To be honest, I was stunned for a moment when I saw the title of this section, wondering if I was in the wrong area. Then I thought about it, now even game forums are socializing, which is in line with the trend of the times. But rather than posting selfies, I want to talk to my friends about a niche drifting game I recently discovered - "Drift Master".
I'm not bragging, but this game is like a breath of fresh air in today's mobile game market where hundreds of MB are easily available and krypton gold cards are everywhere. The developer is Shenzhen Yuyou Technology. Have you never heard of it? I also accidentally found it in the old mobile phone market. The charging mode says 0, which means it is completely free, with no in-app purchases, no advertising pop-ups, and not even a recharge entrance. These days, such conscientious manufacturers are indeed rarer than giant pandas.
Let's talk about its core gameplay first. You only need one operation when entering the game: according to the screen prompts, long press or tap, and the car will make various drifting actions on its own. Doesn't it sound a bit boring? But it is precisely this minimalist design that brings me back to the feeling of playing "Extreme Drift" in the Saipan era. At that time, games didn't have so many complicated throttle, brake, and direction controls, just one button, but it was addictive to play.
Among similar games, I compared it with masterpieces such as "Asphalt" and "Real Racing". The picture quality is indeed explosive, and the physics engine is also realistic, but think about it, on my commute to work, the subway is so crowded that I can't even lift my hands, and I am asked to control the accelerator and brake precisely? Not realistic. As for "Drift Master", it only takes one finger. If you take it out and rub it twice in a spare time, it feels very relaxing. Especially its portrait mode, one-handed operation, it is a perfect tool for commuting.
But I have to be realistic. The shortcomings of this game are also obvious. First of all, the graphics are that early flat cartoon style, which is incomparable to those 4K textures today. Secondly, the level design will be a bit repetitive later on. After all, there are only two operating dimensions, and it will easily lead to fatigue after a long time. And there is no online battle, which lacks a bit of competitive excitement. But having said that, many big-name games now, under the banner of 3A, have a bunch of red dots and a bunch of mission guides, which makes you feel tired while playing. This kind of pure thing may be what old players really want.
There are hundreds of levels in the game, and you can collect cars and upgrade their performance. I'm currently at level 80. To be honest, some levels are quite cleverly designed. You can't just press the screen without thinking. If you don't grasp the timing and rhythm well, you'll still get overturned. This can be regarded as the "depth behind minimalism".
Finally, let's talk about some industry gossip. Shenzhen Yuyou, a company I checked, seems to mainly produce overseas casual games and is not well-known in China. But being able to produce such a product that is neither expensive nor fussy, and purely fun, also shows that small domestic factories are now more sentimental. On the contrary, those big companies keep an eye on user payment rates every day and turn games into production lines. Sometimes I think about it, the simple joy we had when we played "Fruit Ninja" and "Temple Run" ten years ago is really rare now.
This is probably the first long game review in your posting area? 😄 I hope it won't be deleted as an advertising post. If you are also an old player who likes retro and pure experience, you might as well try "Drift Master". Anyway, it doesn't cost any money, and it won't delay you from posting selfies to make friends.