IGN Review: JDM Japanese Drift Master - Racing Game Challenges and Updates
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In this video from IGN, we delve into the world of JDM Japanese Drift Master, a game that defies expectations and challenges the norm. Developed in Poland, this racing masterpiece introduces us to Bartk Oscalowski, a true legend who maneuvers his car with his foot after a life-altering accident. The game's setting in a fictional slice of Japan offers players 250 km of diverse roads, from bustling city grids to treacherous mountain passes, providing a unique and thrilling racing experience.
While JDM boasts an impressive map filled with authentic details, it falls short in some areas such as a flawed grip racing mode, unpredictable AI behavior, and inconsistent difficulty levels. The narrow and realistic roads in the game require players to navigate with precision, resembling challenging rally stages rather than traditional open-world races. Despite being primarily focused on drift-themed missions, JDM falters when it comes to grip racing, leaving players frustrated with the erratic AI opponents and unclear communication about performance levels.
The game's manga-inspired graphic novel pages inject personality into the narrative, although they may come off as cheesy to some players. With a selection of licensed cars for customization and a need for speed adjacent experience, JDM offers players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of drift culture. However, the absence of online multiplayer and the feeling of incompleteness due to future updates planned by the developers may leave some players wanting more from this otherwise ambitious and earnest racing game.
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Viewer Reactions for JDM: Japanese Drift Master Review
Mixed opinions on the game's UI design
Positive comments about the gameplay and features such as car customization and Initial D stages
Comparison to other racing games like GTA 5 and NFS Underground
Appreciation for the use of a cellphone for displaying the road map
Mention of the soundtrack and nostalgia for NFS Underground
Desire for a modern open-world racing game not focused on drifting
Appreciation for the game being released on GOG DRM-free
Requests for remasters of Burnout 3 and Revenge
Concerns about the game being too generic and demanding on hardware
Mixed opinions on the game's rating, with some feeling a 6 is too low and others suggesting a 7 or 8
Requests for more realism in the game, such as adding pedestrians
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