Drift Of The Hill
- February 14, 2020
- RewindApp
- 23h median play time
Get on Steam"Drift of the Hill" is a racing game that challenges players to master the art of drifting on winding hillside roads. With various game modes, players can compete in time attack, drift challenge, and multiplayer modes to improve their skills and rise through the leaderboards. The game features a range of cars to customize and upgrade, with realistic physics and handling for a challenging and immersive drifting experience.
Reviews
- The game has good graphics and a fun Japanese soundtrack, especially for fans of Eurobeat and Initial D.
- Drifting mechanics can be enjoyable once mastered, providing a satisfying experience for players who invest time in learning the controls.
- For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be a fun time-waster for casual players.
- The game suffers from poor controls and handling, making it difficult to drift effectively, especially without a steering wheel.
- Many players report that the game feels unfinished and lacks essential features like multiplayer, proper controller support, and a variety of game modes.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including unresponsive controls and a lack of updates from the developer, leading to a sense of abandonment.
- music40 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the energetic eurobeat soundtrack that evokes the spirit of "Initial D," enhancing the driving experience. However, some users find the music excessively loud and annoying, expressing a desire for options to mute or lower the volume. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight for fans of the genre, it could benefit from more variety and customization options.
“The game's soundtrack is an amphetamine trip.”
“Awesome music and now I can feel like Takumi.”
“Neat eurobeat soundtrack too, this game had the achievement of including eurobeat songs I haven't heard before.”
“Horrible music that you can't turn off unless you turn off your speakers.”
“The sound effects are horrendous, the soundtrack is an anime/meme/gotta-go-fast type of thing (which fortunately can be muted), the level/track design is barely there.”
“Would be better if we could have an option to close that anime music that is too annoying we can't even hear the engine sound of the car.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as surprisingly good for the price, noting smooth visuals and well-designed environments. However, some users criticize the graphics as substandard or reminiscent of older games, indicating a lack of high-precision options. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent to good, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the overall experience.
“Very good graphics and audio.”
“Something that surprised me in this game is the graphics; I wouldn't expect it to look that good.”
“Amazing graphics.”
“Reminds me of MS-DOS games but with late 1990s to very early 2000s graphics.”
“Even the graphics and music seem to be ripped from other sources.”
“I don't like it; bad graphics and unrealistic physics.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the decent driving and drifting mechanics, particularly on iconic tracks, while others criticize the overall control and physics as inconsistent and frustrating. Although there is potential for fun once players adapt to the mechanics, many feel that the game lacks polish and features, such as online play and a lap time tracker, which could enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a work in progress, with a score range from 3/10 to 7/10 depending on individual experiences.
“Decent driving mechanics, control and tuning options plus the thrill of driving the downhill of Gunma and other looped tracks named by the anime, makes this a fun experience that I unknowingly put 46+ hours into just lost in the driving and some good eurobeat.”
“Gameplay: 7/10 (may be hard to drift at the beginning but when you set it up and learn it, then it's going to be fun).”
“You won't find handling or gameplay like you find in Forza or Assetto Corsa, but it's fun to drive around.”
“The driving mechanics feel like they're almost working, but they repeatedly end up working against you, and even when they do work, it's only for a moment.”
“3/10, decent driving/drifting mechanics, but everything else is horrible.”
“Look, it is only like $2, but the simple fact is that this game is terrible. The driving physics are like a car mechanic simulator, and it never feels like you are in control of your car. Just tapping the emergency brake causes your car to do a 360, and you also fishtail all over the place. Changing settings does absolutely nothing.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, characters, or any narrative structure, leaving players with a drifting simulator experience devoid of purpose or context. While some users express a desire for a story mode reminiscent of "Initial D," the current gameplay focuses solely on the driving experience without any storytelling elements.
“Add a story mode; it would be very great.”
“No story mode, no versus mode, no rankings, even not a single goal to reach.”
“Don't expect quality in this game: the developer probably used only free assets and did a sloppy job to only make a sloppy drifting simulator, so there is no story, no characters, no sense of purpose, et cetera; there is only you, car, road, and eurobeat.”
“A story mode re-enacting Initial D would be nice or just some type of story.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's current optimization is lacking, leading to instability and performance drops; however, there is optimism that future updates will enhance gameplay smoothness and speed. The extensive tuning options available for car performance suggest that once optimized, the game could deliver a compelling racing experience reminiscent of titles like NFS Pro Street.
“This will come with optimization, and once it is optimized it has serious potential for some smooth, fast gameplay.”
“The developers have eight (8) tabs of tuning, which actually affects the car's performance. Hello, NFS Pro Street, I've missed you.”
“For what I played, the game was unstable and dropping performance left and right.”
“This will come with optimization, and once it is optimized, it has serious potential for some smooth, fast gameplay.”
“The developers have eight (8) (7+1) tabs of tuning, which actually affects the car's performance. Hello, NFS Pro Street, I've missed you.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization practices of Rewindapp have been criticized for exploiting others' work through unethical asset flips and cash grabs, often using accounts that post fake reviews in broken English or Russian shortly after game launches. This pattern suggests a deliberate strategy to manipulate Steam's marketplace for profit.
“Rewindapp has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report experiencing numerous bugs and glitches, others have found the game to be free of issues, suggesting a varied experience depending on individual gameplay.
“It's cheap fun, and I can't stop playing it. No glitches or bugs so far; I recommend the game.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive.”
“I don't feel cheated because the developers are asking for a fairly low price, but my biggest question (and complaint) is how on earth they managed to cram so many bugs and glitches into such a small package of features.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be quite entertaining, especially noting the amusing interactions with other racing cars, particularly at the end of the gunma map. For its low price, the game delivers memorable and funny moments that enhance the overall experience.
“For two dollars, this game is kind of hilarious.”
“It creates hilarious moments when you meet the other racing cars at the end of the Gunma map and park next to them.”
