Initial D: Drift Stage

You control a car from a top-down perspective, navigating tight corners on a winding course. The main goal is to complete laps as fast as possible without crashing. You use the arrow keys to steer and a dedicated button for the handbrake, which is crucial for initiating drifts around bends. The physics feel weighty; letting go of the gas before a turn helps the car pivot. It starts deceptively easy but demands precise timing on later, narrower tracks. The game feels like a focused test of cornering rhythm and control.