JDM: Japanese Drift Master

Gameplay

In JDM: Japanese Drift Master we are given an open world consisting of approximately 250 kilometers of roads. Driving through winding routes that cut through diverse locations (from the picturesque valley of Lake Haikama, through mountainous areas, to an urbanized, densely populated area), we participate in races where both the position at the finish line and the style in which we get there matter.

In order to score as many points as possible, we need to drift when taking corners, smoothly transition from one slide to another if possible, and also try to "position" the car at the largest possible angle relative to the direction of travel. Despite the arcade-based controls, the cars behave in a fairly realistic manner, appropriately responding to movements of the virtual steering wheel (the game can be considered a so-called simcade).

As we progress, we earn money that we can spend on buying new cars and tuning the ones we already own (from changing the paint color to improving performance and comprehensive bodywork modifications). The game has official licenses from well-known Japanese brands such as Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru.

Engine

JDM: Japanese Drift Master was created based on Unreal Engine 5.