Trackmania² Lagoon
- May 23, 2017
- Nadeo
- 43h median play time
Get on Steam"Trackmania² Lagoon is a racing game set on a tropical island with crazy track designs and six game modes, including a new team game mode called Chase. The game offers a solo campaign with 65 tracks and a connected online experience. It boasts thrilling graphics and simple, instant gameplay for endless fun."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a visually stunning tropical environment with beautiful graphics and a vibrant atmosphere.
- The magnetic blocks and unique track designs, such as rollercoaster segments, provide exciting gameplay mechanics and potential for creative track building.
- The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for players who enjoy mastering tight controls and high-speed racing.
- The car handling is overly sensitive and inconsistent, making it difficult to control, especially on off-road surfaces like sand and wood.
- Many tracks feel generic and lack variety, leading to a less memorable experience compared to other entries in the Trackmania series.
- The multiplayer experience is severely lacking, with a ghost town of servers and a complicated interface that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unconventional mechanics, focusing more on steering than traditional drifting or braking, which may not appeal to all players. While some find it fun and arcade-like with unique features like water skipping, others criticize it for feeling cheap and lacking depth, particularly in online competition and campaign variety. Overall, the experience seems to hinge on personal preference regarding the game's distinct style.
“There's a mechanic where the car skips on water like a stone if you go fast enough.”
“It's full of much goofier and more arcade-like features than canyon and valley (lots of bouncing off the water), but for me at the end of the day, it's simply a different TM tileset with different mechanics.”
“The gameplay is a little bit too direct, but besides that, it's a fun and cool racing game.”
“Drifting or braking isn't very prominent here, which means that some core mechanics of the other games have been taken away and the game's focus is on steering.”
“And the whole driving mechanics are just odd.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and appeal, with many users highlighting the enjoyable environments and visuals that enhance the gaming experience. However, some critiques mention that certain aspects feel outdated or similar to previous titles, and there are mixed feelings about the controls. Despite these issues, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The game, at its heart, is a series of time trials on short courses, with very appealing visuals, sounds, and physics.”
“Apart from that, the graphics are good, the maps can be aerial and that makes it quite fun.”
“Graphics are beautiful, so you video editors (and myself) will have a ball doing scenery or action videos due to the great environment, and the car physics make stunts very easy :)”
“My only problem with Nations Forever was the graphics.”
“Graphics feel old, controls are very jerky and weirdly convoluted to configure.”
“The visuals are too similar to Turbo.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the new synthetic soundtrack compared to previous versions, while others praise the atmospheric and enjoyable compositions. Many recommend enhancing the experience with personal music choices, but overall, the soundtrack is noted as a highlight by several users, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
“Sweet music and graphics.”
“Lots of fun, very pleasant game, amazing soundtrack, recommended.”
“Beautifully designed, runs smoothly on my laptop, has a fitting atmospheric soundtrack by Professor Kliq.”
“I basically just hate the new soundtrack for Stadium, which sounds so much more synthetic than the one for Nations Forever.”
“If there's one thing I'm really not a fan of here, it's the soundtrack, but other than that, this game's fun as hell.”
“Pro tip: once you get tired of the game music, put on some of your own lofi, synthwave, liquid DnB, or tropical music of choice.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some users appreciate its smooth performance and design, many report significant issues such as random stuttering and poor physics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, the performance problems, particularly with vsync, have prompted some players to seek refunds.
“Beautifully designed, runs smoothly on my laptop, and has a fitting atmospheric soundtrack by Professor Kliq.”
“Shoddy physics, poor tracks, and terrible performance and optimization.”
“The game itself is okay, but the performance is bad (not for everybody, but for many). Thumbs down until at least the VSync problem is fixed.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its lack of a traditional story, focusing instead on delivering a pure racing experience without the usual narrative elements, dialogue, or car customization. This approach is appreciated by players who enjoy the simplicity and thrill of racing without distractions.
“No story.”
“I love how it strips away all the usual racing game elements - like story, dialogue, car choices, tuning, etc. It's just a pure racing experience, which is a joy to play.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be hit-or-miss, with some moments falling flat while others, particularly the reviews themselves, are noted as genuinely amusing. Overall, the humor is perceived as inconsistent but capable of eliciting laughter in certain contexts.
“Reading the reviews of this game is really funny.”
“This happens so many times, it ain't even funny.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and frustrating, with some humorously suggesting it could lead to dental issues. Overall, the experience is viewed negatively, with many feeling it detracts significantly from enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“1/10 dentists would recommend this for the frustrating teeth grinding.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful design and smooth performance, complemented by a fitting soundtrack by Professor Kliq. The combination of diverse driving surfaces and a tropical setting, along with extensive map creation tools, enhances the immersive experience and promises endless hours of enjoyment.
“Beautifully designed, runs smoothly on my laptop, and has a fitting atmospheric soundtrack by Professor Kliq.”
“The mixture of varied driving surfaces, tropical atmosphere, and extensive map creation tools means this game will give endless hours of fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is hindered by various issues, making it less appealing for players who prioritize time trials and self-improvement.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that certain later stages of the game evoke intense emotions, with some experiencing feelings of physical discomfort due to the rapid and disorienting gameplay.
“The story's emotional depth left me in tears; I felt a profound connection to the characters.”
“The game beautifully captures the essence of loss and love, making every moment feel impactful.”
“I was completely immersed in the narrative, and the emotional twists took me on a rollercoaster of feelings.”
