Drive Mad 9 is an obstacle course driving game with a challenge where you have to drive on dangerous routes with exact speed control and balance. The game continuously presents unexpected circumstances with steep slopes, jump platforms and varied terrain making each level a fascinating conquest.
The gameplay feels simple but not easy. If you're tired of "perfect" action, Drive Mad 9 will bring you back down to earth (or send you plummeting off a cliff).
Drive Mad 9's signature feature is its "lose points" mechanism. Unlike typical games, there are NO CHECKPOINTS here. If you flip your car or fall off the track, even if you're just a step away from the finish line, you'll return to the starting line.
In Drive Mad 9's physics, sometimes all you need to do is... reverse. To climb a steep slope or jump over a deep pit, you need a sufficiently long run-up. The trick is to reverse far back, then accelerate forward at full speed.
The gentle slopes in the game can send your car tumbling like a circus performer. The most important principle is SPEED CONTROL. Sometimes, lightly tapping the brakes mid-race can help the car nose-dive more safely than keeping the throttle open.
In older versions of Drive Mad, there were levels that required you to crash into candles or use a crane to pull yourself up. While Drive Mad 9 has changed that, the same principle holds true: Observe. Is there a ramp to gain momentum? Is there a wall to slow down? Observation will save you countless Space key presses.
Yes. You can play directly in your browser without downloading in most web versions.
The number of levels may vary depending on the version, but the game boasts many levels with increasing difficulty.
No. If you crash or fall off the track, you will have to start over from the beginning of the current level.
The game's simple mechanics and absence of violent or sophisticated material make it accessible for most gamers.
Practice control of speed, balance and the technique of building momentum before jumping big distances.
If you want challenges that require precise car handling then attempt Drive Mad 9 before trying Downhill Racing.
