceleration, poor max speed but ok handling. Just like your first car should be!



And we also added a paint system so you can customize your cars.

Other smaller things that we fixed/added
* New Feature: New starting car STOOGE.
* New Feature: Car paint system. It costs 1c to paint the car.
* New Feature: Intro screen added.
* Fixed bug: GameJolt players are not asked to rate the game as this is a Windows Store feature only!

 

Work on the car shaders and lgihting. Other than that, cool.

 

Thanks! Sharders and lightning will be worked on a bit later. Now its focus on more content & levels. Thanks for the feedback!

 

Hey!

Time for another new weekly update on Traffic Race 3D 2. This time we’ve added a new FAST car
A very similar car has been seen on Top Gear and therefore we decided to call it The Widowmaker.

It has great acceleration, great max speed and great handling, its a super car.

What are you waiting for? Take it for a spin!



This is also new in 1.4.22
* New Feature: Added new FAST car, The Widow Maker!
* Improved: You get 5 coins for doing missions now.
* Improved: Decreased tolerance for multiplayer position sync = Less lag
* Improved: Increased network send rate = less lags
* Fixed Bug: When asked to review the photo app opens on Windows Phone.
* Fixed Bug: When asked to review the photo app opens on Windows Store.
* Fixed Bug: Fixed potential crash caused by timing issue and inside camera.
* Fixed Bug: When winning a car in the slot machine you could still win the same car again.
* Fixed Bug: Back button should quit game on Windows Phone from menu.

 

Tada!

Happy new year We've added support for Android and done a bunch of improvements.

We've also upgraded to Unity 5.3 and are using the new IAP module which works really good. Trying out Unity Ads for Android too.

Take it for a spin:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casualgames.nu.TrafficRace3D2

 

Hey sorry for the lack of updates lately

We've shipped another update and added a new car Preza, take it for a ride!



Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casualgames.nu.TrafficRace3D2

Windows Phone & Store:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/traffic-race-3d-2/9wzdncrfj3fc

Change log
v1.5.3
* New Feature: Added new car Preza.
* Improved: More details to tires and rims.
* Improved: Optimized vehicle AI = better performance.
* Fixed bug: Camera didn't reset properly when changing modes.
* Fixed bug: AI cars no longer tip over so easy.

 

I'm happy to let you know that Traffic Race 3D 2 has received a new major update with support for 4 players online If all goes well we can even push it to 6 in the future. All cars has been tweaked for better performance and controls. Check it out and take it for a spin!

 

Yes this game is still alive

Sorry about the lack of updates and posts, been busy working on this update.

In this update I’ve added support for up to 6 players online which is enough to cause proper mayhem which is the goal!

A new endless level with traffic in 2 directions is included and I’m working on a single lane endless level too.

Take the new car for a ride while you’re at it!



Here is the rest of the news in this update:
v1.6.1
* New Feature: Added support for 6 simultaneous players in online races
* New Feature: Added new Endless Free way level with 2 lanes and two way traffic.
* New Feature: Added push notifications.
* Improved: Car damage is active on regular races too now.
* Improved: New AI cars.
* Improved: Increased AI speed on Endless levels.
* Improved: Made the game harder to complete = more stars are required for levels after level #4.
* Bug: Fixed Resize issue on larger screens on other games screen.

 

In this update I've added pushwoosh.com which I can really recommend if you want to send notifications to users.

Easy integration and works great across platforms.

 

Wohoo!

New update available with new Endless level )



Try it on Android!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casualgames.nu.TrafficRace3D2

 

Wow it's been a few years since the last update but I actually started to work on this game again.

Now it's out for Xbox One. Give it a try!

 

While I love driving games, I think your visuals need a lot of work. Your car needs a reflective car shader, like this (not mine, I just like it and am using it)

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/directx-11/car-paint-lite-20422

As well as like normal maps for your environments, and a bit better lighting, and post fx, like this (for the mobile version)

https://assetstore.unity.com/packag...le-lighting-box-nextgen-mobile-lighting-94519

Just my two cents

 

Hey @carking1996

Thanks for the advice. I'll have a look into that however I already have some performance problems which I need to sort before I can add more eye candy.