Hashiriya Drifter-Online Drift Racing Multiplayer (DRIFT/DRAG/RACING)
- July 10, 2020
- Midnight Games
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamHashiriya Drifter is a 3D racing game focused on drifting, drag, and circuit racing. The game features online multiplayer mode, customizable cars, and various tracks set in urban environments. With a focus on realism and customization, players can compete with others to earn reputation and upgrade their vehicles.
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Reviews
- The game offers a wide range of car customization options, allowing players to modify their vehicles extensively.
- The drifting mechanics are enjoyable and can be satisfying once mastered, providing a fun arcade-like experience.
- The game has potential for improvement and can be entertaining for those who enjoy casual drifting games.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play, especially with controller support issues.
- It is essentially a mobile game ported to PC, lacking significant updates and features compared to its mobile counterpart.
- The presence of microtransactions and a poorly designed UI detracts from the overall experience, making it feel like a cash grab.
- graphics89 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and overall visual quality, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and frequent bugs that affect performance. Many users note that the graphics can be decent, especially for low-end systems, but there are significant complaints about poor optimization and limited customization settings. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and immersive, others feel they fall short of expectations, particularly in comparison to modern standards.
“The graphics are absolutely gorgeous.”
“The environments are stunning and it's very soothing to go drifting down the roads in such vibrant and aesthetic environments.”
“Great game with extremely nice graphics and details with easy to use interface.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics are a mixed bag which is weird for me, they couldn't decide on any particular style it seems like.”
“I find it insulting that there aren't better graphics settings other than what you would find in an old browser flash game such as low, medium, high, and that's it.”
- gameplay55 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many praising its enjoyable drifting mechanics and smooth controls, which create an addictive and fun experience. However, some users criticize the physics and overall mechanics as feeling unpolished and reminiscent of low-quality demos, with issues like clipping and repetitive tasks detracting from the experience. Despite these flaws, the game offers a solid customization system and engaging arcade-style racing that appeals to fans of the genre.
“I really liked the driving mechanics and there are an extreme amount of modifications that you can improve your car.”
“The game mechanics are amazing and it feels surprisingly polished.”
“The drifting mechanics are so fun, I spent hours just trying to master it and once you have the game gets even better.”
“The in-game physics and gameplay seem a lot like a copy and paste of a Unity demo/tutorial... a bad one.”
“This game knows nothing about car mechanics, running into invisible barriers and getting stuck randomly. Fix your issues.”
“Gameplay is really repetitive, but is still a fun game just because of how good the customization is.”
- music21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the music in the game receives a mixed reception from players. While many praise the soundtrack as "cool," "banging," and well-suited to the gameplay, some express frustration with certain tracks being overly intrusive or lacking variety. The consensus highlights that the music enhances the gaming experience, particularly during drifting and racing mechanics, though there are notable dissenting opinions regarding specific songs.
“Music is really cool and suits the game itself.”
“Very good music choice to go along with the gameplay.”
“The music and sound effects fit really well into the game.”
“The music is fucking hot garbage.”
“Annoying music blasting you in the face.”
“Add more funk music.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly when changing cars or navigating menus. Many players experience issues with the physics and interaction with the environment, leading to frustration and the need to restart the game often. Overall, the game is deemed poorly made in terms of stability, detracting from its otherwise appealing graphics and mechanics.
“Just freezes every time I get a new car.”
“The game is also poorly made; there are many glitches in the game.”
“There is a bug, or I don't know what it is, but whenever I change cars, it just freezes. All of the buttons are gone except for the store button where you can buy coins and stuff. Please fix this; I had to restart the game every time!”
- monetization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of "hashiriya drifter-online drift racing multiplayer" has been widely criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions and ads, leading many to label it a cash grab. Players express frustration over the presence of costly in-game purchases, including a car priced at $200, and frequent prompts to pay for ad removal, detracting from the overall experience. While some enjoy the gameplay, the aggressive monetization tactics overshadow its potential.
“The career mode is fun and also the free play mode. The online mode I didn’t try because no one was using it, but I feel it would be a good competitive mode as it has drift, racing, and drag racing modes. Unfortunately, it has a lot of microtransactions; other than that, the game is well made, it just needs more polish.”
“At least this game has no ads like the mobile version.”
“When it first published it had potential, but the developers infested it with microtransactions and loads of crap.”
“"Hashiriya Drifter - Online Drift Racing Multiplayer" is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty, morally defunct cash grab from greedy mobile devs.”
“It's a really bad port from a phone game loaded with microtransactions, cooldowns, and even the option to buy cars with real money.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many players noting that it lacks a meaningful narrative and feels more like a series of repetitive missions focused on drifting rather than a cohesive storyline. While there is a story mode available, it is often described as minimal and not engaging, leading some to compare it unfavorably to games that prioritize gameplay over narrative. Overall, players seeking a rich story experience may be disappointed.
“🔲 epic story”
“I love drifting and had seen a few basic videos on this game. I saw it was cheap, so I got it. You start with a basic RWD non-turbo car, and drifting is the way to make money. There's a huge range of engine swaps over the range of cars, from inline 4 to 6's, both RB and JZ, and the 3SGTE for you Toyota fans. There's story mode and online gameplay.”
“You can play career/story or multiplayer.”
“But if you have come for a story, you will find nothing.”
“This game has no story.”
“Like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for smooth gameplay and decent graphics, particularly on non-mobile platforms. However, some users note that the mobile port suffers from poor optimization, suggesting that players may experience better performance by adjusting settings like tire smoke. Customization options are extensive, allowing players to fine-tune their vehicles for optimal performance.
“The physics is done great, so you need to practice a bit before you get the best performance of your car. Everything assembly-wise is quite detailed, allowing you to edit all parts of your car separately. All customizations will affect the car's performance, so you will need a few test runs before you achieve the perfect tuning of your vehicle.”
“Game is really well optimized.”
“Awesome game playable on mobile phone. I recommend turning tire smoke off to help graphics performance, which can reduce lag in-game.”
“For a mobile game port, it's poorly optimized. You're literally better off spending that money on cosmetics in some other game or picking a different game altogether and coughing up a bit more.”
“Awesome game playable on mobile phone. I recommend turning tire smoke off to help graphics performance and reduce lag in-game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players have noted that while the single-player mode offers engaging challenges that can earn in-game currency for car upgrades, the grinding required to fully tune vehicles is excessive and time-consuming. Many users express frustration over technical issues, including lost progress and crashes, which exacerbate the grinding experience, leading to a negative overall impression of the game.
“To summarize, the single-player mode of the game has some interesting and even fun training challenges that generate in-game money for you to tune your cars. However, the game does require a significant amount of grinding, and it takes time to tune all the cars.”
“Please do not waste your money. I spent 2 hours grinding, I didn't get the reward car and I lost all my progress. You cannot even buy cars; it bugs out too much. The game has crashed every time. No good.”
“Absolute garbage. The game is a mobile to PC fail, with a ton of issues related to launching and saving. I don't even think they save progress on the cloud. I got sent back 7 hours of grinding this game. Please don't spend a dime on this game; I would rather save my money and buy Forza 4 or CarX Drift.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and vibrant depiction of Tokyo, enhanced by appealing graphics and a sense of camaraderie during races. Players appreciate the flexible and comfortable mechanics that contribute to an engaging experience.
“Great atmosphere, flexible and comfortable mechanics.”
“The graphics are so nice, and the atmosphere of racing with friends is fantastic.”
“You can definitely feel the Tokyo Drift atmosphere.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, with some users suggesting it may only be worth purchasing to add to a collection rather than for its gameplay value. However, one reviewer noted that it is infinitely replayable, indicating a potential for varied experiences.
“🔲 Infinitely replayable”
“There is not much to be said about this game; buy it if you want to increase your library, otherwise go for something more playable.”
