Alan Adams: 'Lightspeeder' Is the 'Tron' Game We've Been Waiting For

Monday, February 14, 2011

'Lightspeeder' Is the 'Tron' Game We've Been Waiting For

This week's roundup of time wasters will attest to how far browser-based gaming has graphically come. New platforms, such as the Unity Web Player, have given designers the ability to add the third dimension to browser games with truly astounding results. So, sit back and prepare yourself for astonishment, as this week is all about delicious eye-candy-filled gaming goodness.

While our dreams of competing in life-or-death lightcycle races may possibly be out of reach, we can still thank the fine folks at Ayogo for bringing us closer to that reality than we've ever come before. While there are a number of lightcycle games (both official and unofficial games inspired by the neon vehicles from 'Tron'), 'Lightspeeder' definitely takes top honors. The goal is simple: to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents by causing them to crash into your cycle's light trail. Simple, yes, but easy to pull off? Not exactly. 'Lightspeeder' demands quick reflexes (especially on its faster speed settings) and a little bit of luck.

Gallery: Lightspeeder