Neon Drift Rally

Neon Drift Rally knows exactly what it wants to be: a fast, loud arcade racer you can play with one thumb. You tap to drift, hold to boost off the drift, and chain the two together to keep your speed sky-high. When it clicks, weaving through neon canyons feels fantastic.

There's a decent progression of tracks and cars, and unlocking a new ride actually changes how the game feels rather than just bumping numbers. The tilt controls are optional, which I was glad about, because tap-to-turn is far more reliable on a bumpy train.

It leans heavily on style over substance, and after a couple of hours you've seen most of what it does. But for quick bursts it's hard to put down, and the sense of speed is genuinely thrilling.

What we liked

• One-thumb drift controls that just work
• Real sense of speed
• Cars that feel distinct to drive