Vaporwave Drift
- November 3, 2019
- Meng Games
Get on Steam"Vaporwave Drift" is a rhythm-based racing game where you glide through neon-lit cityscapes to the beat of synthwave music. Customize your ride and drifts to the rhythm to earn points and climb the leaderboards. With a variety of songs and levels, experience a unique blend of music and driving.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphic style is aesthetically pleasing and matches the vaporwave theme.
- The game can be enjoyable for casual play, providing a relaxing experience with funky melodies.
- There is potential for improvement, and some players appreciate the smooth drifting mechanics once mastered.
- The game lacks substance, with only one car and very few tracks, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Driving mechanics are often described as unpolished and frustrating, making it difficult to control the car effectively.
- The game is buggy, with reports of crashes and freezes, and it has not received updates in over a year.
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and alignment with the game's theme, particularly appealing to fans of vaporwave aesthetics. However, some players note a lack of substance and variety in the visuals, leading to a somewhat bland experience over time. Overall, while the graphics are considered nice and enjoyable, there is a desire for more options and content.
“The graphic style is nice and matches the theme, but unfortunately there is very little substance.”
“People are saying the drifting is bad, I would disagree; it feels smooth and the graphics are good.”
“Love this game, sweet but simple, would like to see some more graphics options though :)”
“While it might seem bland and get boring after a bit, it's still aesthetically pleasing and the driving experience is decent (6/10 rating for driving).”
“This game has potential; I really want this to get better for my love of vaporwave aesthetics.”
“I love this game; it's sweet but simple. I would like to see some more graphics options though.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a decent retro/synth/vaporwave soundtrack that serves as a pleasant backdrop for casual play, though it is considered one of the weaker aspects overall. While it provides a chill atmosphere, the sound effects are noted to be inadequate, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its shortcomings, the music remains a highlight for some players looking for a laid-back gaming session.
“My point for some good things in the game is the decoration of the map (but it's a little too big) and the music.”
“The soundtrack is decent.”
“At this point, the only saving grace would be the music, but that is maybe the weakest part of the game.”
“The soundtrack is decent, but sound effects are jarringly inadequate.”
“Overall, it's a nice game to chill when you're bored while listening to some retro/synth/vaporwave soundtracks.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unpolished and prone to technical issues, with players experiencing crashes and freezes within a short playtime. Additionally, the driving mechanics are described as sloppy and wonky, contributing to an overall negative impression of the gameplay experience.
“In less than half an hour of gameplay, I've had one crash and two freezes.”
“The game feels unpolished and unfinished, and the driving mechanics are really wonky.”
“I'm not sure if it's me, but I found the driving mechanics very sloppy.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes. Many players express concern that these problems are unlikely to be resolved, as the last update was over a year ago.
“The game is also fairly buggy.”
“Buggy, and the last update was more than 1 year ago, so they'll probably never be fixed.”
“In less than half an hour of gameplay, I've had one crash and two freezes.”
