I consider this game one of the best ''Zen'' example in videogaming (and only reason I'm giving three stars. If not, It'd be worth 2 at best).
Absolute drift is all about... drifting. no embellishments, no strange mechanics. Just drifting, and it does an acceptable job at that (provided that you play with a controller).
But above all, it's all about mastering the curve, so to speak. Nothing else matters, that was clearly the intention of the devs.
So, If you are looking for something exciting... this isn't the game for you. If you're looking for an enlightenment sense of fulfilment after finally landing that particular difficult drift.. welp, you just found your game.