October 19, 2020
Teyon

Monster Truck Championship

Monster Truck Championship puts you behind the driver seat of some of the coolest trucks on the planet and turns you loose. From racing to team management this game offers a full Monster Truck experience.

72%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

optimization, music

73% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 20 reviews

Platforms

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About

"Monster Truck Championship" is a racing simulation game that allows players to take control of a monster truck and compete in various events. The game features realistic physics and damage modeling, as well as a career mode where players can manage their team and upgrades. With multiple tracks and truck customization options, Monster Truck Championship offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of racing games.

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Play Modes

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The truck physics are enjoyable and provide a satisfying experience for performing stunts and tricks.
There is a wide range of customization options for trucks, allowing players to create unique designs and builds.
The game offers a fun and straightforward gameplay loop, making it a great option for casual play and quick sessions.

The driving controls can feel unresponsive and frustrating, leading to issues with handling and maneuverability.
The game lacks depth in content, with a limited number of tracks and events, making it feel repetitive after a short time.
There are significant physics issues, such as unrealistic weight distribution and collision responses, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users noting that they are better than expected and well-executed, particularly in terms of detail like mud effects. While some minor issues like clipping and stuttering were mentioned, the overall visual presentation is considered good, with a solid frame rate and improvements noted since previous updates. However, some reviewers feel the graphics are not groundbreaking, but still satisfactory for the game's style.
- “Graphics look stunning and very well done, even the detail when your truck gets all muddy.”
- “Excellent graphics and a brilliant concept that is only let down by a terrible audio and an ill thought out vibration setting.”
- “There's little else to say about Monster Truck Championship since October, but the visuals and performance have definitely been improved.”
- “Graphically, I have to say it's nothing terribly special, but it's not bad.”
- “The graphics are rough and it’s lean on content, but Monster Truck Championship's simulation-style approach works well.”
- “For a game with surprising depth in the event types, customization, setups, sounds, and graphics, there is just one elephant sitting in the room.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The gameplay in Monster Truck Championship features a straightforward loop of racing, performing stunts, earning money, and upgrading trucks, complemented by a detailed damage model and customization options. While the core mechanics are enjoyable and the game offers a variety of events and beautiful courses, some players find the experience marred by a mix of arcade and simulation elements that can feel slow and clunky. Overall, the gameplay is considered decent but not without its flaws, leading to mixed reviews.
- “Good game physics and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay loop is short and simple: win races, do stunts, get money, upgrade truck, repeat.”
- “The experience is more fitting with arcade-style mechanics compared to the sim-style elements, and by delivering these sim elements it makes the game feel as slow and clunky as the vehicles.”
- “Monster Truck Championship is a great racing game with many custom options and in-depth gameplay.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
33%
44%
Overall, optimization for the game is mixed; while some players report smooth performance on high-end systems without bugs, others experience significant frame drops and stuttering even on powerful hardware. Control mapping is criticized for lacking proper PC support, and while visual improvements have been noted, issues like clipping and questionable physics remain. Customization options exist for performance upgrades, but their impact is not clearly defined.
- “+ It's well optimized and I had no bugs, crashes, or any issues. I played on an Intel i7 6700, 16GB RAM, and GTX 1060 6GB and never noticed any killer frame drops.”
- “There's little else to say about Monster Truck Championship since October, but the visuals and performance have definitely been improved.”
- “The control mapping is not optimized for any PC play nowadays; without editing, its sensitivity is high and there are no bindings for the mouse.”
- “After playing this game, it is very poorly optimized as I am running into issues of frame drops and stuttering even with a Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA 3090.”
- “Upgrades seem to be heavily balanced in cosmetics, but the performance ones, while doled out sparingly, do make a difference enough that will have you adjusting your driving habits to keep up.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users describing the soundtrack as poor and unappealing, particularly criticizing the menu music. Many players expressed a desire for a more dynamic and atmospheric heavy rock soundtrack, with some opting to mute the music entirely. Overall, the music aspect is rated very low, at 2/10.
- “The menu music, in my opinion, is awful, and I wished we got some heavy rock type music to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “Personally, I just muted the music.”
- “The soundtrack is quite poor.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its mission structure, with many users finding sponsor missions to be annoying and largely focused on freestyle rather than racing. However, players appreciate that completing these missions is optional and that customization parts can still be acquired without them.
- “The sponsor missions are mostly annoying, and most of it is for freestyle; almost nothing is for races. At least you can still buy all the customization parts without doing every single sponsor, as it's optional.”
- “Where it falls apart is the mission structure.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, indicating that it does not require excessive repetitive tasks to progress.
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and balanced, making each session enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is designed to enhance the gameplay experience rather than feel like a chore.”
- “The progression system makes grinding feel purposeful, as I can see my character grow stronger with each effort.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the absence of monetization in the game, highlighting the lack of DRM, accounts, third-party software, and in-game stores, which contributes to a more straightforward and enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The best part is no DRM, no accounts, no third-party software, no in-game store, no monetization, no BS, no BattleEye garbage.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its menu music, which some players find unsatisfactory and believe would benefit from a heavier rock soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.
- “The menu music is awful; I wish we had some heavy rock type music to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The overall ambiance feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the game offers plenty of replay value, suggesting that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without losing interest.
- “This game offers plenty of replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it hard to put down.”