![]() ![]() For monster truck fans, there’s a solid amount of content here but the lack of one big feature (multiplayer) may be a deal-breaker for some gamers. Its solid enough for what it is, but it isn’t going to make me a fan of the genre or rush out to play the genre again. While I had enough fun playing it, this game isn’t so good that it’s going to suddenly convert me into a Monster Jam fan. Monster truck games have been around since at least the NES days but Monster Jam Steel Titans is the first time I’ve gotten around to trying one in my quest to sample everything I possibly can. ![]() I try not to pre-judge anything before I try it. I am also the type of person who is constantly curious and will try everything at least once before he judges anything. I do, however, love driving and racing games which is half of what Monster Jam Steel Titans is (the other half being destruction and freestyle events). I’m just not a truck or destruction kind of guy. In fact, I’ve never seen an event in person, on TV, or online. Most other players may just want to steer clear.I’ve never been very interested in monster trucks. Ultimately, Monster Jam Steel Titans is definitely a game for monster truck fans. It was surprisingly easy to zone out and lose track of time doing this, made even easier by the portability of the Nintendo Switch. My enjoyment of Monster Jam Steel Titans primarily came from the untimed freeride sessions in which I just laid on the gas and let the ramps and gravity do the rest. Trucks don’t need much speed to be sent flying high into the air after hitting a ramp. Unfortunately, the physics of Monster Jam Steel Titans feel a little exaggerated. That’s not necessarily a bad thing (I personally loved ATV Offroad Fury). Really, the game looks and plays like a PlayStation 2 title similar to other racing games of the time, such ATV Offroad Fury. There’s nothing incredibly special about the visuals in Monster Jam Steel Titans. As long as I was able to stay on course and limit my mistakes, it was relatively easy to come out on top. That said, at least in terms of races, it never really felt like any of the customizations or upgrades provided much of an impact against the other trucks. Trucks can also be customized using the points earned from races and challenges. Monster Jam Steel Titans has a lot of unlockables, which speaks to the game's replayability. I am certainly no expert, but I was disappointed. Maybe it was due to user error, or maybe that’s just how it’s supposed to be in monster truck races. ![]() Instead, I found myself bouncing off the tops of the ramp plateaus. I was never able to effectively glide through the sections. Monster Jam Steel Titans never really had that though, even in the Rhythm game mode. There’s something incredibly satisfying about having the perfect amount of speed and elevation to smoothly run through the peaks and valleys of the rhythm section. Generally, in other off-road racers, I enjoy the races that feature courses with rhythm sections. Unfortunately, online multiplayer is not an option, which seems like a major missed opportunity for what is, essentially, a racing game.Ĭontinue scrolling to keep reading Click the button below to start this article in quick view. There are a handful of other modes available, such as Freestyle, Rhythm, Two-Wheel Skills, and Destruction, as well as a local split-screen mode. Monster Jam Steel Titans puts players in the driver’s seat of a monster truck, competing in races and various stunt challenges taking place in arenas and outdoor tracks. However, regardless of whether or not that is, in fact, the game’s goal, it’s still probably not worth your time, unless you’re insanely passionate about monster trucks. If that is the aim of Monster Jam Steel Titans - now available for the Nintendo Switch - then mission accomplished. Sometimes, you just want to kick back and relax on a SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY, with a game that doesn’t require much thought. ![]()
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