Torque Drift

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"Torque Drift" is a multiplayer drifting game where players build and customize their cars with real licensed parts, compete in online tandem battles on real-world tracks, and earn sponsors to climb the leaderboards and become a drift king. The game features real drifting physics and intense tournaments with up to 32 players. Tuning your car's suspension, camber, and toe are crucial to handling corners and dominating the track.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,914 reviews

graphics99 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

Great graphics and a variety of cars to customize, making it enjoyable for car enthusiasts.
Fun gameplay with a good drifting experience, especially once you get used to the controls.
It's free to play, allowing players to enjoy the game without any upfront cost.

The physics and controls are often described as unrealistic and frustrating, making it hard to drift effectively.
Microtransactions and waiting times for parts can be annoying, leading to a pay-to-win feel.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, particularly with wheel support and menu navigation.

graphics
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as stunning and realistic, especially for a free title, while others criticize them as underwhelming or reminiscent of mobile games. Many users highlight the impressive detail in car designs and environments, but there are frequent mentions of performance issues and a desire for further improvements. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that they could benefit from enhancements to meet higher expectations.
- “This game is very fun once you get the hang of it and is really satisfying while driving along with having realistic physics and amazing graphics.”
- “Comparatively, Torque Drift's realistic physics and stunning graphics stand out in the racing genre.”
- “The graphics and details in the game from what I've seen are beautiful; I actually had to turn mine down quite a bit because of how slow my PC is, but the graphics are really beautiful and they put a great deal of detail into it.”
- “Graphics look like a mobile game from 2015 and drift physics feel like I'm being strangled to death by Jabba the Hutt.”
- “The fact this game is licensed is all well and good, and I can't grumble at the handling to a degree, for a free arcade game, however this game is quite literally a mobile game ported to PC and it shows; graphics, teeming with micro-transactions, cars only unlockable with gold which is purchased with real-life money, the same mobile game rubbish as is present everywhere.”
- “This game is not recommended, if you want better drifting physics go to Roblox; they for real have 10x better drifting physics and graphics.”
gameplay
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun drifting mechanics and customization options, while others criticize the mechanics as terrible, unresponsive, and unrealistic. Many users noted issues with the game's physics and controls, leading to a frustrating experience, particularly for those familiar with more realistic drifting simulations. Overall, while some find enjoyment in the gameplay, others feel it is hindered by poor mechanics and a pay-to-win structure.
- “Its the best drift game to get for not only its amazing mechanics and smooth gameplay but how you can have one account connected to different devices.”
- “The gameplay in Torque Drift is centered around drifting your car around corners and performing other high-speed maneuvers.”
- “I think that Torque Drift is a perfect game for people new to sim drift games because of its realistic mechanics and the fact that it is free to play with a lot of cars to choose from.”
- “Terrible mechanics, boring, and slow.”
- “The gameplay is horrible and wildly unrealistic, from the graphics to the fact if you just try to drive in a straight line you start sliding.”
- “The gameplay is very stale.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The game's story is largely criticized for being non-existent or minimal, with many players noting that the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than narrative. Some reviews mention a lack of engaging missions and a flat storyline, while others highlight that the game is enjoyable for its mechanics despite the absence of a compelling story. Overall, the consensus is that the story aspect is either negligible or poorly executed.
- “I like the gameplay and story.”
- “It's a sick nice story mode and great cars.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Laughably realistic graphics, but the storyline was as flat as a punctured tire!”
- “It sucks, end of story.”
- “☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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24%
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to invest significant time to unlock cars and parts, which can feel unrewarding. Many reviews highlight the need for microtransactions to bypass the grind, with some players resorting to cheating for a more enjoyable experience. While a few players appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from grinding, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a frustrating and time-consuming element of gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “Just mindless, repetitive, boring grinding to get the good cars/parts - which are still complete garbage.”
- “Absolute pay to win garbage, impossible to progress past a certain point without grinding in multiplayer and spending money.”
- “Too much grinding to unlock things, or shell out some fat coin.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization strategy has drawn mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the free-to-play model and the ability to earn in-game rewards without spending money, while others criticize the prevalence of microtransactions and the grind required to unlock certain content. Many feel that the monetization approach detracts from the overall experience, labeling it as predatory and reminiscent of mobile cash grabs. Despite the option to play without spending, the heavy reliance on in-game purchases has left a negative impression on a significant portion of the player base.
- “Crazy that this game is free, some people complain about monetization... maybe they didn't play enough to know that you can get daily boxes from tracks. The more you play, the more boxes you get, which can lead to sponsor campaigns for more challenging quests. Gold is free daily after the main campaign, along with free cars, money, and car parts for tuning. It's crazy that this is free.”
- “Not sure why the negative reviews are about microtransactions, but nobody needs to actually spend on this game unless they aren't good at it or want to support the devs.”
- “I don't hate the free-to-play + microtransactions model.”
- “However, its monetization strategy can be off-putting, overshadowing the immersive gameplay experience.”
- “It has great customization, but it still has those mobile-type in-game purchases, and some cars are locked behind a barrier that would take hours of grinding just to get the car itself, let alone money for the mods.”
- “The game, however, has pretty predatory microtransactions.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and audio issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players experience problems with physics, controller recognition, and menu navigation, leading to frustration despite enjoying the game's core mechanics. While some users note that it runs well on lower settings, the persistent technical issues significantly impact gameplay.
- “Even for my older computer, it runs great on mid graphics settings.”
- “This game is glitchy and the physics seem random on each server. They recently changed the tires, and now you have to keep buying the good ones over and over. They also increased the gold price for speeding up your deliveries. Honestly, I love this game, but I have a lot of gripes about menu glitches that haven't been fixed in forever, yet they change the currency system.”
- “The game itself is very buggy, falling through maps at some points, and at other times, just stuck at a black screen.”
- “I also dislike how there is no way to leave the tutorial as it crashes and has strange glitches where it doesn't recognize input from any device, and I would have to reload the game.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is criticized, with many users reporting poor performance, especially on certain tracks like Cali Banks, which experience significant lag even at low graphics settings. While customization options are appreciated, the game struggles with wheel and pedal support, and graphical quality is deemed underwhelming. Despite being a free title, players express a desire for better performance and more detailed visual changes in car modifications.
- “Customization is good and works well (both performance and body).”
- “You can choose from a variety of different cars, each with its unique set of performance attributes.”
- “The game is very well optimized to be in early access (70-80 fps in high).”
- “The game is not optimized for a wheel or pedals (horrible force feedback).”
- “Graphics are underwhelming (but who cares about graphics in a racing game ;)), game performance is not very good.”
- “It runs okay for me, but it's not really optimized for PC.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining multiplayer experience, where players can enjoy hilarious moments together, often leading to laughter and friendly competition. Users appreciate the absurdity of the game's physics and design, such as comically unrealistic vehicle attributes, which contribute to its charm and comedic appeal. Overall, the game is described as a fun and funny experience, especially when played with friends.
- “Best drifting game and is very funny to play with friends (if you have any) 10/10”
- “You can make private lobbies without LAN, so you can play with friends worldwide. It can give you pain in the stomach from laughing.”
- “On top of all that, it has the most hilariously terrible driving ever.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as irritating and overwhelming. While a few users appreciate the vibe it creates, many recommend turning it off due to its poor quality and disruptive volume. Overall, the music aspect seems to detract from the experience for a significant number of players.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Crazy game, very satisfying and enjoyable, insane vibe in combination with music.”
- “Music is dope though.”
- “Handling isn't great and sound & music are just bad.”
- “This friggin stinks and the music is bad.”
- “I also recommend turning the in-game music off too; that's awful.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the atmosphere of the game highly immersive and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to enhance their experience further by investing in steering wheels and clutches to deepen the realism.
- “I will probably get myself a steering wheel and clutch soon because it is so much fun; the feeling and the atmosphere will be even more real than before. I am looking forward to it.”