Trackmania Turbo is coming out for X1 and PS4 Tuesday, March 22nd (3/24 in the EU). Anyone interested?
I haven't played an arcade racer in years. Last one was Burnout 3, I think.
I generally don't go in for games that run on adrenalin, which I think this one does. Otoh, I'm trying to branch out beyond my usual genres and try something different. I'm considering picking this up. My main concern is that my reflexes are too flaccid from years of RPGs, action-adventures, and narrative-focused games for me to handle a fast, twitchy racer like this. I expect to crash a lot.
Gameplay:
A couple reviews:
"Bottom Line:
"Trackmania Turbo is a thrill ride, offering up some high-speed action that feels great from beginning to end. Complaints are minimal, and even though the cosmetic items are slow to earn unless you're a natural, it still feels good when they are unlocked. The sense of speed, simple to learn yet hard to master controls, and the consistent mechanics make the game truly come together as a great arcade racer with some surprisingly consistent, almost simulation-grade mechanics like cornering and drifting."
http://www.examiner.com/review/review-trackmania-turbo-ps4-a-minute-to-learn-years-to-master
"Bottom Line:
"Best arcade racer ever" is one of those statements you know is not true, but at least you know he truly enjoyed it. It does look like fun.
- 200 tracks
- 1080p on PS4; 900p on Xbox; 60 fps on both
- Custom track-builder
- $40
I haven't played an arcade racer in years. Last one was Burnout 3, I think.
I generally don't go in for games that run on adrenalin, which I think this one does. Otoh, I'm trying to branch out beyond my usual genres and try something different. I'm considering picking this up. My main concern is that my reflexes are too flaccid from years of RPGs, action-adventures, and narrative-focused games for me to handle a fast, twitchy racer like this. I expect to crash a lot.
Gameplay:
A couple reviews:
"Bottom Line:
"Trackmania Turbo is a thrill ride, offering up some high-speed action that feels great from beginning to end. Complaints are minimal, and even though the cosmetic items are slow to earn unless you're a natural, it still feels good when they are unlocked. The sense of speed, simple to learn yet hard to master controls, and the consistent mechanics make the game truly come together as a great arcade racer with some surprisingly consistent, almost simulation-grade mechanics like cornering and drifting."
http://www.examiner.com/review/review-trackmania-turbo-ps4-a-minute-to-learn-years-to-master
"Bottom Line:
- Overall Score:85/100 - Must purchase game and the best arcade racer ever made. A perfect combination of music, graphics and both solo and online gameplay that all blend together exquisitely.
- Audio:The music is so upbeat. One of those where the beat gets you so pumped that you end up dancing to it while racing and messing up. Great mix of songs and beats available to you.
- Graphics: So incredibly colorful. Makes it hard to stay focused on the race with how everything is bright and reflective. Great use of color and everything blends together perfectly. No real lag or screen tearing, which I found surprising and refreshing considering the sheer amount of cars that are present at once.
- Gameplay: Pure fun whether it's solo or online. Seeing everyone crash ahead of you helps navigation, but then you become the guinea pig for the rest once you pass them. It's a great game of give and take in the best arcade racer made to date."
"Best arcade racer ever" is one of those statements you know is not true, but at least you know he truly enjoyed it. It does look like fun.
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