Unlike traditional racers, the game utilizes a 3D space with ascent and descent controls. It features Mario Kart-style power-ups and speed boosts (Nitro) to gain an advantage.
Players often describe the handling as "floaty," making navigation through tight vertical spaces difficult for newcomers.
is a 2001 futuristic racing game based on the science fiction film The Fifth Element . Developed by Kalisto and published by Wanadoo, it translates the movie's vertical, high-traffic cityscapes into an arcade racing experience. Core Gameplay & Features NYR: New York Race
Originally released for PlayStation 2 , Microsoft Windows (PC) , and Game Boy Color . Technical Reception
Modern players using emulators like PCSX2 (for PS2) often need to tweak settings—such as raising the EE Cycle Rate—to achieve a smoother framerate. Unlike traditional racers, the game utilizes a 3D
There are over 25 unique flying vehicles , including Korben Dallas’s iconic yellow cab and sleek hovercars like the GMT Photon. Vehicles can reach speeds exceeding 500 km/h.
Watch these gameplay videos to see the futuristic vertical racing and iconic Fifth Element vehicles in action: is a 2001 futuristic racing game based on
On original hardware (PAL versions), the game is often locked at 50 fps, which some modern players find "choppy".