Interstate Drifter 1999

Interstate Drifter is a fast-paced racing game available on Poki, where players compete in high-speed drifts and races on various tracks. With no downloads or logins required, players can jump into the action and test their driving skills in this thrilling online game. Experience realistic drifting physics, upgrade your car, and compete against other players or AI in multiple game modes.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive retro racing experience with charming pixel art and a great soundtrack.
It's completely free, providing good value with unlockable cars, achievements, and varied gameplay.
The controls, while challenging at first, become enjoyable and rewarding as players master them.

The game is relatively short and may feel repetitive after a few hours of play.
Some players find the controls difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There are reports of bugs and issues with the rival system, affecting the overall racing experience.

graphics
18 mentions
22 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic retro aesthetic, reminiscent of 1980s and early 1990s pixel art, which some players find charming while others consider it outdated. The visuals evoke a CRT-TV and vaporwave style, contributing to a unique atmosphere that complements the gameplay, though opinions vary on their overall quality. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its creativity and fit within the game's theme, despite some critiques regarding its simplicity and lack of modern polish.
- “It has a really cool pixel and neon aesthetic.”
- “The visuals are awesome and the game controls perfectly.”
- “A pretty chilled, yet challenging game, spiced up with retro graphics.”
- “In this advertisement for Interstate Drifter 2000, they chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “This spam advertisement for another game is completely free, as all junk mail is, but the quality here is just terrible, with graphics that make games from 1990 look pretty damn advanced.”
- “The graphics remind me of ZX Spectrum games; it's neat.”
music
13 mentions
69 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the catchy tunes that fit the '80s aesthetic, with many expressing a desire to have the soundtrack available on platforms like Spotify. Overall, the music is described as memorable, enjoyable, and a significant highlight of the game.
- “Making it both memorable and nostalgic along with the music crafted for each zone you drive through.”
- “The music is on point, and I want it on Spotify.”
- “The music is great and fits well with the '80s style graphics.”
- “You make drifts, past levels, unlock things, find achievements, while you are listening to the 8-bit soundtrack.”
- “Also, the soundtrack goes well with that 80s techno era.”
gameplay
11 mentions
45 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its smooth, minimalist mechanics that offer a solid and addictive experience, blending retro aesthetics with a fast-paced challenge. Players appreciate the balance of difficulty and fairness, along with the exploration elements and hidden secrets that enhance the overall fun. Many users express a desire for further improvements and customization options in future updates.
- “Smooth gameplay.”
- “Simple yet addictive gameplay.”
- “It's challenging as hell with really unique gameplay.”
- “I hope id2k improves on the gameplay and customization.”
- “Gameplay feels faster than shown in the trailer, making it a hard but fair game.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization model for Interstate Drifter 1999 is entirely free, resembling junk mail rather than a traditional game, which has led to criticism regarding its low quality and lack of meaningful content. Reviewers express that the game feels more like an advertisement for a sequel than a standalone product, contributing little to the gaming landscape.
- “This spam advertisement for another game is completely free, as all junk mail is, but the quality here is just terrible, with graphics that make games from 1990 look pretty damn advanced.”
- “In this case, it seems the developers have nothing to actually say or contribute, much as their spam/advertisement 'game' here doesn't contribute anything to Steam or the body of video games apart from to pollute the place and lower the average quality of video games everywhere.”
- “In this advertisement for Interstate Drifter 2000, they chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being very short and lacking depth, ultimately leaving much to the imagination and failing to deliver a substantial narrative despite initial hints of one.
- “It's very short, leaves a lot to the imagination - basically has no story despite teasing with one.”
- “No story.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Despite its short length, the game boasts significant replayability through a variety of unlockables and achievements, encouraging players to return for a more complete experience.
- “The game itself is very short but offers tons of replay value with unlockables and achievements.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, while some users report encountering a few glitches, these issues are generally considered minor and are overshadowed by the engaging new content and rewards introduced in the game.
- “I still found a few glitches, but they're easy to overlook thanks to the addition of medals and all the new content they unlock.”
grinding
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
- “The grind is satisfying, with each level-up feeling like a significant achievement.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels tedious and always offers something new to strive for.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”