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TrackMania United pc Game Reviews
TrackMania United
Critic Score
Metascore: 80 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.3 out of 10
based on 18 reviews
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TrackMania United is the latest title in the TrackMania series, and combines high-speed racing with pure, uncomplicated fun. The game contains all the features of the previous titles, and introduces an extensive new content editor. The new editor and in-game browser allow both veteran and rookie players the ability to create, showcase and share customized paintjobs, tracks, environments and videos. TrackMania United offers players the opportunity to enjoy a rich gaming experience both online and offline, while taking part in a friendly and fun online community. [Focus Home Interactive]

PUBLISHER: Focus Home Interactive
DEVELOPER: Nadeo
GENRE(S): Racing, Driving
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: RP (Rating Pending)
RELEASE DATE: March 9, 2007

What The Critics Said

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90
3DAvenue
Trackmania United really is a united gaming experience - even when you're not competing online, the online community elements are still there. Couple this with addictive and challenging "hot wheels" like gameplay, and you have a very complete, very "alive" arcade racing package.
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90
Pelit (Finland)
As fantastic a puzzler/racer as it has been for the past few years. Familiarity is also its biggest problem. Good as it is, the underlying game is still the same it was the last time. [Apr 2007]
87
PC Gamer UK
The speed of TrackMania is truly ridiculous: you might think the idea of subtlety is lost when you're hitting about a gagillion miles an hour, but the faster the car, the better the handling. [Apr 2007, p.74]
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86
PC Zone UK
I normally hate banging on about graphics - but the stark beauty of TM should be clear to one and all. Every time I shut my eyes I see those shimmering blue skies and blinding flashes of colour - and, yes kids, that's because it's been burnt into my retinas. TrackMania United is officially, totally great.
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85
PC Gameworld
TrackMania: United is a fun arcade racer with an incredible amount of stuff to do both online and off.
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82
PC Format
Still lots of high-octane fun, but even the excellent community may not be reason enough for old hands. [Apr 2007, p.70]
80
Pro-G
United falls just short of brilliance and will always be overshadowed in my mind by its slightly uglier older brother and its free expansion pack. Despite the obvious benefits offered by the new cars and track pieces, two of the best game modes have been removed and that's hard to understand.
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80
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Trackmania United doesn’t essentially bring anything new to the table (perhaps the sandpit is a better analogy), but it is yet another example of a developer at the top of its game in a field where it is most certainly in pole position.
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80
Edge Magazine
Suddenly the nonsense global scoreboards of Xbox Live and PSN, designed no doubt to validate those services with the suggestion of mass involvement, are exposed as being badly hampered by their own ambition. United’s tight-knit communities are a welcoming, sensible and above all enjoyable blueprint for the way things should be. [Apr 2007, p.82]
80
EuroGamer
That's Trackmania's secret. It's deeply satisfying, while at the same time being more frustrating than you could possibly imagine. It's a contradiction until you've played it.
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80
GameSpot
Dozens of insanely catchy tracks, fantastic online support, and a few new gameplay hooks will have you craving the next race the second you finish the last one.
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80
GameDaily
People with a strong drive (no pun intended) and imagination will find an infinite playground here.
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79
GameZone
This game is all about having fun and now with the community being the focus, gamers from around the globe can show their appreciation for the game.
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75
The New York Times
United is an odd hybrid of racing and problem solving with three game modes — racing, platform and puzzle.
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75
PALGN
Whilst not a giant leap from its predessesors the game does offer some new online options that may add to its appeal for some.
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70
AceGamez
If you've never played TrackMania before and you have even a slight interest in racing and puzzle games then it's well worth hopping into the driver's seat of TrackMania United.
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70
1UP
And that map editor -- when United maintains its stability -- is undoubtedly the game's marquee feature.
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60
GameSpy
TMU is a fine diversion for quick game breaks, but not much more. In a way, it's like popcorn, enough to be a snack or even an appetizer, but you won't get a full meal out of it.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 32 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Isaac J. gave it a10:
A very fun racing game. Has many options from building your own tracks to racing against people from around the world. Easily provides hours of entertainment.

Lou M. gave it a7:
Amazing graphics, physics, and variety of tracks keep this game interesting... until frustrated. Sure, it takes a bit of practice to master the VERY sensitive control of each car type. But you still feel just a bit unfilled in terms of a good racing game.

64fanatic leet gave it a10:
An amazing game, I bought it off Steam a few weeks ago because its cheaper than the store bought one, and it only have the lite version of starforce so NO starforce drivers! I give it a 10 for the huge amount of official tracks (theres even more on their track download page) and the user made tracks are awesome too. There are so many racing modes, platforms get really hard after the easy mode and puzzle makes you think! The track editor is user friendly and easy to learn so you can make some crazy tracks really quick and beat your friends times! Another awesome feature is the games built in recorder and video editor so you can make cool videos without having to use external programs like fraps.

Benjamin M. gave it a9:
One of the best arcade-style racing games ever created. Seven types of cars for seven different tilesets, with tracks ranging from relatively mundane to completely outrageous. Online competition is inextricably linked to every game type, whether you're directly competing or just running time trials solo. And the graphics are fantastic. A truly wonderful game.

Mr. K. gave it a10:
Jos V. is exagerated, the starforce on steam's version is just code. It's not any of it that will install drivers, steam uses its own protection and doesn't need starforce. The game itself is brilliant. Just painting cars is exciting. The game is really worth getting. It's extremely customizable.

Ray F. gave it an8:
Great game but very difficult.

Chris L. gave it a9:
Great game. Quick to learn! Difficulty increases at a good pace!

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