THE PLAYBOOK · 556856
The Top-Down Racing playbook
Open Top-Down Racing, check the instructions and begin a round. Travel five kilometres without losing all three lives. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
One top-down road challenge with traffic, collisions and a finish.
Practice beyond the first move
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Travel five kilometres without losing all three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Start here and follow along
- Start driving.
- Steer around traffic.
- Avoid collisions.
- Reach the distance target.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
Choose an empty lane early rather than passing through a car. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
This is arcade avoidance, not 3D vehicle simulation. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the goal of Top-Down Racing?
The key detail is this: Travel five kilometres without losing all three lives.
On this playing page, how do I control Top-Down Racing?
Pointer, arrow keys or held Left/Right. Start / pause and New round are available.
When I return, what example helps explain Top-Down Racing?
Choose an empty lane early rather than passing through a car.
What should I watch out for in Top-Down Racing?
The key detail is this: This is arcade avoidance, not 3D vehicle simulation.
Before I begin, what format does Top-Down Racing offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: One top-down road challenge with traffic, collisions and a finish.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Top-Down Racing use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.