What is the main goal in Ghost Racer?
The goal is to improve your lap on the same original track. Your best local run becomes the ghost car, so every new attempt is a race against your fastest self.
One track. One faster self.
Set a clean lap first. Your best lap returns as a ghost car on the next run.
Racing / Play
Ghost Racer
Challenge your fastest self on one original track while lightweight race cars and AI rivals fight for every corner.
Controls
- Arrow keys or WASD to drive the lightweight race car
- S, down arrow, or Space to brake before corners
- R to restart a lap
- Ghost replay loads from your best local record
Features
- One original track built around repeatable lap practice
- Chase camera keeps the main view focused on your car
- Top-right minimap shows the full track, rivals, and ghost position
- Your best local lap becomes the ghost car to chase
- AI rivals start near you and pressure braking zones
- Lightweight race cars keep steering clear on small screens
- Engine, braking, contact, and lap feedback sounds
- Local records work without accounts or a backend
Tips
- Brake before turn-in so the car can rotate cleanly through the corner.
- Use the ghost on straights to judge pace, then focus on your own racing line in corners.
- When an AI rival blocks the apex, prepare a wider exit instead of forcing contact.
- Restart quickly when the opening corners are already far behind your ghost.
FAQ
Are the other cars traffic or racers?
They are AI rivals, not random traffic. They start near the player and contest braking zones, racing lines, and exits while the ghost keeps the time-trial pressure clear.
Does Ghost Racer need an account?
No. The prototype direction keeps best laps and ghost replay data in the browser first.
Can I race other players' ghosts?
Not in the first version. Cloud ghost sharing needs a backend, validation, and anti-cheat checks, so it is better suited to a later stage.