Drift 4000

About

Drift 4000 is a single player action game. It was developed by Tim Cornish and was released on May 17, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Drift 4000 is a new take on the old asteroids-style space shooter. You will find yourself in an increasingly difficult fight for survival against waves of enemy fighters, with periodic breaks to refit your custom ship with weapons, ammunition and unique abilities.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

Drift 4000 offers an adrenaline-pumping experience with responsive controls that reward skillful drifting.
The game features a stylish and atmospheric visual design that captures the essence of street racing.
It provides a variety of tracks and vehicles, allowing players to experiment and develop their unique playstyle.

The game suffers from a lack of depth in customization options and multiplayer features.
Many players find the difficulty level frustrating, with enemies that can be overwhelmingly strong and erratic in movement.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it hard for new players to understand the game mechanics and controls.

graphics
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The graphics have been criticized for being lackluster, with many reviewers noting the outdated 2D visuals that fail to meet modern standards, especially given the prevalence of 3D graphics since the mid-1990s. Overall, the visuals do not significantly enhance the gaming experience, leading to questions about their relevance.
- “Sure, there's some bells and whistles, but the most important aspects, controls and visuals aren't much better at all, leading us to question what the point of all this is.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as frustratingly difficult due to limited fighting abilities, yet it remains enjoyable, particularly for its exploration elements involving equipment and ships. Users suggest that a more effective tutorial could enhance the experience by introducing components gradually.
- “A better tutorial would show each component at a time with gameplay.”
- “Frustratingly difficult with the lacking fighting abilities, but still fun and entertaining for the exploration of equipment and ships, as well as the gameplay itself.”
story
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect of the game is seen as lacking or in need of improvement, with users expressing personal opinions on its shortcomings.
- “This is only my opinion, whether you agree or not is another story, but here is something I thought could be improved:”
grinding
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling it is time-consuming and tedious, with some suggesting the addition of a creative mode to alleviate the grind. The difficulty level is noted as high, leading to a sentiment that extensive grinding is necessary to progress. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from enjoyment.
- “It should have a creative mode; instead, I waste my time grinding in an impossible game. I would change my mind if the developers actually worked on the game.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
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The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. Additionally, the overwhelming amount of information can lead to confusion and boredom.
- “The game felt buggy and glitchy, overwhelming you with an utter mountain of information that you fumble around with, eventually leading to boredom.”