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.
Reviews
- Great for younger players, as it is easy to understand and play.
- Licensed Monster Trucks and visually appealing stadiums.
- Some fun elements in the freestyle mode and racing events.
- Controls are poorly designed and difficult to use, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Graphics and physics are outdated and unrealistic, reminiscent of older games.
- Very short playtime with limited content, making it hard to justify the price.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with some users noting that while they aren't the worst, there are no graphic options available. Overall, many players find the graphics disappointing and comparable to older titles, with some describing them as "garbage."
“The graphics actually aren't terrible, but there are 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.”
“Meh graphics.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unsatisfying and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment for players.
“The gameplay is unsatisfying and repetitive.”
“The mechanics feel outdated and lack innovation.”
“There is a severe lack of variety in the gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be plagued with glitches, although it has improved in some areas compared to similar titles, featuring actual damage and enhanced sound effects. Overall, while there are notable updates and a strong selection of vehicles, stability remains a significant issue 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story received a low rating, with users expressing dissatisfaction regarding its depth and engagement. Many found the narrative lacking in originality and coherence, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the storytelling did not resonate well with players, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its low replayability value, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit it after completing it once.
“The game has a low replayability value, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes and choices significantly reduces the replayability.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game have been described as underwhelming, failing to enhance the overall experience.
“The sound effects and music are underwhelming.”
“The music lacks depth and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
“Overall, the audio design feels uninspired and forgettable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns that the game's optimization is negatively impacted by the time limit mechanics, which can lead to performance issues during gameplay.
“The optimization is so poor that it can destroy your performance, especially with the whole time limit mechanic.”
“I constantly experience frame drops and lag, making the game nearly unplayable.”
“The lack of proper optimization leads to long loading times and frequent crashes.”
