The Drifter Reviews
The Drifter is a gorgeous and moody point 'n' click adventure with impeccable art, but its pulp leanings undermine its best qualities.
The Drifter is a new standard in point and click adventures and deserves to be spoken about in the same breath as the very best the genre has to offer. The look, sound, and feel of the game are all superb and it tells a story that never stops being thrilling. All in all, it's an essential purchase for anybody who has even a passing interest in the genre.
The puzzles are logical, never distracting, often contained within single screens in an escape room style. Excellent voice acting and a cynical narrator complete an experience that demonstrates that adventures can still have a lot to offer, when crafted by skilled hands.
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What stumbles there are, though, do little to loosen The Drifter’s sturdy grasp of the genre. With a steady stream of plot twists and storytelling intrigue, the game is a propulsive and polished example of the form, every bit the satisfying pulp adventure it sets out to be.
The Drifter is an excellent adventure game with a fantastic story, excellent sound, and lovely pixel art, though sadly drags a bit here and there.
A brutal, lightning-paced take on the point-and-click adventure, The Drifter stands confidently among the greats of Australian horror fiction. Building a uniquely unsettling atmosphere with its chilling prose and narration, it presents a compelling supernatural mystery that will satisfy any adventure game fan. With gorgeous pixel art, killer voice acting, a soundtrack full of bangers, and an engaging gameplay loop, The Drifter is a home-grown triumph.
The Drifter has everything you want from a modern point-and-click adventure – a banging story, excellent characters that are unabashedly Australian, and expertly designed puzzles. It's one of the best adventure games you'll ever play and it feels like an evolution for the genre, and Powerhoof deserves all the acclaim about to come its way.
If concepts like Stephen King, John Carpenter, and low-budget 80s horror films hold a special place in your life, you’ll absolutely love The Drifter.
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Deserving of a place in the point and click hall of fame, The Drifter is a pulpy thriller with fantastic storytelling, excellent puzzles and truly stand-out voice acting. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2025, make sure this is on your radar if you're a fan of adventure games with unforgettable narratives.
The Drifter is a well-written, fast-paced point-and-click thriller that will keep you glued to your seat. It's a must-play for those who love puzzlers, mystery, and adventure.
The Drifter is bold, bizarre, and full of surprises. It’s the kind of game that lingers long after the credits roll.
If nothing else, The Drifter is a love letter to a classic genre of PC gaming that many will have fond memories of growing up. While there may be those who feel like this form of point ‘n click gameplay may be obsolete and may find the puzzle-solving to be frustrating but I believe what Powerhoof has crafted here is a gem that is worth a look. This engaging story with a gripping protagonist, stellar presentation, and solid voice acting showcases that there’s plenty you can do within the medium that will reward those who enjoy the thrill and challenge of a good adventure. If this kind of game is up your alley, I definitely recommend you’d give it a shot!
The Drifter is a stylish pulp ride that, despite a few stumbles, delivers an excellent adventure experience with fantastic visuals.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The Drifter is a messy first attempt at the point-and-click genre from Powerhoof. The story can be frustrating at times, which can extend to the puzzles that leave you confused when returning after a long break. However, the story comes together beautifully, making the mess seem intentional and worth your time.
Add this to your wishlist, follow the developer, and above all, keep an eye on him. Because this is a game that's going to make a splash.
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The Drifter is a fantastic supernatural thriller and point-and-click investigation game rolled into one, staying true to the staples of the genre while updating certain elements for a current-day audience. The team at Powrhoof has fashioned a gritty, intriguing tale that keeps you guessing without feeling lost, enticing you with breadcrumbs stuck in the muck collecting in the corners of Mawson. For those who love to solve problems with their logic and wits, and slowly unravel a mystery like none other in point-and-click games, The Dirfter is a must-play.
The Drifter's storyline gets a little predictable and corny in its third act, but otherwise this is a fantastic game for point-and-click puzzle fans. It has pretty faultless point-and-click gameplay, an excellent voice cast, and the perfect narration to set the tone in this pulp thriller story.
The Drifter is an evolution of the point-and-click adventure, as it delivers a highly refined experience from top to bottom. The Drifter immediately hooks you in with its captivating sci fi thriller narrative thanks to a supremely strong opening full of time travel, conspiracy and murder. It flowed with nearly perfect pacing throughout and was well rounded with superb voice acting, a flawless gamepad experience, but most importantly, challenging puzzles that avoid the genre trope of being obtuse. There were a few minor issues, but nothing that detracted from the overall experience. The Drifter is a must for fans of the golden era of the point and click adventure, but thanks to its refinement, it’s also for anyone who loves a good sci-fi thriller adventure.
The Drifter is another adventure of merit, a "must play" for every fan of the genre. Especially those who have a soft spot for thrillers and the atmosphere of old horror movies will probably love it a little more.
Action doesn't usually integrate well to point-and-click titles, but The Drifter is an exception. It holds its own with both its calm sections and its hectic moments. It feels like an interactive audiobook that you don't want to put down. A captivating summer paperback.
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