AEROPUNX Hoverboard Racer, Inspired by Jet Set Radio and Sonic Riders, Gets Steam Page
AEROPUNX is a niche indie hoverboard racer that directly cites Jet Set Radio and Sonic Riders as influences, a style rarely seen in recent extreme sports racing games.
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Publisher ZNT Productions opened the Steam store page for STICK-DRIFT's hoverboard racing game AEROPUNX on July 7. The game draws influence from Sega's Jet Set Radio and Sonic Riders, featuring EXGear hoverboards, two rival teams, and trick-based energy management. Courses include industrial and futuristic settings with multiple paths. No release date has been set; the developer plans a crowdfunding campaign in Brazil.
The visual style of AEROPUNX is described as inspired by early 2000s street art and the Frutiger Aero design aesthetic, a departure from the realistic trend in modern racing games. Players select a team-ZERO-G HEADZ or GLO-FI QUEENS-and navigate courses such as Jiyu Toshi and Neo Tropolis, which feature hidden shortcuts and grind rails. Performing tricks charges an energy gauge for boosts, while riskier lines offer higher scores. Development targets PC via Steam, with a crowdfunding campaign planned in Brazil. A release date has not been announced.
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