Super Trucks Racing

by Playstation

Product Features

• PlayStation 2
• Video Game
• Racing
• action/adventure
• Trucks

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000A1HW6
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 2, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,290 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Super Trucks Racing Super Trucks Racing is a Racing game for PlayStation 2. Made up of seven real life international circuits and trucks authentically recreated from the schematics of 14 officially licensed teams, SUPER TRUCKS balances the aggression, power and incredible speeds of the massive vehicles with the dexterity of a gripping racing game.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning surprise, November 1, 2003

By 

jaylr (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Super Trucks Racing (Video Game)

I have to be upfront and say that if this game was a $...game it would probably get a 4 star rating. However, I bought it new at Electronics Boutique for $...and this game is an absolute steal.

If you like simulation racers, and are getting tired of the same old driving games, then this one is perfect. First off, the graphics are quite good. You can even see the drivers bouncing around in the cab. There is zero pop up and the frame rate never stutters. The tracks look good... but compared to other high end racers the tracks probably look a little clean. And each truck has it's own distinctive engine sounds with the appropriate braking and creaking sounds these trucks make. Very well done.

The racing is different, but it definitely feels like you're in a powerful big rig. The AI is completely adjustable and there are several racing modes. And this game has wonderful damage modeling (if a bargain game like this can have damage modeling, why can't the Gran Turismo series have it?). Banging each other is quite common in this game, and pieces will fly off and remain on the track for you to try and avoid. And the game provides a wonderful cockpit view, which is another neccessity for a simulation racer.

Fifteen tracks are provided, with 3 of them being fictional US tracks. But the fiction tracks are well done, with each bearing a resemblance to Monaco(F1), Long Beach(CART) and Dover(NASCAR).

The only real faults with the game is no in-truck audio (which is important to provide info on the locations of your opponents) and no real presentation... such as track intros or starting line-up intros. But at the price this game is being sold, I cannot hold that against the developers. The rest of the game is too solid.

A lot of fantastic work was put in to this game and any simulation racer gamer will enjoy this tremendously. It clearly is a niche sport, but if you are getting a little tired of F1 and NASCAR games the challenging nature and quality effort put into this title will make your money well spent.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 2 Tons of Racing Fun!, November 4, 2003

By 

John E. Chadwick "John C" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Super Trucks Racing (Video Game)

Don't let the Super Low price fool you. Super Trucks is one great racing game. I bought this game Friday afternoon and played it literally, ALL weekend long. It is THAT addictive.

There are several championship modes that start with a beginner's series and once you win that, you unlock the next level up. Each series consists of a number of races at various tracks against between 5-7 other trucks. The variety of tracks is wonderful. From racing thru closed-off streets of Los Angeles, NASCAR style in Texas or up and down the rolling English countryside there is sure to be a favorite track for evryone and a few tracks you need to practice extra hard at.

At the start of each championship series you choose a truck ranked on speed, handling and acceleration. As you progress, more trucks are unlocked. Real drivers are used, but to be honest, I doubt anyone will notice or care. Before each race you are given 5 laps to qualify and then only 3-4 laps to race which makes for an interesting experience. After 5 laps of hitting your braking marks and trimming 1/2 second off your lap time, once the race starts, you basically bump and grind for 3-4 laps with the other guys. Which brings me to my only gripe. As the championship series progress and the AI gets "tougher", the other trucks simply run into you more often and knock you off the track with more frequency. There is a system where you are given "penalties" for excessive contact and I frequently see a note on screen telling me this is happening but everytime I am sent flying into the wall with a cheap shop, the other truck simply flies by with no observable penalty. That is kind of annoying. And good luck trying to get revenge, 9 out of 10 times the AI truck is back on the road before you are. Also, there is no music while racing which keeps the price down and can be a good thing especially since it means no Rob Zombie songs!

Overall, Super Trucks succeeds in giving you the feeling of racing 2 tons of steel around a track at around 100mph. The handling is what you would expect, the graphics are simply lovely and the sheer variety of tracks alone is worth the price of admission. This is one highly addictive racing game that will test your skill, no more powersliding your way to victory, you have to cool down your brakes and account for momentum to win, 4 stars with a slight ding for the dirty AI tactics as the game progresses. I love this game.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!, November 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Super Trucks Racing (Video Game)

OK, I know your thinking that bargin games give you what you pay for. NOT SUPER TRUCKS RACING, this game has exellent graphics, track layouts, truck sounds, and great handling. It feels like your driving a big rig around tight corners and bends and you get a real feel for the road. This is just as good as some $50 racers, but the one thing that made me give it a four is that the AI trucks get to be very difficult as the game progreses. If you are a racing fan $ for this game is a no-brainer. It's that good!