Initial D Extreme Stage «TRUSTED»
: Career mode (Legend of the Streets) can feel repetitive.
: Almost every reviewer agrees that playing with a standard DualShock controller is extremely difficult, often feeling like "driving on ice". A racing wheel (like the Logitech G25) is highly recommended to make the drifting mechanics manageable. Initial D Extreme Stage
: Very "slippery" on controllers; lack of D-pad support for steering. : Career mode (Legend of the Streets) can feel repetitive
: The game is entirely in Japanese, making menus and tuning difficult for some. : Very "slippery" on controllers; lack of D-pad
: Many fans were disappointed by the removal of features found in previous console games like Initial D Special Stage (PS2). It lacks a traditional "Story Mode" and features a relatively small selection of tracks (7 courses total). Pros and Cons Pros Cons
: Includes high-quality Eurobeat tracks and an original intro by Move.
Check out these reviews and gameplay videos to see the drifting mechanics and visuals in action: Initial D Extreme Stage Review-Playstation 3 YouTube · Game Escape Initial d EXTREME STAGE (PS3) REVIEW! YouTube · /home/gligar13