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When the player character (re)visits a certain area or location that was also present in a previous game, or visited later on in the same game, with some alterations.
Your current position shows you what place you're in during racing games, events and more!
A translucent "ghost" representation of a prior performance in a racing game.
A form of racing designed to test the car and driver's skill and endurance. It evolved into closed circuit racing like modern Formula 1 and MotoGP. Even the Mario Kart series has it.
A heads-up display is a graphical overlay of vital information used in most modern games.
Kart racers are cartoon-like racing games that often feature fantastical power-ups.
A rocket start is an element that appears in most fictional racing games; it is an important technique to gain boost at the start of a race by accelerating at the right time. This technique is inspired by the Mario Kart series. It is also used in other games, too!
Sometimes the creator's logo or name can be found in the product's game world.
In auto racing, standing starts have the cars or go-karts stationary in the starting grid as the race begins. To commence racing in a standing start, a set of red lights is needed before the green one goes off to start the race.
A grid that is organized for the start of the race in rows of 2, 3 or more. Very useful for standing starts in various racing titles.
Players compete against the clock to secure the fastest time possible. This is often added to racing games for extra replay value and typically requires a higher degree of skill.
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