When comparing Blur vs SkyDrift, the Slant community recommends Blur for most people. In the question“What are the best PC arcade racing games?” Blur is ranked 1st while SkyDrift is ranked 13th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Split-Screen multiplayer
Pro Power-up system allows for tactical gameplay
The game includes highly devastating power-ups that can be collected and swapped between to deploy at the most opportune moment. Choosing what power-ups to hold on to, when to use which and in what order requires quickly assessing the situations and making up plans on the fly.
Pro Multiple modes
Simple race (no power-ups), power-up racing (like mario kart), or destruction derby (more confined space, non linear, hit opponents with power-ups for score).
Pro Offers variety in gameplay with 3 distinct modes
3 gameplay modes are available for the game:
- Power Race. A mode where power-ups are added to a typical multi-lap race.
- Survival. A mode where the last place player is removed from the race each time a countdown timer reaches zero. Power-ups are still involved.
- Speed Race. A mode without combat with rings that give temporary boost when flown through them scattered throughout the map.
Pro Excellently executed aerial combat
SkyDrift is a racing combat game with a focus on combat, ala Mario Kart. The combat works quite well with powerups and weapons scattered around each track. No powerups feel to overpowered but definitely add quite an exciting element to each race.
Cons
Con PC port could have been better
The menu's have no way to navigate via mouse, the controller support is spotty and the keybindings are fixed.
Con Small selection of maps
The gameplay can get somewhat repetitive due to a limited selection of maps.