DRIFT CE

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"DRIFT CE" is a drifting simulation game where players can tune and customize their dream cars from a fleet of licensed vehicles. With over 1800 replaceable components and visual tuning options, players can create a unique drift car tailored to their driving style. The game features the EBISU complex in Japan, where players can improve their drifting skills on legendary Japanese circuits and compete in challenging events.

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+36

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,223 reviews

gameplay57 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

The car building and customization mechanics are detailed and enjoyable, allowing players to assemble and modify their vehicles from the ground up.
The graphics are decent, and the game features licensed vehicles, which adds to the authenticity of the experience.
The game has potential for growth, with players expressing hope for future updates that will improve driving physics and add more content.

The driving physics are often described as unrealistic and difficult to control, leading to frustration for players, especially those using steering wheels.
There is a limited selection of cars and tracks available, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive and lacking in variety.
The game has been criticized for bugs and performance issues, including crashes and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
10%
The gameplay of this game is a blend of car mechanic simulation and drifting, appealing to fans of both genres. While the car customization and mechanic aspects are generally well-received for their depth and ease of use, the drifting mechanics are criticized for being clunky and unrealistic, often feeling more arcade-like than a true simulation. Overall, players find the game enjoyable but note that it requires further refinement in driving physics and additional content to reach its full potential.
- “Overall, it's a cool mashup of a drift game and a car mechanic simulator... without the tedious car building mechanics like screwing in every bolt.”
- “The mechanic portion of the game is a new and interesting aspect of the drifting genre; it also has quality models and graphics.”
- “Great game, kinda arcade-feel on driving but amazing mechanic capabilities.”
- “The drifting mechanics are slow and heavy, with no snappy response; it feels more like an arcade.”
- “The driving physics are terrible, and the mechanical side of the game could be improved, but other than that, it's a good experience.”
- “If the driving mechanics aren't fixed or at least changed somehow, I can't recommend it at all.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
51%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the quality of the car models and environments, describing them as "good" or "very good." However, several users noted issues such as screen tearing, unrefined visuals, and a lack of optimization, leading to a perception that the graphics do not fully meet expectations for a modern game. While some players find the graphics enjoyable and a highlight of the game, others feel they fall short compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The graphics are very good.”
- “Honestly, I've been a big fan of this game for a while and can't wait to start drifting; the game's graphics are insane!”
- “Very good game with incredible in-game graphics.”
- “Graphics are disappointing and physics are a massive disappointment.”
- “Graphics are terrible considering this is a brand new game.”
- “Even on low graphics the game continues to run 20 fps at most making the game unplayable.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting a complete lack of narrative or purpose, rendering modes uninteresting due to the absence of unlock systems or engaging content. Players find the career mode repetitive and tutorial-like, lacking depth and meaningful progression. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes car building over storytelling, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative engagement.
- “⭐ story”
- “---{ story }---”
- “🔲 epic story”
- “All vehicles have the same price and there is no unlock system, story, or anything else that makes this mode interesting.”
- “Career mode could have been a lot better; it feels like a tutorial through the first 12 missions, then it's just get X car to stage 1/2/3, then next car.”
- “This game honestly starts off pretty fun but gets repetitive after a while, including the career mode where it goes from adding some new brake to one mission later taking that brake off and putting a new one on.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
56%
28%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frame drops even on low settings and poor performance on low-end PCs. While some players find the graphics appealing and the car-building mechanics enjoyable, many agree that the physics engine and force feedback require substantial improvement. The game is seen as demanding on GPUs without delivering impressive rendering, indicating a need for further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “AMS2 has better performance.”
- “Upgrades: 2 engines (inline 4 and inline 6) full customization down to forged pistons and performance spark plugs.”
- “So honest review, the game looks good and is optimized well and building cars is fun and nothing like other games. This vs Car Mechanic Simulator, and this is way better in terms of building, but physics are not there just yet. Is it worth $30? I'd say so; it looks good and has huge potential.”
- “The optimization of the game is also not that great, getting frame drops on small tracks.”
- “They somehow made optimization even worse since launch.”
- “The game just needs to be optimized heavily because I'm barely holding 60fps on low settings in both garage and track.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players noting the absence of in-game music and the dominance of loud engine sounds that are poorly mastered. While some appreciate the sound design and effects, the overall soundtrack is described as generic and lacking variety, leading players to prefer their own music instead.
- “⭐ Soundtrack”
- “The soundtrack is good, sound design is loud, clear and uses great sound effects, smoke effects and graphics look good, Ebisu is heavily featured in this game with nicely recreated tracks, training grounds and underground car parks to practice in.”
- “- Radio in garage with some music”
- “Horrible controls, poor instructions, no in-game music, only car motor sound on very high volume which can't be reduced.”
- “The career mode is non-existent; you go from a no-music, no-crouch key garage to a no-music, empty track and do a few challenges where the only sound is awful engine noise that is so poorly mastered it peaks most of the time.”
- “The soundtrack is pretty generic and the track in itself is pretty mediocre.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
93%
The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with frequent bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, such as freezing during races and issues with the livery system. While players acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access title, they still impact the overall experience, leading to a mix of frustration and enjoyment. Despite the instability, some users find enough content to appreciate the game, though many hope for improvements in future updates.
- “Other than that, I had no glitches or game-breaking bugs whatsoever.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on gameplay without interruptions.”
- “The game would be advertised from 2019 for 2 years before it eventually released on Steam Early Access. For an early access game, it was fine; there was enough content in the game, but it was buggy and unstable.”
- “Game still doesn't run great and it freezes if you hit or go near a wall, between menus, etc. This is also an issue at the lowest settings.”
- “Livery system is broken as all hell; it works half the time, and the rest is either it completely freezes or the stickers don't commit at all.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to leveling up and managing car parts. While the game offers a unique blend of drifting and car mechanics, the repetitive nature of tasks like removing and installing parts detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its appealing visuals and sound, many users feel that the grinding experience could be significantly improved.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding to level up in this game is horrible.”
- “I honestly think most people are going to hate the tedious process of removing/installing parts constantly.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and absurd elements, such as the amusing physics of item interactions in the garage and the comical experience of tuning cars. Players find joy in the silly mechanics, like the exaggerated tire smoke and the chaotic nature of throwing items around, which adds a playful touch to the gameplay. However, some users feel that the humor could be enhanced with online multiplayer options to foster competition and social interaction.
- “Hilariously bad.”
- “Everything in the garage is what to expect, good mechanics and hilarious to throw things around.”
- “Throwing items around in the shop is funny.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Users have mixed feelings about replayability; while some find the game infinitely replayable due to the enjoyment of building and assembling cars, others feel that it lacks true replay value.
- “infinitely replayable”
- “It's fun to build the cars, put them together, etc.”
- “It's fun to build the cars and put them together, but it's not really replayable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing strong disapproval of the developer's practices and urging potential buyers to avoid their products.
- “Do not buy, it's a cash grab.”
- “Look at this ridiculous joke of a name for their new game. This is made by ECC Games; do yourself a favor and don't ever buy any of their products, they are cash grabs.”