Monster Jam Showdown Review - The Final Verdict

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
  • Monster Truck Showdown is the latest game in the licensed series and it releases on August 29th . The game is labeled as an arcade racer, but I found the physics-based controls to lean more in the simcade direction, and that’s a good thing.
    You control each wheel axle with a separate thumbstick, with the right stick drifting the truck out from under the rear wheels. Pulling off tricks within the freestyle events is fun thanks to the organic movement controls; just pull down on the thumbstick and you’re doing a backflip, it’s fun and simple.
    Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of progression to speak of here, and the trucks all have similar driving characteristics and sounds. The single-player campaign is a lackluster collection of events without much of interest to compel the player forward. This is a fun game to play with friends or for small doses of fun, but it doesn’t quite have the features or depth to last beyond the initial dive.

Комментарии • 58

  • @Xander_Park
    @Xander_Park Месяц назад +18

    The game is fun for what it is. I'm about 8 hours in of playtime. It's clear this was aimed towards younger gamers, but overall I'm enjoying my time with it. Simple, fun, stress free. A nice break from competitive online multi-player games

  • @ryantheradical
    @ryantheradical Месяц назад +6

    i miss when these games were over the top: battle modes with weapons around the map with more imaginative locations

  • @80sGAMER
    @80sGAMER 28 дней назад +2

    Maybe they'll come out with a DLC with more tracks.

  • @Absolynth
    @Absolynth Месяц назад +3

    As with Hotwheels, Milestone managed to make the controls pitch perfect

  • @nflisrigged1395
    @nflisrigged1395 Месяц назад +1

    Ive put hours n hours into unlocking trucks n livery this game is a solid 8 out of 10
    Keep my 43 year old attention, kids gonna love 😘 it

  • @Bananawrld
    @Bananawrld Месяц назад +2

    I think it is an 8/10. Its really fun but as always has its issues. However, im just happy that i like it and it is not getting panned by everyone. The backflip ramps won't let you corkscrew normally. The cars a wonky. There is a Hawaii dlc coming soon and im pretty sure they will fix stuff with its release.

  • @stupidfathobbit4262
    @stupidfathobbit4262 Месяц назад +1

    Just finished the game and unlocked all cars. Not a bad way to spend a few days. Only gripes were there were way too many freestyle and best tricks challenges, wish they would’ve added the reverse challenges from Steel Titans where half the pack goes one way and the other half go in the opposite direction and you try not to hit each other upon the intersections. Also the wrestling fan in my would’ve loved a Demolition Derby battle royal mode where you have 8 cars in an arena trying to tip each over on their backs while taking the least amount of damage. Finally I would’ve liked to be able to pick your trucks in arena head to head competitions and chose which ones along the way instead of getting one and doing 3 straight races with the same car

  • @OhNuzzy
    @OhNuzzy Месяц назад +1

    Game is pretty fun. Wish there were more maps and modes though

  • @vyrag0
    @vyrag0 Месяц назад +2

    Tell you what though: my 4 year old son loves this game. Good enough for me.

  • @parallaxview2143
    @parallaxview2143 Месяц назад +2

    Wish the trucks had individual stats, handling and sounds.

    • @nflisrigged1395
      @nflisrigged1395 Месяц назад

      Oh they drive diff , that lobster 🦞 one drive different, he sux loll

  • @adamheeley285
    @adamheeley285 Месяц назад +5

    I am glad this is on switch...it is severely lacking in racing games

    • @nflisrigged1395
      @nflisrigged1395 Месяц назад +1

      Me2 I got now on PS5 wanna get for switch as well

  • @KnightTemplar1977
    @KnightTemplar1977 Месяц назад

    It's fun. A solid 7. Fairly shallow but simple, uncomplicated fun.

  • @veganelduderino9392
    @veganelduderino9392 Месяц назад +3

    I was hoping this would of been the Wreckfest of monster trucks...

    • @warhybrid017
      @warhybrid017 Месяц назад +2

      Did you seriously think that FELD, of all corporations, would want to make a monster truck derby game?
      You must be blind to what Monster Jam is, or you just think that monster trucks are just like demo cars (spoiler: THEY’RE NOT)

    • @veganelduderino9392
      @veganelduderino9392 Месяц назад +1

      @warhybrid017 calm your tits!
      I barely knew who bugbear was before I played Wreckfest , it became one of my favorite racing game ever!

    • @warhybrid017
      @warhybrid017 Месяц назад

      @@veganelduderino9392 wait, are you thinking this is made by the same guys that made Wreckfest?

    • @veganelduderino9392
      @veganelduderino9392 Месяц назад +1

      @warhybrid017 nope! Never thought that , I just said , I was hoping this would of been the Wreckfest of Monster truck! In other words a great freaking game!

  • @JamesEKing
    @JamesEKing 13 дней назад

    Just bought it today for my girlfriend and myself… WE ARE ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE❤❤ IT IS SO MUCH FUN

  • @TheAtvman88
    @TheAtvman88 Месяц назад +3

    Does it feel like your driving on ice? The last game felt like you were driving on ice & they weigh 5 pounds.

    • @cathode6252
      @cathode6252 Месяц назад +1

      I have it on PS5, and it feels way better. I played Steep Titans 2, which you are referring to a lot, and it feels better. My main complaint would be the terrible rubber banding.

    • @mattcross9367
      @mattcross9367 Месяц назад

      @@cathode6252 rubber banding? What’s that term in a Monster Truck 🤔?

    • @sopcannon
      @sopcannon Месяц назад

      @@mattcross9367 Bungee banding?

    • @cathode6252
      @cathode6252 Месяц назад

      @@mattcross9367 talking about racing games. Mario Kart has rubber banding. That's what it used to be called anyhow. A game like Gran Turismo doesn't have that.

    • @TheAtvman88
      @TheAtvman88 Месяц назад

      @@cathode6252 Steep Titans 2, was that the last monster jam game? Thats what I was referring to. Thanks for the info.

  • @rebeccaizzmeeFemm1
    @rebeccaizzmeeFemm1 Месяц назад +13

    I will stick with Wreckfest...

    • @Xander_Park
      @Xander_Park Месяц назад +7

      Ok, enjoy your decade old game 😂

    • @mtnman8783
      @mtnman8783 Месяц назад +5

      It's ok To play more then one game you know

    • @deepblue8143
      @deepblue8143 Месяц назад +9

      ​@Xander_Park good games are good games regardless of age.

    • @richardellinger2196
      @richardellinger2196 Месяц назад +6

      @@Xander_ParkWreckfest 2 is coming out soon

    • @Xander_Park
      @Xander_Park Месяц назад +4

      ​@@richardellinger2196I know. I'll be pre ordering once we get a release date.

  • @G37u73
    @G37u73 Месяц назад

    Does it have the Macho Man truck though? Lol thats the real question

  • @fromfilmtocode
    @fromfilmtocode Месяц назад

    Same stats and no damage for crashes. That's a shame.

  • @CaptainCanuck1975
    @CaptainCanuck1975 Месяц назад +1

    This game really needed free-roam like the MJ Steel Titans games have. Added replay value, since some of the unlockable trucks in Steel Titans 2 could only be obtained in free roam.

  • @Nick-mq9vz
    @Nick-mq9vz Месяц назад

    Bring on Wreckfest 2 already...

  • @Steelninja77
    @Steelninja77 Месяц назад +2

    He thinks dual steering is new? it was on monster Jam steel Titans as well. Everything he is calling revolutionary was in the last game 🤣🤣

    • @parallaxview2143
      @parallaxview2143 Месяц назад

      The Truck feels heavy...until you ping off a car. Hoping for an update for that anomaly.

    • @bfaproductions7121
      @bfaproductions7121 Месяц назад

      The 2007 Monster Jam game had it too

  • @rerunracing
    @rerunracing Месяц назад

    Who the hell actually listens to music in a racing game even games like astrobot that supposedly has awesome. Music I still wish I could turn it down a bit because it gets very annoying

    • @knowingbadger
      @knowingbadger 24 дня назад +1

      me. Music greatly enhances every game, hell I usually turn all game sound down aside the music so I can hear it more it fits for a good vibe and I get in the zone. Forza games prior to 4 had amazing soundtracks and Astrobot has probably the best soundtrack of 2024

    • @rerunracing
      @rerunracing 24 дня назад

      @@knowingbadger thats awesome I guess that proves that everyone is different in their own way I like my games to be as realistic as possible and usually in real life there's not music playing in the background I guess unless you have earbuds in

  • @ChrisD72
    @ChrisD72 Месяц назад

    Steering with 2 sticks is annoying AF!! They batter have a way to combine them like monster jams steel titans does so 1 stick does all the steering front and back!!!

  • @AcidBathSpaandResort-tn7km
    @AcidBathSpaandResort-tn7km Месяц назад +3

    This game isn’t what I’d thought it was. I was hoping to play as a gay half Chinese and half black chick in a turn-based bathroom simulator. The final product is missing characters that are a more appropriate match for the modern audience. This games developer has intentionally neglected to recognize the changing demographic of gamers who demand recognition! This game is a HATE CRIME! 🎉

  • @jeffrenman4146
    @jeffrenman4146 Месяц назад

    The game is massively boring and don't think it's anything else… This video showed you the whole game everything in between what you missed here is just nothing just absolutely nothing. I wanted to like the game but after playing it for about two hours uninstalled and in the garbage