Project Drift

About

"Project Drift" is a racing game that takes you to Japan's famous mountain roads, where you can drift in various Japanese cars and challenge local fleets. With a manga-style graphic, the game features 6 Japanese cars, 5 mountain roads, and a customizable race exercise function. The game also includes an addictive drift system, realistic physics, exquisite racing model, and eurobeat music. Changeable car colors and an amazing bystander game replay system are also noteworthy features.

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Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The visual style is distinct and vibrant, with a manga filter that adds a unique touch to the game.
The car models and courses are well-designed, providing a good level of detail and engagement during races.
The game has potential for improvement, with developers actively working on updates and responding to player feedback.

The drifting mechanics are inconsistent and can lead to loss of control, making it difficult to race effectively.
There is a limited selection of cars and maps, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive.
The AI opponents struggle with pathfinding and rubber-band too aggressively, leading to frustrating racing experiences.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The game's graphics feature a trendy manga style, complete with an optional filter that adds a marker pen outline effect. While some players appreciate the unique aesthetic, many criticize the execution, noting that the filter detracts from the overall visual quality and can lead to glitches, such as non-functioning taillights. Overall, opinions are mixed, with potential seen in the concept but disappointment in its execution.
- “Trendy manga graphic.”
- “Optional manga graphic filter.”
- “Good concept, bad execution. This game could have some potential, but the graphics filter just makes the game look awful. Without it, the game looks not bad.”
- “This might be a glitch or my own graphics settings, but the cars' taillights don't seem to function when headlights are engaged.”
- “This game imitates Japanese manga with that special graphic style and music.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly for its inclusion of eurobeat tracks, though some players find the sound effects lacking. A standout feature is the ability to customize the background music by adding personal tracks, which enhances the gaming experience and allows for a more tailored atmosphere.
- “I like it the most when you put your own music in a folder and use them as background music.”
- “There are eurobeats, but if you listen too much you may get bored, but you can change the BGM by moving your own music to a folder.”
- “When I'm gaming hard, I need some slower music.”
- “There are eurobeats, but if you listen too much, you may get bored. However, you can change the background music by moving your own music to a folder.”
- “This game imitates Japanese manga with that special graphic style and music.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Gameplay has seen consistent improvements from the developer, particularly when compared to previous versions. However, the drifting mechanics remain basic and do not introduce any innovative features or points for drifting.
- “The developer is indeed constantly improving the gameplay, especially when compared to the old video.”
- “There are no drifting points or a similar mechanic.”
- “The drifting mechanics definitely aren't here to revolutionize drift controls either.”
- “There are no drifting points, or a similar mechanic.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The reviews consistently highlight that the game features optimized performance, indicating a smooth and efficient gameplay experience across various systems.
- “The game's optimized performance ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making the gameplay seamless.”