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JDM: Japanese Drift Master

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A screenshot of the game JDM: Japanese Drift Master, a green car drifting, another car, and a race track.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master gameplay. A car drifts on a winding road. Displays: points, time, speed (79 km/h), and game score.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master gameplay screenshot. Player controls a car in a drift scene, other cars are also drifting.

A blue car drifting on a mountain road in the game "Japanese Drift Master". Trees line the road, the game shows a realistic view of the scene.

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JDM: Japanese Drift Master is an open-world racing simcade that immerses players in Japan’s iconic car culture, blending precise drifting mechanics with a vibrant, anime-inspired narrative. Set in the fictional Guntama prefecture, inspired by Honshu’s scenic landscapes, the game offers over 250 km of roads, from winding mountain touge to bustling city streets. Dynamic weather, traffic, and a day-night cycle enhance the immersive experience, challenging players to master drift, grip, and drag races across diverse terrains.

Players assume the role of Touma, a Polish outsider navigating Japan’s underground drift scene, with a story told through 40+ hand-drawn manga-style cutscenes. The narrative weaves action, drama, and light romance, echoing Initial D’s storytelling. Licensed vehicles from Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, and others can be customized extensively in the tuner shop, with options for body kits, rims, spoilers, and performance upgrades like suspension and engine tuning. A paint shop lets players personalize their cars in authentic JDM style, while realistic tire physics and simcade controls—compatible with controllers, keyboards, or steering wheels—deliver satisfying drifts.

Game modes include Free Drift, Drift Challenge, and head-to-head Drift Races, alongside sidequests like sushi deliveries and underground events. Despite a linear campaign, the arcade controls shine, though exploration feels limited by indestructible barriers. With authentic car sounds and genre-themed radio stations, JDM: Japanese Drift Master captures the thrill of Japanese street racing, appealing to both casual players and hardcore drift enthusiasts.

Technical information
Official website
Categories : Racing, Casual, Simulation, Sports Sim
Editor : Gaming Factory
Developer : Gaming Factory
Mode(s) : Solo
Release date : 21 May 2025
System Requirements
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- CPU : i5-9400F / Ryzen 5 2600
- RAM : 16 GB
- GPU : GeForce GTX1660 / Radeon RX590
- Storage : 18 GB
- Recommended
- CPU : i7 11700k / Ryzen 5 7600
- RAM : 32 GB
- GPU : GeForce RTX3060 Ti / Radeon RX6700
- Storage : 18 GB
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