Item: Friction 90's Arcade Race
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

79/100

Friction 90s Arcade Race is a wonderful piece of nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the era of Sega Saturn or PlayStation 1 racing. It captures that specific 'dawn of 3D' aesthetic perfectly—blocky, high-contrast polygons that move with a surprisingly fluid 60fps. The gameplay is pure arcade bliss: it’s all about high-speed drifts at 200km/h and knowing exactly when to hit your boost on the straights.

It doesn't try to be a complex simulator, and that's its biggest strength. With only five car models and three tracks, it focuses on perfecting the 'feel' of a 90s racer. The option to play in either vertical or horizontal orientation is a thoughtful modern touch for mobile users. While it might feel a bit light on content compared to modern racers, its charm and precision make it a great pick for quick, stylish sessions. It’s a specialized experience that does one thing very well: making you feel like you’re back in an arcade in 1995.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Sep 09 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1589361545

$1.99 4+★0 0 reviews

Author : Taosoftware Inc.

Pubish Date : Wed Jun 08 2022

Last Update Date : Thu Oct 09 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.5Thu Oct 09 2025

bug fix.
*About "Friction 90's Arcade Race"
It's a car racing game in which players can experience 90's classic car driving.
*Extreme car drift and a sense of speed
Enter a corner with an extreme drift at over 200km/h and accelerate at once using a boost on a straight line!
You can enjoy a powerful driving with smooth movement at 60fps.
*Courses and Car models
3 types of "courses" from beginner to advanced players. (3 levels of difficulty)
5 types of "car models" including balance type, acceleration type, maximum speed type and etc.
*2 game modes
A Grand Prix mode aim for 1st place and a Time Trial mode.
*90's 3D polygon graphics
You can experience the sense of a racing game of the 90's because it reproduces the graphics of the dawn of 3D polygons.
*Racing Screen
You can switch the racing screen either vertical or horizontal.
© 2022 Taosoftware co.,Ltd
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
*About "Friction 90's Arcade Race"
It's a car racing game in which players can experience 90's classic car driving.
*Extreme car drift and a sense of speed
Enter a corner with an extreme drift at over 200km/h and accelerate at once using a boost on a straight line!
You can enjoy a powerful driving with smooth movement at 60fps.
*Courses and Car models
3 types of "courses" from beginner to advanced players. (3 levels of difficulty)
5 types of "car models" including balance type, acceleration type, maximum speed type and etc.
*2 game modes
A Grand Prix mode aim for 1st place and a Time Trial mode.
*90's 3D polygon graphics
You can experience the sense of a racing game of the 90's because it reproduces the graphics of the dawn of 3D polygons.
*Racing Screen
You can switch the racing screen either vertical or horizontal.
© 2022 Taosoftware co.,Ltd

Ratings & Reviews

N/A out of 5 with N/A Counts

Age Rating 4+

Friction 90's Arcade Race is a tribute to the golden era of 3D racing games. Featuring 90s-style polygon graphics and smooth 60fps gameplay, it offers an intense sense of speed. Players can choose from 5 different car models—ranging from high-acceleration to maximum speed types—and tackle 3 difficulty levels. Master the art of extreme drifting and use your boosts to dominate in Grand Prix or shave seconds off your record in Time Trial mode.