Split/Second – A Racing Game with a Unique Twist

Split/Second is a full version racing game developed by Disney Interactive Studios, available on Windows. The game features lap and sprint races, but the unique feature lies in the destructible environment. The gameplay centers around filling a “power play” bar that unleashes destruction on the nearby constructions, leading to structural damage of the map facilities. The strength of the effect depends on how full the power bar is with two levels of damage available. The narrative underlines the Power Play mechanics as it tells the story of a TV Show, and the meter represents the reviews watchers give to the show members. The computer-controlled opponents can also turn on the ability and crush something on the player’s vehicle, so the audience votes not only for the protagonist.