Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: Apr 18, 2006
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
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  1. TotalPlayStation
    75
    Incessant loading screens and a bit too much repetition hurt the game's long-term appeal, but taken in three- or four-hour chunks at a time, this is an incredibly rewarding (and unique) racing experience.
  2. Deeko
    75
    The change to drift style is certainly a welcome change of pace and the control scheme is extremely well done. Some minor changes could help the game flow smoother and a touch of variety would do the game a world of good.
  3. NTSC-uk
    70
    The level of skill that it's possible to gain in this game is by far its greatest strength. The excellent physics model allows a very fine degree of car control and this gives the player an opportunity to hone their techniques almost to perfection. [JPN Import]
  5. PSM Magazine
    70
    Overall, the game still feels too familiar, which keeps it from the lofty heights of TXR2. [Apr 2006, p.74]
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  6. Gaming Target
    65
    If this game interests you at all, let me make a recommendation – buy Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 instead.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Narrow, winding roads take TXR's already bad handling and make it feel that much worse. [Apr 2006, p.80]
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  8. Game Informer
    60
    Cheap or not, there are many good racers out there, and Tokyo Extreme Racer Drift doesn't come close to its contemporaries. [Apr 2006, p.124]
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  9. GamePro
    60
    Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT could have been a drift racing fans godsend, but the experience is soured by balancing issues and bad AI.
  10. GameSpot
    58
    It nails some of the key points of the drift-racing genre, but Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT lacks practically every other component needed to make an exciting racing game.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    56
    Tokyo Xtreme Racer DRIFT very similar to the Midnight Club series but less dimensional. It's priced under twenty bucks but I've seen it available on the net for less than ten - and frankly it might not even be worth that much.
  12. IGN
    45
    A poor game through and through. It's driving mechanic fails in most every way, and being that it's centered around your ability to properly drift, the game simply doesn't work very well.
  13. G4 TV
    40
    It's a budget title plain and simple, and as such it slacks on nearly every aspect. With about three million PS2 racing games and counting -- including Gran Turismo 4 as a $20 Greatest Hit title -- TXR Drift is about as essential as a two-foot high spoiler on the back of your mom's minivan.
  14. Digital Entertainment News
    40
    Only for the hardcore of racing fans or if you find it for $10. At least then you won’t feel completely cheated.

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#63 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. VRH15
    May 1, 2023
    7
    This game is quite good for Genki's first attempt at a game centered around Touge racing game. Good physics, lots of interesting cars toThis game is quite good for Genki's first attempt at a game centered around Touge racing game. Good physics, lots of interesting cars to drive, creative features like sponsors and day/night system, and aplenty of rivals with varied biographies to go up against. However, this has been neutered by how some higher-end upgrades locked behind sponsors, a huge difficulty spike in some races, and awkward camera placement. It is recommended to play the original Japanese version, as it has more content and better soundtrack than the American version.… Full Review »
  2. Tharg
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    Solid drift racer of very few in this age with an interesting mechanic to reason away why you should drift instead of grip racing, where theSolid drift racer of very few in this age with an interesting mechanic to reason away why you should drift instead of grip racing, where the points mode rewards you for drift racing instead of the faster grip racing… Full Review »
  3. JonathanE.
    Oct 5, 2006
    8
    I think this game really captures the way drifting began, and actually it isn't really drifting it's touge which is racing by using I think this game really captures the way drifting began, and actually it isn't really drifting it's touge which is racing by using drifting. Also contrary to some belief drifting can be the fastest way around a corner if you do it right. But enough about the expinations this game does lack alittle in physics but it's coverage of cars and different types of races make it an awesome game to any initial d fan.… Full Review »
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