Monster Truck Madness 2 is a computer game in the genre of arcade racing , which was developed by Terminal Reality and published by Microsoft in 1998. The game has been optimized for Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. In 1999, the game was ported to the Nintendo 64 console by Edge of Reality and published by Rockstar Games .
| Monster Truck Madness 2 | |
|---|---|
 Cover the PC version of the game | |
| Developers |  Terminal reality Edge of reality |
| Publishers |  Microsoft Rockstar games |
| Part of a series | |
| Release dates | Windows April 30, 1998 Nintendo 64 June 30, 1999  October 29, 1998 |
| License | |
| Genres | arcade car racing |
| Age rating | ACB : G -General ESRB : E - Everyone |
| Creators | |
| Producer | Mark Randall |
| Composer | Kyle Richards |
| Technical details | |
| Platforms | Windows Nintendo 64 |
| Game engines | Photex2 Terrain5 |
| Game modes | single user and multiplayer |
| Carriers | optical disk |
| Systemic requirements | Minimum: [1]
Recommended: [1]
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This game is a continuation of the first part of Monster Truck Madness , which was released exclusively for Windows . Monster Truck Madness 2 was one of the first racing games with the ability to play multiplayer . The game features the most popular monster trucks , such as Bigfoot , Gravedigger and others.
Content
Gameplay
The sequel offers us improved graphics, an updated interface and tracks with different weather conditions, the game has become a cut above its predecessor in many parameters. What is surprising, in the sequel, they used essentially the same engine as in the first part. File editing systems [ clarify ] games make it possible to add (or delete) user tracks and trucks to the game using different editors.
Ratings
| Reviews | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | ||
| Edition | Evaluation | |
| N64 | PC | |
| Gamerankings | 50.61% [6] | 76.33% [5] |
| Mobyrank | 58/100 [8] | 73/100 [7] |
| Foreign editions | ||
| Edition | Evaluation | |
| N64 | PC | |
| Gamespot | 3.9 / 10 [3] | 7.4 / 10 [2] |
| Ign | 7.1 / 10 [4] | |
The Windows version of the game received generally positive reviews. The review from GameSpot notes a variety of tracks, customizable weather conditions, and licenses for well-known racing teams, which even made it possible to include video sequences from famous wrestlers in the game. Among the shortcomings indicated the absence of a career mode [2] .
The game for Nintendo 64 received mixed reviews. GameSpot pays attention to the inconvenient control, excessive complexity when playing with computer opponents and the lack of support for a memory card [3] . The IGN score is more positive: although difficult management is also mentioned, the game is not satisfactory from a gameplay point of view. Both editions put the game in plus an interesting multiplayer and the presence of real racing teams [4] .
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 System Requirements (English) . The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ 1 2 Monster Truck Madness 2 Review (English) . GameSpot (1 May 2000). The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ 1 2 Monster Truck Madness 64 Review (English) . GameSpot (28 April 2000). The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ 1 2 Matt Casamassina. MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS 64 (English) . IGN (30 July 1999). The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ Monster Truck Madness 64 for PC (English) . GameRankings . The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ Monster Truck Madness 64 for Nintendo 64 (English) . GameRankings . The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ Monster Truck Madness 64 for PC (English) . MobyGames . The appeal date is May 5, 2019.
- ↑ Monster Truck Madness 64 for Nintendo 64 (English) . MobyGames . The appeal date is May 5, 2019.