The Bottom Line
Xoom is a Firefox add-on which lets you launch a car racing game right from your browser window. Navigate the course against three computer-driven opponents in an attempt to finish in first place.
Pros
- Xoom is a simple yet enjoyable racing game played right in your Firefox browser.
- The keyboard controls are very easy to use.
- Race status information is prominently displayed on the game screen.
Cons
- There are only two race courses (Beginner and Advanced) included with this game.
- No sound effects or music are included.
- There is no way to pause your game.
Description
- Xoom is a car racing game played in a Firefox pop-up window.
- Choose between the Beginner or Advanced courses.
- Control your car's acceleration by holding down either the CTRL key or the space bar.
- Steer your car using the left and right arrow keys.
- Race against three computer opponents (white cars) for 3 laps.
- Your ranking in the current race is displayed on the game screen.
- The current lap number is also displayed along with your speed (kph).
Guide Review - Xoom
Xoom is a nice throwback to the original car racing games. The controls are simple so you can jump right in and start speeding around the track almost immediately. However, you may find yourself beating the game just as quickly since there are only two levels available! There is a great deal of unrealized potential for Xoom, as it could be a great gaming addition to your browser if more tracks were incorporated. Because of this huge flaw, you may tire of playing quickly. I still recommend installing it though because it is definitely fun, albeit for a shorter time than most would desire.
