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.

Race, jump and nitroboost your way pass thrilling dynamic levels with your monster trucks. Earn medals and unlock new levels and vehicles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Monster Trucks Nitro offers a nostalgic experience that many players fondly remember from their childhood.
The game features enjoyable gameplay with challenging levels and tight controls, making it a fun time-killer.
The soundtrack and visuals, while simple, contribute to an entertaining atmosphere that captures the essence of monster truck racing.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including poor optimization for modern systems, graphical glitches, and crashes.
Many players feel the game is severely overpriced for its short length and lack of content, with suggestions that it should be sold for a fraction of its current price.
The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a quick loss of interest after initial enjoyment.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally considered good for an early Unity title, featuring a visually appealing aesthetic reminiscent of Trials HD. However, players have reported various graphical issues, including flickering shadows and texture loading problems at lower resolutions, alongside some notable glitches. Overall, opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some praising them while others find them lacking.
- “Good graphics.”
- “It's kind of like Trials HD with a better aesthetic, a better difficulty curve, and more fun.”
- “- Good visuals for an early Unity game.”
- “Booting in any resolution lower than 1080p causes the textures to load incorrectly, except for cars and billboards. Additionally, there are numerous graphical bugs, such as flickering shadows that occur constantly.”
- “There are a few graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are noticeably worse compared to other games in the genre.”
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 a bit 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.”
- “The enjoyable soundtrack enhances the overall experience, even if it can be a little repetitive.”
- “The music feels generic and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
- “While the game attempts to evoke nostalgia with its music, it ultimately falls flat and feels uninspired.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
- “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.”
- “It's a racing/puzzle game (or is that puzzle/racing?) that, if you're familiar with the Trials series of games, it's 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 & right, as in forward or backwards.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 anything other than high-end systems.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report frequent display issues and audio glitches, with some noting 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.”

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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 gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Monster Trucks Nitro is a single player game.

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