DRIFT21
- June 9, 2021
- ECC GAMES
- 7h median play time
"DRIFT21 is a sport game where you can become a drift legend by tuning and racing your dream car in solo or multiplayer mode. With over 1800 customizable parts, laser-scanned Japanese circuits, and demanding challenges, show off your drifting skills and establish your place as the best drifter. However, be aware of the occasional bugs that may affect gameplay."
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The car building and customization mechanics are engaging and detailed, allowing players to create their dream drift cars.
- The graphics and overall presentation of the game are impressive for an early access title.
- The game has potential for growth, with players expressing hope for future updates and additional content.
- The driving physics are inconsistent and often feel unrealistic, making drifting difficult and frustrating.
- There is a lack of content, with only a few cars and tracks available, leading to a repetitive experience.
- The force feedback and wheel support are poorly implemented, making it challenging for players using steering wheels.
- gameplay167 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is a blend of car mechanic simulation and drifting, appealing to fans of both genres. While the car building mechanics are generally praised for their depth and detail, many players find the driving physics to be clunky and unrealistic, leading to frustration during drifting. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in driving mechanics and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
“After about half an hour to get used to the mechanics of the game, I found the game very enjoyable. It could use more cars and tracks, and although there is a lot of freedom in modifying, it could use just a tiny bit more.”
“This is a great combination of car mechanic simulator and drift simulator. The mechanic side is amazing, and the driving is absolutely horrendous.”
“Great game, kind of an arcade feel on driving but amazing mechanic capabilities. The mechanic part is very fun.”
“The gameplay is bad; cars don't handle realistically, they just awkwardly slide in a general direction. I would refund it, but I've spent enough time in the game just having it frozen in menus and trying to fix the settings.”
“The drift mechanics are downright horrendous, and the maps are inconceivably small.”
“If I wanted to play a car mechanic simulator, I'd buy that instead. This game is a mix of car mechanic simulator and drifting, but it doesn't excel in either aspect.”
- graphics61 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many players noting good detail in car models and environments, particularly in garage and driving modes. However, there are criticisms regarding optimization, graphical bugs, and a lack of advanced settings, leading to a somewhat unrefined appearance compared to other simulation games. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent and enjoyable, there is a consensus that improvements are needed, especially in terms of performance and realism.
“Graphics are smooth and satisfying, sound design is fairly good with the right amount of cracks, pops, and whistles depending on what sort of engine you choose to build.”
“Awesome graphics, great choice of parts, stunning looking cars, ability to turbo all the cars.”
“The graphics look good, and the game runs really well on the highest quality.”
“Graphics are terrible considering this is a brand new game.”
“Even on low graphics, the game continues to run 20 fps at most, making it unplayable. Not to mention, the cars drive like they're on ice no matter what.”
“Graphics feel like PS2.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for being subpar, with users experiencing performance issues such as frame drops even on low settings and a lack of effective force feedback for racing wheels. While some players appreciate the detailed graphics and customization options, they feel that the physics engine and overall performance require significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
“AMS2 has better performance.”
“Upgrades: 2 engines (inline 4 and inline 6) full customization down to forged pistons and performance spark plugs.”
“So honest review, the game looks good and is optimized well and building cars is fun and nothing like other games. This vs Car Mechanic Simulator, and this is way better in terms of building, but physics are not there just yet. Is it worth $30? I'd say so, it looks good and it has huge potential.”
“I am running a T300RS and I will say the physics engine and force feedback optimization have room for improvement.”
“They somehow made optimization even worse since launch.”
“The game just needs to be optimized heavily because I'm barely holding 60fps on low settings in both garage and track.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly after races and when interacting with the livery system. Users report various bugs and glitches, including visual issues and physics inconsistencies, which detract from the overall experience. While some acknowledge these issues as typical for an early access title, they still impact enjoyment significantly.
“The livery system is broken as all hell; it works half the time, and the rest is either it completely freezes or the stickers don't commit at all.”
“The game still doesn't run great and it freezes if you hit or go near a wall, between menus, etc. This is also an issue at the lowest settings.”
“Basic visual and physics glitches still remain.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting the absence of a narrative or unlock system that would enhance the experience. Career mode is described as feeling more like a tutorial, leading to repetitive tasks without meaningful progression or storytelling elements. Overall, the game fails to provide an interesting or immersive story, leaving players wanting more.
“This game honestly is pretty fun at the start but gets repetitive after a while, including the career mode where it goes from adding some new brake on to one mission later taking that brake off and putting a new one on.”
“All vehicles have the same price and there is no unlock system, story, or anything else that makes this mode interesting.”
“Career mode could have been a lot better; it feels like a tutorial through the first 12 missions, then it's just get X car to stage 1/2/3, then next car.”
“This game honestly starts off pretty fun but gets repetitive after a while, including the career mode where it goes from adding some new brake to one mission later taking that brake off and putting a new one on.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly in relation to leveling up and the repetitive process of removing and installing parts. While some appreciate the unique mechanics, many express frustration with the overall grind, suggesting it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding to level up in this game is horrible.”
“I honestly think most people are going to hate the tedious process of removing/installing parts constantly.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the clear sound design and the inclusion of well-recreated tracks, others find the music unappealing and prefer to turn it off in favor of their own selections. Additionally, there are reports of bugs related to missing music.
“The soundtrack is good, sound design is loud, clear and uses great sound effects. Ebisu is heavily featured in this game with nicely recreated tracks, training grounds, and underground car parks to practice in.”
“Radio in the garage with some music adds a nice touch to the gameplay.”
“Music was okay, but I turned it off for my own eurobeat after a few minutes.”
“The music on the other hand hurts my brain.”
“Music was ok but turned it off for my own eurobeat after a few minutes.”
“Bug: no music.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions players have while managing their garage, such as throwing items around and the relatable frustration of losing tools. Players appreciate the lighthearted approach to tuning and mechanics, which contrasts with the often tedious nature of similar simulators. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor into its gameplay, making the experience enjoyable and engaging.
“Everything in the garage is what to expect, good mechanics and hilarious to throw things around.”
“Tuning is funny and not boring like other mechanic simulators where you have to spend 2 hours just on bolts and stuff of that kind.”
“Throwing items around in the shop is funny.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing strong disapproval of the developer's practices and urging potential buyers to avoid their products.
“Do not buy, it's a cash grab.”
“Look at this ridiculous joke of a name for a game. This is made by ECC Games; do yourself a favor and don't ever buy any of their products, they are cash grabs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While players enjoy the process of building and assembling cars, the overall consensus suggests that the game lacks significant replayability, leaving some uncertainty about its long-term engagement.
“It's fun to build the cars and put them together, but it's not really replayable.”
“Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of varied challenges makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
