Just as there are Japanese traditions in many video game genres, racing games are no exception and for many years we have been able to enjoy some sagas that have left their mark on millions of players around the world. From the most comical and fun ones like Choro Q even the most realistic ones like Tokyo Highway BattleIn all cases, that Japanese spirit bordering on anime is present in some way.
The fact is that now this has reached us JDM (Japanese Drift Master) Rise of the Scorpionwhich is available on Steam, GoG and Epic Games Store since yesterday afternoon, at around 4:00 p.m., which is when it was our time zone. And the truth is that taking a look at that prologue we have found some features that we are sure you will love. Because it is not all limited to running and reaching maximum speed. There is much more.
Drifting and racing in Japanese Drift Master
As we told you, you already have the prologue of the game available, which is completely free and it won’t cost you anything to download it. You’ll even have to reserve the full game that will arrive at some point in the remainder of 2024. There is no confirmed date, but after spending a few hours on this kind of demosurely the wait will become a little more distressing. And reasons for this Japanese Drift Master there is no shortage of them.
Basically the story of this Japanese Drift Master takes place in the (fictional) Japanese prefecture of Guntama, which the developers acknowledge is actually inspired by the mountainous region of Honshu. Players who are familiar with the famous routes of drifting In Japan, you will surely find common places that you have already seen in real-world events. Don’t think that it is completely faithful, but it is true that it takes a lot from those original places.
The game has the virtue of being developed within a huge open map where we can move freely and, from there, reach areas where events take place in which we can participate. That is one of the charms of this title, that although we have a story to follow (narrated in a black and white anime format that is great), it is possible to choose what we do at each moment. In the style of the old Test Drive Unlimitedwho was one of the fathers of this genre sandbox mixed with driving.
You will drive cars with official licenses
In addition to immersing ourselves in the Japanese culture of racing and skidding competitions, we will have the privilege of driving real models of cars, from brands that you may recognize, such as Subaru either MazdaWith each of these vehicles we can evolve, advance by improving some of their parts and achieve truly incredible modifications.
All with the aim of being able to compete against other drivers in narrow city streets and winding mountain roads where speed is not everything and leaves room for car control, traction and use of brakes to take the leading role.