Drift Horizon Online
- March 23, 2017
- JDM4iK Games
"Drift Horizon Online" is a sport game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including PvP. In the single-player mode, players can collect drift points, earn cash, and achieve drifting records, while the online mode allows them to play with friends or other players worldwide. The game boasts realistic physics, optimized graphics, and performance, as well as support for steering wheels, fuel, and tire and engine wear, creating an immersive drifting experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and casual drifting experience, making it a decent time-killer for fans of the genre.
- There are extensive customization options for cars, allowing players to personalize their vehicles with different upgrades and aesthetics.
- The online multiplayer mode adds excitement and replayability, enabling players to compete against others from around the world.
- The controls are poorly implemented, with many players reporting issues with both keyboard and controller support, making the game frustrating to play.
- The physics engine is unrealistic, leading to a lack of traction and control, which detracts from the overall drifting experience.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and a confusing menu layout, which can hinder gameplay.
- graphics22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the diverse tracks and environments as visually appealing, while others criticize the overall quality, citing issues like flickering lights, poor physics, and a lack of polish. While certain elements, such as car designs, are noted as good, many players feel that the graphics do not meet higher expectations and are marred by technical problems. Overall, the visuals are considered decent for the game's budget, but they fall short of being truly impressive.
“The game features diverse tracks and environments, each with its unique challenges and aesthetics.”
“The graphics are great, car customization is great, and the music is great!”
“Graphics look very nice.”
“The night streets and graphics of 'Drift Horizon Online' are commendable, but they lack the breathtaking beauty of Howlstrom's auroras and icy vistas.”
“The graphics are meh, the menu is a mess, the UI is bad, the music is repetitive, the AI is pretty damn stupid and the lights/reflections keep flickering like an epilepsy attack.”
“Physics are atrocious, graphics are ugly; go buy NFS or Midnight Club instead.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Drift Horizon Online is praised for its realistic drifting mechanics and immersive environments, providing a thrilling experience for players. However, it faces criticism for repetitive gameplay, especially in solo modes, and technical issues that can disrupt the experience. While the online multiplayer mode adds excitement, some users find the overall gameplay lacking due to bugs and limited customization options.
“Drift Horizon Online excels in its realistic drifting mechanics, providing a satisfying and immersive gameplay experience.”
“From urban streets to scenic mountain roads, the variety keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“The online multiplayer mode is a major highlight, offering competitive and cooperative gameplay.”
“The gameplay can become repetitive over time, especially if you're primarily playing solo.”
“Occasional technical issues and repetitive gameplay can also detract from the overall enjoyment.”
“The game suffers from technical issues, including choppy gameplay and bugs that can abruptly end your racing streak, much like a sudden blizzard in Howlstrom.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its relaxing quality and integration with gameplay, others find it repetitive and plagued by bugs, such as abrupt changes and inability to turn it off. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as a highlight by some, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The good: decent price, graphics are great, car customization great, music great!”
“I like the music and the volume control that goes with it; it seems to increase and decrease with car volume.”
“The graphics are meh, the menu is a mess, the UI is bad, the music is repetitive, the AI is pretty damn stupid, and the lights/reflections keep flickering like an epilepsy attack.”
“The music is a headache and starts, then changes, and starts and stops.”
“There are some bugs like constant music changing automatically while driving.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that detract from the overall experience. Many players have encountered frustrating technical problems, particularly in the city map, leading to a consensus that the game requires urgent patches to improve its stability.
“It is full of bugs and glitches, and it crashed twice during my little playtime.”
“The bad: bugs and glitches, very hard with a keyboard; there are better options on the store.”
“That game had many glitches and bugs, which led to a lot of frustrations, but when it works, it's fun to play.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, players seeking a quick gameplay experience through mission menus may find the narrative lacking, as it primarily consists of cutscenes, dialogue, and audio logs rather than engaging gameplay.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story mentions 'player', but it actually refers to NPCs, not the gamer.”
“The story is just cutscene plots, chatting drama, and audio logs.”
“The story is just cutscene plots, chatting drama, and audio logs.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers extensive customization options for cars, including paints, decals, and performance upgrades. However, players have noted issues with performance optimization, particularly regarding frame rates and the limited variety of performance modifications. Regular updates are expected to enhance stability and performance.
“The customization options are extensive, allowing you to personalize your cars with different paints, decals, and performance upgrades.”
“Regular updates and patches would help improve stability and performance.”
“The game would be a lot better with some FPS optimization.”
“Bad performance mods; all you have is turbo, exhaust, and pistons. That is extremely minor, though, so overall 9/10 game for the price.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, particularly due to the dynamic and unpredictable nature of racing against others globally. However, some users express disappointment in the overall quality, suggesting that even a less polished game can offer a more engaging experience.
“Racing against other players from around the world adds excitement and replayability, making each race feel dynamic and unpredictable.”
“I find it sad that the game, despite being a mess, is still more playable and polished than this.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as unintentionally amusing, with players finding the poor quality laughable and relatable, particularly in the context of others lamenting their purchase decisions. Overall, the humor seems to stem from a mix of frustration and absurdity, making for a comedic experience despite the game's shortcomings.
“It is so funny to look at people's opinions where they're crying that they spent that $7 or $10 on a game!”
“Which was both informative and funny.”
“Literally got me laughing at how bad it was and got me facepalming about my purchase decision.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning visuals, which effectively enhance the overall immersive experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environment, contributing to a captivating and engaging setting that draws them into the game world.
“The visuals and atmosphere of the game are absolutely breathtaking, immersing you in a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
“Every detail in the environment contributes to an eerie yet captivating atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“The combination of stunning graphics and haunting sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere that draws you deeper into the story.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with allegations of using stolen assets to exploit players financially.
“Literally a cash grab, using stolen assets.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay mechanics, particularly when technical issues, like unresponsive controls, hinder their experience and immersion in the game.