Drift King

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"Drift King" is a racing game that focuses on the art of drifting. Customize and tune your car to master various tracks and compete against other players online. With realistic physics and graphics, experience the thrill of drifting and become the ultimate Drift King.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is fun and easy to learn, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
Offers a decent variety of cars and customization options, enhancing the drifting experience.
Great for casual play, especially with friends, and has potential for future updates.

Graphics and sound design are subpar, leading to a less immersive experience.
Gameplay can be buggy, with issues like unresponsive controls and minor glitches.
The game lacks depth, with minimal content and grindy mechanics that can become tedious.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them mediocre and unfinished, particularly in terms of realism and physics. However, others appreciated the visuals and customization options, noting that they are satisfactory for the game's price and may improve during early access. Overall, the graphics are described as arcade-like, with varying quality across different maps.
- “Graphics and customization are pretty good.”
- “Yes, the graphics could be a bit better, but more than enough for the price.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics, great handling.”
- “If you are looking for realistic graphics and physics, I doubt that it's there. The maps are decent, and the physics feel basic; there's no crashing or folding of your car like in Forza.”
- “Not only that, but the graphics are unfinished.”
- “Graphics are arcade-like.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, particularly praised for its solid drifting mechanics, though some users noted minor bugs. Adjusting car settings enhances the experience, making it a recommended choice for car enthusiasts. Overall, while opinions vary, the gameplay is considered satisfactory.
- “Gameplay is overall smooth.”
- “The mechanics are very smooth once you adjust the car's settings on the dyno. It's a very smooth drifting game, and I will definitely recommend this to any car-loving gamer!”
- “Gameplay is fine, developer is friendly so review positive.”
- “Has minor bugs every once in a while but has pretty solid drifting mechanics.”
- “Gameplay meh”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and unappealing, often requiring a significant time investment that feels disproportionate to the rewards. Many also report issues with bugs and an overpriced experience, further diminishing the enjoyment of grinding. Overall, the grinding mechanic is viewed negatively, contributing to a lack of engagement in the online mode.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Overpriced, buggy, extremely grindy, dead online mode.”
- “The grinding is less appealing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and issues, including loud audio and broken controls. Additionally, players have noted that the game feels overpriced and features a grindy experience, further detracting from its overall stability.
- “Very loud and buggy.”
- “Overpriced, buggy, extremely grindy, dead online mode.”
- “It's alright, a tad buggy; changing keybinds for my clutch control just kind of broke the controls.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's music is limited to a single royalty-free track in the menu, with no background music during gameplay. Additionally, the volume slider only affects the menu music, leaving players with no control over in-game audio levels.
- “There's no music besides the royalty-free song in the menu, which is also the only thing the volume slider can change because it doesn't work in the actual game. You either go deaf or have to open the sound mixer to lower the volume.”
- “The game lacks any engaging music, relying solely on a royalty-free track in the menu. The volume slider is ineffective during gameplay, forcing players to either endure loud sounds or adjust their system settings.”
- “The absence of music in the game is disappointing. The only track available is a royalty-free song in the menu, and the volume controls don't function properly during gameplay, leaving players with a frustrating experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in the game's pricing mechanics, noting that the cost of funny cars dramatically drops from 15 million to just 100k, which adds a comedic twist to completing a garage collection.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially with the funny car prices going from 15 million to just 100k—it's an easy way to complete your garage collection!”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics; it keeps the experience light-hearted and enjoyable.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios had me laughing out loud, making every mission feel like a fun adventure.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players note that while the visuals across different maps are inconsistent, there is optimism that optimization will improve as the game progresses through early access.
- “The visuals vary between maps, but I'm confident they will be optimized during early access.”
- “The game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are actively working on performance improvements to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the potential, the current state of optimization leaves much to be desired, affecting the overall experience.”