Anki Overdrive is What You Always Wished Your Hot Wheels Could Be
Released on 09/26/2015
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Battle begins in 3, 2, 1.
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If you combine the artificial intelligence
of a Sphero, the Bluetooth enabled bot,
with the nostalgia of a Hot Wheels track,
you might get something like the Anki Overdrive.
The smart, real-life racing game sets you up
with a giant track and remote control cars.
Except these cars are being an app on your phone.
The cars intelligently scan the track
and then you're off to the races.
Twisting and turning, and you and your opponents
battle with virtual weapons that can disable vehicles.
You can even play against Anki's artificial intelligence,
which learns your style of driving,
adapts, and keeps pushing the play.
At least, that's the idea.
While Anki Overdrive is undeniably
a lot of fun, it has its hiccups.
Sometimes, cars hurdle themselves off
the track, or sometimes they can't make the jump.
Or, drive around the track backwards.
These glitches don't mean Anki Overdrive
won't leave you entertained.
Racing a car around a track has
never been a terribly complex game.
But, it's definitely a fun one.
Now, is it a few hundred dollars worth of fun?
No, no it's not, but the starter kit which
costs $150 is definitely a more compelling price.
You'll get your speeding kicks without
the frustration of shelling out for
what can be a glitchy experience.
Starring: Molly McHugh
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