Monster Trucks Nitro

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Monster Trucks Nitro is a single player racing game. It was developed by Redlynx Ltd and was released on January 29, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Monster Trucks Nitro" is an action-packed racing game that features monster trucks with powerful engines and impressive jumps. The game offers various tracks, arenas, and challenges to complete, as well as customization options for your trucks. Perform stunts, use nitro boosts, and compete against AI or other players to become the ultimate monster truck champion.

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atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fun and enjoyable gameplay that brings back childhood nostalgia.
Challenging levels with tight controls and a cute design.
Great for short gaming sessions, making it easy to pick up and play.

Severely overpriced for the content and quality, with many suggesting it should be much cheaper.
Technical issues on modern systems, including graphical glitches and poor optimization.
Limited gameplay mechanics that can become repetitive and unengaging over time.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are described as charming, featuring a blend of 2D and 3D isometric visuals that enhance its aesthetic appeal. However, players have noted several graphical issues, including flickering shadows and texture loading problems at lower resolutions, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these glitches, many appreciate the visuals as a strong point for an early Unity game, comparing it favorably to similar titles.
- “Cute little 2D game with 3D isometric graphics.”
- “Good visuals for an early Unity game.”
- “It's kind of like Trials HD with a better aesthetic, a better difficulty curve, and more fun.”
- “Booting in any resolution lower than 1080p makes the textures load incorrectly, except for cars and billboards. However, there are a lot of bugged graphical effects, like the shadows flickering constantly.”
- “- A few graphical glitches.”
- “Worse graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game features an engaging '80s rock soundtrack that effectively sets the mood, particularly during action scenes. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, some users noted that it can become repetitive over time.
- “The scene opens with flashing neon lights and a rocking '80s soundtrack, creating an electrifying atmosphere.”
- “Serve with a side of rock and roll music to set the mood perfectly.”
- “The enjoyable soundtrack enhances the overall experience, even if it can be a little repetitive at times.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the soundtrack aims for an '80s vibe, it often comes off as cliché and uninspired.”
- “The background music is too loud and overshadows the dialogue, making it difficult to follow the story.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is described as a fun and engaging blend of racing and puzzle elements, reminiscent of the Trials series but featuring monster trucks. Players control the trucks using simple rolling mechanics, navigating through challenges that combine both racing and puzzle-solving aspects.
- “Great and fun gameplay, a spiritual spin-off of Trials with monster trucks.”
- “It's a racing/puzzle game (or is that puzzle/racing?) that, if you're familiar with the Trials series of games, follows the same gameplay premise by the same team, but with monster trucks.”
- “It's a racing/puzzle game (or is that puzzle/racing?) that, if you're familiar with the Trials series of games, has the same gameplay premise, by the same team, but with monster trucks.”
- “You have buttons for rolling (essentially pitch, but given the 2D gameplay nature, we'll go with roll) left and right, as in forward or backwards.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frequent display issues and audio glitches, with some mentioning occasional graphical glitches, indicating that stability is a significant concern for the game.
- “Display issues and audio glitches are guaranteed.”
- “There are a few graphical glitches.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and electric ambiance, enhanced by the use of neon lights that create a visually striking environment.
- “The neon lights create an electric atmosphere that pulls you into the game.”
- “The immersive sound design enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting visuals and ambient sounds combine to create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy unless players have high-end hardware.
- “If you don't have a supercomputer, good luck enjoying this product as it is poorly optimized.”
- “The game runs like a slideshow on my mid-range PC, clearly indicating a lack of optimization.”
- “I was really disappointed with the performance; it feels like the developers didn't bother optimizing for average hardware.”

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Monster Trucks Nitro is a racing game.

Monster Trucks Nitro is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Monster Trucks Nitro was released on January 29, 2009.

Monster Trucks Nitro was developed by Redlynx Ltd.

Monster Trucks Nitro has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Monster Trucks Nitro is a single player game.

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