Redline (Ambrosia Software game)
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Redline is a computer game for Mac OS X and is currently being worked on and is in beta. It is being developed by Jonas Echterhoff and will be published by Ambrosia Software. No release date has been set yet, and Ambrosia has a policy of not setting release dates.
"Most racing games leave you with the feeling that the authors have never dropped the clutch in a car more exciting than a Dodge Neon, and failed 9th grade physics to boot. Not so with Redline; the physics engine presents remarkable realism and control, even when using the keyboard to control your car as it screams across the pavement. Try that in a Neon!
In addition to Redline's physics engine, the remarkable 3D engine presents a visual feast of polygons flying past at 200mph+ as you barrel down the race track. We don't want to give away too much at this time, but suffice it to say that we also have some interesting surprises in store for the avid racing fan.
And yes, you will be able to play it over the Internet with your friends (and foes)." [link]
"Redline, which is currently several months away from release, looks like just another racer at first glance. What sets it apart is a number of items. One of the most notable of these is that a huge amount of work has gone into making this game playable via keyboard controls. Beta Testers have contributed much input, and the control scheme has been tweaked so that each car has a different feel to it, even via keyboard controls. Andrew Welch stressed that he wants this one to be playable from a laptop, and it's remarkable how well the game controls even when using the simple arrangement of arrow keys.
Other notable features for Redline include a sophisticated engine, which boasts a different physics model for each individual wheel on a given car, smooth internet play (which has been tested between U.S. and European players), and the fact that both cars and tracks are included as plugins, meaning it should be simple for interested tinkerers to create and add their own vehicles and tracks. Some examples cited include a flying carpet and a Good Humor ice cream truck, each with its own handling and feel." [link]
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