Hajwala Drift: Cars & Police

Hajwala Drift: Cars & Police is a racing game centered on Arab-style drifting, allowing players to drive and modify a selection of Gulf favorite vehicles. The game offers various activities, including drifting through city streets, exploring desert dunes, and engaging in police chases. Players can experience the core gameplay offline on their own, or connect with others online. A distinctive aspect of the game is its Desert Trip (Kashta) mode, where players can engage in animal catching and photography in a desert environment, adding an exploratory element beyond typical racing mechanics.

Core Play Experience

The primary focus of the game is on hajwala and drifting, with a physics system designed to simulate weighty drifting and realistic crashes. Players can take their chosen vehicle, customized with various modifications, onto different maps including cities, highways, deserts, and dunes. A minimap helps navigate these environments, highlighting areas of interest like animal zones and gas stations. The game incorporates a fuel system, requiring players to monitor their fuel gauge and refuel at gas stations.

Police Chases

Breaking in-game rules can trigger police patrols to pursue the player. To escape, players must utilize their hajwala drifting skills. Failure to evade the police can result in consequences such as losing a license, having the car impounded, and paying a fine, aiming to mirror real-life outcomes.

Desert Trip (Kashta) Mode

Beyond driving and racing, the game features a Desert Trip (Kashta) mode. In this mode, players can venture into the desert to catch animals like spiny-tailed lizards (dhub), scorpions, and birds, using either a net or their hands. Rare animals caught in this manner are noted to have higher value. Players can also photograph camels, horses, and dogs to fill a 3D album. This mode supports online interaction, allowing all players in a room to see the same animals.

Online and Offline Play

Players have the flexibility to engage with Hajwala Drift: Cars & Police either offline without an internet connection, or online. The online multiplayer component allows players to join rooms and challenge friends or other players globally. Online interactions include an emoji wheel, quick chat bubbles, and visible horn and headlight flashes for all participants.

Photo Mode

A dedicated Photo mode enables players to capture full-screen shots of their cars within the game. These images are saved to an in-game album and can also be stored in the player’s phone gallery.

Game Progression and Updates

The game features over 40 cars, which are described as realistic Gulf favorites, each with its own set of modifications. The developers release regular updates that include new cars and maps, sometimes based on player requests. Recent additions have included new vehicles like the Shas 2024 and Shas 2024 pickup. Players can drive to the accompaniment of shilat and other songs.