
An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks.
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| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
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SteamYou are here | $1.99−90% | 1.7Kreviews | 85% | — | $51K |
| $19.99 | 939ratings | 72% | — | not modelled | |
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Enquanto escrevo esta análise, ainda estou pensando se me despeço do jogo de vez ou se desfruto dele mais um pouquinho. Com certeza Inertial Drift é um jogo a ser lembrado tanto pelos gráficos quanto por sua jogabilidade nova, diria até inédita (porque não me lembro de jogo de corrida com essa proposta de controle). O visual é algo entre o CG e o cell shade, o que resultou numa boa e bela combinação que funciona legal com a proposta do jogo. ID é claramente inspirado no famoso anime/mangá Initial D e tem uma pegada de história mais puxada para a dos primeiros Velozes e Furiosos. O jogo é difícil de esgotar porque há muitas coisas a se fazer para além do modo história: corrida contra o tempo, desafios, rixas com rivais específicos, modo arcade e modo grand prix. No modo história, você escolhe um dos quatro personagens principais para acompanhar sua evolução nas pistas (circuitos de rua, no meio de cidades futuristas, ou afastados da metrópole, acelerando ladeira abaixo); cada um com seu carro. Cada carro é único no jogo e tem uma certa maneira de se dirigir. Aliás, o pulo do gato de Inertial Drift foi dar a cada carro uma combinação diferente de comandos para entrar em drift (por exemplo, um carro exige uma freada primeiramente para começar a "patinar"; já outro, duas aceleradas rápidas; um outro, freio + acelerador ao mesmo tempo), somado ao fato de que o analógico esquerdo é o "volante" do carro, e o analógico direito é única e exclusivamente para controlar os ângulos do drift. Dominar cada máquina, seus ângulos de derrapagem sem rodopiar, eis a graça do jogo. A satisfação de entrar com um cavalo-de-pau em uma curva a 180 km/h e permanecer derrapando por 5 segundos ou mais é sensacional nesse jogo. Devo confessar que, devido a essas peculiaridades, o jogo não é dos mais fáceis quando você guia um carro mais complexo, mas, assim que você o domina, a sensação de recompensa vale muito. Eu penei em determinadas pistas, com determinados carros, via vídeos no Youtube para saber como atacar determinada curva em determinada pista, mas a jornada com esse jogo foi muito maneira e vai ficar marcada. Deixei apenas uma conquista por fazer, que me exigiria jogar 5 pistas (e concluir seus desafios) com cada um dos 16 carros do jogo. No momento, acho que investirei meu tempo em outro título, mas acho que a sensação de entrar com pé embaixo na curva ainda vai me segurar por mais um tempinho por aqui.
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| $4.99−75% |
| 429ratings |
| 85% |
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| not modelled |
| $19.99 | — | — | — | $0 |
| $19.99 | — | — | — | not modelled |
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Non. C'est assez difficile comme conclusion parce que j'ai passé un moment agréable sur Inertial Drift et son DLC. Seulement voilà. Agréable, ça n'est pas suffisant. Pas pour un titre arcade. Ce n'est pas une catastrophe, hormis la bande son qui ne colle pas du tout... Le souci vient de la conduite. L'idée de proposer une conduite à 2 joysticks ? Moui mais non. On ne déclenche pas le drift par notre vitesse et un peu de transfert de masse. Il s'agit de "guider" le train arrière avec le stick droit. Les différentes voitures ont des subtilités de conduite, mais ce n'est que ça. Placer le train arrière en drift, indépendamment de votre conduite... en ligne droite par exemple... J'en garde finalement une sensation très forte d'artificialité...
재밌다 근데 하고나면 좀 멀미 생긴다...ㅎㅎ
I mean, its a fun concept, and the graphics are nice. However, game feels like ♥♥♥♥ to control, story is not that good, and theres no online. Do yourself a favor, just fork the extra bucks and get screamer, it is in my opinion more fun.
Tuhle hru velmi doporučuji, pokud máte rádi driftování, ježdění auty nebo hry se zaměřením na pohyb v prostoru. Hra nemá žádný zázračný příběh, ale i tak pěkně doplní prostor mezi závody. Každé auto reprezentuje svou obtížnost a rozdílné chování napříč různými auty je zajímavý prvek hry v DLC Twilight Rivals je to ještě víc znát, jelikož se tam mění auta velmi často. Koupení DLC pokud vás baví základní hra taky doporučuju měnění aut a nové okruhy jsou hezčí než v základní hře :) Obecně mě hodně bavilo dostat se do flow a prostě letět po silnici v rytmu zatáček a snažit se najít co nejrychlejší stopu. Jenom si nedokážu představit hrát tohle bez ovladače, analogové ovládání mi přijde, že hraje velkou roli v ovladatelnosti auta.
замечательная игра с интересной идеей и физикой машин, достаточно много красивых карт и разных режимов, но всё это великолепие перекрывает одно достижение, для которого нужно выиграть гран-при (5 гонок подряд) на 12 ♥♥♥♥ машинах, которых перед этим ещё и открыть надо. Да, это может показаться не таким уж и тяжёлым, но насколько же это душно перепроходить одну и ту же гонку потому что тебе не хватает пары секунд для победы. до того как я решился пройти игру на все достижения игра ощущалась как чиловая аркадная гонка на вечерок. Но стоило мне добраться до этого достижения, так игра сразу становиться в 100 раз скучнее ,нуднее и вообще зря я её покупал :D . может это я просто соевый геймер не понимающий вкуса гринда, но всё же... Однако, я оставляю положительный отзыв и рекомендую её тем кто не купил её, потому что игра реально хорошая и вполне стоит своих денег.
Игра хардкорная, на чиле поиграть навряд ли выйдет. Я смог пройти всю компанию и часть испытаний, но получение медали выше проходной бронзы во многих заданиях - выше моих возможностей. Управление у машин странное (играл на клавиатуре). Если в других играх ты имеешь контроль над машиной и вертишь ее куда тебе нужно, то тут кнопок для управления больше - а самого контроля как будто бы меньше. Тормоз это где-то ручник и ведет тебя в занос, на другой машине обычный тормоз и выравнивает тебя, на третьей что-то среднее и просто замедляет. Кнопка тормоза всего одна) Играть газом для изменения траектории у меня не вышло. Обе кнопки смещения автомобиля очень тугие, крайне вяло меняют траекторию и работают нормально либо вместе в тормозом - зачастую закручивая слишком сильно, либо вместе с газом - когда чтобы завернуть сильнее нужно нажать на газ, но при этом сам по себе газ выталкивает тебя наружу и непонятно что делать. Сюжета можно сказать в игре нет. Есть баг с кнопкой заднего хода, при назначении которой игра намертво зависает, так что играем без нее. По итогу идея вроде прикольная, но вот реализация мне что-то не зашла
iyi geldi.
A phenomenal game that I've had in my Steam library since early 2021, or whenever it first released! I truly hope this game receives continued gameplay support with more content and bug fixes, like a stage not properly loading all the way for example. Just got 1st place on all Twilight Rival CPUs, mission accomplished!!
Inertial Drift is a futuristic arcade racing game that completely reimagines drifting mechanics through an innovative twin-stick control system unlike anything commonly seen in the racing genre. Developed by Level 91 Entertainment and published by PQube, the game focuses entirely on speed, momentum, precision, and style rather than realism. Set inside a neon-drenched retro-futuristic world inspired heavily by 1990s anime aesthetics and synthwave culture, the experience delivers a racing formula that feels both nostalgic and mechanically fresh at the same time. What initially appears to be another stylish arcade racer quickly reveals itself as a deeply skill-based drifting experience built around mastery and precision. The most defining feature of Inertial Drift is its unique control system. Instead of using standard racing mechanics where steering and drifting blend together naturally, the game separates them completely. Players steer using one analog stick while controlling the direction and angle of drifts with the other. At first, this setup feels unusual and even uncomfortable because it breaks away from decades of established racing game design. However, once the mechanics finally begin to make sense, the game transforms into one of the most satisfying arcade drift racers available. The twin-stick controls allow players to perform incredibly precise drift adjustments during high-speed turns. Instead of relying on scripted drifting systems or heavily assisted cornering, every drift feels manually controlled and skill-driven. Long sweeping corners become opportunities for smooth momentum management, while tighter technical turns demand fast reactions and careful positioning. The sense of control becomes remarkably rewarding after enough practice, especially during races where players chain together multiple drifts without losing speed. Unlike many arcade racers that eventually become forgiving or repetitive, Inertial Drift constantly requires concentration and mechanical precision. Even small mistakes can disrupt momentum and cost valuable seconds during races. The game rewards players who fully learn the handling system, and improvement feels genuinely earned over time. Early races may feel chaotic and difficult, but continued practice leads to dramatic improvements in driving fluidity and control. Few racing games manage to create such a strong sense of mechanical mastery. The visual style is another major strength. Inertial Drift fully embraces a retro-futuristic presentation built around cel-shaded environments, neon lighting, and anime-inspired art direction. Tracks are filled with glowing city streets, coastal roads, industrial landscapes, and futuristic highways that constantly reinforce the game’s stylish identity. The presentation feels heavily influenced by classic arcade racers while still maintaining a modern and polished appearance. Menus, interface elements, and visual effects all contribute to a cohesive aesthetic that gives the game a distinctive personality. The soundtrack complements the visuals exceptionally well. Electronic synth-heavy music drives the entire experience, creating a constant sense of speed and momentum during races. The soundtrack captures the atmosphere of underground street racing culture and futuristic arcade energy perfectly. Combined with the neon environments and smooth drifting mechanics, the music helps every race feel intense and stylish even during slower moments. Track design is particularly impressive because every course feels carefully built around the drifting mechanics. Long curves, technical corner sequences, elevation changes, and narrow sections constantly challenge players to maintain smooth control while preserving momentum. Different tracks emphasize different aspects of the driving system, forcing players to adapt their drifting techniques depending on the layout. The courses rarely feel repetitive because each one introduces unique opportunities for aggressive drifting and technical precision. Vehicle variety also plays a major role in the gameplay experience. Cars handle very differently from one another, with some focusing on stability and easier control while others feel far more aggressive and difficult to master. Certain vehicles are designed for tighter technical drifting, while others prioritize speed and wider cornering angles. Learning how each car behaves becomes part of the progression system, encouraging experimentation and replayability throughout the game. The game includes several modes that extend its longevity beyond standard racing events. Story mode introduces rival drivers and gradually teaches players how to handle more advanced drifting techniques, while challenge modes, time trials, split-screen multiplayer, and online races provide additional opportunities for competitive play. Although the narrative itself is fairly simple, the variety of gameplay modes ensures there is always another challenge or lap time to improve. One of the most satisfying aspects of Inertial Drift is the sense of flow created once the mechanics finally click. Successfully maintaining momentum through complex corner sequences while executing precise drifts at high speed creates an almost rhythmic driving experience. The game constantly rewards smooth execution and mastery, making even ordinary races feel exciting once players fully understand the control system. However, the same mechanics that make the game unique also create its biggest weakness. The learning curve is extremely steep. Players expecting a more traditional arcade racer may initially find the controls frustrating or unintuitive. The game requires patience and commitment before the drifting system begins to feel natural, and some players may abandon it before reaching that point. Difficulty balancing can also feel punishing during later races and advanced challenges. Since maintaining speed depends so heavily on accurate drifting, a single mistake can dramatically affect performance. Certain AI opponents become especially demanding, leaving little room for error during competitive events. The story mode is another weaker element. While the campaign introduces a variety of characters and rival racers, the narrative itself mostly serves as a structure for progressing through events. The characters have some personality, but the writing rarely becomes memorable enough to elevate the experience beyond its racing mechanics. Despite these flaws, Inertial Drift succeeds because it fully commits to innovation instead of copying existing arcade racing formulas. The twin-stick drifting system fundamentally changes how players approach racing, creating a level of control and precision that feels genuinely original. Combined with the game’s stylish presentation and rewarding skill progression, the experience stands out as one of the most creative modern arcade racers available. What ultimately makes the game memorable is the feeling of mastery it creates. Learning to perfectly control difficult drifts while weaving through neon-lit tracks at high speeds becomes deeply satisfying over time. Every improvement feels noticeable, and every successful race reinforces the sense that skill matters more than automation or accessibility. Inertial Drift may not appeal to players looking for casual racing simplicity or realistic simulation driving, but for those willing to invest time into learning its unique mechanics, it delivers an incredibly rewarding and stylish arcade racing experience filled with personality, precision, and adrenaline. Rating: 8/10
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