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: A revived version is currently available at FrameSynthesis , using the Ruffle emulator to maintain the original 2D experience on PCs.

This paper proposes a novel 2D driving simulator that uses only Google Maps as its external data source — no 3D engines, LIDAR, or custom map assets. The system extracts road geometries, intersection layouts, speed limits, and real-time traffic from Google Maps APIs and web scraping. A top-down 2D rendering engine then simulates vehicle dynamics, traffic rules, and basic AI drivers. The simulator is useful for rapid prototyping of driving algorithms, traffic flow studies, and driver education with low computational cost. 2d driving simulator google maps exclusive

| Challenge | Proposed Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Google Maps APIs are paid services above a free tier. The game must implement aggressive caching or limit the viewport to prevent excessive tile requests. A "Premium" game version may be required to cover API costs. | | Latency | snapToRoads requests add network latency. | Implement client-side prediction (move the car graphic immediately) and reconcile with the API response asynchronously. | | Water/OFF-ROAD | Preventing players from driving into the ocean. | Use reverse geocoding or elevation data. If location type returns "natural_feature" or elevation is 0, apply "brake" force. | : A revived version is currently available at