Clustertruck

If you like a bit of rough and tumble in your games tied with adrenaline-pumping action, this is a game for you.

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Clustertruck is a platformer game where you jump and maneuver on top of speeding trucks in hazardous situations. The game features a campaign mode with increasing difficulty, and various abilities to unlock such as a grappling hook and truck cannon. It also includes a level editor, replay system, and online leaderboards for sharing and competing with others.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,396 reviews

gameplay234 positive mentions

story35 negative mentions

gameplay
490 mentions
48 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Clustertruck is characterized by its fast-paced, addictive mechanics that revolve around jumping from truck to truck while avoiding obstacles. Players appreciate the simplicity and accessibility of the controls, though some find the level design can become repetitive and frustrating, particularly with certain mechanics and difficulty spikes. Overall, the game offers a unique and exhilarating experience, enhanced by a variety of unlockable abilities and community-created content, making it a fun choice for fans of platformers.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenges you well.”
- “The fast-paced gameplay and unpredictable truck movements create a sense of excitement and urgency.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward and satisfying; you jump on trucks, try not to touch anything else, and reach the finish line.”
- “But the learning curve is too steep in my opinion; after just 3 hours or so, you will find a few mechanics that make the game way too easy.”
- “Also, all the cool abilities are locked, not only by a skill barrier but also by the fact that most people don't want to spend hours playing unfun, repetitive, and frustrating gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is just jumping on trucks while doing cool stuff with abilities or without.”
music
342 mentions
61 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its energetic and immersive qualities, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and overall experience. Many players appreciate the diverse soundtracks that vary by level, although some note that the repetition can become tedious during extended play. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as fantastic, fitting well with the game's chaotic and fun atmosphere, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The energetic soundtrack complements the game's frenetic pace, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is so good, one of the best if not the best in any game I have played, the sound designer did not need to go this hard but they did, truly outdid themselves here.”
- “The soundtrack fits this game incredibly well, and really adds to the atmosphere, as well as signifying the urge to move.”
- “The music can get a little repetitive too, though it does a reasonable job at creating a frantic atmosphere.”
- “The music and levels are forgettable as well.”
- “Unfortunately, the menu navigation is clunky and the music is just forgettable.”
graphics
264 mentions
44 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic yet effective, with a minimalist art style that complements the fast-paced gameplay. While some players appreciate the clean and colorful visuals, others criticize the lack of graphical options and occasional performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose well, enhancing the gameplay experience without being the main focus.
- “The game's minimalist visuals serve its purpose, providing a clean and straightforward aesthetic.”
- “Epic game with great art style and marvelous soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are astonishing.”
- “This isn't a beta... the graphics actually look that bad.”
- “Inconsistent, buggy, the graphics are all reused base textures you can get from your standard unity packs, this is just a cheap cash grab, and they used their code from this for a bunch of their other games so you can imagine just how bad the quality assurance is.”
- “The only reason I would not recommend/dislike this game is because the only graphics option that comes up for me is fantastic and my computer is only like medium graphics so this is making my game kinda laggy.”
story
129 mentions
12 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game is largely criticized for its lack of a meaningful story, with many players noting that it focuses primarily on gameplay rather than narrative. While some mention a simple premise involving a dad stuck in traffic, most agree that the absence of a compelling storyline does not detract from the fun, fast-paced action. Overall, players appreciate the game's addictive nature and custom content, but they acknowledge that the story is minimal or non-existent.
- “Character development and story progression throughout this game were on point; it's obvious that a lot of time was spent on polishing the backstory of the main character, which really did show.”
- “The linear timeline of this game's story really helped me keep track of what was going on, and I'm glad there were no annoying side quests or external missions. This game had everything I could have dreamed of in a game; good job, Landfall.”
- “Clustertruck constantly gives advancing challenges throughout the 100 levels in its story mode.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There is no story, show me your bionicles... ok seriously though I like how he didn't try to make a story, it's a game about bloody jumping on trucks, it would just be weird to have cutscenes and a story or something.”
- “No story on this game, you don't know at all who you are, what you're doing here and why you're doing this.”
humor
108 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its silliness and chaotic fun, with players frequently laughing out loud at the absurdity of the gameplay and the unpredictable physics. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide hilarious moments, often turning frustrating situations into sources of amusement, making it an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate lighthearted, comedic gaming. Overall, the game's blend of ridiculous challenges and entertaining mechanics creates a consistently funny atmosphere that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “Just the right amount of frustrating and hilarious.”
- “I spent more time cackling about the funny way the trucks would fly off a cliff, horns blaring, than getting mad at how many times I was dying.”
- “The whole package is pure fun; you get 2-5 hours of 100% action-filled, over-the-top, hilarious awesomeness!”
replayability
106 mentions
48 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game offers a mixed bag of replayability, with many players praising its addictive nature and the variety of abilities and community-created levels that enhance replay value. While some find the core gameplay repetitive after a few hours, others appreciate the challenge of beating personal bests and engaging with the Steam Workshop for endless content. Overall, it is considered highly replayable for those who enjoy speedrunning and experimenting with different gameplay styles.
- “The addictive nature of Clustertruck, coupled with its challenging levels, encourages replayability.”
- “There's really not a lot to the game as far as resources go, but there are so many nuances to the mechanics, mixed with the potential combinations of powers and the crazy, complex level design, the slight RNG on the trucks so that every run feels fresh... the replay value is huge.”
- “The custom maps that the community has already made and sent out into the world are sure to provide plenty of replayability, complementing the great levels that come with the game.”
- “Levels get repetitive and almost no replayability; after the first couple of worlds, the gameplay slowly gets unbalanced and unfair.”
- “There is also completely no replay value, so you will maybe get 1 more hour of playtime after the story, and then it just becomes boring and bland.”
- “Cons: never gets very complex, and unless you're trying to speedrun or go for a high score, there's no replay value.”
stability
49 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and inconsistent physics that can detract from the overall experience. While some users find the bugs add a certain charm and fun to the gameplay, many others express frustration over mid-game freezes, hitbox issues, and mechanics that often fail to work as intended. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," with technical issues that overshadow its potential enjoyment.
- “Runs great.”
- “The game is great, it runs great, it's cheap, and most importantly, fun.”
- “Runs great on modern hardware.”
- “The game can be fun; however, it is very buggy with its mechanics and styles, and sometimes something as annoying as momentum not being carried correctly or a surface not being grabbed properly can ruin the entire experience.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is plagued by technical issues such as recurring mid-game freezes while resetting a level, often for 2-8 seconds at a time, and crashes.”
- “Don't buy this game; it's really buggy at the moment. There are so many technical issues that it's just not worth anyone's hassle.”
grinding
39 mentions
8 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
46 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some find it manageable or even fun in short bursts, others report that it becomes excessively repetitive and frustrating, particularly in later levels. Overall, players suggest that significant grinding is necessary to progress, which can lead to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “Average grinding in order to progress.”
- “I found it borderline tedious after ten levels in.”
- “Overall trying to play this game feels extremely tedious and isn't worth 17 dollars unless you're a streamer with a player base large enough to support the Twitch voting feature.”
- “Upgrades are also overpriced, as they require grinding the same short levels over and over.”
emotional
34 mentions
94 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
Players express a wide range of emotions while engaging with the game, from joy and fulfillment to frustration and heartbreak. The chaotic gameplay, which involves jumping between moving trucks without touching the ground, elicits intense feelings, including moments of laughter, tears, and even rage, particularly for newcomers. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to create a satisfying yet challenging experience that resonates emotionally with players, making it both a fun and occasionally overwhelming journey.
- “Getting pure made me feel emotions I didn't even think were possible to feel.”
- “This game made me cry.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I threw my laptop against the wall.”
- “heartbreaking”
optimization
30 mentions
33 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users reporting severe performance issues, particularly on Linux and mid-tier systems, leading to stuttering and crashes. However, others note that it runs smoothly on lower-end hardware with adjustable graphics settings, and recent updates have improved performance for many players. Overall, while the game has potential for good optimization, it still suffers from inconsistencies that can hinder the experience.
- “The game is very nice with a nice aesthetic to it and a performance-enhanced gameplay. If your computer can't run the game, you can choose from a wide range of resolutions and graphics choices!”
- “The soundtrack and interface are great, and the game feels really well optimized for something as simple as a speed runner type game.”
- “Now, granted this game isn't necessarily a looker, but it's very well optimized with a nice look to it.”
- “Linux version has severe stuttering and graphical issues.”
- “The game is very unstable, crashes very often (especially at startup), terribly optimized, power-ups glitch out often.”
- “I enjoy the concept of the game and it is fun, however I experience massive frame rate drops constantly making it very difficult to play; this must be an optimization issue as I've tried to find a solution to no avail.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its varied and immersive qualities, with each chapter presenting distinct environments that enhance the overall experience. The combination of a fitting soundtrack and simplistic yet effective art style contributes to a sense of scale and chaos, creating a frantic yet engaging ambiance. Overall, players appreciate the strategic and humorous elements woven into the atmospheric design.
- “This simplistic art style is excellent at contributing to the creation of some nice atmosphere from stage to stage, be it the endless expanses of emptiness of a snow-covered landscape giving everything a sense of massive scope, or the intense orange glow of the skybox in hell just further adding to the chaos of the scene.”
- “The soundtrack fits this game incredibly well, and really adds to the atmosphere, as well as signifying the urge to move.”
- “The music can get a little repetitive too, though it does a reasonable job at creating a frantic atmosphere.”
- “Each world offers a different atmosphere, new challenges and hurdles (sometimes literally), and new and exciting ways to mash yourself against a wall, or house, or giant stone cross falling from the stratosphere on the fiery plains of hell.”
- “The atmosphere varies between the different chapters and the soundtrack and visual effects are a huge plus.”
monetization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism for perceived cash grab tactics, with users expressing concerns over bugs and reused assets. However, players appreciate the absence of annoying in-game purchases and microtransactions, highlighting the game's fun and creative design. Overall, while the monetization strategy is viewed negatively, the lack of microtransactions is a positive point.
- “No annoying in-game purchases.”
- “It is fun, with creative levels and design; it is fast-paced and has no microtransactions.”
- “They need to at least patch some of the bugs and not make a quick little cash grab out of it.”
- “Inconsistent, buggy, the graphics are all reused base textures you can get from your standard Unity packs; this is just a cheap cash grab, and they used their code from this for a bunch of their other games, so you can imagine just how bad the quality assurance is.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting that the main character's backstory is well-crafted and significantly enhances the overall story progression. The attention to detail in character development reflects a strong commitment to creating a compelling narrative.
- “Character development and story progression throughout this game were on point; it's obvious that a lot of time was spent on polishing the backstory of the main character, which really showed.”
- “The depth of the characters and their growth throughout the game made me feel truly invested in their journeys.”
- “I was impressed by how the character arcs evolved, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”