TrackMania² Valley

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TrackMania² Valley is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Nadeo and was released on July 4, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from 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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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

graphics26 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

Beautiful and detailed environments with stunning visuals and atmosphere.
Challenging and rewarding driving physics emphasizing precision and technical skill.
Robust track editor and strong community support with many user-created tracks.

Steep learning curve and tricky car handling especially on dirt, which can frustrate newcomers.
Fragmented and small player base leading to dead or limited multiplayer experience.
Cumbersome and unreliable Maniaplanet launcher and account system complicate access and updates.

graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Trackmania 2: Valley are widely praised for their stunning, detailed environments and smooth performance, standing out as some of the most visually impressive in the series. The visuals have aged well since release, offering a vibrant and immersive racing experience with a great atmosphere. While some note that it is graphically demanding, overall the game balances aesthetic polish with optimized performance effectively.
- “The game is one of the most graphically impressive entries in the Trackmania series.”
- “Valley features a huge amount of different content, race classes, both arcade and simulation modes, back on release gorgeous graphics which aged remarkably well and probably one of the coolest racing soundtracks I've personally experienced.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and it is well optimized for those slower computers too.”
- “Valley looks a lot like a graphically improved rally from the original Trackmania.”
- “Note this is the most graphically taxing of the TM2 franchise to this date.”
- “The only positive this has over United is that the graphics are better.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay is praised for its precise and controlled driving mechanics that offer a fresh and challenging experience, particularly favoring time-attack and training-focused play. While some players enjoy the tight, rally-style handling and the replayability of perfecting track runs, others find the long tracks repetitive and the drifting mechanics less effective, with controller use recommended for better control. Overall, the gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate skill-based racing and repeated practice.
- “Unlike the drift-heavy gameplay of Canyon, Valley’s car handling is more about precision and control.”
- “The game's precise driving mechanics and beautifully designed tracks provide a solid foundation for competitive play.”
- “This keeps the gameplay fresh as players can always find new, exciting challenges or create their own.”
- “On the negative side, the worst con it has, personally, are the very long tracks that squeeze gameplay time by forcing the player to loop the same track over and over.”
- “The drift mechanic is back but it is mostly useless and slows you down instantly.”
- “The gameplay and handling are nowhere near as tight.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
47%
The music in Trackmania 2 Valley is widely praised for its calming, fitting, and groovy electronic soundtrack that enhances the racing atmosphere and complements the visuals. Reviewers highlight the quality and variety of the soundtrack as a strong point, noting it creates an enjoyable and immersive experience, with the added option to customize music further. Overall, the music is seen as a significant contributor to the game's lasting appeal and enjoyment.
- “Valley features a huge amount of different content, race classes, both arcade and simulation modes, back on release gorgeous graphics which aged remarkably well and probably one of the coolest racing soundtracks I've personally experienced.”
- “The soundtrack is insanely good, visuals are stunning and physics feels so good.”
- “Trackmania 2 Valley has my favorite soundtrack out of the three packs available. It's rather groovy, consisting of electronic music that's easy on the ears.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive graphics and generally runs smoothly with good performance and minimal bugs. While well optimized for slower or medium-spec PCs, some users with lower-end hardware may still experience performance issues. Overall, it offers a visually appealing experience without major technical problems.
- “It runs smoothly, looks great, and has no major bugs or crashes as far as I am concerned.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and it is well optimized for those slower computers too.”
- “Good graphics in 2021 & smooth performance.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of TM2020 is criticized for feeling like a soulless cash grab, with excessive advertisements and a cluttered, overloaded user interface that detracts from the experience.
- “It's a shame TM2020 is a soulless cash grab; would love a real Trackmania 3.”
- “However, the multiplayer is just the same, cheap servers with overloaded UI and lots of advertisements.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's rich atmosphere is enhanced by impressive visual fidelity, detailed terrain, and a dynamic day-night cycle, contributing to an overall immersive experience.
- “The visual fidelity of the terrain and the day-night cycle create a rich atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are amazing and contribute to a good atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks a story, offering no narrative or plot elements for players to follow.
- “No story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is intermittent, featuring quirky and unexpected elements like street lights on loops and hidden troll rocks, which some players find amusing despite occasional frustration.
- “There are also some funny quirks I do not like about this environment, like the loops having street lights on them, and some of the dirt blocks with water having really troll rocks hidden in them.”
- “But it is funny at times”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game requires an additional live, indicating that it may be time-consuming and demands extra resources to progress.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers some replayability primarily through replaying levels to achieve author medals, providing a modest incentive for repeated play.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent stability issues, including regular freezing that disrupts gameplay.

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8-30h Spent by most gamers

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TrackMania² Valley is a arcade racing game.

TrackMania² Valley is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

On average players spend around 19 hours playing TrackMania² Valley.

TrackMania² Valley was released on July 4, 2013.

TrackMania² Valley was developed by Nadeo.

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

TrackMania² Valley is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include TrackMania² Canyon, TrackMania² Stadium, TrackMania Turbo, Trials Fusion, DIRT 5 and others.

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