Monster Jam Steel Titans 2

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 216 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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Monster Jam: Steel Titans 2 is at its best when it embraces the arcadeyness, depth, and lightheartedness that define its most exciting moments, though it sometimes punishes the very ambition behind those aspects.
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"Monster Jam Steel Titans 2" offers a thrilling experience with 38 Monster Jam trucks to choose from, including fan favorites like Higher Education and Grave Digger. Explore five new outdoor worlds and compete in 12 authentic stadiums with various game modes. This sequel also introduces new online multiplayer modes for even more excitement.

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Great fun for both kids and adults, making it an excellent choice for family gaming.
  • The game successfully captures the arcade feel of Monster Jam, with enjoyable gameplay mechanics and a variety of monster trucks to unlock.
  • The graphics and design are visually appealing, with well-replicated trucks and engaging environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • The physics can be frustratingly unrealistic, leading to frequent flipping and loss of control during races.
  • The AI can be inconsistent, making some races feel overly difficult or unbalanced, detracting from the enjoyment.
  • There are significant limitations in customization options and controller configurations, which can hinder the gaming experience.
  • graphics28 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "insane," while others criticize them for feeling outdated, likening them to PS3 quality. Many users note a lack of customizable graphics settings, which limits the ability to enhance the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they fall short of expectations for a current-generation title.

    • “The graphics are great and the sound is realistic!”
    • “This is the best game ever, graphics are insane!”
    • “Physics are night and day better, the graphics are awesome, the upgrades to me feel more impactful.”
    • “The graphics settings are extremely primitive. There's no option to change each individual part of the graphics yourself; I've listed everything you are allowed to do in the graphics settings.”
    • “Everything but the graphics makes it feel like a mobile game; Urban Assault for the DS plays better.”
    • “The gameplay is decent enough, but the graphics just aren't up to par for a current-gen game.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a classic style with twin-stick steering and boost mechanics, offering a mix of fun and exploration. However, some players feel that the vehicle handling is poor and that the overall experience lacks depth, with limited content beyond a series of events and a small map for freeride. Additionally, the absence of support for certain peripherals detracts from the enjoyment for some users.

    • “Great classic gameplay style with decent looks and some fun things to drive on.”
    • “This is a great game; I love the mechanics of the game.”
    • “Part of it comes from the feeling that an artist made the levels first and foremost, then a gameplay designer came in quite a bit later.”
    • “While the mechanics of the game itself seem to be a lot of fun, the lack of official support for my Logitech G29 wheel and pedals is disappointing.”
    • “The gameplay is decent enough, but the graphics just aren't up to par for a current-gen game.”
  • music13 mentions

    The game's soundtrack has received mixed reviews, with many praising its heavy metal tracks and noting that some songs evoke a Killswitch Engage vibe. While some players appreciate the unique songs for fan-favorite trucks, others feel the overall music is merely "alright" and lacks the excitement of monster truck intros. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but not universally appealing, with some players opting to play without it.

    • “The game has an awesome soundtrack.”
    • “The more I listen to the songs, the more I'm just like, 'Damn, these are some really good tracks!' A lot of the songs are very heavy metal in style, with one song in particular sounding like a Killswitch Engage track.”
    • “Some of the fan-favorite trucks have their own unique song that plays before each event, which is a nice little attention to detail.”
    • “The music in this game is alright.”
    • “I'm not a massive fan of it, it's mostly rock-y stuff, but personally, I wouldn't really crank up the music to hear it or anything.”
    • “There are no monster truck intros or entrance songs, so if you have a favorite monster truck, you may be upset to learn that you don't get to drive out to your truck's theme song or anything, which I find weird because this game is licensed by Monster Jam, so they'd surely have the rights to do something like that in this game.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game features a minimal story element, with some users noting a "fun new story mode" that adds depth to the gameplay through missions. However, others feel that the narrative is not a significant focus, describing it as lacking or non-existent. Overall, the story aspect is present but varies in impact among players.

    • “It's more than just driving around; you can actually do missions and stuff with them too!”
    • “+ a fun new 'story mode'”
    • “The story/career mode is fun.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “Several vehicles to choose from and there's a story to follow (slightly).”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players express frustration with the extensive grinding required in the game, noting that it demands a significant time investment that may not be feasible for everyone. Additionally, the presence of challenging AI adds to the difficulty, making the grinding experience even more tedious.

    • “And at this point in my life, I don't have time for games like this which require a lot of grinding just to unlock the cool stuff.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “If that were bad enough, the AI is constantly wrecking you or grinding into your wheels, slowing you down.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing scenarios, such as fetching oversized bones in a dog truck and the juxtaposition of epic orchestral music with chaotic gameplay. Players also find comedic value in the occasional glitches, particularly with the AI and visual distortions of damaged vehicles.

    • “The dog truck ones were pretty funny because you would literally be fetching huge bones.”
    • “It's a bit funny to listen to epic orchestral music while nitro-ing up a mountain.”
    • “The AI is a little wonky from time to time, and I've had some hilarious stretching glitches with damaged body panels.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that introducing distinct differences between trucks could enhance the game's replayability, making it feel less monotonous. Additionally, certain undisclosed elements significantly contribute to the game's replay value, encouraging players to return for more experiences.

    • “Even arbitrary differences between the trucks would make the game significantly more replayable and less mindless.”
    • “I will not mention them to avoid spoilers, but it really boosts the game's replayability.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game experiences frequent visual glitches and occasional AI issues, which can lead to humorous moments, but these stability problems do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “I don't even care about the constant visual glitches or the stupid hard-to-reach collectibles.”
    • “The AI is a little wonky from time to time, and I've had some hilarious stretching glitches with damaged body panels.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional impact of the game to be profound, with moments that can evoke intense feelings, such as the overwhelming reaction to seemingly small actions, like touching a pebble, which can lead to significant emotional turmoil.

    • “Touching a single pebble makes you crash and burn like nothing I've ever seen.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with players appreciating the variety of trucks available and the high level of detail, suggesting that the in-game purchases and advertisements accurately reflect the game's offerings.

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Critic Reviews

60% average critic score

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Play time

43hMedian play time
35hAverage play time
20-50hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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