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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun drifting experience, especially for fans of Initial D, with decent graphics and a catchy Eurobeat soundtrack.
- For its low price, it provides a good time-killer with enjoyable driving mechanics once you get used to the controls.
- The game has potential for improvement, and many players appreciate the tuning options and the nostalgic feel of drifting.
- The game suffers from poor controls and physics, making it difficult to drift effectively, especially with a controller.
- It lacks content, such as racing modes or objectives, leading to a repetitive experience with minimal gameplay depth.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including unresponsive controls and a lack of proper controller support, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music79 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the energetic eurobeat soundtrack that evokes the spirit of "Initial D," while others find it overly loud and difficult to mute. Some players appreciate the nostalgic vibe it brings to the gameplay, but there are frequent requests for options to lower the volume or turn it off entirely. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight for fans of the genre, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“This 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.”
- graphics63 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as surprisingly good for the price and reminiscent of late 1990s to early 2000s aesthetics, while others criticize them as substandard or simplistic. Many users note that the graphics run well on lower-end systems, but there are calls for more customization options. Overall, the consensus leans towards decent to good graphics, with a few expressing disappointment in their quality.
“Really good game, the graphics really blew me away for a game of this price and the handling is easy to drift with so you can have a lot of fun!”
“The graphics are very well done and the drifts are very smooth.”
“I love the graphics of the cars and also really like the maps.”
“The graphics are pretty bad.”
“I don't like it; bad graphics and unrealistic physics.”
“Totally do not recommend this; graphics and gameplay are substandard.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the decent driving and drifting mechanics, particularly on tracks inspired by anime, while others criticize the overall control and physics as inconsistent and frustrating. Many agree that the game has potential, especially with optimization and additional features like online play, but currently suffers from issues such as unrealistic handling and a lack of essential gameplay elements like lap timing. Overall, while some find it fun and engaging, others deem it poorly executed and in need of significant improvements.
“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.”
“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.”
“The driving mechanics feel like they're almost working, but they repeatedly end up working against you, and even when they do work, they only work for a moment.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game lacks a story mode, characters, or any narrative purpose, leaving players with only a drifting simulator experience. Many users express a desire for a story element, suggesting that a narrative akin to "Initial D" would enhance the gameplay. Overall, the absence of a structured story is a significant drawback noted by reviewers.
“A story mode re-enacting Initial D would be nice or just some type of story.”
“Add a story mode; it would be very great.”
“A story mode re-enacting Initial D would be nice or just some type of story.”
“No story mode, no versus mode, no rankings, 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 create a drifting simulator, so there is no story, no characters, and no sense of purpose.”
“There's no tutorial or story.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's current optimization is criticized for instability and performance drops, but there is optimism that future updates will enhance gameplay smoothness and speed. The inclusion of detailed tuning options for car performance is noted as a positive feature that could further improve the experience once optimization is addressed.
“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.”
“This will come with optimization, and once it is optimized it has serious potential for some smooth, fast gameplay.”
“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 guys have eight (8) (7+1) tabs of tuning, which actually affects the car's performance. Hello, NFS Pro Street, I've missed you.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization practices of Rewindapp have been criticized for being unethical, characterized by the rapid release of low-quality games that exploit others' work for profit. Users report a pattern of fake reviews and asset flips, suggesting a deliberate strategy to manipulate the Steam marketplace for financial gain.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed; while some players report experiencing numerous bugs and glitches, others have found the game to run smoothly without any issues. Overall, the game's low price seems to mitigate some complaints about stability, with many still enjoying the experience despite the reported problems.
“It's cheap fun, and I can't stop playing it. No glitches or bugs so far; I recommend the game.”
“It's cheap fun, and I can't stop playing it. No glitches or bugs so far; I recommend the game.”
“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 in such a small package of features.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be quite entertaining, particularly noting the amusing interactions with other racing cars at the end of the gunma map. The game's comedic moments are highlighted as a standout feature, especially considering its low price point.
“For two dollars, this game is kind of hilarious.”
“Makes for hilarious moments when you meet the other racing cars at the end of the Gunma map and park next to them.”
