TrackMania² Valley

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TrackMania² Valley is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Nadeo and was released on July 3, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

TrackMania² Valley is the third environment of TrackMania², the sequel to Nadeo Studio's online racing phenomenon TrackMania. Valley is a new take on the classic arcade rally racing genre. Flirting between arcade and simulation, Valley marks a new checkpoint in the history of racing games. As with all TrackMania² games, Valley comes with a solo campaign, deep multiplayer experience and a world of …

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77%

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graphics15 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

TrackMania 2 Valley features beautiful graphics and a well-designed environment that enhances the racing experience.
The game offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay loop, encouraging players to improve their skills and achieve better times.
The track editor and community support provide endless opportunities for creativity and replayability, making it a favorite among fans of the series.

The car handling can be frustrating, especially on dirt tracks, leading to a steep learning curve that may deter new players.
The multiplayer aspect is lacking, with a small player base and dead servers, making it difficult to find competitive races.
The game's launcher and update system are cumbersome, causing issues with accessibility and overall user experience.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and polish, with many reviewers highlighting the improved visuals compared to previous installments. Players appreciate the smooth performance and the detailed environment design, which enhances the overall gaming experience. Additionally, the game's aesthetic elements and physics contribute to a visually appealing atmosphere, making it one of the standout features of the title.
- “The environment's design and graphics are beautiful as well.”
- “Great graphics, fun physics, and even better track editor!”
- “Now here we are with the next Trackmania game, with improved visuals (which looked amazing) and a lot more options with editor (objects, scripting, etc.).”
- “Note this is the most graphically taxing of the TM2 franchise to date.”
- “The only positive this has over United is that the graphics are better.”
- “Road blocks are for road, and aesthetic blocks are for aesthetics.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
19%
The gameplay in Trackmania 2020 and TMNF is characterized by a focus on time attack mechanics and repetitive track retries to master racing lines, which keeps the experience engaging for players. While the graphics, music, and sound effects are praised, some users find the drifting mechanic ineffective and the overall handling less precise compared to previous titles. The game emphasizes training over competition, appealing to those seeking a unique and refreshing racing experience, despite some frustrations with updates and cash investment models.
- “After starting to get seriously into Trackmania 2020 and TMNF, it takes a bit to get adjusted to the car and drifting mechanics, but overall it's a good-looking game for the year it was made.”
- “The music, however, is enjoyable, and so are the time attack mechanics that the game was built on.”
- “Those simple mechanics are what keep all those online players playing: because it never gets boring.”
- “The drift mechanic is back but it is mostly useless and slows you down instantly.”
- “Don't buy it unless you want painfully slow, failure-prone updates instead of actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay and handling are nowhere near as tight.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its enjoyable and upbeat electronic tracks, creating a motivating atmosphere for gameplay. Many players appreciate the groovy soundtrack, particularly highlighting Trackmania 2 Valley as a standout. Additionally, the option to add personal music enhances the experience for those who may find the default selection limited.
- “The music, however, is enjoyable, and so is the time attack mechanics that the game was built on.”
- “Some tracks are more difficult than others, but the music is very upbeat and keeps you in a cool, driving mood.”
- “But thankfully, you are able to add your own music to the game if you grow tired of the limited soundtrack.”
- “It's rather groovy, consisting of electronic music that's easy on the ears.”
- “Otherwise the music, sfx, graphics and the actual gameplay is nice.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive graphics and smooth performance, with no significant bugs or crashes reported. However, players with lower-spec PCs may experience performance issues, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “It runs smoothly, it looks great, and has no major bugs or crashes as far as I am concerned.”
- “Complimenting the challenge is the great aesthetics and performance.”
- “Good graphics in 2021 and smooth performance.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is criticized for relying on cheap servers and an overloaded user interface, which detracts from the multiplayer experience and is further marred by excessive advertisements.
- “The multiplayer experience is marred by cheap servers, an overloaded UI, and an abundance of advertisements.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without constant prompts to spend.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find replayability in the game primarily through the option to replay levels in pursuit of author medals, encouraging them to refine their skills and improve their performance.
- “Of course you can replay all the levels trying to achieve author medals, and that's how you can get replayability out of this game.”
- “While you can replay all the levels to try and achieve author medals, it feels like that's the only way to find replayability in this game.”
- “The lack of diverse challenges makes replaying levels feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to go back and replay it, as the experience feels largely the same.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently highlight the game's stunning graphics, which contribute significantly to its immersive atmosphere, creating an engaging and visually captivating experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, creating a truly immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by quirky elements, such as unexpected street lights on loops and hidden "troll rocks" in dirt blocks, which some players find amusing despite not enjoying all aspects of the environment. Overall, the humor is hit-or-miss but can provide moments of levity.
- “There are some funny quirks in this environment, like the loops having street lights on them and some of the dirt blocks hiding really troll rocks.”
- “But it is funny at times.”

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TrackMania² Valley is a racing game.

TrackMania² Valley is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 19 hours playing TrackMania² Valley.

TrackMania² Valley was released on July 3, 2013.

TrackMania² Valley was developed by Nadeo.

TrackMania² Valley has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

TrackMania² Valley is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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