Peak Angle: Drift Online
- November 24, 2016
- Peak Angle Team
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Peak Angle: Drift Online" is a MMO drifting simulator for Windows PCs, where players can compete against each other in real-time drifting competitions. The game offers detailed vehicle customization and tuning, as well as the ability to upgrade drifting skills and climb the Global Championship rankings. Compete with players worldwide and strive to reach the top!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The drifting physics are enjoyable and provide a rewarding experience once mastered.
- The game offers a good level of car customization and tuning options.
- Many players find the game fun and addictive, especially for those who enjoy drifting.
- The game is plagued by server connection issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- There are numerous complaints about the game being abandoned by developers, with no updates or support.
- Many cars and features are locked behind expensive DLCs, leading to frustration among players.
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "nice" and suitable for the price, while others criticize them as basic and underwhelming, especially when experiencing performance issues like FPS drops. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with a call for better optimization and settings in future updates.
“Graphics are good for the price, and the physics aren't too terrible.”
“The physics don't feel broken, the car customization and tuning is one of the best out there, and the graphics are really nice.”
“Best game to drift in, with nice graphics and nice tuning and cars.”
“I have a pretty decent PC to run that game on highest graphics, but I run it on minimum settings just to prevent the FPS drops. It's helpless; the FPS drops continue no matter what.”
“The graphics suck.”
“For both prices, you're still getting next to nothing for content: drift physics that feel like a game from 2005, mediocre graphics and sound effects, and zero online gameplay (sorry, peak angle ghosts of players on the track with you doesn't count as multiplayer).”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay mechanics are generally praised for their smoothness and enjoyment, with solid core physics that appeal to players using keyboards or gamepads. However, the overall experience is marred by issues such as poor server performance, pay-to-win elements, outdated drift mechanics, and a lack of meaningful content, leading to mixed feelings about the game's value. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, many express frustration with the surrounding issues that detract from the overall experience.
“I wish I could happily recommend this game since the core mechanics and physics work wonderfully.”
“Only because the underlying game mechanics are smooth and enjoyable, if you are a keyboard or gamepad user, then you'll probably really like this game.”
“I'm recommending this because the gameplay is there, but the game... hopefully will get there at some point.”
“Bad servers with pay-to-win mechanics.”
“Unrealistic drift mechanics, unlicensed use of vehicles, and awful menus to navigate.”
“For both prices, you're still getting next to nothing for content: drift physics that feel like a game from 2005, mediocre graphics and sound effects, and zero online gameplay (sorry, peak angle ghosts of players on the track with you doesn't count as multiplayer).”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players express concerns about the game's optimization, citing performance issues and occasional drops that hinder the experience. Many hope for future updates to improve graphics settings and overall performance, particularly for lower-end hardware. While the physics and customization aspects are appreciated, the current optimization leaves much to be desired.
“I love the physics, the visual customization is okay, and the performance customization is good.”
“Based on this, I expected decent performance on low from an AMD A10-7300 R6 equipped APU, which is comparable to the Intel 4000-5000 and often superior.”
“I can't recommend this game unless they fix performance issues.”
“The performance drops now and then.”
“Hopefully a better graphics setting menu or optimization is coming in the future to give some merit to the claimed IGP support.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding required to unlock cars in the game excessive, often describing it as "insane" and "too grindy." While some enjoy the challenge and the car selection, many express frustration over the time investment needed to acquire their desired vehicles, suggesting that options to purchase in-game currency could enhance the experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment for some players.
“It is way too grindy; too much grind you need to put into the game to get new things.”
“Although the game itself is alright, it can be a bit grindy to unlock new vehicles.”
“You get a few tracks, but grinding for cars is quite hard from my point of view, and realistically there are only 3 game modes.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game shows potential with its physics, but users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezing and white screens during matches, as well as glitches that prevent it from functioning properly on some systems.
“I've bought the deluxe edition as I grew fond of the physics from the trial version and thought that the game has potential and is well made - though, still buggy.”
“To be honest, the only complaint I have is that while in a match, the game freezes and whitescreens for a few seconds pretty often.”
“Sucks it doesn't even work on my computer and glitches out a lot.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game consistently humorous, often laughing throughout their gameplay. However, some express frustration that despite purchasing additional content, they still need to unlock it through gameplay.
“The only sad thing is that, overall, it's a very good game that makes me laugh every time I play it.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game received positive feedback, with some users appreciating its quality, while others noted that the sound effects, particularly the skid marks, became repetitive and overly loud, detracting from the overall experience.
“The music of this game definitely earned my approval.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I found myself immersed in the game's atmosphere, thanks to the incredible music.”
“I would, however, like to say that the sounds and music get very repetitive. The skid marks never change tone or pitch, and they are so loud that I had to adjust them a little to hear the engine more.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to the ability to purchase and customize various cars, allowing players to continually explore new configurations and experiences.
“This game has lots of replayability since you can buy different cars and upgrade them to your liking.”
“Endless replayability.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted by its promotional focus on multiplayer features, which successfully attracted players to purchase the game for themselves and their friends.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect is perceived as lacking depth or resolution, with users indicating a sense of abruptness or incompleteness.
“The story feels incomplete and leaves too many unanswered questions.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth.”
“The character development was weak, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
