Street Slickers

About this game

Street Slickers delivers adrenaline-pumping racing through bustling city streets where every corner could make or break your reputation. Choose from a diverse roster of customizable vehicles ranging from nimble tuners to powerful muscle cars. The game captures the underground racing scene with neon-lit nights, police chases, and rival crews competing for territory. Dynamic weather and day-night cycles add layers of challenge as you navigate shortcuts through back alleys, construction sites, and highway stretches. Build your crew, earn respect, and become the ultimate street racing champion in this fast-paced urban racing experience.

How to Play

Begin your journey by selecting your starter car and completing tutorial races to learn basic controls. Master the art of drifting to maintain speed through tight corners and build up your nitrous meter. Participate in various race types including sprint races, circuit competitions, time trials, and elimination rounds. Earn money and reputation points by winning races and completing challenges like near-miss bonuses and drift chains. Use your earnings to upgrade engine parts, improve handling, and customize your vehicle’s appearance. Join or create crews to unlock team-based events and territory battles. Avoid police by using environmental shortcuts or outrunning patrol cars during heat levels.

Platforms

Available on Windows PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch with full feature parity across all versions. Mobile versions for iOS and Android offer adapted controls and slightly simplified graphics. Browser-based version on Skipthegame provides instant access without downloads. Steam Deck verified for portable PC gaming.

Pop groups

Popular among racing game enthusiasts aged 13-30 who enjoy arcade-style gameplay over strict simulation. Appeals to fans of customization and car culture. Strong following in competitive gaming circles and streaming communities. Attracts both casual players seeking quick races and dedicated players pursuing leaderboard rankings.

More Games Like This

Fans of Street Slickers often enjoy Need for Speed series, Burnout Paradise, Midnight Club, Asphalt series, and CarX Street. Similar arcade racers include Ridge Racer, Project Gotham Racing, and Grid Legends.

Developer

Developed by Velocity Studios, a team with extensive experience in arcade racing games. Founded by former developers from major racing franchises who wanted to create a more accessible yet thrilling street racing experience. Known for responsive community engagement and regular content updates.

Features

Extensive vehicle customization with thousands of visual and performance parts. Dynamic traffic system creates unique racing scenarios each time. Police heat system escalates pursuits based on your notoriety. Photo mode captures stunning action shots with advanced filters. Replay editor allows creation of cinematic race videos. Weekly challenges and seasonal events keep content fresh. Soundtrack featuring licensed electronic and hip-hop tracks. Split-screen local multiplayer for couch competition. Global leaderboards track times across all race types. Accessibility options include multiple difficulty settings and driving assists.

Controls

Keyboard controls use arrow keys or WASD for steering, space for handbrake, shift for nitrous, and ctrl for rear view. Full controller support with customizable button mapping and vibration feedback. Touch controls on mobile feature tilt steering option or on-screen buttons. Steering wheel peripheral support for simulation enthusiasts. Control sensitivity adjustments accommodate different play styles from arcade to semi-realistic.

Release Date

Launched September 3, 2022, with consistent monthly updates adding new cars, tracks, and features. Major expansion “Underground Legends” released March 2023 introduced legendary vehicles and retro-inspired races.

FAQ

Is there offline play? Yes, career mode and quick races available offline. Can I play with friends? Online multiplayer supports up to 8 players, local split-screen for 2 players. How many cars are available? Base game includes 45 vehicles with more added regularly. Is the game pay-to-win? All gameplay content earnable through playing, cosmetics available for purchase. Can I transfer progress between platforms? Cross-progression supported with linked account.

Rating

ESRB: Teen (T) for mild violence and suggestive themes PEGI: 12+ for mild bad language and illegal street racing depiction Metacritic: 78/100 based on critic reviews User rating: 4.4/5 stars average across platforms

Released

Original release: September 3, 2022 Current version: 3.2.1 (January 2024) Supported languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese

Technology

Powered by Unreal Engine 5 delivering stunning visual fidelity Ray tracing support on compatible hardware for realistic reflections Adaptive triggers and haptic feedback on PlayStation 5 120fps mode available on next-gen consoles and high-end PCs DLSS and FSR support for improved performance

Platform

PC Minimum: Windows 10, GTX 960, 8GB RAM, 25GB storage PC Recommended: Windows 11, RTX 2060, 16GB RAM, 25GB SSD storage Console: PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Nintendo Switch Mobile: iOS 12+ with A12 chip, Android 8.0+ with Snapdragon 730 Browser: Requires stable internet connection and WebGL 2.0 support

Data safety

Account system uses encrypted authentication for online features. Gameplay telemetry collected anonymously to improve game balance. Chat features include profanity filters and reporting systems. Parental controls can restrict online multiplayer and in-game purchases. Personal data never shared with third parties for marketing. Regular security updates protect against exploits. GDPR compliant with clear data deletion options. Two-factor authentication available for account security. Privacy settings allow players to control visibility of profiles and statistics.