Sunrise GP Brings Arcade Racing Nostalgia To Nintendo Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 20, 2023

News: A new arcade racing game that is tapping into our memories of past games is now available to play anywhere thanks to Nintendo’s portable platform.

A new game from Gamedust and Garage 5 is now available on Nintendo Switch with the release of Sunrise GP. In Sunrise GP, the developers take players on a nostalgic journey to the world of arcade racing games in a modern form.

Sunrise GP is an arcade racer game that introduces race tracks locations surrounded by quirky landscapes. The game's environment is dressed in colorful graphics and soft lighting. The player can take advantage of beautiful sunsets and watch the landscapes in warm, sun kissed lighting. The game is accompanied by a characteristic music soundtrack that induces arcade nostalgia upon the player. Players are able to view world landscapes in the background of their drive through and watch different objects such as planes fly above their cars as they battle for first place.

Players will take a seat in vehicles that are styled after Eastern European classics, step on the gas and fight for victory in the Grand Prix. The available vehicles differ in their dynamics and handling.

The competition won't be limited to the single-player mode though. Thanks to a split-screen multiplayer mode, Sunrise GP can be played with up to four friends on the same couch. Players also have access to a challenge mode and quick race.

Some of the key features that you will find in Sunrise GP include:

The game has 20 noteworthy routes

21 cars inspired by European classics to choose from

Challenge mode to test player’s skill set in racing

Multiplayer mode that allows for up to four players to play on one console thanks to screen subdivision

Car modification mode that allows players to customize their vehicles

Grand Prix mode with series of races and challenges

The developers wanted to bring players back to the nostalgia of arcade games with Sunrise GP. From music and mechanics to colors, it incorporates some of the best features of arcade racing games into the modern world and consoles.

Sunrise GP is available for $14.99 on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Take a look at the trailer below and then tell us what you think.