The control method of speedstars is both easy to learn and difficult to master, setting it apart from other arcade games. In order to attain your full speed with every stride and keep your form throughout the race, you need to function rhythmically. Every race is a mad dash to the finish line, and falling even one second behind the pack is possible. Even though you're seated in front of a little screen, it's enjoyable to feel the buttons and the on-screen athletes' motions meld together, providing a very genuine connection.