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- I've expanded the car handling setting to make the cars more unique and varied.
I also explain how the dynamic sideways friction coefficient and steering works.
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The new rally is pretty awesome! But I also noticed that cars have more grip on the dirt now, which is something I feel divided about.
Cheers!
I thought the non-rally cars were unusable on the rally stage before the update.
Do you think I added too much grip?
@@jonathonhowe Some of the non-rally cars had just enough grip to do some insane entries and get lots of angle which is hard to do now, which I feel takes away some of the fun of the track.
@@LazyCatAnims i agree !
I love this - couldn't figure out drifting when I tried before. Maybe give the car a boost after drifting to make drifting feel more impactful?
I downloaded this game, and I absolutely love it! The drifting physics are so satisfying. It would be cool if you somehow added a time attack mode. Maybe you could average and weight the time through each type of road tile to get a time score. That way, the game would reward finding the fastest drift through a tile. Also, the coin system was somewhat confusing at first. It took a few rounds to figure out that the coins were 5% of the total score, so maybe you could add a counter which displays the amount of coins during the round to make it clearer how to earn coins. Keep it up, I'm excited to see where the game goes!
Thank you! I'm excited about revisiting the scoring system. I've got big plans and I like the idea of keeping track of the speed through different areas.
Being more transparent about the coin conversion is definitely a good idea.
Great work, looks beaut and really easy to follow, can’t wait to see more!
Loved the video and Installed the game, I would love it if you add some collectable like mario kart on the roads that does something. Other idea is to add more places to do "trickshots", like in Indusso map there is 2 lamps where you can pass the car throught and the dopamine spike felt great hitting it. Keep up the great work :)
Thank you!
I never thought of that. It’s a cool perspective for designing tracks.
As for power-ups, I’ve thought about giving the play some sort of advantage when they do certain moves, like a reverse entry, big jump, or even another hard move like going between two lampposts.
Unsure how I could give an advantage, simply speeding up the car makes it hard to control. Maybe a points bonus?
Is that along the lines of what you’re thinking?
@@jonathonhowe Exactly that, I feel like the power ups like boosts and jumps would make it very difficult to play so I feel like it needs more systems to spice up the gameplay. Ater the system(s) I'm sure it will be more clear the path to "collectables" on the road. But that's for the future. Other thing is I felt like it was very difficult to gain enough coins to buy more cars, so to fix it you could add a box or something that when you bought you had the chance to buy cars with different rarities (common, ...), iI think that would add a lot to the gameplay. Just ideas but happy to help :))
It would be cool if there was a setting to toggle between spaceship controls and something more realistic. Keep up the good work!
I think this is a great idea
I wish there was an game like this on Computers.
I think that it would be cool if you would add a replay-camera. Great Video btw.
I'm guessing you aren't going to make the car physics open-source, however, can you point us to some resources that you used to develop them so far? Like, where to even start. What you have here looks very good so far, but the whole world of racing games is just mind blowing in terms of the physics and coding behind it. Would really appreciate a few pointers!
I've got some good news. For the car physics I bought the Arcade Car Controller (Lite version) from the Unity asset store and it has since been made free.
I've done some heavy modification to it though. But the core of the mechanics is controlled by the ACC asset.
assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/systems/arcade-car-controller-lite-version-145489
What *I think* the features that this game needs:
1) Some sort of chaining drifts system. Inertia drift seems impossible (although I'm new to the game, maybe you might achieve inertia with later cars)
1,5) Score multiplier. If you chain drifts long enough you can multiply the scores you're gaining. And if you hard-stop your car or don't drift for some time you lose that multiplier.
(+ you may gain more multipliers if you're close to either of the walls, kind of like carx)
2) Night mode. I think it would make the game prettier and it can even have a function. Maybe only in night mode your score gets effected by multipliers, or vice versa.
2,5) Initial D brake trails for night mode. Self explanatory.
3)Alternative control schemes. Maybe a steering wheel one, or a two button one?
3,5) Fixed steering line thing(?). The current steering line can't be fixed to one location. This may be relatively easy to implement to the game, but I think it would greatly improve the game.
I really like this game and I want to see it grow. Wish you the best.
This is good stuff, here's my thoughts
1) This is something I have been thinking about. Perhaps when drifting and steering hard in the opposite direction a boost is given - speed, points, or faster turn
1.5) There is actually a hidden multiplier already, it slowly builds up while drifting and drops when not drifting. I would like to show it and make it smarter though. The idea is exactly what you've suggested.
2) That would be cool. The challenge with night mode will be performance. Lighting calculations are expensive and the game is already slow.
2.5) Of course
3) Agreed
3.5) This was intentional. In earlier versions of Drifto it was fixed to the centre. This would be somehow incorporated into alternate control schemes.
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I hope I interepreted them right.
it would be amazing to have this on pc, great work!
You might be able to use bluestacks to do that
You know a game is code if it looks like a finished game in it's early stages.
This game does that.
i think an option to add our own music would be cool :3 and to remove the steering bar on the screen :p
nice project, Have you thought about adding multiplayer in the game? I think It would be a nice touch.
I really want to, but it’s currently way out of scope. It’s on my mind though
@@jonathonhowe ok, then really good game though nice progress mate
@@jonathonhowe idea: you can make ascents and descents (I don’t mean jumps) I mean there will be hills, ravines, etc. (Or I didn't notice)
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Hello, I downloaded your game recently, and while I really enjoy it, I have come up with some QOL improvements that could be made. The friending system does not seem to be working on android phones. Also, the points-to-coins mechanic is a little confusing for newer players. Adding a little coins counter that upticks once every 20 points would make the app much more user-friendly. I also think adding some sort of collectible that gives you bonus points if you take the ideal drifting line would be cool. I saw a review on Google Play that mentioned maybe adding a minimap, but I don't think that is really needed. The player is given plenty of time to adjust the slide after each corner, and I personally feel that a minimap would make the game feel less realistic.
Yes, the friend system seems to be broken completely, it's on the backlog of bugs. The point to coins conversion should be more transparent, not sure how I'm going to fix that yet, I'm hesistant on adding more UI in game that doesn't add the the run itself.
Ideal drifting line bonus is a big yes. I've got a big list of things like this I'm calling gameplay spice.
Keep it
its driftin time
Can you implement phone tilting instead of swiping? I did this too for a game I've made and it's easy to implement. I think this would add some nice feel to this specific game. Also please let us change to widescreen mode haha. You could even add some nice camera effects when tilting your phone. Like the camera holding its rotation while you rotate the phone to steer.
Yeah there will definitely be tilt controls and landscape mode soon.
Having the camera rotate with the phone is an interesting idea - I’ll give it a go
Thats best game bro
Been enjoying the game since stumbling on one of your previous vids. Like others have mentioned, a few scattered coins to aim for could be cool, but my main gripe is the steering bar. Can you lock its sideways position to the middle of the screen so if your finger comes off mid corner you don't have to start steering again from the centre?
Yes! Adding steering options is on the todo list.
this game looks quite cool
looks great for mobile game
it would be beautiful to see small things there like more sections with selectable heights - tunnels, bridges, more sections with junctions to select level, environment or road type
Thank you! And yes, all those things are on the todo list!
Hi, there is a thing where you can tap at the very edge of the screen on map select and play the map without actually having it unlucked. Cheers
Thank you! I've experienced this before but didn't know what triggered it. I appreciate the help!
I WANTED SOMEONE TO MAKE SUCH A GAME
YOU READ MY THOUGHT
idea: you can make ascents and descents (I don’t mean jumps) I mean there will be hills ravines, etc.
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Yo man! Your game looks sick, I'm a music producer and I think I could make a great soundtrack for your game. I think that you could use drift phonk music for your game since it goes so well with the smooth drifting gameplay of your game. I can make multiple genres so just lmk. Good luck with your game!
Thank you! I'd love to chat, could you email me at jonathon.o.howe@gmail.com please?
Hey i have played your game for a couple days and its teally cool but it would be cool to see a better optmized control system or a single hand system
Thank you! I’m happy to hear you like Drifto.
I’m planning on adding different control systems players can choose between. What do you mean by a better optimised control system and single hand system?
@@jonathonhowe so in my personal experience my finger starts to get really hot during long games because of the atrict with the screen and it affects negatively my experience. I would suggest a screen sided tap ( tap the left side of the screen so the car goes left same with the other side ) but im not sure you are aiming for that kind of control system since the current one is a more of a scroll like. It also would be cool to have a motion control but as i have never coded more than a calculator in c# im not sure if it would be possible to make it happen ._.
MY ENGLISH IS NOT THE BEST SORRY. THIS MESSAGE IS JUST A SUGGESTION NO NEED TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY.
As you said it could be another control system you can choose on the settings
I love your game, kinda addictive
But I'd love to play it with a throttle and a real steering(not a physical steering), the game equivalence. If there'd be a new version
Thank you!
I've definitely considered expanding the controls, I like the idea.
I'm not sure how I'd implement it though.
It’s an amazing game, but if I had one suggestion it would be to make buying a new car a littler easier to understand, I clicked around fast while playing and when I hit on the other cars I clicked off thinking I couldn’t buy them before it showed up
Men i really like the soundtrack of your game is there a playlist i can use somewhere ?
Could you add tur ochargers with realistic lag?
Here is my review and ideas to improve the game:
Is a great game. Is fun and also challenging, but it has its flaws and possible improvements.
The game needs a sun with smoother light and shadows being cast behind trees and buildings. The game would not also be fund, but looks sick mit a bit more refinement to visuals.
The tracks are awesome and have many different parts, but they definitely needs more.
Tho, if u try to make money and unlock cars there is no reason to play all tracks, after u receive the Highscore-Cash rewards.
I would suggest something like a collectable Chashout-multiplier at score 250,500,750,1000,... ; They would respawn every 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1h after collected and would multiple the Cashout with 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x times. I would give the player a reason to play every map again and come back to the game.
All these cars have a slightly different handling model and all look very sick🔥
But some cars are just not as good than others.
I'd be cool if there was some kind Mini-Quest per car, which upon completion will unlock new color or reward u with money.
(Example: Reach Score 1500 on Rally to unlock ...)
The more side ways u go the higher the score gets. Also for holding a longs Drift there is a multiplier.
But u can't chain drifts if u change direction, without resetting the multiplayer.
Also a feedback if u hold a long drift.
If u want to add cosmetics or rewards, tire smoke and underglow, are good options.
In the end, it is a really fun game and hope for more updates.
Those are some amazing ideas!
1. Yes the visuals need some love. Unfortunately they're going to get worse before they get better. There are some performance issues caused primarily by the effects used currently. They will get better, but not in the next few weeks.
2. Yes, there does need to be some more incentive and I love that idea. The tricky part I feel will be communicating how such a system would work. I'd love to look into it more.
3. The scoring is far too ambiguous. I'm planning on redoing this, including more feedback like you've suggested.
4. I hadn't thought of those cosmetic options. I like
Thank so much for the feedback!
I'm looking forward to creating more updates!
Although optimisation doesn't seem to be a main problem for you at the moment, it very much is. Even in low graphics, the game lags and sometimes even stop for a second or two on budget phones (for example my Mate 20 Lite). So I suggest you spend a bit more time on the optimization side of things. And the stater car is lacking on the acceleration department, I know it might be intentional but it makes starting the game a bit boring, considering in the beginning you crash a lot.
Yes I agree performance is a problem currently. I've been in denial about it up until now.
The starting car is intentionally slow. I'll see what I can do to make it seem faster.
@@jonathonhowe Yeah I think that's the problem, you don't really feel the car's speed. The car should feel faster. I don't really know how you can achieve that but that seems to be the problem.
I downloaded the game recently and really enjoyed it, but the game feels very slow even when at high speed making the game a bit confusing when you cant control the car even though you look like you were at 20mph.
Maybe you can make the Fov increase the faster you are going?
Is there a way to remove the shadow from the locked cars? I want to see which ones I should get.
Hi love your game but can you make Setting for locking the slider in one place
Yes! That will be coming in future updates
I just installed the game but I have a problem right away. I have a budget phone and the game starts at high graphics, no biggie, I can always open the menu and change it. But the game make you play the tutorial right away, so you can't change the graphics when you first start the game, and if you do so, you can't access the tutorial. (I hope my wording isn't weird or anything, not a native speaker.)
You should be able to access settings without quitting the tutorial. There's a button through the pause menu.
Do you think it would be a good idea to make the tutorial accessable even after quitting?
(Your comment was well worded, very clear)
@@jonathonhowe I think so, yes. Tutorials should always be accessible through settings or some other system. Thanks for actually listening. Wish you the best.
the game is a lot of fun and feels amazing, only complaint is when first starting earning coins with beginning cars feels slow and tedious
Thank you! You're right, the balancing is definitely in need of some work.
Would love to see a steam release!
I would like to release a game for PC sometime, but I don't think Drifto would be it, at least not in its current state.
It's designed entirely with mobile in mind. Perhaps starting from scratch with the same concept for PC could yeild something fun and unique.
Just out of curiosity, what would need to change to allow the highspeed 360?
I would need to change the friction model.
Right now if the car is going in the opposite direction to the way it’s facing, it has ridiculous amounts of grip
@@jonathonhowe So assuming you don't have your variable clamped to only positives, could you add something along the lines of, if speed/velocity is less less then or equal to, lets say -10, have the grip closer to the forward velocities? and the -10 or whatever value it becomes, would be a buffer so you still have grip from launch. Might be a fun test.
So the grip is quite low when travelling backwards fast? 🤔
@@jonathonhowe exactly!
It would be cool if you could create a discord server cause i would really like to talk with other drifto player
Also i just had a little problem, i've just beaten the record on vaporwave but the leaderboard isn't showing it, is there anything you can do about it ?
Ok nevermind it updated
I've got good news for you!
Here's the server: discord.gg/xXXFFvRTzR
I've also added it to the description of the video now - I thought it was already there oops
@@stylis1 The first version I released with the Vaporwave stage had all leaderboards broken, but since have released a fix. That's probably why this happened - I post about these shenanigans in the Discord
I appreciate the heads up ♥
Spaceship controls are my least favorite in racing games. If it were me, the tires being what connect and control the vehicle on the ground would be priority number 1 no matter what kind of racing game I'm making. P2 would be making the slip/traction curves in a way that doesn't limit the moves you can do. I still respect your effort either way, though.
Hey Jonathan,
Just curious, your first video was 7 years ago. Was then when you started learning programming?
I first started programming 9 years ago (2 before the first video). It was a very slow start though, took me two years to learn how classes worked.
haha i have this game on my phone, what a coincidence
very fun mobile game, I've enjoyed it a lot since downloading it, however I would like to be able to play the game in horizontal orientation, as vertical restricts the steering and also often the view
Thank you! I’m glad you like it.
Good idea, I do want to make the game work in horizontal. The UI is currently only setup to support portrait screens so I’ll have to redesign it all.
like the game but my phone which is usually cold under load gets unpleasantly hot while playing drifto at 120 hz
Yeah, performance needs some work for sure.
I'm getting onto that very soon.
Just downloaded and tried the game. Is it not possible to play in horizontal mode? Really seems like it should be ^^ otherwise looks cool
No, it's not yet possible, I wasn't going to make it possible to play in landscape but I am going to look into it again after some feedback.
@@jonathonhowe it would also be cool to steer using gyro controls in horizontal :)
Yo i just installed the game. It's really fun, but are you planning on making it landscape/horizontal screen compatible ?
Also, i like the idea of a leaderboard, but i kinda would like to know if i'm top 5 or top 2000. You just see 5 names with their highscore, and not much else
Thank you! I wasn't originally, but it's been suggested a lot so I'll take a look into it.
Yes I agree it would be cool.
It's a hard problem to solve but I'm definitely going to take another look into it.
I played the game. It's cool and all. But it would be cooler if u can add a second searing method like a wheel. The current one, at least for me is a bit uncomfortable.
Yes, that is in the works for sure.
Are those cars from the mena pack.
Most of them are, I’m using these.
assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/vehicles/land/arcade-rally-cars-pack-186286
assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/vehicles/land/arcade-retro-super-cars-215286
assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/vehicles/land/stylized-complete-drift-cars-193256
@@jonathonhowe the link I just posted was a nice pack not too expensive I've been upgrading alot of the models for my own purposes.
We need maxwell the cat as a car.
great video and great game but the game feels a bit slow
Where did you learn game development?I do not know where to start...and I have basic c# knowledge...Where do I go?
My gamedev knowledge is all learnt through tutorials and trial and error.
Before I started Unity I did have 5+ years programming and 2/3rds of a computer science degree which would've made it way easier.
I think the best way to start development is to just make stuff. Come up with an idea, it doesn't have to be good, and build it. Watch tutorials, read docs, talk to others.
The biggest challenge I've found is making the system well, that is, writing code such that the system is flexible and scalable.
first 1000 sub gang++
Will you release pc version?
Nah, I'm not planning on it. It's designed from the ground up for mobile, I don't think it would fit the PC platform very well.
If i make my custom FRS and send you the model can you put it in game?....
edit: Also, need particles and or FOV change so it feels faster. Playing the app it feels like the cars are moving slow
Yeah sure. It’s got to fit the current style though.
Email me at jonathon.o.howe@gmail.com
I play your game. Haven’t yet watched any of your vids. The game is amazing tho.
Do you have a pc build for this game?
No, not of Drifto. I'm not planning on making one. The game is designed from the ground up for mobile. Definitely keen for a PC project next though.
i reckon the amount of money you earn per run could probably be upped, the beginning grind is a bit slow and mundane. rest of the game is so sick so far
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PC when?
I'm not planning on porting Drifto to PC, it's designed from the ground up for mobile.
@@jonathonhowe Awww.
Don't know if I'm doing something wrong but earning cash is taking so long early on
You're probably doing everything right. The game definitely needs some balancing work.
I'm planning on addressing this in the next couple of updates
Just installed it. It's quite fun to pass some time. Music and sounds didn't work for me, not entirely sure if there are any yet (but there are settings for it).
I definitely agree with some other comments that the base mechanics are there, but it needs some spice. Collectible coins as point boosters or something would be one idea.
I also feel the game is missing some notion of progression that makes it harder the higher your score is. Think Subway Surfers where you keep going faster and faster. Power ups could also slow this progression, allowing you to keep going for longer.
For new players there should be a bit more choice, too. Let them select one of three cars to start with (Pokemon style) or unlock a second car based on achievement of scoring 100 or something like that. It doesn't take terribly long as it is, but the first unlocking experience should come even sooner IMO.
Personally I didn't quite understand how scoring works. At first I thought it's "drift time", but when I unlocked the city and went around the roundabout it became clear it's not the only factor. I also had trouble understanding the UI at first when it comes to points versus money earned.
But all in a it's pretty fun already, great job and can't wait to see where it goes.
Thank you so much for all the feedback!
I agree with all of the suggestions. I have been thinking of how to implement more gameplay spice and making the scoring more transparent.
Having multiple starter cars would also help with the start of the game feeling a little bland.
Great game with lots of potential but give us brakes man😭
Call it a mechanic 😉
Sorry but brakes aren't coming. It was a design decision right from the start.
You game is unplayable on android
I'm sorry you're having trouble playing Drifto.
Is this related to performance or some other bug?
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@@jonathonhowe so you are a kiwi bro.
Yeah, sure am
@@jonathonhowe same here I got into game dev a few years ago I was originally a scaffolder but got a new job and started learning unity and I learnt 3d modeling by disecting synty models it's some fun stuff.
Good stuff, game dev can be a good time, can’t say I’m any good at the 3D modelling though. Most of the assets in Drifto I bought.
Just had a quick peek at your channel, some of your stuff looks really interesting. I’ll have a chance to properly check it out after New Years.
Are you a part of any NZ game dev groups?
Be careful with adding too many technical characteristics. I honestly like the simplified car properties because as a player I really don't know what torque or gear ratio mean in relation to how a car handles. For example in Forza there are so many different statistics that I don't even bother trying to understand them and even after finishing the game I have no clue what they do. Even if you have these "in the background" make sure to keep it simple enough so that casual players can easily understand the pros and cons of each car. Thats just my 2 cents... Looks great though!
Yeah for sure.
Most of the details are hidden from the player, they're mostly for me to tweak how the cars behave
@@jonathonhowe sounds good 👍