SuperTuxKart
Version: 1.3 RC Web: https://supertuxkart.net
SuperTuxKart is the best open source penguinbased carting game on Earth. We took a sneak peek at its release candidate and spent numerous hours playing this addictive “karter”.
SuperTuxKart 1.3 RC has some new exciting additions. In particular, the new version features two new maps: Ancient Colosseum Labyrinth that resembles the Roman colosseum; and Alien Signal, which was inspired by the real-world location of the extra-terrestrial SETI programme. The new graphics settings under the Options menu make it easier to adjust the game to suit your hardware. SuperTuxKart can look drastically different depending on your video card. The lowgraphics mode disables most of high-res eye candy such as dynamic lighting, particles and texture smoothing in order to maintain a comfortable FPS. If your graphics card is up to the job, feel free to max out the game’s graphics settings.
First-time SuperTuxKart gamers may want to complete the in-game tutorial before they’re dropped into the story-mode race. It’s always good to first learn how to use power-ups, such as nitro bottles that enable extra acceleration for a brief time, look behind, or return to the track after accidentally getting stuck.
SuperTuxKart is all about cheating: collect the present boxes along the way and shoot your competitors, place obstacles on their way, or protect yourself from their attacks using shield bubbles. SuperTuxKart has become a much more complex game with plenty of play modes, various challenges, scores, championships and other cool tricks other than the usual competition between you and AI players. If you feel like it’s still not enough, check out extra content under the Addons section of the game’s main menu. There are plenty of extra carts, tracks, arenas and user-created artwork to choose from. You’ll never get bored with SuperTuxKart!