DRIFT CE
- June 10, 2021
- ECC GAMES
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The car building and customization aspects are highly detailed and enjoyable, allowing players to engage deeply with their vehicles.
- The graphics and track design are impressive, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The game has a lot of potential for future updates, with players expressing excitement for more cars and features.
- The driving physics are often criticized as unrealistic and difficult to control, especially with a steering wheel.
- There is a limited selection of cars and tracks available, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.
- Many players report bugs and crashes, indicating that the game is still in need of significant polish and optimization.
- gameplay170 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is a blend of car mechanic simulation and drifting, appealing primarily to fans of both genres. While the car customization and mechanical aspects are praised for their depth and detail, the driving mechanics are often criticized for being clunky and unrealistic, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in driving physics and content to fully satisfy its audience.
“The game reminds me of a mix of car mechanic simulator and CarX drift racing online.”
“It's a very good combination of car mechanic simulator and drift games, which both are games that I love.”
“Great game, kind of arcade-feel on driving but amazing mechanic capabilities.”
“The driving mechanics are clunky, there is a lack of content, there isn't enough tracks.”
“The physics are worse than a phone game and the car building is a poor imitation of car mechanic sim without any detail but somehow still being more complicated mainly because of the UI design when buying and installing parts.”
“Drift mechanics are not realistic, and after having built every car and engine there is nothing other to do than drift with my friend with these cars who don't even handle like any other car on the planet.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in Drift 21 are generally well-received, with many users praising the detailed car models and environments, particularly the recreation of Ebisu tracks. However, some players note that the graphics can appear unrefined compared to other simulation games, and there are reports of bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are considered a strong point, there is a consensus that further optimization and improvements are needed.
“Graphics are smooth and satisfying, sound design is fairly good with the right amount of cracks, pops and whistles depending on what sort of engine you choose to build.”
“Awesome graphics, great choice of parts, stunning looking cars, ability to turbo all the cars.”
“This is a very promising early access game, graphics are good and the idea is awesome if you're into drifting.”
“Graphics are terrible considering this is a brand new game.”
“Even on low graphics, the game continues to run 20 fps at most, making it unplayable. Not to mention the cars drive like they're on ice no matter what.”
“Graphics feel like PS2.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, such as freezing during races and issues with the livery system. While players acknowledge that these issues are expected in an early access title, they still detract from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable. Despite these challenges, some users find enough content and potential to rate it positively.
“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 that it was a fine (but buggy and unstable) game.”
“Game still doesn't run great and it freezes if you hit/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.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for being subpar, with users experiencing performance issues such as frame drops even on low settings and inadequate force feedback for racing wheels. While some aspects, like graphics and car customization, are praised, the physics engine and overall performance require significant improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
“AMS2 has better performance.”
“The physics are not too bad after spending some time doing a few laps of one of the tracks, which are all highly detailed and run smoothly on max graphics.”
“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.”
“I am running a T300RS and I will say the physics engine and force feedback optimization have room for improvement.”
“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.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting the absence of a narrative or unlock system that would enhance the experience. The career mode is described as feeling more like a tutorial, leading to repetitive gameplay without meaningful progression or storytelling elements. Overall, players find the story component lacking, making the game less interesting over time.
“This game honestly is pretty fun at the start but gets repetitive after a while, including the career mode where it goes from adding some new brake on to one mission later taking that brake off and putting a new one on.”
“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.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is generally viewed as tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the repetitive nature of tasks like removing and installing parts. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics, many express frustration with the overall grinding experience, suggesting it detracts from enjoyment.
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions players have with the garage environment, such as throwing items around and making silly noises with tire smoke. Players appreciate the lighthearted approach to tuning and customization, which contrasts with the often tedious mechanics found in other simulators. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into its gameplay, making the experience enjoyable and engaging.
“So like the car turns and goes sideways and great game go make silly noise with funny tire smoke.”
“Everything in the garage is what to expect, good mechanics and hilarious to throw things around.”
“Throwing items around in the shop is funny.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the clear sound design and the inclusion of well-recreated tracks, others find the music unappealing and prefer to turn it off in favor of their own selections. Additionally, there are reports of bugs related to missing music.
“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.”
“Music was okay but turned it off for my own eurobeat after a few minutes.”
“The music on the other hand hurts my brain.”
“Music was ok but turned it off for my own eurobeat after a few minutes.”
“Bug: no music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing strong disapproval of the developer's practices and urging others to avoid purchasing 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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While players enjoy the process of building and assembling cars, the overall consensus suggests that the game lacks significant replayability, leaving some uncertainty about its long-term engagement.
“It's fun to build the cars and put them together, but it's not really replayable.”
“Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of varied content makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
