Initial Tune

The game file is around 180MB; please expect some loading time when playing in the browser

Developer Note

Please download the executable for the game to fully experience the game, as the shader is reduced for browser playing. Disclaimer: The VHS effect will make the downloadable version harder to read.

Overview

Inspired by Inital D and 90s aesthetics of Japanese Touge (Mountain Pass) racing, Initial Tune is a retro-themed time-attack racing game. Your main goal is to set the best record time going through the infamous Akina mountain pass, proving yourself skillful in clean driving.    

You will not be able to choose or modify your car, but you will have the ability to fine-tune and personalize the performance according to your racing style.

Your tuning and driving skills will be put to the test.

Diversifier 1: The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere

You might be unable to defeat the benchmarked or your friend's time. But with each retry and tune change, you progress your time further as you improve your skill and tuning ability in the game.

Diversifier 2: Us

Although there is a benchmarked time set as a challenge for you to defeat, the one you have to defeat is yourself. With each run, you will need to improve your time, with each second being crucial to beat the end goal.

Diversifier 3: MANS NOT HOT

In order to obtain the best lap time, you will have to tune your car. The tuning is set to be as realistic as possible, where you will need to adjust and calculate multiple aspects for the best possible performance.

Additional Diversifier: Jinx Breaker

You will start with an unfavorable default tune. It is your task to adjust the tune yourself to have a chance to compete for the best possible time.

Current Best Laptime

Current Best Laptime: 64.37, set by Chamikey.

Controls

Controls are currently limited to a predefined set that the developers have made. No customization is currently available.  

Gear Up - LShift
Gear Down - LCtrl
Gas - A/UpArrow
Brake - Z/DownArrow
Left - ,/LeftArrow
Right - ./Right Arrow

There is gamepad support available, but it is not recommended in its current state.

Tuning Information 

Some few information regarding the tuning if you're not familiar with it: 

POWER - Engine Power 

The engine power of the car, where a higher value means higher power and the faster the car will go 

FDR - Final Drive Ratio 

The Final Drive Ratio of the car gearing system. Lowering the value will affect all gears, where it gives a higher top speed for each gear, but lower acceleration. 

GR - Gear Ratio 

The gear ratio for the car transmission for each gear, from gear 1 to 5. Lowering the value will provide lower acceleration but a higher top speed for each gear. You can read more about it on LearnDriving Website.

BRK - Brake Power 

The brake power of the car. A lower value (higher negative number) means a more powerful braking power. 

STR - Steering Weight 

The steering weight of the car's handling. A lower value means lower height and higher turning maneuverability. Lower this if you experience strong understeering when entering a corner. 

WGT - Car Weight 

The total weight of the car. A lower value means lighter weight and results in faster acceleration.

Pro Tip

You can get a rough feeling for gear tuning through the Motoristo Website

Credits and Attribution

Asset

• [Temporary] AE86 - AUTOArt Models 
• Silver Tuning Board - RawPixel at Freepik 
• Font - VCR OSD Mono 
• CRT Shader - VHS and CRT Monitor Effect by Pend00 
• Map - Akina 20222 Yaseone Pass in RaceDepartment by antudusun 
• Tilemap Background - Google Earth 
• Speedometer - Baka San in GTA Forums 
• Engine Sound - Japanese Cars TV 
• Heartbeat - ShidenBeatsMusic in Pixabay 

Music

BGM - Turbo Remixes 

Explicit permission from Turbo's YouTube about: 

Feel free to use any of my work for your own purposes at your own discretion. I'll have no qualms as long as you give credit where credit is due. I won't claim anything, but that doesn't mean that the authors of the original songs won't.

Source Code

stndaru/initial-tune: Game Development Individual Game Jam 2024 (github.com)