What are the best practices for creating varied and interesting tracks in racing games?

You can make racing game style urban where the race is on the city. The game will be a lap time where you drive a car to get a time before the time is out. If you consider the game has many rewards like daily reward, ads, in-app purchase the time will be constraint so choose wisely. For an example Android Drive Club Multiplayer has this kind of things with multiplayer. Of course the budget and timeline will be greater.

Make your races more exciting by incorporating different themes into your tracks. Don't just place obstacles randomly on the track; tell a story through the layout.

I had the opportunity to work on an official Formula E game. Part of the research we did was to ideate "fantasy" like racetracks that could bring more excitement into the game, while playing along well with the existing tracks; what we learned is: 1) Understand the ideal corner curve (Brake, Apex, Acceleration, and full throttle) 2) Always measure the total distance of one lap and make sure is consistent with the other tracks 3) Design chains of curves that flow well with each other. 4) Have at least one straight sector that allows for overtakes. 5) Track width matters, consider varying the number of lanes, usually straight sectors have more lanes. 6) Score each curve to get the overall difficulty of the track.

Break tracks down, amplify their features and rebuild them to create exhilarating racing experiences. Tracks shouldn't be mere backdrops; they can be interactive elements that enhance the overall gaming experience.

Infuse cultural elements to create visually unique and emotionally captivating tracks. Design sections that encourage players to use their spatial memory. Instead of using straight layouts, incorporate gradual reveals of upcoming track sections to build anticipation for what's to come.

Increase friction in tight corners to create a sense of controlled tension, then decrease it in wider sections for an exhilarating feeling of release. Incorporate recurring motifs, such as a signature jump or a challenging chicane, throughout the track. Mastering these elements becomes a satisfying puzzle, allowing players to feel a sense of accomplishment and control. Utilize dynamic weather to impact the flow of the race. Wet tracks demand increased caution, while fog can obscure landmarks, forcing players to rely on instinct and memory. This introduces unpredictability and keeps players engaged throughout the entire race.

Creating varied and interesting tracks in racing games involves testing and iterating on track design. Continuously testing and refining track layouts, obstacles, and environments helps ensure they provide a satisfying and engaging player experience. As Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, once stated, "If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late." Testing and iterating on track designs allows you to overcome challenges and achieve the exhilarating and diverse racing experiences that players crave.

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