Clutch is the new racing game by former Forza Horizon 5 creative director Mike Brown, in active development by his new studio Maverick Games. While the Forza Horizon franchise has truly honed into what it does best over the years, its all-in-one, happy-go-lucky car-collecting approach isn't for everyone, and Clutch intends to serve what is often a forgotten niche in racing games.
Though the racing genre at large has largely moved on from police chases, the Need for Speed franchise is still trying to make it happen to limited effect. It's not hard to see why, as its very best games have focused heavily on underground racing scenes and small but heavily customizable vehicle lists. Clutch seems to be going for a similar approach to vehicle racing, albeit with slightly more rounded edges to it.
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Clutch is a racing game that combines pro-tier circuit racing, high-intensity illegal street racing, and — in true Need for Speed style — police chases in one modern Unreal Engine 5 experience. While Forza Horizon 6 finds success in its broadness, Clutch is...
