Tofu Drifter

About

Tofu Drifter is a single player racing game. It was developed by Egor Nemov and was released on September 29, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Tofu Drifter" is a unique racing game where you produce tofu, upgrade your office, and deliver it on real-time generated tracks. The game combines the excitement of drifting with the satisfaction of running a tofu business. As you progress, unlock new upgrades, tracks, and customization options to enhance your drifting experience.

Genres & Tags

Racing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,141 reviews

gameplay83 positive mentions

monetization146 negative mentions

The game features satisfying drifting mechanics and beautiful graphics, making it a fun and engaging experience.
There are no intrusive ads, and players can choose to watch ads for extra rewards, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game has a simple yet challenging design, allowing players to enjoy it in short bursts without feeling overwhelmed.

Progression can be slow, with players often feeling the grind to earn money and unlock new cars.
The controls can be difficult to master, leading to frustration for some players, especially in the beginning.
There is a lack of content variety, with many players expressing a desire for more cars, customization options, and gameplay modes.

monetization
189 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is praised for being non-intrusive and player-friendly, with ads being entirely optional and primarily used for gaining extra rewards. Players appreciate the absence of forced ads and in-app purchases, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience without constant interruptions. Overall, the game is seen as a refreshing example of ethical monetization in mobile gaming.
- “This has to be one of the best arcade games I've played, keep it up devs. There are no ads or in-app purchases which ruin most mobile games.”
- “No forced ads, no ads after each level, perfect amount of having to grind to earn stuff and did I mention no ads.”
- “There are no ads, no in-app purchases, it's just a fun simple time-passing game that I could personally play for hours.”
- “I wish I could just pay you some money in exchange for the boosted rewards that you get from watching ads!”
- “I understand that you support the game with ads, but many people would be willing to pay for an ad-free experience, so maybe that could be an option?”
- “Having to watch ads to get more tofu and orders is kinda annoying, but overall it's great.”
gameplay
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly the drifting system, which is easy to learn yet challenging to master. Players appreciate the game's aesthetic appeal and minimal ad interruptions, although some express a desire for more content and variety to prevent repetitiveness. While the overall experience is enjoyable, a few users note issues with energy mechanics and control sensitivity that could be improved.
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up but hard to master, giving a spicy evolving challenge as cars are unlocked.”
- “The drift-focused gameplay allows for seamless drifting, thanks to tight controls.”
- “Beautiful graphics and simple controls that result in satisfying gameplay, without ads that interrupt your experience.”
- “For what I will give -1 star is the 'energy mechanics' - after playing a few runs you will need to wait.”
- “The gameplay is boring, the art is drab, the actual drifting feels like trash and every single map is way too long.”
- “Game is fun, but the gameplay can get pretty repetitive and grindy though; there should be more maps and obstacles in the maps.”
graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and simplicity, with many users appreciating the aesthetic appeal and low poly visuals that ensure smooth performance even on low-end devices. The art style is described as fun and engaging, complementing the enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, players find the graphics to be a strong point of the game, contributing to its relaxing and immersive atmosphere.
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “Stunning graphics, easy mechanics, fun levels, and so much more.”
- “I love this game for literally everything from good drifting physics to beautiful graphics.”
- “It just kills the aesthetic of the game.”
- “And the graphics need tweaks here and there.”
- “The dev responded, seems the jittery graphics is caused by the new bloom.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for a eurobeat soundtrack to enhance the driving experience. While some appreciate the calming and well-synced music that adjusts with speed, others find the current selection repetitive and lacking excitement. Overall, there is a strong call for more diverse and thrilling music options to complement the gameplay.
- “Amazing game, very nice driving mechanics, though I found myself looking for an option to change controls, very nice music and tough but well spaced out progression system.”
- “Music selection on point!”
- “I really just like it when I'm listening to music; it just makes me concentrated to it, but that's me. Game's good though.”
- “Honestly, playing the same, boring song over and over again gets really dull.”
- “I understand not being able to put in songs that are protected by copyright, but it's really not hard to find a good copyright-free eurobeat song that you can loop.”
- “Needs better car sounds, more customization and upgradability to the same car, better low speed physics, better music, generally more content that just makes this game more interesting.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for a dedicated story mode that enhances the racing experience by incorporating rival encounters and reputation-building elements. While the current mission structure is engaging and offers a sense of progression, many feel that the game would benefit from additional narrative depth and more diverse missions to improve replayability. Overall, the story aspect is seen as an area with potential for significant enhancement.
- “While the current version is engaging, an upgraded 'tofu drifter' with more car choices and missions would enhance replayability.”
- “Navigating drift-focused missions is challenging yet addictive, offering a sense of progression as players master drifting skills.”
- “I suggest you put a story mode in the game instead of letting players grind. While in mid-play, a cutscene starts where a rival appears and starts a race.”
- “There should also be a story mode where you race others for reputation.”
- “While the current version is engaging, an upgraded 'Tofu Drifter' with more car choices and missions would enhance replayability.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game enjoyable but note that it involves significant grinding, which can lead to repetitive and tedious gameplay. Many suggest that the addition of a story mode or more diverse maps could alleviate the grind, while others appreciate the graphics and car selection despite the grindy nature of leveling up. Overall, while the game is fun, the grinding aspect is a common point of criticism.
- “The gameplay can get pretty repetitive and grindy though; there should be more maps and obstacles in the maps.”
- “Boring, repetitive, slow, and grindy.”
- “Really fun, but requires a lot of grinding to level up.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate improvements in the latest version, others report poor performance and unrealistic controls. Suggestions for further enhancement include better sensitivity settings, customization options, and the ability to maintain visual features like shadows without sacrificing performance. Despite its arcade nature, the game struggles with optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The drifting mechanism is good, and the graphics are okay even for low-performance phones.”
- “The game was very well optimized in this last version.”
- “I don't have anything on my phone that alters performance or anything like that; it's not rooted either.”
- “Great concept but very poor performance.”
- “The controls are unrealistic and the game is seriously unoptimized; my device did an automatic restart after backing out of the game, really disappointed.”
- “Suggestions: sensitivity on how much the car would tilt and some customization, also some optimization. I kind of feel bad for turning shadows off because it looks good, and an accurate sound engine also plays a big part in gameplay.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing during missions and issues with the user interface. However, others report that reinstalling the game can resolve these problems, leading to a smoother experience. Overall, while the developers are praised for their responsiveness, the presence of visual glitches and stability issues remains a concern for many players.
- “I've reinstalled the game and it now runs great!”
- “It runs great, with very few ads unless you choose to watch them to boost your experience. I wish they had a practice mode to just chill, drift, and have fun without the delivery aspect.”
- “Unfortunately, I can't give it 5 stars due to the amount of visual glitches that make the gameplay really tedious.”
- “I can't even play; it freezes on the menu no matter what!”
- “Idk what's happening, but I can't even play it. It freezes every time I try to start a mission. I don't know if it's just my phone, but that really blows more than a blizzard.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as immersive, featuring meticulously crafted car models set against stunning mountain road environments that enhance the overall driving experience.
- “The game features detailed car models set against atmospheric mountain road environments.”
- “The immersive atmosphere created by the stunning landscapes enhances the overall driving experience.”
- “The combination of realistic sound design and beautiful visuals truly brings the atmosphere to life.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, which adds an enjoyable layer to the experience, though players find the mechanics to be challenging.
- “A hilarious game that challenges you with tough mechanics.”
- “This game is packed with humor, making the difficult gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- “The humor in this game lightens the load of its challenging mechanics.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the current version of "Tofu Drifter" engaging but believe that adding more car choices and missions in future updates would significantly improve its replayability.
- “While the current version is engaging, an upgraded 'Tofu Drifter' with more car choices and missions would enhance replayability.”