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TrackMania DS
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 38 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Developer: Firebrand Games
Genre(s): Racing, Driving
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Release Date: November 14, 2008
Summary
TrackMania, the series of racing games focusing on fun and frantic racing, now makes its debut on the Nintendo DS. Far from hardcore driving simulations, TrackMania is based on the fun and the spectacular aspect of racing. With TrackMania DS, you drive at mind-blowing speeds on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements. Just like the renowned PC version, TrackMania DS offers a track editor that lets you create your own unique and exciting tracks from hundreds of different design blocks, giving the game near-infinite replay value. [Focus Home Interactive]
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What The Critics Said
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Official Nintendo Magazine UK
From time to time a game really creeps out of nowhere and takes you by surprise. A handheld version of a cult PC game, Trackmania is one such gem. [Dec 2008, p.96]
Games Master UK
A fine racing puzzle and track building package. [Christmas 2008, p.85]
Pelit (Finland)
TrackMania DS is a very good and addictively structured racing-game. It's fast, smooth and above all, fun. There's some small graphics and physics -related bugs. [Jan 2009]
Worth Playing
I'd definitely suggest Trackmania DS to anyone who was or is a fan of the PC title, and while the developers haven't managed to bring over every single detail to this handheld port, they've managed to really capture the essence of Trackmania to provide a great portable method of getting your fix.
Read Full Review >Deeko
Trackmania's beauty lies in its simple and pure game play. It isn't fancy but it's solid, looks great (really, really great) and controls like a dream. For a racing game on the DS, Trackmania gets the checkered flag for racing goodness on the go.
Read Full Review >GamingExcellence
While there are some problems with how the DS presents it graphically, TrackMania generally comes out ahead of the competition.
Read Full Review >GameZone
A great racing game for the single player, TrackMania will keep you busy for many hours.
Read Full Review >Wired
Trackmania DS is a great game. But racing time trials and designing tracks starts to lose its appeal when you don't have anyone to share the experience with. If you're having trouble convincing your friends to buy the DS game, remember that the PC version of Trackmania is incredibly popular -- and free.
Read Full Review >Gamer.nl
Trackmania DS shows that developer Firebrand Games can deliver a great product without spending a lot of time on an advertising campaign. The game scores on every front and gives an already crowed genre a new boost. Trackmania DS is a game that's worth your money if you take in account that the game offers no online mode.
Read Full Review >LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Finally! DS got the arcade racing game with actual feel of speed. Extras like simple editing tools and hilarious multiplay make the game way above average. [Issue#173]
InsideGamer.nl
TrackMania DS is an entertaining racing game, which crisp visuals and fun gameplay. It packs a lot of content, and more than enough challenge to keep you playing for a long time. The game isn’t completely flawless though. Cars crash through the racetrack and against the invisible walls, while the screen on the Nintendo DS is often too small to display the tracks adequately.
Read Full Review >Edge Magazine
The most remarkable thing is how smoothly it runs: a flawless 60 frames a second that makes any caveats about the slightly pixellated visuals disappear in the wind. [Dec 2008, p.99]
games(TM)
All in all, Trackmania DS is a very worthy addition to both the series and the DS's catalogue of racers, and its multiplayer mode while sadly unable to support Wi-Fi, still allows for some heated competition among friends. [Dec 2008, p.]
Pocket Gamer UK
The speed will impress you, but it's the editing tools that will keep you coming back for more in this impressive DS debut for the hugely addictive - and rewarding - TrackMania franchise.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
TrackMania DS isn't a revolution; it brings nothing new to the racing genre, no ideas that we haven't seen many times before. This isn't a bad thing though, because everything it does, it does really, really well.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
While online may be an opportunity missed, overall TrackMania DS delivers, and whether you're a fan of the series or a total novice, the slick, compulsive fight to gather all the game's golds will have you plugging away until you've exhausted its content. What's more, it's that rarest of things: a DS game with amazing graphics.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Trackmania DS ends up not only a technologically-impressive game, but more importantly, a fun one. There are things it could have done better, but they don't deter from everything that the game got right.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
While not as robust as the PC versions, this game packs a ton of gameplay with high replay potential onto a single cart.
Read Full Review >IGN
The track editor assures that players have an endless assortment of tracks to race. Shame about the lack of online, but at least you can find other players with single cart support.
Read Full Review >ZTGameDomain
Trackmania DS is a fantastic first effort to port the game to handhelds, and a highly enjoyable racing game to boot. The lack of any online functionality is certainly the biggest drawback, but the slick track editor and unique take on the genre more than make up for it.
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
Blisteringly fast racer with slightly dodgy handling but a great track editor. Link up with four other players for maximum fun. [Dec 2008, p.75]
3DJuegos
Trackmania expands its borders to Nintendo DS from the PC versions. Simple gameplay, efficiency playability, multiple game modes and an edit mode in line with the features of the Nintendo DS with many possibilities for creativity. Sadly this version doesn´t have an online mode, necessary in the series. A good beginning of this particular racing game on the Nintendo handheld.
Read Full Review >Jolt Online Gaming UK
In terms of overall content, TrackMania DS does a pretty good job of mimicking the PC version.
Read Full Review >My Gamer
TrackMania is a great addition to the DS’s racing library and should hopefully set the tone for games to come.
Read Full Review >IGN AU
TrackMania DS is a decent attempt to bring a treasured PC title to the DS, and while two of the three modes are pretty playable, it never rises above ‘competent’.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
It succeeds on certain levels, retaining the pick-up-and-play charm of the PC version and providing a ton of tracks and challenges for players to tackle. Its track editor is also a triumph, and its incorporation into the game's Puzzle mode and multiplayer component is brilliant, extending the life of the title and providing gamers a reason to come back. Unfortunately, it falls short of its potential due to an irritating game camera, a sometimes-frustrating difficulty level, and a baffling lack of online play.
Read Full Review >Destructoid
Despite these flaws, we still like TrackMania DS for being a game that doesn't take itself too seriously. If you don't take it that seriously, we think you'll have a pretty good time with this game. The lack of online multiplayer and course trading is a real shame, though.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Clever Puzzle challenges incorporate track building with racing while Platform and Race events test your driving abilities in short, fun bursts. [Apr 2009, p.85]
Gamervision
TrackMania DS is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best racing games on the DS.
Read Full Review >Zentendo
If Mario Kart isn't quite your thing, give Trackmania DS a try -- it's a fairly solid, very competent racing game in its most basic form, and offers up an enjoyable if basic racing experience on a handheld.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
Although I personally wasn't too impressed with this offering, I will say that my son (age 7) absolutely fell in love with it.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
In this day and age, you just can't get away with not sharing user-created content online. [Mar 2009, p.95]
Read Full Review >VideoGamer
The core racing, platforming and puzzling is good, albeit hindered slightly by the visuals, but without the competitive edge that the PC game offered there's little here to make you come back.
Read Full Review >Modojo
As it stands, TrackMania DS is a suitable and fun racing game. We would like to see more with a sequel, including longer tracks, a friendlier track editor and online options, but for now, it's still worth a few laps.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
You can have a good time with Trackmania DS, but just don't be looking for anything close to the Gran Turismo experience.
Read Full Review >Gaming Nexus
TrackMania DS gets the basics of the series right on a handheld, and that’s decently impressive.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Darren Z gave it an8:
The same "Just one more race!" addictiveness of the PC version in the palm of your hand. It's not perfect, but it is very good and fun. It's a pity it doesn't also feature its big brother's competitive online offering, but that's why it gets an 8 instead of a 9. Best part is that it can be picked up a song these days. I recnetly bought it for $9 from Gamestop.
Jon H gave it an8:
Despite a few bugs and glitches, I found this game very fun and the editor is very simple and easy to understand. Worth what I paid for it.
Mike M gave it a7:
I'm liking it, but the clipping issues can be a very frustrating issue. Some parts of several tracks, even though they are most definitely meant to be solid, aren't really. Your car will dip into these portions, and sometimes fall completely through them to the ground. In other cases, it will "jump" back out, but you'll be slowed enough by this that attaining any medal will be impossible. Impressive game for the DS for certain (I wasn't expecting it to rival the PC versions), but the clipping glitches really bring it down. Could've been an 8, at least, as far as I'm concerned.
