Drift.Wav

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Drift.Wav is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Matthew Weston and was released on October 27, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

This is a game all about relaxing and hitting some cool drifts. Try the different modes and drift your way to the top of leaderboard, if you can... Drift or drive to earn cash and save up for one of the 15 cars to choose from—one of them being a little more unique than usual. Also, there are several built-in playlists that you can select and drift to in any mode! …

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Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews

music7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and relaxing experience, perfect for killing time and unwinding with friends or solo.
It features a variety of cars and game modes, including multiplayer options, which enhance replayability.
The visuals and synthwave aesthetic create a unique atmosphere that many players find enjoyable.

The drifting mechanics can feel overly sensitive and unrealistic, making it difficult for some players to control their vehicles.
The game lacks substantial content and variety, with only a couple of modes that may lead to repetitive gameplay.
Some players have reported issues with progress resets and a lack of engaging sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its chill and atmospheric qualities, often comparing it to the soundtrack of "Dying Light." While some enjoy the retro synthwave aesthetic and the ability to create custom playlists, others find the in-game music to be generic and unengaging. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's relaxing vibe, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “If you like to drift and love synthwave aesthetics and music, you'll love this game.”
- “Very chill, solid soundtrack.”
- “The music is wonderful and really sets the tone.”
- “What I do recommend is, mute the music in-game because it's kind of boring and play your own on Spotify.”
- “Music was generic synth nonsense.”
- “Hella chill music reminds me of Dying Light music.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and captivating vaporwave aesthetics, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to run on low-spec PCs while still delivering beautiful designs and a vibrant atmosphere. Overall, the combination of modern graphics and nostalgic 80s vibes enhances the enjoyment of drifting and racing gameplay.
- “The graphics are stunning, the community is awesome, and it's patched/updated every week.”
- “A great, relaxing arcade game with mesmerizing visuals.”
- “I love the aesthetic and the vibe it creates, making it the perfect game to unwind with.”
- “What a nice drifting game with vaporware aesthetics; I would love to have more content though.”
- “Also, it goes back to that overused cringe vaporwave aesthetic.”
- “This game requires only very minimal specs, so it can be played even on much older PC setups with low performance graphics.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the fun physics and jumping mechanics, while others criticize the unrealistic and clunky drifting, which detracts from the casual driving experience. Despite its simplicity and repetitive elements, some find value in the social aspect of playing together.
- “Simple game with fun physics and gameplay mechanics.”
- “Be sure to engage chill mode, lean back in your chair, and play with the mechanics to do the coolest jumps and drifts.”
- “The jumping and timelapse mechanics are not necessary in my opinion but still fun.”
- “The drifting mechanics are unrealistic and a little clunky and unfun, which sort of defeats the purpose of a 'casual' driving game.”
- “Great potential, but very bad driving mechanics; too simple highway for my taste, just the same sign every time.”
- “The gameplay is dogshit but maybe in the end it's all about the friends we made along the way.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently in beta, with players expressing hope for improvements, particularly in shader quality, to enhance visuals further. Despite this, it runs well on minimal specs, allowing it to be played on older PCs, and offers a rewarding progression system with performance upgrades for vehicles. Overall, players find the current optimization satisfactory but anticipate future enhancements.
- “This game requires only very minimal specs, so it can be played even on much older PC setups with low-performance graphics.”
- “The progression system is very rewarding, with the game ensuring your car has performance upgrades as you unlock new vehicles via the in-game currency.”
- “If you can just make the shaders good with a bit more optimization, it will look so good; right now, it's already ultra good!”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end systems.”
- “Despite having minimal system requirements, the game fails to run smoothly on older PCs, which is disappointing.”
- “The optimization is poor, causing long loading times and crashes that disrupt the gaming experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect to be a fun time killer that is easy to engage with, though it can become mildly tedious and is generally considered average in terms of enjoyment.
- “A fun time killer, but it becomes easy and mildly tedious after a while.”
- “The grinding feels repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards.”
- “It turns into a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging enough to keep players invested, even when facing challenges, highlighting a strong narrative that encourages perseverance.
- “Still a 10/10 game; can't stop me from continuing my quest of failure.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the enjoyable combination of engaging music and a vibrant environment, which enhances the overall experience.
- “I love the atmosphere and the cars.”
- “Good atmosphere and good music.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability for players seeking to improve their scores and master tricks, providing hours of enjoyment. However, some users feel it lacks depth, resulting in limited long-term replay value.
- “It's an awesome little game, and it gave him many hours of replayability as he aimed for higher scores and tricks he could pull off.”
- “Chill drifting game, but doesn't really do much or have much replay value.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and quirky themes, tackling serious subjects like surgeries, depression, and class issues in a lighthearted manner. Players appreciate the blend of cringe-worthy moments and absurdity, creating a unique comedic experience that resonates with their social interactions.
- “Talked about surgeries, depression, quirky and cringe people, class issues, propaganda, incest, and other traumatic/funny events with my buddies while playing tag in the park.”
- “Funny number.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly and performs well on various systems, including older PCs and the Steam Deck, with some minor adjustments. The stability is generally praised, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Neat game, fun overall! Still in progress, so I'll give it that, but overall a cool game. Runs great for me, and I've got a PC from 2013, so it should be amazing. It looks fantastic, very retro and 80's. The drifting is cool and very flowing. Overall, a very good game.”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck after switching the right touchpad to mouse.”