#neondrift

[lvlupmike]

Neon Drift.

[samirabbasgamedev]

Neon Drift Playtesting Week: Tightening the Drift

Before finalizing Neon Drift, we ran a focused playtesting session to address key gameplay concerns. This week was all about listening to players and refining the experience.

Key Feedback:

Players liked the core drifting mechanic but felt cornering was slightly too punishing at high speeds.

Some found visual effects around drifting unclear (was the boost activating?).

Track layout in Level 2 caused unintended AI pile-ups due to narrow bends.

Changes Made:

Adjusted drift sensitivity and added visual FX for active boost states.

Widened problem corners and updated AI pathfinding slightly to reduce collisions.

Tweaked background contrast for better player focus during speed sections.

This iterative polish made the game feel far more responsive and fun. It reflected principles from Chapter 5: User Interface and Feedback Loops, reinforcing the importance of clarity and responsiveness in action-based games.