About Hit the Brakes (2020)
Hit the Brakes (2020) is a one-button time-trial racer where the track comes from whatever name you type.
At the start you type a name, using letters, numbers and spaces, and the game builds a track from it. The same name gives the same track, so you can keep racing it to improve your time, or tell a friend to type it in and compare.
The only thing you do in the race is brake. It's minimalist and quick to learn, and you can play Hit the Brakes (2020) online in your browser with nothing to install. It's Hit the Brakes (2020) free to play, with no account.
How to Play Hit the Brakes (2020)
- Click inside the game so it picks up your keys, and wait for it to finish loading before you press anything.
- Type a track name with letters, numbers and spaces, then press Enter.
- Press Space to brake.
- Press C to toggle color and Esc to reset.
- Race the track again and again to beat your time.
- Screenshot your track name and time to share it and challenge a friend.
What to Expect in Hit the Brakes (2020)
The whole game is one idea. Your only input in the race is the brake, so the skill is deciding when to use it, and a new name gives you a new track every time.
That makes it easy to share. Post a track name and a time, and anyone can try the same course. Try your own name, a favorite word or a random string and see what kind of road it builds.
With one button there's nowhere to hide. Every second lost is a braking decision, so improvement is easy to see from one attempt to the next. The look is minimalist, with simple shapes and a clean font.
Tips for Hit the Brakes (2020)
- Click the game window before you type so your keys count.
- Try short and long names, since they may build different tracks.
- Brake early at first and learn where the corners are before you chase a time.
- Press Esc to reset a bad run instead of finishing it.
- Write down the names of tracks you like so you can come back to them.
Who Made Hit the Brakes (2020)
Hit the Brakes (2020) was made by David King Made Some Games and released on itch.io. It was made in Unity, with the Pacifico and B612 fonts. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Hit the Brakes (2020) page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Hit the Brakes (2020) free?
It's free. Hit the Brakes (2020) loads right here in your browser, so there's nothing to download.
How do you play Hit the Brakes (2020)?
Click on the game, type a track name, and press Enter. Press Space to brake. C toggles color and Esc resets. It's a one-button time trial, so the aim is to beat your own best time on the track you picked.
How do tracks work in Hit the Brakes (2020)?
The track is generated from the name you type, which can use letters, numbers and spaces. Typing the same name again gives you the same track, so you can compete with others by sharing a name and a time.
Who made Hit the Brakes (2020)?
Hit the Brakes (2020) was made by David King Made Some Games. We embed the original itch.io build, and there's a link back to it on this page.
Why are my keys not working in Hit the Brakes (2020)?
Click inside the game window first, since it may need that before it takes input. Avoid pressing keys while the game is still loading, because that can sometimes cause problems. Once it has loaded, click the window and then type your track name.
Can I play Hit the Brakes (2020) on a Chromebook or phone?
You need a keyboard, since you type a track name and use Space to brake. A Chromebook or laptop works. A phone without a keyboard is not a good fit, because there's no way to enter the name or brake.
Is Hit the Brakes (2020) unblocked at school?
If your school's filter allows FunClicker, Hit the Brakes (2020) unblocked runs right in the tab. Filters differ from one network to the next, so it's worth a quick try.
How do I compete in Hit the Brakes (2020)?
Take a screenshot and share your track name and time, using the hashtag HitTheBrakesGame if you post it. Because the same name gives the same track, other players can type it in and try to beat you.
