Zikz 612H Mastodon REVIEW: Totally the WORST SnowRunner truck EVER
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2023
- What is that sound? The sound of the Zikz 612H Mastodon being a terrible truck absolutely no one should use. At least, that is what we shall tell the developers if they ask about it. Got it? Good.
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You know youtube is drunk when a Comment says 2 days ago on a video that was made 30 minutes ago 💀
@@williamulrey4552You can set a time for the video to publish itself and put comments on it before it is released.
@sugarflame1833 oh I didn't know that XD
Finally! My prayers have been answered and I may finally rest.
"Worst truck ever".... "Use my creator tag if you buy it" 🤣
After hearing about the many flaws, I think I need to get the truck myself to convince myself of how useless it is! Have a nice day and see you in the next video, Ben!
I've used it and it definitely has some downsides. It REALLY likes to stick it's nose absolutely everywhere it doesn't belong. It becomes a damage magnet to that engine.
Soon as the road became fairly hilly and bumpy, it would get hung up, making you reposition to get its nose out of the dirt.
A raised suspension would help considerably.
@Brian Jake Gaming I wish :D
I found that using the "barrier" front bumper made it's "nose" hit less things. 🤔🤔
@@Paladwyn Pedro's brother confirmed.
@@ATribeCalledCars That's awesome. I never knew! :D
It’s the same like with azov7 making it pretty useless in extreme terrain.
Absolutely spot on. The only disappointment I have found so far is that I have to force myself to use my new, and very cool looking, Derry Special rather than the Mastrabate. Towing one with the other does make short work of watering down burnt out warehouses though.
And the Mastrabate makes short work of towing the Derry Special out of its muddy grave and back to the garage. You aren't really aware it is connected. I agree with your video premise that this is a game breaker truck and could end up being ruined as a result - although the truffle digger is a bit annoying occaisionally.
That's what I did with it. Towing the Derry all filled with water.
For $4 I cant complain. Most of this stuff can be fixed if they add raised suspensions and brought back Mudrunners frame flexing.
I knew it was satire when I saw your expression in the thumbnail 😂😂
i wish they wouldve done a custom fuel addon or at least having it be a reskin of the water trailer because were more likely to use fuel than water at least for the current maps
What I don't understand is why the devs didn't bother to put a medium log add on on it. The chassis is literally the exact right size for the medium log bunk.
It has one now
After almost 500 hours into snowrunner going back to mudrunner felt like a big improvement.
Not in the way of graphics and environments though
Currently a mudrunner player, been wanting the new one, but I can't afford it.
Pls tell me the ways the new one is worse so I can console myself
@@notfunny3397 It's worse in the way that the truck reviewed in the video is worse than most other trucks (it's not)
I think MudRunner has charm but Snowrunner is objectively better, as there's way more variety in trucks, maps, and missions.
I bought the truck and have spent a few hours today on Amur, my only gripe is the chin on the thing. Whilst it doesn't stop you from getting where you want to go, it does cause massive engine damage on a long trek, which is very annoying, even innocuous looking roads do damage at times. It needs raising, maybe active suspension like the Azov got? I like it other than that.
I also had a pink one in my thumbnail people were not fond of it. Great video Ben! Keep up the work you do.
I'm sure the devs appreciate you telling everyone that their new DLC product is trash, lol
Very entertaining video
The biggest problem with this game for me is the arcade physic system. Spintires and Mudrunner felt much closer to reality.
The more I hear about Snowrunner the more I'm disappointed.
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 it is a better game though.
How is it arcade?? It's perfectly fine. It's only bad if you try to make it bad.
@@KazBodnar sir, did you tryed mudrunner or the original spintires?
I tried every -Runner game since Spintires 2011 tech demo and I think that Snowrunner is much better and more realistic than any previous game from this studio. It's a masterpiece imho
Love the style buddy - very Terry Pratchett 👍
You're too kind. If only I had a millionth of his talent!
Nice review. Thank you!
Great job as usual, Ben :)
Hey Ben. I used to comment under your videos (particularly snowrunner!) in the games early days under a different name.
I recently got back into the game and am still having a blast. Recently rediscovered your channel through the Azov Sprinter how to unlock guide, and I Just want to say thank you for keeping the snowrunner fans updated and for providing the most entertaining videos on the game I’ve ever seen.
Cheers for all your effort and hard work. You really are a hidden gem on this platform. Can’t recommend you to my snowrunner friends enough!! 🎉
Awww, you are too kind. Welcome back to SnowRunner (and my channel)! I try my best.
The non trailer usage with the 3 slot bed is such an arbitrary limitation. There is clearly enough of a gap for them to cleanly attach, and considering the Paystar Twinsteer is the only 3 slot + bed truck in the game, and it is also the only one that adds a crane on top of that, which the 612 can’t do, I don’t feel like it would brutally break the game balance. Hell the paystar is also locked behind a paywall, and is not that hard to obtain.
Got it and used it. What I like: 2 slot cargo with crane at the BACK. Done 2 missions in last map ( gold delivery and rolled up grass) and it done with flying collors. It looks cool.
What I dont liked - nothing major. I would love to see more power/speed for it, as its real life counterpart was more poverfull thing tham 609 was. The "chin" can be problematic, but not like azov 73210. Good truck, bought it, no complains.
High gear seems broke. About same speed as low gear but stalls
@@nfsfanAndrew I have never used High gear, if honest. Usualy automatic, with low gears. So cant tell any thing about that, mate
@@nfsfanAndrew yes
That special watertank would even have been great for fuel... And yes, let's hope, the high gear will be updated
Там баг на улучшеной специальной коробке передач, там действительно повышаюшая передача медленее чем понижающая передача +, при этом на "точной регулировке" все нормально
I am doing doing a full play through snowrunner with a fleet of these an really enjoying it great fun with it no worries never roll it annd never get stuck
4:36 That puny engine actually generates 265000 torque.
Holy crap that makes it sad being tied for most powerful truck with the Derry Special… but both of them kind of suck compared to the 605R
@@jessaphillips2846 The Derry Special has 280k, so it wins in terms of pure torque. 👍
@@jessaphillips2846 605R has 260k. It's just better geometrically
Man U r funny 😂😂😂 thanks for da review da sarcasm is killing me😂😂😂😂
Cheers for watching (and the kind comment)!
Love the 6:10 part haha. Keep up the great job! 👏
Active suspension and engine/gearbox that doesn't choke and struggle uphill and it is a king. For now it is a queen. More versatile, but fragile.
Only just saw the title and, knowing your videos, I assume it must be awesome.
Edit: I knew it.
The long-awaited rear crane. Nice! But it would be nice to add it to some poorly balanced trucks like: Western Star 49X, Tatra T813, International Transtar 4070A, Ford CLT9000 maybe Freightliner 114SD or Fleetstar F2070A. Of course, after installing the crane, move the hook so that the trailer can be used. It seems that DAN would gain a lot from such a crane, but could it be too strong then?
I think it would be nice to add the ability to mount a service add-on and a rear crane (weird that it doesn't work).
2:43 that high pitched loool 🤌
This truck is an absolute demon. I’ve never once had to even come close to putting it into low gear. If tears through everything with ease. Terrible truck
The worst lol!
G'Day Ben. You've certainly used the old 'reverse psychology' trick in this video. Must admit though, that this beast was most useful in Spintires and in its latest incarnation in Snowrunner is, in general, fit for purpose. Would agree though that variable suspension is a must. Keep up the good work.
Fit for purpose is a good description, it is great but maybe not the best. A versus video coming soon! Thank you for the kind words.
The huge overhang at the front can be seriously annoying on lumpy terrain.
The sarcasm is T H I C C 😂
Yeah if they added either bigger wheels or a raised suspension to it I think there wouldn't even really be any comparison. The only tasks it does worse then like the 605r is because it's nose being stuck into everything
cant wait for the three way!
Oddly enough, there is a very big difference between the (theoretically better) ZHM tires and the (standard) MHS II tires. In the case of ZHM, it often gets stuck for no reason. Many times I wanted to do my test route, but the times were terrible and the fuel consumption was very high. I finally checked the MHS II, it turned out that it more meets expectations.
The amount of sarcasm is hilarious.
This whole movie looks like one of those that youtubers usually publish on 1 april
Hey Ben, hope all is good? I was really hoping for something special with this and it did not deliver. Mudrunner engine noise was much better, the generic parts bin does not suit it at all, and the general 'feel' of being unstoppable that it had in spintyres has gone. I miss this truck from the glory days, suppose I better go back to mudrunner. Keep smiling mate. Cheers!
I use my Mastodon't all the time just so it can take damage. I started a new game and have used it for most of the missions in Michigan so far. It's so bruised up and exhausted that I know I'll break it's spirit some day.
I did have one small issue though, to be honest. I clipped a road sign by the fuel station near the warehouse and the sign got stuck inside the Saviour frame. Looked odd, but oh well. About 200 meters later my truck stopped dead, unable to move at all, even with winch assistance, in the middle of the pavement. Have to log off to make the sign reset. Some saviour.
The best Mastodon engine has a torque of 265k not 365k, also the tires use the heavy profile instead of the superheavy profile (the Zikz 605R uses superheavy for example) giving them only 200 tire mass, instead of the superheavies 600 tire mass, making their traction significantly weaker. So the perceived performance issues are very real. (It's still a good truck, but there are some real "issues" with it basically)
That's what I said about the heavy tyres, not super heavy. Good spot on the torque, makes more sense as the Derry is in the late 200ks.
The sideboard bed is ALMOST big enough to carry the White Western Star 4964. Not even kidding, I actually am disappointed it didn't fit so it could be packed. XD
I managed to pack a Tatarin. It does look quite cool, but it is a struggle to carry it on tougher regions like Amur 😂
@@Adrian_Zgripcea Nice!
I LOVE This Truck. Its my new favorite daily use Truck.
It does all, what i need. It wont fall over like other Trucks, it hat Chains if needed an it has Flatbed an Crane, which is perfect.
Its BEST Truck in game i think. Beside his small Brother.
Am i the only one that saw that the 605r's tiers are now offroad:good and not excelent anymore while the mastodon's tires are are offroad:excelent
I hadn't noticed but that's interesting. Wonder if it's just adjustments to the wording or actual performance tweaks.
@@ATribeCalledCars well I personaly didnt notice some bad performace on off road but this change was made when the mastodon was releast
You got me bro - I was scrolling RUclips and was like “HOW is this the worst truck?”
I like to mess around. Obviously it's a pretty epic truck. Big versus coming soon.
@@ATribeCalledCars can you do a versus of all 8x8 trucks please ?
@@sertec6071 I'm doing something along those lines soon, just had a few game previews in between!
@@ATribeCalledCars sweet, thanks
You know that place where you rescue the other truck Zikz 605R?
I got there with this beast.
Fuel tank on a vehicle itself and 1500 spare parts in service trailer
Easy grab
Nice, I'd definitely consider the Masty for this task if I had to do it for the fourth time.
Got me with "saddle *hiiigh*"
I am reminded of my experience with Elite: Tedious. Every time I actually enjoyed flying a ship or a particular activity, I would always worry it will be butchered by the developer in coming updates., and my fears usually turned out to be true.
I feel like when he does that 3 way competition video is gonna go Azov 3rd Masterdon 2nd and Ziks 1st
The ZikZ 512H does very well in Amur.
🤘😬🤘
Pound for pound this teuck is vry useful, strong and equipped for all the muddy boggy maps and since i haven't dug out the 605r yet im buying this lol.
Jokes aside, this thing is a massive beast.
It really is and these days it is even better.
It is the truck I use the most. It is hard to get stuck and flip over. Plus it has plenty of add-ons. The only negative thing to me is its speed
They Will Not Nerf It As The 605R Is A Better Off Roader
Could well be. We shall see.
The 605r has wider tires, so it’s more capable. But the 612H has that versatility advantage. So it’s fair enough but it’s a little underwhelming that this former MudRunner king was unable to live up to the power of the SR king.
You don’t understand how much it bugs me having a blue trailer and a blue crane that doesn’t match and then can’t have a blue that matches either!
I don't regret spending €3.99 for the ZiKZ 612H, but I keep finding somewhat annoying that the price doesn't at least include all the engine options ready to install. Instead, while they're unlocked, you also have to spend additional in-game credits to buy them, and the most powerful engine cost 24,000 'dollars'. Performance-wise, it's okay, but nothing to write home about - at least with the base engine. I've used it in one of the longest and most tedious missions in Yukon, and it did its job fine, but I found the 605R to be peppier overall and with more 'oomph' when hauling heavy cargo uphill. Also, I'm glad this beast of a truck has a 500 L petrol tank, because it drinks like an alcoholic. In the Flooded Foothills map, going to the warehouse in the north to bring 6 units of fuel to the Ore Sorting Center - not an incredibly huge distance if you look at the map - cost almost 350 L! I was starting to worry I wouldn't make it back to the garage…
Despite these annoyances, I still think the 612H is a useful addition, especially for those maps with infuriating segments of deep snow, deep mud, thin ice, or all of them together.
Loved the review, Ben. Keep up the absolutely underwhelming work! [wink wink] Cheers! //Rick
Got it yesterday and really good going through mud in auto. Not sure why high range gear is slower than high gear though.
Yeah, the gears seem a bit odd.
Have they tuned it down with Phase 10? Or I forgot how is it, since i haven't used it for month....
It seems similar or better now, I'd give it a go.
I get the humor your trying to inject into the video with "complaining " about the truck. But it made the video a little confusing when you talked actual downsides. Just feedback, I really enjoy your vids
Lol yeah I can understand that, but hopefully it was still useful for you.
This truck is so good that the greatest metal band of all time is named after it.
I use the mod. A beast.
I am just happy to see some trucks from Spintires. Now if only Spintires could come back from limbo.
we need toggle off smoke options... for some trucks
Especially the Navistar...
Actually driving loads with her right now as I type this.
'O, Ka-tyu-sha,
Know she is my true love!
Through the yeeears,
A-counting one by one!'
(Can you tell I love the MAZ 543? ^^)
I like it but the 605R is still king IMHO. Something to do with the already mentioned nosediving 🙂
Its a good truck but the hang over on the front end is the only downside imo. Otherwise I been liking it and it gets through most terrain without issue
I invite all of you to try the AGL mod version, he's fixed nearly all the issues discussed in the comments. 🙂🙂
Why have they made the turning circle so kak. Its basically the Huricane, but doesnt turn nearly as tight
Waiting on your review of season 10 bro don't get selfish
Testing and writing videos now :)
Has anyone tried the cockpit view for driving? The one mirror you only have is positioned in such a way that it is constantly obscured by the metal structure. I even tried zooming in OR out in cockpit view - to no avail.
I hope the devs fix this truly crippling feature, as it is already more difficult driving without being able to see out on the right hand side. What about a camera monitor where no mirror is possible? Would be no probs for modern vehicles? Or rear cameras as add-on? Or reverse drive ultrasound distance measurement support?
I also find that the engine sound seems very repetitive without proper articulation based on actual rpm.
Agreed, it should not be obscured ideally. And the engine note isn't the best! Not sure many are particularly good in SnowRunner unfortunately.
I honestly hope that they fix the fact that there is add ons that block trailers
Why ? 3slot is useless when there is an crane at 2 slot 😆
Ik but it just doesn't make sense to me
@@janstahl9589I dont like overloading.
Well with an crane you can fit 4 cargo stacking, then you can have an trailer behind that you easley can load
@@_Cookie_Warrior_ well can't have it all. If so we only need one truck ☺️. This truck has it all 🙏. If i have to choose between 3 slot and Trailer instead of 2 slot and a crane the answer is easy. But both nope fore me. It is one of the big thing in this game. What truck to choose, there is 3 slot bed truck with trailer, choose thoose.
A huge let down. When I saw that 6th gear, I had high hopes.
Usable...but not as good as others.
Indeed, my big versus is coming soon. Had to put on hold while away last week and this weekend.
if it could switch engines with the derry, it would be much better!
I can’t be the only one that hated the Derry Special with a passion. Hate it so much. At least this mastadon gives me something new to try, until they nerf it that is 😖
We need Sand Runner soon....
Yes I too have decided to cunningly pretend that this definitely wasn't so funny I practically had to wipe away tears of laughter and definitely not so good that I immediately subscribed to this channel while still trying to control the laughter absolutely not caused by your terrible review and I have already purchased this useless terrible truck anyway knowing it would be as awful as it was in Mudrunner.
Please continue making the not at all amusing content buddy I definitely won't love it 😂😂😂😂
Did you ever play MudRunner Ben?
For real tho, Mastodon cant pull shit. 2x Concrete slabs and trailer out of a quarry and it cant get out so i got the 73210 to rescue it. After that the Mastodon kept bogging down on the slightest hint of mud. It seriously needs some tweaking
Your face is different than I remember!
That’s probably because I remember you not having one!
Can’t understand all the criticism. For me it’s the absolutely best truck, perfect in every aspect. Absolutely worth the money!
365k torque? don't know where that comes from, it has 265k in the files.
Hence saying apparently, looks like it was an early mistake on the Discord.
They are going to make the Maz even "worse" in season 10.
lol yup.. love this ride!! WHAT.. I Have a Scout.. Works so very nice as a BIG Scout.. Or TANK..
Oh yeah, can definitely go cruise along all but the thinnest of trails. Not so easy to turn aroun if you have a trailer though...
So I purchased this truck for my son on the Nintendo store and he accidentally sold it. How do we get it back?
You can buy it again through the store for 220,000-odd SnowRunner money. At least, you should be able to but Switch has a few differences from what I have heard.
@@ATribeCalledCars thanks for the reply, I rebought it from the truck store I just had to go to Russia to do it lol. Thanks again!
Call me crazy but i actually think this thing is a little underpowered. But i feel that way about most trucks in the game.
You are not the only one to say that, but it has been buffed a bit as far as I can tell.
Ok, that will do. What 10th season then? Almost 6 months have passed sinde last pts...
If only the addons for the ZIKA 612H had more unique addons since it is a PAY dlc.
Hopefully they buff it that turn radius & w.e is wrong with the dirt now making my trucks get stuck till i unhook the trailer & just winch drag it in which we move like i should've been moving.
That or just wait for mods to buff it lol.
That & the stupid cant pull a trailer with certain beds.
605R is still better for scouting and really harsh rough terrain, much more resistant to damage aswell.
612H is better for missions/hauling with its better diversity in add ons. The 612 feels way more powerful with its STORM engine. Its a VERY strong truck. Truly the only optional DLC so far that is genuinely game changing.
I don't get it,this is for me the best truck,hasn't got stuck once!!it's fast,and not juicy on fuel.its the main truck I use.
It was meant sarcastically, it is one of the best trucks. But for me not quite number one.
lol! You tried!
But I’ve used this for every single mission
It is still largely good. Enjoy!
True video. This truck is bad. (Laughing like a mad man, because I love it)
Euhm, no I don’t, I hate it. Make it go faster and more powerfull. I stand by what @atribecalledcars said.
Well I wouldn't be surprised at all they are releasing new trucks but poorly made and situated on maps seems like they did not really tested the truck at all, they just aim for quick cash crab and nothing else. Honestly the only way for me to enjoy the game is tweak the trucks and make adjustments on their power and fuel making it challenging, rather than expecting a truck to work well but more on downsides is not worth it.
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Nice 😂😂😂
Compleatly agree, it's terrible, worst purchase I've ever made. Now excuse me while i slap amur in the face with this thing!
A good truck,but need to buff.
At least 50 per cent better, I'd say.
So tragic 😔
I must buy this incredible, oops I mean tragic vehicle and try it for my self 😔😌😊
I don’t think it’s that bad or maybe it’s been updated