Absolute Drift

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 9 out of 32

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  1. kch3691
    Feb 24, 2018
    5
    Absolute Drift is a simple arcade game with problematic physics that ruin a good idea.
  2. MadJaples
    Apr 9, 2016
    5
    A minimalist game that appears to have taken much of it's content's colour scheme from Mirror's Edge - which does NOT work well.
    The controls are unforgiving for keyboard users, I am not sure about controller users because I don't use one.
    The concept is good, but the colour scheme is really not the best for this kind of game, where being able to actually tell where you are driving is    A minimalist game that appears to have taken much of it's content's colour scheme from Mirror's Edge - which does NOT work well.
    The controls are unforgiving for keyboard users, I am not sure about controller users because I don't use one.
    The concept is good, but the colour scheme is really not the best for this kind of game, where being able to actually tell where you are driving is one of a few defining traits of a good driving game.
    The tasks can be repetitive, and initially, for the first world at least, you'll spend a long time trying to master one skill - namely drifting, before being told to perform doughnuts....whilst I concur that doughnuts are generally performed by drifting, as someone who does drive, I can categorically tell you that the doughnuts they expect you to perform with the problematic physics they use is very unreasonable. Quick cheat to this is to just spin near where they want you to doughnut- problem solved.
    This is an unpolished game in terms of physics, and logistics as far as where the car is and where it's going is concerned when it comes to performing set tasks, the controls are basic, yet utilising them is a chore - you have grind games for clicking a mouse, this is a grind game for hitting the accelerator many times over in short bursts.
    This game has a lot of potential, considering it is not following the norm of other driving games out there - but it has failed to meet it as yet - with a colour scheme that needs fine tuning (the shadow work is not brought out and defined enough to be able to tell where wall and ground meet in a lot of places), some seriously dicey phsyics, and some repetitive tasks that require you to endure the previous two issues, this can be more of a chore than a joy to play.
    Needs more work.
    Other than that, not bad - but not great.    … Expand
  3. Broyax
    Aug 28, 2017
    0
    Il est beau mon indé, il est beau... enfin pas trop moche mais on a fait avec ce qu'on a pu, c'est-à-dire pas grand'chose (on est 3 pelés et 1 tondu dans une cave avec une gameboy pour 3) : on a seulement 3 couleurs disponibles dans le jeu : du blanc, du rouge et du noir !

    Mais ça va, c'est propre et classieux et reposant pour les yeux cette dominante blanche... et on a mis de la bonne    Il est beau mon indé, il est beau... enfin pas trop moche mais on a fait avec ce qu'on a pu, c'est-à-dire pas grand'chose (on est 3 pelés et 1 tondu dans une cave avec une gameboy pour 3) : on a seulement 3 couleurs disponibles dans le jeu : du blanc, du rouge et du noir !

    Mais ça va, c'est propre et classieux et reposant pour les yeux cette dominante blanche... et on a mis de la bonne zik tu vois, genre drum & bass édition fumeurs de moquette et cachets fluos. C'est vrai qu'elle soûle vite cette muzik de camé mais pas aussi vite que la non-jouabilité du prétendu jeu.

    Alors pour drifter avec ces merdes à 4 roues, va falloir se lever tôt mon coco ! dire que j'en ai vu qui se plaignent que ça se contrôle pas bien au clavier... sans déconner ?! bah rassure-toi ou désespère mon gars parce qu'à la manette, c'est également et complètement nul à chier.

    Allo, on voulait un jeu ? non mais allo quoi... là, c'est un vague économiseur d'écran à 12 euros ! faudrait voir à pas trop nous prendre pour des cons quand même avec vos indés faisandés !    … Expand
  4. noxrain
    Nov 16, 2020
    7
    This game has a great art style, maybe not super unique, but the combination of of minimal visuals and the great physics, it really suits this game's genre. It gets a little bit frustrating at times, not the easiest game and it's not very diversified, gets old rather quickly. Overall worth a play though!
  5. Svajoklis
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    A great minimalist drift racer. Has enough variety with different types of events: downhills, trick levels, time attacks. The controls are satisfying when you learn them. It takes some time to get used to, but when you do - it's a blast!
  6. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    5
    Its a nice little game that I actually enjoyed and completed all achievements on steam . Still too unforgiving sometimes. Its just fine.
  7. ArtemFoxy
    Feb 20, 2021
    4
    Классную графику и идею омрачает ужасно неотзывчевое управление и невозможность нормально играть в ЭТО с клаво мыши
  8. YigidOx2
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    I don't know why but after it started I couldn't get up before it was over. Normally I don't like games like this but this game was a lot of fun. The hardness of the mechanics made me want to play even more. It saddened that it ended fast. Anyway, I will play other games now. So on, it was just like the Dark Souls of car games, and I **** loved it.
  9. Swietoslaw
    Feb 21, 2021
    3
    Physics is a disaster. The one who did this game never even look on real drift. When u hit gas and have wheels straight u go forward in real life, no on side ffs.
  10. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    5
    juego malo, controles malos,buena idea pero podria ser un juego mucho mejor
  11. Zski
    Aug 14, 2023
    6
    Fun little racing game with a very steep mastery curve. It is very challenging at first, but with enough practice and repetition you feel yourself getting a little better. That is where the rewarding feeling comes from. But I wouldn’t say that the challenge is truly natural, some of the physics aren’t the most intuitive, but you can eventually adapt to them. Unfortunately the content justFun little racing game with a very steep mastery curve. It is very challenging at first, but with enough practice and repetition you feel yourself getting a little better. That is where the rewarding feeling comes from. But I wouldn’t say that the challenge is truly natural, some of the physics aren’t the most intuitive, but you can eventually adapt to them. Unfortunately the content just doesn’t really hook you that much. The race types and challenges tend to get a little repetitive, and there isn’t much pull to keep you going. The minimalist graphics are fine and do the job, but when the graphics are minimalist, the content is minimalist, and the gamer play is minimalist, it leaves a lot to be desired. The same company made Art of Rally, which was a far superior game. You can have a couple hours of fun with this game, but that’s about the max enjoyment.… Expand
  12. MrHaG
    Jul 19, 2021
    3
    One broken keyboard later you will understand Buddha was right. And this game is just bad.
    Nice music and style by the way.
  13. Mucosoft
    Sep 13, 2021
    7
    Oyun eğlenceli ve güzel fakat optimizasyon sorunları var. Bu konuda yapımcı firmanın geliştirme yapması gerekiyor.
  14. sandspeedruns
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Easy to learn, but hard to master. While this game certainly has its frustrating moments, it by no means is a bad racing game. Once you get the hang of this game's controls, you'll start to appreciate Absolute Drift's charm. It isn't flashy. It isn't stylish. But for what it does (drifting), it does well. While it isn't very exciting and doesn't have much depth, I still find myself comingEasy to learn, but hard to master. While this game certainly has its frustrating moments, it by no means is a bad racing game. Once you get the hang of this game's controls, you'll start to appreciate Absolute Drift's charm. It isn't flashy. It isn't stylish. But for what it does (drifting), it does well. While it isn't very exciting and doesn't have much depth, I still find myself coming back to this charming little title every once in a while.… Expand

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. games(TM)
    Oct 4, 2015
    50
    While boredom can set in as you perform the same handful of actions time and time again, there is just enough variety to keep you entertained. [Issue#165, p.98]
  2. GameCritics
    Sep 10, 2015
    70
    Though Absolute Drift was not the drifting game that I wanted it to be, I was pleasantly surprised by what it actually was. As a relaxing and engrossing experience over the course of a short playtime, it's an interesting foray into the growing genre of alternative driving games.
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  3. Brash Games
    Aug 30, 2015
    70
    A fun game, regardless of some of its physics issues and repetitive challenges.
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