Neon Drift Circuit

Neon Drift Circuit is unashamed arcade racing. There's no fussing over tire pressure — you just hold to accelerate, tap to drift, and chain your slides for a speed boost. It clicks almost immediately, and the sense of speed is fantastic on a bigger screen. You can steer with tilt or on-screen buttons, and both actually work, which is not always true in mobile racers. I preferred the buttons for precision, but tilt felt more fun on wide-open tracks. Fair warning: this is the most demanding game in our current batch. The neon effects look great but they'll heat your phone and drain the battery quickly. Great for short race sessions, less so for a two-hour marathon.

What we liked

• Instant, satisfying drifting
• Two solid control schemes
• Excellent sense of speed