Space Wave Race
Space Wave Race is a 3D space racer that players can race without seeing the screen, guided by spoken instructions and positional sound.
Accessible entertainment
Space Wave Race
Accessible audio-guided 3D racer
The objective
The project aimed to make an immediate 3D racing challenge accessible without reducing its scope.
The game is designed to be playable without sight.
The experience
Players steer, accelerate, dodge hazards, and fire at rivals. Spoken guidance and positional sound help them locate objects and dangers.
Championship, Single Race, and Endless Galactic modes offer different ways to race, while unlockable ships and adjustable difficulty add variety.
On-screen text, high-contrast visuals, and audio cues, including sounds that mark the course edges, support players with different access needs.
The results
The commercial game launched on iOS, Steam, PC, and Mac.
Its cues let players with visual or motor disabilities compete on the same courses as other players.
A later update added boss battles, asteroid encounters, new course layouts, and an improved tutorial.