Anything and Everything that is cool, hot, fresh and classic.
The new Line Rider is going to be called Line Rider 2: Unbound, and judging by the latest ‘preview’ video, it’s going to be crazy:
Do the extra features take away from the simplicity that made Line Rider 1 such a success, or will the additions reinvigorate a game that has fallen off the map?
Typically, when McDonalds hops on board, you know your product has jumped the shark.
Line Rider may soon be making its debut at a console near you, but it’s sure going to be tough to live this down:
[Via: Kottke]
There’s a point at which you should look in a mirror and say to yourself “You know, Self, you’ve probably spent too much time in front of the computer lately building that Line Rider run”.
Unfortunately for this creator (though fortunately for us) he didn’t listen to that voice, because TechDawg used over 126,000 lines to create this run, called Transcendental, that goes on for over two minutes!
Prepare to be amazed:
And for a preview of upcoming Line Rider features, check out TD’s Adventure:
How do you make Line Rider better?
Easy: Add in clubs, and let the man golf.
Line Golfer gives you the tools to make your own course, and then lets you play it with Line Rider physics.
There are sand traps, rough stuff, and fairway to design with, and when you add in some creativity, you’ll be playing through your very own Putt Putt palace in no time.
What would the Line Rider do if he had a bit of freedom?
I’d imagine something like this:
[Via: Mixx]
It’s been so long since I’ve seen a Line Rider video that I had almost forgotten about the sledding sensation. Big thanks to UNEASYsilence for reminding me.
[Via: UNEASYsilence]
More themed Line Rider madness. This time, it’s Rodney riding through the Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Galaxy. Far out.
Free Rider takes the Line Rider formula, adds a motorcycle, goals, and track sharing, and the results are actually pretty entertaining. There’s even a forum to share the tracks you make. Here’s a track just for you, the readers:
Got some time to waste? Duvet Days has put together a pretty good list of their Top 10 Time Waster Games, including some of the classics like Scratchpad, Mansion Impossible, Bin Ball, Line Rider, and Sift Heads. Just make sure you clear your calendar.
Here are a few very cool Line Rider videos that utilize the new features found in the Beta 2 release to the fullest. I especially like the creation of pseudo 3D graphics.
One Eyed Giant
M.C. Escher
Line Ride Of Doom
Skatepark Extravaganza Part Deux
Office Blizzard
