Neon Off Circuit

Neon Off Circuit was developed as the final-year project for the 3D Games Art & Design programme at the University of Hertfordshire. Our goal was to create a playable demo for our envisioned game, and to achieve this we dedicated 8 months of hard work into this project. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, this demo contains a single race, showcasing the game’s gameplay loop. With the possibility of choosing between 4 different playable cars, and 4 unique powers, we are very proud of the variety we were able to have ready to present to players.

Premise:
In a society where the class divide has developed into an uncrossable gulf, the majority of the population suffers in harsh living conditions and with no way out of their situation. Highly advanced technology is advertised in uncountable digital billboards, lighting the night sky in bright neon colors, yet the average person can only afford cheap alternatives.
In this hopeless landscape, the Neon Off Circuit competition rises as a beacon of hope for the masses (at least that’s how it is advertised)! This racing tournament welcomes anyone with a vehicle and quick reflexes, and promises to the winner a ludicrous amount of prize money as a reward. Participants must race across urban tracks, and can fit their machines with advanced equipment, provided by the tournament organizers, to be used against fellow competitors. Anything goes in these races, and the rich audience is sure to have a lot of fun betting their fortunes while watching the mayhem!