Racing has been a genre that is often looked down upon by the more “hardcore” players. In order to catch the eye of the masses, racing games take realistic approaches (such as physics and sounds) and boast some of the best graphics in the industry. That’s all well and good for the big releases, but Toy Cars, from developer Eclipse Games, takes a very different approach. Featuring a very charming toy-box feel, Toy Cars makes one remember the simpler games of racing.
Traversing table-tops, counters and bedroom floors riddled with other toys, Toy Cars has only a few racetracks, but they all stick with the theme perfectly. The music is a nice addition, as it has a very child-like tone.
Featuring a career mode and single races, Toy Cars provides fun on a long and short term basis. One can just pop in for a race, or sit down and progress through the career mode, earning points and money to unlock new tracks and purchase new cars. While the cars differ in handling and speed, they all tend to look roughly the same.
