Moonshine Runners also known as Samogonki or Spanking Runners is an arcade racing game. The game takes place somewhere in the center of the galaxy, where several creatures are living peaceful lives. One day however, an Evil Mage invades the galaxy and transforms the creatures into monsters. He also places guarding portal entrances to take fees for moving between planets. The creatures want to be free again and the only possibility is to defeat the Mage's soldiers on each planet in races, as well as the main boss in a final event.
There are 10 characters to choose from (5 available from the beginning, 5 unlocked), and each one has different attributes (speed, handling, mana recharge etc.). Vehicles used by characters can be disassembled and reassembled. Each competitor also has its own "spells": offensive, defensive and a "special" including flying for several seconds or getting extra boost. Such spells can be also customized through the game progress.
The game, apart from having the basic racing mode, also features a "turn-based" race mode where player can set the waypoints in top-down view and activate spells at specific time, forecasting what can happen. Such mode can be used at any race before it is started.
There is no "career menu" - instead, the hero drives around the planet and accesses the events (races) or garage by driving to specific spots. The game's economy consists of collecting "bottles" available in the races (and as a reward to the race's result) - these can be used to upgrade vehicle or make spells stronger.
Moonshine Runners Samogonki is a 3D kart racing game about aliens trying to defeat robots with the keyboard or mouse.
Controls
Up Arrow - Move Forward
Down Arrow - Reverse
Left Arrow - Turn Left
Right Arrow - Turn Right
Num. 1 to 3 - Use Spells
Spacebar - Honk Horn
If you decide to play with the Turn-Based system, you can use the cursor to move over the map, and to your racer, select them with the Left Mouse Button, click where you want them to move, and choose which spell you want them to use. The goal is to win all of the races and take back your planet.
At the start of the game, you'll get a chance to choose one of five racers, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. After you do, you're free to drive around the hub area and find races that are indicated by arrows and auras. By entering the aura, you can enter a race on the indicated track. When the race begins, you'll be able to drive across the track and collect energy for your spells. Your spells can be used to attack other racers, to defend yourself, or to pull off special maneuvers. Other racers may attack you and your health is indicated by the meter at the bottom. If it empties, your car will be destroyed and you'll have to wait for it to reform. You can restore health and energy by collecting bottles along the track.
By winning races, you can unlock more tracks. Singleplayer has you playing through a story mode where you race computer opponents. You can also play with a friend in the Multiplayer mode which offers a split-screen option.
Controls
Up Arrow - Move Forward
Down Arrow - Reverse
Left Arrow - Turn Left
Right Arrow - Turn Right
Num. 1 to 3 - Use Spells
Spacebar - Honk Horn
Official source answers
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Moonshine Runners Samogonki online?
This racing game does offer the chance to play against another person, but it's only possible to do so locally.
