Truck Racer

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Truck Racer is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Kylotonn Entertainment and was released on October 18, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Take control of five tons of metal and power, and floor it until you reach the finish line! Drive fully destructible trucks in Championship, Time Attack, Elimination and Quick Race. Get rid of opponents trying to block your way and make a reputation for yourself! Customize your vehicle from the engine to the paint, choose among 48 tracks and face your friends in Online or Local multiplayer for max…

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Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun arcade-style truck racing with satisfying crashes and a unique handling feel distinct from typical racing games.
Good variety of tracks and game modes, including championship, time attack, elimination, and local split-screen multiplayer.
Upgradeable trucks with visible cosmetic and performance modifications add depth and personalization.

Poor and inconsistent AI behavior, often resulting in unchallenging races and frustrating pileups that can block the player.
Visual and technical issues such as distracting smoke effects, screen shaking, graphical glitches, and occasional crashes or performance problems.
Limited truck selection and lack of difficulty settings, making the game feel easy and repetitive after upgrades.

graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
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The game's graphics are generally considered dated and mediocre, with many noting that visuals are serviceable but not impressive for a 2013 release. While some praise the solid damage models, customization, and certain visual effects that occasionally feel ahead of its time, common criticisms include blurry textures, poor draw distance, inconsistent lighting, and occasional screen tearing. Overall, the graphics are functional and occasionally enjoyable but fall short compared to other racing games from the same era.
- “Quite great for a game from 2013, the graphics and mechanics are great.”
- “The models are nice with satisfying damage models, the sounds are basic but not awful, the graphical effects are good, if a bit distracting at times, and the menus & UI are beautiful.”
- “Healthy use of graphical effects make truck racer feel way less younger than it is, most tracks have the feel of a game from 2017 rather than 2013 although dated crowd visuals give it away.”
- “Truck handling, racetracks, visuals, lighting, visual effects, sound effects, music, destruction, enemy AI and physics are all bad even for a 2013 game.”
- “The graphics and physics aren’t exactly modern, but the sense of speed and the destructive races keep things entertaining for a while.”
- “The constant screen tearing requires manually enabling VSync in the graphics driver settings to fix, because the game doesn't have a VSync option.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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62%
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The gameplay offers an arcade-style truck racing experience focused on fast-paced, chaotic fun rather than realistic simulation, with upgradeable trucks and a boost mechanic tied to drifting and collisions. While accessible and enjoyable for casual play, the physics feel awkward and the gameplay lacks depth, leading to potential repetition and frustration for players seeking more nuance or polish. Overall, it delivers a decent but janky experience with limited long-term appeal.
- “Each truck can be upgraded with engine enhancements, handling improvements, and various mechanical tweaks, allowing players to tailor their vehicle to different challenges.”
- “Truck racer is a surprisingly fun mix of arcade chaos and high-speed trucking, delivering satisfying crashes and simple, accessible gameplay.”
- “If you liked Dirt Showdown, you will find the same type of mechanics, enjoyment, and gameplay while driving, this time with various trucks in different environments.”
- “The lack of depth in certain systems may cause repetition for players who prefer more nuance or simulation-oriented gameplay.”
- “There's a boost mechanic, which charges when you grind with other trucks, but that usually gets you stuck and slows you down more than it should.”
- “Physics is awful, so is the gameplay.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The game's music is largely limited to a catchy menu track, with no in-race soundtrack, which many users find makes the racing experience feel lifeless. While the menu music is generally appreciated, the absence of racing music is seen as a significant drawback for an arcade racer. Some users note the chaotic sound effects add atmosphere, but overall, the lack of varied music during gameplay is a common criticism.
- “Pumping beats make up most of the soundtrack with truck and collision sounds being correctly chaotic during pileups, so you get nicely disoriented.”
- “The menu music loop isn't terrible, at least.”
- “There's only one song in this game, the one in the menus, which is actually pretty catchy as far as these kinds of games go.”
- “The game could use some music during the races; you have a nice menu track but after that, it's just race noises.”
- “The biggest faults I have are the lack of in-race music and the abysmal rival AI.”
- “There is no soundtrack except for the music of the main menu.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization in this game shows mixed results: while handling and performance upgrades are well-integrated and impactful, the game suffers from inconsistent frame rates and possibly poor porting. Upgrades and tuning systems add depth, but technical performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “It has a really deep tuning and upgrade system which really has a big influence on your truck's performance.”
- “There are six trucks to choose from and quite a few different parts to unlock, and it's fun mixing and matching components to get the best possible performance out of your vehicles.”
- “Credits earned can be used to purchase new trucks and unlock better performance parts.”
- “First of all, this is probably a bad port or a poorly optimized game, as the framerate is inconsistent even on low settings.”
- “Truck Racer has performance and cosmetic upgrades (which probably don't help with the whole AI being slow problem, but they tried) and local multiplayer.”
- “Damage doesn't seem to affect your performance either, and all you see are debris falling all over the track.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers humor primarily through its dramatic and entertaining crashes, combined with exaggerated physics that enhance the fun, especially in split-screen multiplayer. While simple, the comedic elements and visible vehicle damage create a lighthearted and enjoyable arcade racing experience.
- “The crashes are always so dramatic and hilarious I can't even be mad.”
- “The store page doesn't tell you this, but this game has a split-screen two-player mode, which makes it fun to play with a friend, because a) the physics are hilarious, b) the trucks do take large amounts of damage to the bodywork and show it.”
- “Not a full price game, but a hefty, macho, yorkie bit of gaming, the feel of weight, accurate damage and hilarious crashes make for rubber burnin' mayhem.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no story, focusing solely on racing, which some players appreciate, though others find the timed missions challenging and less enjoyable.
- “No story, just racing.”
- “[0.5] game story”
- “☑ no story”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is tedious and frustrating, with slow progress amplified by poor AI behavior and unengaging physics. While some achievements require significant grind, the overall experience feels tiring rather than fun.
- “It's tedious, tiring and brings a negative amount of fun to every race.”
- “Little indie racing game with trucks, kill 7 hours if you go for a full platinum run, however the bouncy physics and the fact the enemy AI trucks are immovable walls if you touch them and that the AI is bad and they're always crashing and blocking the track makes the game very tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates good overall stability with no major bugs or glitches encountered during play. Minor visual issues, such as flashing effects in some sky maps, are present but do not significantly impact gameplay. Compared to similar titles, it feels more polished and stable.
- “The sky, in some of the maps, literally beams or glows into my screen in a very buggy, flashing way.”
- “No major bugs or glitches that I could find, no serious problems with anything other than the AI of the rival truckers.”
- “Truck Racer feels more polished and doesn't have any major glitches during the time I spent with it.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is rated 7/10, with time trial mode providing a more engaging experience without bots. Additionally, Steam achievements offer extra incentive for players who enjoy unlocking rewards.
- “Replayability: 7/10. Try playing the time trial mode; the game is way better without the bots.”
- “Steam achievements add some extra replay value for people who are into that sort of thing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the atmosphere contrasts realistic visuals with an unexpected arcade-style, more frenetic driving experience, creating a unique blend that differs from initial expectations.