Monster Jam
- June 10, 2015
- Torus Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Monster Jam Battlegrounds" is a racing and stunt game that features 23 official Monster Jam trucks and 5 stadiums. The game offers 45 tracks for racing and freestyle events, as well as a new stunt mode. Online leaderboards and unlockable achievements are available for players to compete and improve their skills.
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Playstation 4
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Xbox One
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PlayStation
Playstation 2
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Xbox 360
Reviews
- The game features licensed Monster Trucks and visually appealing stadiums.
- It can be enjoyable for younger audiences, as it is easy to play and offers fun events.
- The sound design has improved, with realistic engine sounds and engaging commentary.
- The controls are terrible and unchangeable, making the gameplay frustrating.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in just a few hours.
- Graphics and physics are outdated, resembling games from the PS2 era, and the overall experience feels cheap.
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that they are not terrible but lack any customization options. However, many players express disappointment, describing the graphics as subpar and comparing them unfavorably to older titles in the genre. Overall, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with the visual quality.
“Graphics actually aren't terrible, but no graphic options whatsoever.”
“This game looked promising; I haven't seen a monster truck game since the old Microsoft ones, which were decent. I was shocked once I started this game to find out how garbage it is. Controls are garbage, graphics are garbage, everything is garbage in this game.”
“The graphics are terrible, the vehicle control is awful.”
“Graphics: 6”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unsatisfying and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement for players.
“Unsatisfying and repetitive gameplay.”
“Unsatisfying and repetitive gameplay.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be plagued with glitches, which detracts from the overall experience. While it features improved damage mechanics and sound effects, the stability issues remain a significant concern for players.
“Loaded with glitches.”
“This game is like Rigs of Rods, but with all but a few glitches removed. Actual damage, decent sounds and effects (such as exhaust and lights), and an updated selection of the biggest names on the scene, including El Toro Loco, Grave Digger, Monster Mutt, NEA, El Diablo's 2014 design, Bounty Hunter's new look, that Madusa truck, Son Uva Digger, Lucas Oil Crusader, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story has received low ratings, indicating that players find it lacking in depth and engagement. Many feel it fails to capture their interest or provide a compelling narrative experience. Overall, the storytelling aspect appears to be a significant weakness in the game.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its low replayability value, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing it.
“The game has a low replayability value.”
“I found the replayability to be quite lacking.”
“There isn't much incentive to play through the game again.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game have been consistently described as underwhelming, failing to enhance the overall experience.
“Underwhelming sound effects and music.”
“Underwhelming sound effects and music.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express concerns that the time limit feature negatively impacts performance optimization, suggesting it may hinder overall gameplay experience.
“But that can destroy your performance, because the whole time limit thing.”
