Drift 4000
- May 17, 2018
- Tim Cornish
Get on SteamDrift 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is free to play and offers a lot of control over your ship, making it interesting for exploration.
- It is easy to learn but becomes challenging over time, providing a rewarding experience for players.
- The arcade-style gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, making it a fun experience despite its difficulty.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, overwhelming players with too much information and a confusing UI.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, with enemies that are often too strong and erratic movement patterns.
- Aiming at enemies is nearly impossible, making combat feel unfair and discouraging for players.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as frustratingly difficult due to limited fighting abilities, yet it remains enjoyable and entertaining, particularly for its exploration of equipment and ships. Users suggest that a more structured 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.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews suggest that the story aspect of the game may have room for improvement, with some users expressing personal opinions on its execution and narrative quality. Overall, there seems to be a call for a more engaging and cohesive storyline.
“This is only my opinion, whether you agree or not is another story, but here is something I thought could be improved:”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, feeling it is excessively time-consuming and tedious, with some wishing for a creative mode to alleviate the grind. The difficulty level is noted as high, leading to a sentiment that players may need to invest significant time or effort to progress.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional texture pop-ins. Overall, the visual presentation is considered appealing but may not meet the expectations of all players.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. The overwhelming amount of information presented can lead to confusion and boredom, further impacting overall enjoyment.
“The game felt buggy and glitchy, overwhelming you with an utter mountain of information that you fumble around with, eventually leading to boredom.”
“I encountered frequent crashes and performance issues that made it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The stability of the game is a major concern; I experienced constant lag and frame drops that ruined the experience.”
