"You might be lucky enough to have friends who have a billion more brain cells than these cretins, but they won't remain friends for long if you force them to wade through this mess."AG AG AG!!!!

This isnt a new idea is it? didnt F-Zero x have a similar boost mechanic where you had to tread a fine line between boost and your life bar, admittedly you didn't have weapons apart from the nudge but still.