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Initial D World | Posted: Sep 5 2014, 12:21 AM |
IDW Facebook Fanpage Group: Staff Posts: 383 Member No.: 37,931 Joined: Sep 27th 2011 Location: Initial D World | With the help of the hype surrounding the new Initial D movie, Bandai Namco recently released the Android version of their popular mobile game ドリフトスピリッツ (Drift Spirits) The iOS version was available since last year, but just recently been attracting some attentions. (Check out the TV commercial below) The game features an impressive lineup of cars from six different manufactures. (Yes, AE86 is featured in this game, along with many other cars seen in Initial D.) Players can do story mode or VS mode and other interactive online mode. The reason why this game wasn't that well known before is because it is exclusively available in Japanese. There is no language option, so many die-hard Initial D fans who are not well versed in Japanese were intimidated to try it, not to mention you have to change the country/region for your App Store account to Japan before you can even download it. Besides the non-obligatory in-game token purchase, the game is completely free of charge for both iOS and Android. The graphics are unmatched by many other mobile racing games. The gameplay is however, entirely depend on your ability to understand Japanese. All the controls and on-screen instructions are in Japanese. I mean sure, you can whip out your dictionary and translate the meaning, but it takes the whole experience out of it. | Official Site | » ドリフトスピリッツ | バンダイナムコゲームス公式サイト | http://drispi.bngames.net/ | System Requirement | » iOS 5.1 and up for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. » Android 4.1 and up | How to get it | » For iOS device, there are two methods. -- Download on iTune and sync | https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/drift-spirits/id694480800 -- Click on this directly on your iOS device | http://wpp.jp/drispi_app/ » For Android users, simply click on the link below. -- Download on Google play and sync it over to your device: http://goo.gl/D4r4mx | TV commercial | » 「ドリフトスピリッツ」プロモーション映像 | http://youtu.be/9XEb8ksTJjs | Editor's Note | I went through the troubles to change my iPhone's country/region to Japan to download this game. I was not disappointed. The layouts and gameplays are both superb. It is what you would expect for a game that's attention to details. The images in this post are ACTUAL gameplay screenshots. Happy drifting! P.S. Here is a simple tutorial to change the region/country on your iOS, by yours truly - http://imgur.com/a/au9rv Image size reduced, original size: 1113 x 1800. Click here to view the image in its original dimension. |
BOZZ | Posted: Sep 5 2014, 04:32 PM |
IDW Posts A Freaking LOT Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 28,412 Member No.: 1,414 Joined: Mar 9th 2004 Location: Update Profile | So this game has some tie in with the Initial D movie judging by that one screenshot you posted? |
Tessou | Posted: Sep 5 2014, 05:59 PM |
More NEGATIVE than a black hole Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 19,345 Member No.: 12,263 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Update Profile | It refers to the Initial D mission or mode or whatever as a "collaboration event", so who knows. |
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BOZZ | Posted: Sep 5 2014, 07:12 PM | ||
IDW Posts A Freaking LOT Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 28,412 Member No.: 1,414 Joined: Mar 9th 2004 Location: Update Profile |
Ah, for a second there I was confused... I'll try to get this via iTunes, it's times like these where I wished I had an Android device so I can easily download the game. | ||
THE_HONDA_CG2 | Posted: Sep 6 2014, 06:27 AM |
Patient Zero Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,279 Member No.: 37,947 Joined: Oct 1st 2011 Location: Update Profile | Oh no! My smurt phone is too old to download this. It seems really interesting though. Sometimes I wish I had a tablet to use since it doesn't look like I'm ableto upgrade my phone for another bagillion years. |
freegamer077 | Posted: Sep 7 2014, 12:27 AM |
Shmuck Group: Members Posts: 1 Member No.: 44,124 Joined: Jun 28th 2014 Location: Canada | does anybody know how to spend the gold coin?coz i have a lot and idk how to spend it.thanks guys! |
Alex | Posted: Sep 10 2014, 05:56 AM |
OG Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 9,054 Member No.: 111 Joined: Nov 26th 2002 Location: Atlanta | Going to check this out on Android 4.4.4 but I need to figure my way around the region block. edit: Anyone know if this is something I can do without rooting? This post has been edited by Alex on Sep 10 2014, 05:58 AM |
Spaz | Posted: Sep 10 2014, 09:13 AM |
Just a guy towing a car across the country to chase a dream. Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 9,272 Member No.: 30,193 Joined: Jul 25th 2008 Location: Plymouth, MN | I've rooted every Android phone I've owned. Back it up and do it. |
Falbere | Posted: Sep 10 2014, 05:35 PM | ||
Back from the dead, baby Group: IDP Admin Posts: 1,327 Member No.: 43,254 Joined: Mar 31st 2014 Location: Singapore |
1. Download a .APK file for the game and put it on your phone 2. Go to settings and enable "Unknown Sources" 3. ??? 4. Profit! | ||
MzdaspD | Posted: Apr 9 2015, 06:11 AM |
RE雨宮~wtfbbq! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 690 Member No.: 30,047 Joined: Jul 10th 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada | The north American version had just been released to the play store... Anyone play it? [ Post made via Mobile Device ] |
Tessou | Posted: Apr 9 2015, 01:23 PM |
More NEGATIVE than a black hole Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 19,345 Member No.: 12,263 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Update Profile | I haven't seen it in the play store. Just checked. |
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Seri | Posted: Apr 9 2015, 01:39 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | It's on the iOS store, at least. Not that I have a iDevice, Google told me. |
MzdaspD | Posted: Apr 9 2015, 06:46 PM |
RE雨宮~wtfbbq! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 690 Member No.: 30,047 Joined: Jul 10th 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada | |
Seri | Posted: Apr 9 2015, 06:56 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | Ohhhhh. "Not available in your country." |
MzdaspD | Posted: Apr 9 2015, 08:43 PM |
RE雨宮~wtfbbq! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 690 Member No.: 30,047 Joined: Jul 10th 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada | oh really? I guess its Canadian only then.. |
Seri | Posted: May 6 2015, 09:03 AM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | So I got an .apk file because Android. It's pretty fun for what it is. I'm currently at the 3rd set of opponents with an R32 and R33 without spending a penny. It's been 6 days. |
Seri | Posted: May 7 2015, 08:37 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | So I may have hit a paywall due to a bit of a difficulty spike near the end of the 3rd set of opponents. We'll find out tomorrow when I get my free rare car as a login bonus. |
OkamiWind | Posted: May 7 2015, 08:43 PM |
Ravioli Ravioli Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,130 Member No.: 40,468 Joined: Feb 4th 2013 Location: Riverside, CA | I also managed to download this game and I had some exposure from the Japanese version, glad to see what the story is now. You could wait until another event is open, since this is only the first month the game was released. Some events from the Japanese version raced increasingly powerful racers and you get tickets which acts like the Order Tickets but you get event specific cars. But it's up to you. My username is the same as...my username. |
Seri | Posted: May 7 2015, 08:56 PM |
Quirks and Features of IDW Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,891 Member No.: 40,610 Joined: Feb 21st 2013 Location: Showroom | Never mind. Got it thanks to getting a few Spirit drifts. Which I still don't know how I'm doing. Anyway, I'll add you I guess. Free gas for me. I'll be Miyuki with a Tomomi avatar. Edit: Apparently it's done by player ID, so... 51631. This post has been edited by Miura Seri on May 7 2015, 08:58 PM |
OkamiWind | Posted: May 7 2015, 09:06 PM |
Ravioli Ravioli Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,130 Member No.: 40,468 Joined: Feb 4th 2013 Location: Riverside, CA | Boom, request sent. I think Spirits are completely random when you execute a Excellent...hell even in the Japanese version I was wishing for it at random times. |
tsukikomi | Posted: May 19 2015, 10:02 PM | ||
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The yt link is private so yeah What is the song used in the trailer? Do we have a ost/download list for this app? | ||
Tessou | Posted: May 19 2015, 11:23 PM |
More NEGATIVE than a black hole Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 19,345 Member No.: 12,263 Joined: Sep 12th 2005 Location: Update Profile | Says incompatible with all of my devices. I'm on Android 4.4.2. Well above required specs. Thanks Namco. |
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Falbere | Posted: May 20 2015, 07:18 AM | ||
Back from the dead, baby Group: IDP Admin Posts: 1,327 Member No.: 43,254 Joined: Mar 31st 2014 Location: Singapore |
Try setting your locale to Japan. I am not sure about your cellphone, but I fixed it on my android that way. | ||
tsukikomi | Posted: May 22 2015, 11:08 PM |
Falbury~<3 Group: TRAP CLUB Posts: 708 Member No.: 43,994 Joined: Jun 23rd 2014 Location: Southcenter Parkway | Why is there a fucking muscle car in this game? |
OkamiWind | Posted: May 23 2015, 12:38 AM |
Ravioli Ravioli Group: FORUM MODERATOR Posts: 1,130 Member No.: 40,468 Joined: Feb 4th 2013 Location: Riverside, CA | Because why not? I dunno, the C3 was actually from an event back in the JPN version. So ask Namco why the hell they did that...same with the Mini Cooper. EDIT: hate my phone's autocorrect and my spelling instinct. This post has been edited by OkamiWind on May 23 2015, 12:39 AM |
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