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The Drift Challenge

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80%Game Brain Score
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80% User Score Based on 341 reviews

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The Drift Challenge is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Vencious Games and was released on June 29, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Drift Challenge" is a racing game that focuses on drifting. Customize and tune your car to suit your drifting style, and compete in various challenges and modes. With realistic physics and handling, players can enjoy the thrill of drifting on various tracks and environments.

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Audience ScoreBased on 341 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Great value for the price, offering fun gameplay and decent drifting mechanics.
  • The game has a lot of potential and is enjoyable, especially for beginners with a steering wheel.
  • Regular updates and community engagement from developers show promise for future improvements.
  • Drifting physics are inconsistent and can be frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve.
  • Graphics and sound design need significant improvement, with some players reporting bugs and crashes.
  • Limited multiplayer options and lack of features like an overhead camera detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising its value for the price and unique mechanics that differentiate it from other driving games. However, players note a steep learning curve and a lack of in-game explanations, which can hinder the experience. While some mechanics are considered decent, there are calls for further fine-tuning to enhance overall gameplay quality.

    • “This game gives you a different gameplay than other games with cars/drifts, this leads to a driving mode that you have to master.”
    • “The game is awesome, it gives awesome gameplay at such a low price.”
    • “Incredible game, sensational gameplay, surprised me a lot, mainly for the value which I found very cheap for the quality of the game, congratulations to the creator and the developers.”
    • “Gotta say that the game is not bad, it's just that it has a very steep learning curve that I'm not willing to take. There are no explanations on how to do it in-game; I couldn't bother to get in the Discord, but I'm sure they will be more than willing to help you understand the game mechanics.”
    • “The skill cap feels pretty low because of the lackluster mechanics.”
    • “The game's mechanics just aren't right.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" for the low price, especially considering the game's early access status. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated, likening them to early titles like the first Tomb Raider, and suggest that improvements are needed, particularly in car sounds. Overall, while many appreciate the visual quality relative to the cost, there are calls for enhancements as the game develops.

    • “The graphics are great.”
    • “Graphics look amazing for the price.”
    • “First hour of this game, I already know how to drift very well, the graphics are amazing. With a controller, it's also amazing; the controls are very good.”
    • “Trash game, trash graphics, trash controls, trash wheel support.”
    • “Controls are crap, graphics sometimes look like the first Tomb Raider.”
    • “Graphics and car sounds could be improved, since cars in a lot of drift games (including this one) sound like a mixer grinder.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.

    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it is a time-consuming and potentially tedious aspect of gameplay.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that severely impact gameplay. Overall, players express frustration and urge the developers to address these problems promptly.

    • “The game is incredibly buggy; it's hard to enjoy when it crashes so often.”
    • “There are constant stability issues that ruin the overall experience.”
    • “I can't believe how many times the game has frozen; it needs serious fixes.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players praise the game's optimization, highlighting its quality performance and enjoyable drift mechanics, making it a recommended choice for multiplayer fun with friends.

    • “I bought this game because I wanted to find a quality and high-performance drift game. I found it! I recommend it with all my heart; it's fun and you can play multiplayer with your friends.”
    • “I bought this game because I wanted to find a quality and high-performance drift game. I found it! I recommend it with all my heart; it's fun and you can play multiplayer with your friends.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its lighthearted and amusing gameplay, with players enjoying the absurdity of their cars going in circles while still achieving better scores. This comedic element adds to the overall fun experience.

    • “It's fun and funny; my car keeps going in circles, and I keep getting better scores! Lol.”
    • “It's fun and funny; my car keeps going in circles, and I keep getting better scores! Lol.”
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The Drift Challenge is a racing game.

The Drift Challenge is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Drift Challenge.

The Drift Challenge was released on June 29, 2023.

The Drift Challenge was developed by Vencious Games.

The Drift Challenge has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Drift Challenge is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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