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4.5 stars
"Excellent wreckless driving fun!"
Pros: Wii motion sensing control system; play your own choice of music during races
Cons: Some tracks a little too hard to get "S" grade; no WiFi multi-player mode
Summary: This is a great game. I don't normally get hooked on console / PC games, but Excite Truck hits all the right buttons for me. About the right level of difficulty. Great fun, particularly the truck smashes. As you progress through the races new trucks are unlocked, each having unique driving characteristics (different levels of speed, turbo, grip, air, handling), making it interesting to see which car can score highest for a given track.
I've read some criticism of the music in the game, but I reckon this is OK and, anyway, it's easy to use your own MP3 tracks via the Wii's SD card slot. For me, this feature is a big plus for the game.
Unlocking the "super excite" levels requires that you achieve "S" grade in all the tracks. This sounds a chore, but I found it to be a natural next phase in the game. One or two of the tracks (e.g. Platinum Canada) were hard to get "S" grade, but this really just made me want to come back for more. If you really get stuck, just go back to some of the completed tracks and lat off some steam! I find the Mexico, Finland and Fiji tracks most satisfying!
The game has a lot of playability and does not get boring. Some reviewers say the game's only good for a few hours play, but I must have played it for at least 20 hours and there's still more to do.
In case you're wondering, I'm 40+ years old and my son is 9. We both love the game. In fact, it's great fun just watching the other player racing. There's quite a sense of competition to see who can get the best scores and unlock new cars and paint jobs.
Overall, highly recommended!!!
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