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Review of Absolute Drift on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Dec 2020
Cover image of Absolute Drift on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 03 Dec 2020
Genre: Racing
Developer: Funselektor Labs
Publisher: Funselektor Labs

Introduction

Welcome to the cozy world of 'Absolute Drift,' a racing game where the only thing more thrilling than spinning your tires is trying to explain to your friends why you paid money to play it. Yes, you'll drift, and yes, you'll look good doing it-kind of like trying to dance at a party when you have two left feet. This is where we embrace the art of drifting without the fear of smacking into a wall (too often, anyway).

Gameplay

In 'Absolute Drift,' you will find yourself maneuvering through five free-roam areas and 34 tracks that challenge even the most skilled potato of a driver (you know who you are). Your mission? To collect unlockables and gain drift points by skidding around corners like a madman on a slippery ice rink. The game also includes various objectives that make you feel like you actually have a purpose in life, while you're busy developing a love-hate relationship with the steering wheel. And did I mention this game rewards you for butchering drift mechanics until they practically cry?

Graphics

Graphically, the game is like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day-comforting yet simple. It boasts minimalist aesthetics, which means the graphics won't blow your mind but will give you a sense of tranquility as you slide across understated landscapes. The colors are vibrant, and the environments are gently cartoonish, making your driving mishaps feel less like tragic failures and more like art pieces in a modern museum of chaos. What a flexible way to feel better about your drift-flavored life choices.

Conclusion

'Absolute Drift' for the Switch is a delightful experience for those of us who enjoy the quiet hum of tires skidding on asphalt-and also the occasional cringe-inducing crash. If you're looking for a game to scratch your racing itch without demanding your complete attention (and sanity), this one's a solid choice. Just remember: it's not about winning; it's about looking fantastic doing it-like a drifting diva in a world of regular drivers. So grab your Joy-Cons, put on your coolest sunglasses, and embrace the fabulously imperfect charm of 'Absolute Drift.' Just don't expect to be the next Fast and Furious star-it's more like Fast and Curious with a side of 'oops.'

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