The robust world of racing video games is filled with different experiences: from pure arcade models, in which you never take your foot off the gas pedal, to highly sophisticated simulations that take into account tire wear. JDM: Japanese Drift Master lands somewhere between these two options as an example of the simcade genre.

We crafted JDM to have a solid, realistic, physics-based driving model as the game’s backbone. This means you won’t be able to take a hairpin corner going 200 km/h, but you will be able to fully enjoy drifting on your steering wheel. On top of that, we added a few layers of arcade elements - toning down a little bit the difficulty of handling the car, while still preserving the realism of the experience. This is our Simcade Driving Model, but we didn’t stop there.

In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, you will have two Driving Models at your disposal. Simcade, as described above, and Arcade. Check out our latest video guide, in which we make a deeper dive into the differences between the two.

The Arcade driving model is a gameplay style designed for players who prioritize fun and easy-to-learn controls over maximum realism. After selecting this mode, you will have your ABS, ESP, Drift Assist, and Brake Assist enabled. If you don’t call yourself a simracer, it’s the best place to start your adventure with JDM.

The Simcade setup is a gameplay style designed for players who prefer more realism in vehicle handling. After selecting this mode, you will have your ABS on, and your ESP, Drift Assist, and Brake Assist disabled. You will have more control over the car’s behaviour, but it will require more skill to do so.

When first launching the game, you will be prompted to select the preferred model. You will also be able to make the change at any time from the Pause Menu option, so feel free to experiment and find what works best for you.

Each racing game enthusiast has their preferred taste for driving mechanics, but we are sure that with the addition of two driving models, you will feel right at home with JDM.

If you like what you see, please remember to wishlist and follow the game on Steam.

We also cordially invite you to our Discord channel[discord.gg], where we are actively running a Community Challenge with some nifty gifts open for grabs.

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