I tried playing with a friend online and I kept getting disconnected in the middle of play despite having Google Fiber. They have a Discord channel to meet up with other Early Access players and encourage Steam Remote Play that helps people play with friends that don’t own the game. Luckily, the developers have been very accommodating with their growing community. I can forgive Fling to the Finish for being somewhat barren as this game is in Early Access, but it doesn’t make the issue any less frustrating for people trying to queue at certain times. The most crucial improvement needed is matchmaking. It has the Mario Kart vibe where it’s very fun but frustrating. There are also random power-ups in the form of presents for the people in last place like a weight to hold people back or balloons to fly over your competition. It’s fun when both you and your opponents are struggling in the same area. You may get stuck around an obstacle, creating pressure. It balances the need to be first with the wild environment that seeks to hold you back. There are more coming soon in the future. Each of the 12 maps were unique and came with various obstacles to maneuver around. I found how important teamwork was as I used both characters to climb up walls, slide on a narrow log across gaps, and save myself from falling off the edge. It was a fun difficulty that I soon got used to. Controlling one partner with my keyboard and the other with my mouse, I struggled to keep them together. The racing multiplayer mechanic of the game My first two partners were the aforementioned worm in an apple and an acorn, but I unlocked more as I continued through like a bee and a snail. Both the characters and environment are adorable and lively. When I first started the Early Access version of Fling to the Finish, the art style really caught my eye. Play through the campaign or go online to face people in this wacky, entertaining game. Be careful of bombs that launch you away and lasers that threaten to sever your line with your buddy. Choose your characters among twelve round avatars that include a worm in an apple and a penguin with a bowtie. You can play it alone using your keyboard and mouse or grab a friend to play with you. Fling to the Finish, developed by SplitSide Games, is a co-op racing game, currently in Early Access, where two characters are fastened together by a rope and must make their way through different obstacles courses.

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