The number of times that this has been successfully pulled off during the review process, where it felt like it had been an advantage, is at a minimum, and in some cases, it might had been better to not drift at all (there is an exception to this mentioned later in the review). This certainly isn't a technique that younger gamers are going to master in a hurry and it can feel a little alien for those coming from other mascot racers. Players can also master turning into the drift, counter-balancing the drift and then re-accelerating to get a tiny boost on top. The X button begins a drift, and unlike Mario Kart which starts this process with a tiny hop, KartRider: Drift starts with a handbrake turn. However, the challenge of drifting in KartRider: Drift has made it somewhat intriguing to get to grips with. The beauty of a series like Mario Kart is the simplicity in the execution of drifting and mastering the tracks. The ultimate decision would really be down to user preference, but the real difficulty curve is the drift mechanic, which is a little cumbersome to get the hang of. There are differing control schemes that utilise the face buttons for most of the action, or an alternative of using the triggers to accelerate and brake. Two weapons can be held at once and they can be interchanged just like in Mario Kart Double Dash, adding a little bit of strategy and items management. This weapon feels brilliant to execute, but annoying to be caught in. If caught in this blast radius, drivers will be caught in an electro-field bubble and be unable to move. Another interesting item is the Electro-bomb that can be thrown forward and catches multiple racers in its blast. The kart will fling itself forward, although the caveat is that, if overtaken, the polarity reverses and all of a sudden, the attached driver now gets the benefit. One of the most over powered items is in the form of a magnet, which can be aimed at any racer in front of the kart, ideally aiming for first place if they can be seen and attaching it to them. There are also defensive shields to block incoming attacks. Weapon boxes are also scattered on the track and contain offensive weapons such as bananas, missiles and brick walls. Races feature up to 8 characters over 3 laps duking it out for top spot. The game starts off with a rather simple tutorial before thrusting players into the deep end with some races which can be against AI opponents or online players (or a mix of both). That isn't to say that any aforementioned mascot racer is pumping out the mature vibes either, but KartRider: Drift certainly skews younger. The music, the character voices and animation feel incredibly focussed on aiming at the younger market. Available on Steam, the Nexon Launcher, PlayStation, and Xbox, KartRider: Drift offers free-to-play online cross-platform play and progression to challenge friends regardless of the platform they choose.On first approach KartRider: Drift has the look, feel and sound of an entry level kart racer for 4- to 8-year-olds, and perhaps that is the target market. KartRider: Drift is a new multiplayer kart racing party game, taking inspiration from earlier titles in the franchise, delivering drift-fueled racing action and featuring multiple game modes and deep player-created kart and character customization. It continues to be the longest-running eSports league to date. As a franchise, KartRider has established a strong brand across Asian markets and a huge esports presence in South Korea with the official league starting in 2005. Originally launched in 2004, KartRider was the first title in Nexon’s kart racing series, and subsequently gained huge popularity in Asia and beyond. It was created from the ground up for dynamic, online gameplay where you challenge your friends across platforms. KartRider: Drift offers players the “fastest drift-fueled racing experience” with “stunning graphics delivered via Unreal Engine 4,” Nexon said. Players can fine-tune these elements, tinkering to create the ultimate kart straight away. Options in the game range from player-created kart skins to unique character costumes. Karts can be tailored in many ways, allowing players to transform their rides to reflect their inner racing persona. KartRider: Drift focuses on character and kart customization. The game will be available for PC on Nexon’s launcher and Steam, in addition to being available to console players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Pacific time today and ends on December 15 at 5 a.m.
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