RDS - The Official Drift Videogame
- June 6, 2019
- Drift Physics Crew
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"RDS - The Official Drift Videogame" is a drifting simulation game that features realistic drift physics and handling. Compete in various drift events and upgrade your car to improve its performance. With a wide range of customization options, players can create their own unique drifting machine.
Reviews
- Great graphics and fun gameplay, especially for drifting with friends.
- Decent physics and controls, making it beginner-friendly and enjoyable for casual players.
- Active community and good potential for future updates and improvements.
- Lack of controller support and no cockpit view for VR, making it frustrating for some players.
- Game feels like a cash grab with limited content and many bugs, leading to a poor experience.
- Long loading times and performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.
- graphics18 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the overall visual quality and smooth performance, while others note that it falls short compared to modern standards. Some highlight the appealing art style and customization options, but there are criticisms regarding specific elements like scenery and particle effects. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for gameplay, they are seen as needing improvement to compete with more recent titles.
“Good graphics and love the game in general.”
“Very realistic drifting, beginner friendly, nice graphics and sounds.”
“The graphics are lovely and it runs nice as it's not an over-demanding game.”
“Cars sound nice when drifted, smoke particles could use an update, and the graphics are not that good by today's standards but it's lookable through.”
“The RX7 seriously comes with an SR20... graphics are about on par with common cell phone games.”
“I'm not one of those who values only graphics in the game, but for such a game that came out in 2019 it looks quite bad.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness and enjoyable experience, especially in multiplayer settings. While some players appreciate the realistic mechanics and customization options, others criticize the arcade-like physics that detract from a more authentic driving experience. Despite mixed opinions on realism, many find the controls intuitive and accessible, making it fun for both novices and experienced players.
“Fun solo and more fun with friends, good graphics and gameplay.”
“Smooth gameplay with no crashes, lag, or issues whatsoever.”
“Great physics, smooth gameplay, and a wide range of customization options.”
“Realistic mechanic gameplay”
“Realistic mechanic gameplay”
“Tuning/upgrade mechanics are easy to understand and the physics are really good in this game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience and fairness.
“This game feels like a cash grab, with constant prompts to spend money.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”
“I feel like I'm being nickel-and-dimed at every turn; the monetization ruins the experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that while the game runs smoothly at 1080p on lower settings, performance significantly drops at 1440p, making it laggy and unplayable, especially compared to other well-optimized titles.
“1080p runs smoothly on my overclocked 780 with everything set to low, but 1440p on low is laggy and unplayable, which isn't the case in many other optimized games.”
“The optimization in this game allows for a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
“I appreciate how the game optimizes performance across different resolutions, ensuring that players can enjoy it without significant lag.”
“1080p runs fine on my overclocked 780 with everything on low, but 1440p on low is laggy and unplayable, which is not the case in many other optimized games.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been compared to that of a mobile game, suggesting it may lack depth or originality, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
“The music sounds like it belongs in a mobile game.”
“The soundtrack feels cheap and uninspired.”
“The audio quality is disappointing and lacks depth.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the game's emotional impact, feeling it falls short of their expectations and lacks the nostalgic appeal of previous titles, leading some to seek refunds and hope for significant updates.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find that Furidashi offers a less tedious and more fulfilling grinding experience compared to other games, especially since it is not receiving updates that could complicate gameplay.
“Furidashi is getting no updates, and it's a less tedious and more fulfilling product.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over without any sense of progress.”
