Trackmania Original - PC Games

The Verdict

To its credit, the game looks pretty good, with appreciable view distance, reasonably complex objects, good texturing, and widely varied, colorful track types. The problem with TrackMania is that it's not fun to play so much as being fun to play around with--a temporary diversion in until the next installment of Project Gotham Racing, Need for Speed Underground, or whate... read more

Description: Original, fresh, innovative, TrackMania is more than a simple car game. It is a cutting edge blend of arcade, SIM, and puzzle game, TrackMania is set to be first in a new and unique genre of racing game that will truly bring the game back in gameplay and now it includes the Power Up! expansion pack. That's not all! TrackMania is an addictive fast paced multiplayer Mecca, including crazy tracks galore, the ability to create your own track and share the experience, and a variety of fascinating competition modes. Open to all, Trackmania's network game is built to allow every player to participate, from the casual gamer with a low- Original, fresh, innovative, TrackMania is more than a simple car game. It is a cutting edge blend of arcade, SIM, and puzzle game, TrackMania is set to be first in a new and unique genre of racing game that will truly bring the game back in gameplay and now it includes the Power Up! expansion pack.

That's not all! TrackMania is an addictive fast paced multiplayer Mecca, including crazy tracks galore, the ability to create your own track and share the experience, and a variety of fascinating competition modes. Open to all, Trackmania's network game is built to allow every player to participate, from the casual gamer with a low-speed connection to the hardcore gamer with a high-speed connection.

TrackMania is a breath of fresh air in a stagnated genre. With infinite replay value and the emphasis firmly on fun, it's sure to prove a shot in the arm for PC speed junkies.

Note: TrackMania Original will take advantage of Trackmania Sunrise's fantastic looking graphics engine. All the great features that made TrackMania Sunrise famous will be added. This enhanced version will propose all of the tools included with TrackMania Sunrise (editor, painter, media tracker...) and the new multiplayer features (P2P, ...). Trackmania will even include "Platform" and Stunt", two brand new modes. That's not all!!! TrackMania Original includes the Power Up! expansion pack with more than 100 new construction blocks. ... (more) (less)