Forkdrift

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Forkdrift is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Endless Suffering and was released on July 30, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Overview Have you ever wanted to flip your friends? Well now you can! Forkdrift is an indie action game where you control a forklift with a serious drive for competition. This vehicular action game has its own goofy twist, featuring physics-based shenanigans and strange, customizable forklift pieces. Players compete online in one of two major game modes. Whether working alongside teammates or figh…

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Audience ScoreBased on 517 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and original concept of drifting forklifts offering a refreshingly goofy and chaotic racing experience.
Fun and engaging multiplayer party game, great for playing with friends and causing hilarious moments.
Simple controls and physics provide both an accessible yet skill-demanding gameplay, with good customization options.

Online multiplayer is mostly dead with very few active servers and no AI opponents, making solo play nearly impossible.
Technical issues persist including lag, bugs, broken physics, poor optimization, and occasional crashes.
Limited content such as few maps and game modes, lacking deeper single-player modes or substantial variety.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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User opinions on the game's graphics are mixed, with some praising the quality, customization, and unique art style as immersive and competitive, while others criticize them as poorly made or seemingly reused assets. Overall, the graphics are generally seen as good to excellent, though a few find them lacking compared to expectations.
- “Firstly, the graphics and customizability cannot be understated; the sheer quality and variety of forklifts that you can create brings a tear to my eye.”
- “The glorious graphics, fantastic gameplay, and complex point system make for a truly superb, intriguing game.”
- “The graphics and physics give 'Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing' a run for its money, and it contains more controllable forklifts than Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 combined, giving it a competitive edge as a new esport.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but it seems like many assets are 'borrowed' from asset stores or elsewhere.”
- “Being naive, I downloaded this game hoping for some wholesome fun but was greeted with obnoxious sound effects and lousy graphics.”
- “There are no resources, graphics, or assets used to compile this absolute junk.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, especially the driving and customization aspects, with some users highlighting its complexity and depth. However, a few critiques mention frustrating controls and potential repetitiveness that can lessen long-term enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a highly enjoyable experience with room for improvement in mechanics and hosting features.
- “The glorious graphics, fantastic gameplay, and complex point system make for a truly superb, intriguing game.”
- “The driving mechanics in this game are next to none.”
- “Extra crispy drift mechanics 10/10, similar to real forklift driving.”
- “Horrible controls, bad graphics, lame gameplay.”
- “For now it is hard to play it for long though since the main mechanic can get old rather quickly.”
- “For all that is good don't play it until, 1) hosting actually works, 2) figure out the game mechanics.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is widely praised for being genuinely funny and consistently entertaining, often causing players to laugh out loud. Its quirky, nonsensical elements and playful multiplayer experience enhance the comedic appeal, making it a hit among friends.
- “I was laughing so hard playing this.”
- “This game makes no sense, but is so hilarious.”
- “The most amazing game I've ever found on Steam, actually hilarious to play.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The story of the game is praised for being deep, immersive, and emotionally engaging, with complex gameplay that enhances the narrative experience. Players appreciate its depth, memorable characters, and the meaningful journey it offers. However, some mention that the game relies heavily on player interaction rather than traditional storytelling elements.
- “The Forkdrift story is in-depth and really makes you feel as if you are one with the story.”
- “It also has an incredible and in-depth storyline, with lovable characters!”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It's complex gameplay and intensive storyline really caught my eye, and its impressiveness changed my life for good.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, with some users noting it significantly enhances the overall experience. Despite initial doubts due to the trailer, the soundtrack pleasantly surprised players and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Listening to this soundtrack made me forget about my crippling existence as a human, cured my depression, and even brought two of my three pet snails back to life.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “The art style is pleasant to look at, the cars offer many new ways to play, the world itself is filled with mystery and awe, and the soundtrack is really nice to listen to.”
- “Because of the lame music in the trailer, I suspected this would be no good.”
- “Soundtrack?”
- “The only thing I'd like to see added is a jetpack and soundtrack DLC, maybe some more "adult content."”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs well overall and is enjoyable, though it contains some bugs and minor glitches that occasionally affect gameplay but do not hinder the overall experience.
- “Buggy doors 10/10 goty”
- “Pretty buggy, but not so much that it's impossible to play”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional experience of the game is deeply impactful for some, evoking a unique and intense connection, while others feel disappointed by the game's sound effects and graphics, which detract from any potential wholesome enjoyment.
- “It’s like the forklift isn’t drifting on the ground — it’s drifting through my soul, sanding down every rough emotional edge I’ve ever had.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users experiencing extremely poor performance even on modest hardware, leading to frustration and limited playtime.
- “This game is less optimized than crypto mining software on an old Dell laptop that's barely holding on.”
- “Since my computer is low-end, I won't play often because the optimization is god awful.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users indicate that grinding, such as repetitive farming, can be tedious and physically taxing.