Initial Drift in IOS

Drift on mountain roads

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

76/100

Initial Drift is a love letter to the 'low-poly' aesthetic and the arcade racing games of the late 90s. It focuses on the pure mechanics of mountain pass drifting, offering a 'easy to play, hard to master' experience. The variety is surprisingly good for an indie title, with 24 cars to unlock and 9 different routes that come in 72 variations. The sense of progression is handled well through a leveling system that rewards you for every drift and race completed.

The physics are strictly arcade-style—don't expect a simulation here—but they feel consistent once you get the hang of the two different driving styles. The addition of global high scores adds a competitive edge, pushing you to master every corner to shave seconds off your time. While the visuals are simple, the performance is smooth (supporting 60fps), and the snappiness of the controls makes it a great 'pick-up-and-play' racer for drifting enthusiasts.

Reviewed on: Wed Jun 19 2024
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Dinsun Review

As a fan of the source material this clearly references, I wanted to like this more. The drifting physics are actually surprisingly decent once you get the hang of them, which is rare for mobile. However, the game feels unfinished. The environments are barren, and there’s almost no sound design to speak of. It’s a good 'base' for a game, but it’s not quite a full experience yet. I'll give it a pass because it doesn't try to rob me with microtransactions, which is a miracle.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Solid drifting physics
  • Respectful of car culture
  • Unfinished feeling
  • Poor sound design

Technical Report

Performance: Runs well, though graphics are very simple.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You are an Initial D fan and want a simple drift game.

    Skip if: You want a polished AAA racing experience like Asphalt.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 4 hours
    • Status: Mastered the first mountain pass

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.23Mon Jul 13 2020

    - added new tutorial video

    - changed driving physics

    - fixed bugs


    Drift on narrow mountain roads, drive at tremendous speed, but be careful - the smallest mistake can cost you a lot!

    Game features:

    - race against the clock (3 medals to achieve in each track)

    - global highscore, competition with players from around the world

    - 3 different worlds in low poly graphics

    - challenging arcade driving physics

    - 2 different driving style - drifting and non-drifting

    - 24 cars (7 basic cars with skins)

    - 9 routes in 72 variations

    - easy to play, hard to master

    - leveling system, rewards for experience gained

    - 7 steering options (gamepad and keyboard support)

    - 3 type of camera to choose

    - addictive gameplay

    If you have any question or you found some bugs send us an e-mail or message on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VOXEL-FUN-101939163513813/?ref=hl.

    Music by Snabisch:

    https://opengameart.org/users/snabisch

    https://soundcloud.com/snabisch

    https://makeagame.bandcamp.com/music

    and Rezoner:

    https://soundcloud.com/rezoner

    https://rezoner.bandcamp.com/


    Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.

    Compete with other players to become the fastest downhill / hillclimb driver

    Drift on narrow mountain roads, drive at tremendous speed, but be careful - the smallest mistake can cost you a lot!

    Game features:

    - race against the clock (3 medals to achieve in each track)

    - global highscore, competition with players from around the world

    - 3 different worlds in low poly graphics

    - challenging arcade driving physics

    - 2 different driving style - drifting and non-drifting

    - 24 cars (7 basic cars with skins)

    - 9 routes in 72 variations

    - easy to play, hard to master

    - leveling system, rewards for experience gained

    - 7 steering options (gamepad and keyboard support)

    - 3 type of camera to choose

    - addictive gameplay

    If you have any question or you found some bugs send us an e-mail or message on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VOXEL-FUN-101939163513813/?ref=hl.

    Music by Snabisch:

    https://opengameart.org/users/snabisch

    https://soundcloud.com/snabisch

    https://makeagame.bandcamp.com/music

    and Rezoner:

    https://soundcloud.com/rezoner

    https://rezoner.bandcamp.com/


    Ratings & Reviews

    3 out of 5 with 97 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

    Initial Drift screenshot 1Initial Drift screenshot 2Initial Drift screenshot 3Initial Drift screenshot 4Initial Drift screenshot 5Initial Drift screenshot 6Initial Drift screenshot 7Initial Drift screenshot 8

    Initial Drift is an arcade racing game focused on high-speed drifting across narrow mountain roads. Featuring a distinctive low-poly art style across three different worlds, the game challenges players to race against the clock to earn medals and climb global leaderboards. With 24 cars to collect and 9 routes featuring 72 variations, there is plenty of content to master. Players can choose between drifting and non-drifting styles and customize their experience with multiple steering options and camera angles. It's a high-speed test of reflexes and precision driving.

    Features

    1

    Stylish low-poly 3D graphics

    2

    72 track variations across 3 worlds

    3

    Drifting and non-drifting physics

    4

    Global highscore competition

    Tips

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, you can choose from 3 different camera types to find the best angle for your driving style.

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