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 various aspects of their vehicles.
- Drifting mechanics are enjoyable and can be satisfying once mastered, providing a fun arcade-like experience.
- The graphics, while not perfect, are decent for a low-cost game and contribute to an engaging atmosphere.
- The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play, especially with issues related to controller support and UI glitches.
- Microtransactions are heavily integrated, with some cars costing exorbitant amounts, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab.
- The port from mobile to PC lacks essential features like customizable controls and proper optimization, resulting in a subpar experience for PC gamers.
- graphics179 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 aesthetic as beautiful and immersive, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and poor performance, including bugs and low frame rates. Many users note that the graphics can be decent on low-end systems, but there are significant issues with customization and consistency, leading to a fragmented experience. Overall, while some find the visuals appealing, others feel they fall short of expectations, particularly for a modern racing game.
“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 game also crashes often and the graphics are horrendous.”
“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.”
- gameplay110 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 provide a fun and addictive experience. However, some users criticize the physics and driving mechanics as lacking depth and polish, likening them to a poorly executed demo, and note issues with bugs and repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the drifting aspect is highlighted as a standout feature, there are calls for improvements and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
“I really liked the driving mechanics and there are an extreme amount of modifications that you can improve your car.”
“The game's car mechanics are really good; it's well polished and feels like a AAA game in terms of car handling.”
“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 + 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.”
“Probably some of the absolute worst driving mechanics I have ever seen in a game to date.”
- music42 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as "banging" and well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find certain tracks annoying or lacking variety, expressing a desire for more diverse music options. Overall, while the music complements the game's visuals and mechanics for many, there are notable dissenting opinions regarding its quality.
“Music is really cool and suits the game itself.”
“Very good music choice to go along with the gameplay.”
“Features an absolutely banging soundtrack and gameplay.”
“The music is fucking hot garbage.”
“Annoying ass music blasting you in the face.”
“I don't think I could have passed the chapter if that music hadn't been playing in some chapters.”
- stability34 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, glitches, and a buggy user interface that disrupts gameplay. Players report that switching cars often leads to the game freezing, requiring restarts, and many encounter problems with the physics and map interactions. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the otherwise appealing graphics and mechanics.
“Very nice and realistic; it's the greatest drifting and racing game, but when you buy or switch cars, it freezes and doesn't let you do anything, and none of the buttons will be there anymore.”
“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!”
“The game is also poorly made; there are many glitches in the game.”
- monetization28 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of "Hashiriya Drifter" has been heavily criticized for being overly aggressive, featuring numerous microtransactions, in-game purchases, and intrusive ads, which many players perceive as a blatant cash grab. Users express frustration over the high costs of certain items, such as a $200 car, and the overall quality of the game is often compared to that of asset flip scams. While some enjoy the gameplay, the pervasive monetization tactics detract significantly from the experience.
“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 (Drift/Drag/Racing)" 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.”
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many players noting that it lacks a meaningful narrative and primarily consists of repetitive drifting missions. While there is a story mode available, it is often described as minimal and unengaging, leading some to compare it unfavorably to games that prioritize gameplay over storytelling. Overall, players seeking a rich story experience will likely be disappointed.
“🔲 epic story”
“You can play career/story or multiplayer.”
“There's story mode and online gameplay.”
“But if you have come for a story, you will find nothing.”
“☑️ This game has no story.”
“X what story?”
- optimization12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % 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 lag and should consider adjusting settings like turning off tire smoke to improve performance. 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.”
“Customization is nice as you can upgrade 10+ different parts of the car to significantly enhance performance.”
“For a mobile game port, it's poorly optimized; you're literally better off spending that money for cosmetics on 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.”
“For a mobile game port, it's poorly optimized; you're literally better off spending that money for cosmetics on some other game or picking a different game altogether and coughing up a bit more.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and frustrating, often requiring significant effort to upgrade cars without guaranteed rewards. Many report technical issues, such as crashes and lost progress, which exacerbate the grinding experience and lead to dissatisfaction. Overall, the grinding mechanics are viewed negatively, with some players recommending alternative games instead.
“The single-player mode of the game features some interesting and even fun training challenges that generate in-game money for you to tune your cars. However, the game is quite heavy on grinding, and it takes a significant amount of 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 in 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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, effectively capturing the essence of Tokyo drift with vibrant graphics and a sense of camaraderie during races. Players appreciate the flexible and comfortable mechanics that enhance the overall 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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of engaging content, leading to a perception of low replayability, despite one user claiming it is "infinitely replayable." Overall, it may be more suitable for collectors than for those seeking a game with substantial replay value.
“🔲 infinitely replayable”
“🔲 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.”
