Trackmania Turbo

 PlayStation 4
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 220 Ratings

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  1. Nasos
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    First impressions are good
    Overall 8/10
    But for split screen and VR section I will give it 10 of 10
    Since split screen it's rare nowadays
  2. Kawooster
    Mar 31, 2016
    8
    Overall this installment of Trackmania is an incredibly fun, addictive and challenging game. The graphics are fairly good overall, the gameplay is nice and smooth and (most of the time) controls how it should. The campaign and challeng tracks are (most of the time) well thought out and flow well.

    But with all that said, it does have its fair share of design flaws and hiccups along the    Overall this installment of Trackmania is an incredibly fun, addictive and challenging game. The graphics are fairly good overall, the gameplay is nice and smooth and (most of the time) controls how it should. The campaign and challeng tracks are (most of the time) well thought out and flow well.

    But with all that said, it does have its fair share of design flaws and hiccups along the way, some more frustrating than others.
    For a few examples: the cars can feel very weightless at times, especially the buggy, which a lot of the time is more of a frustration than fun when having to play as the buggy. It honestly feels at times that the cars are made of Popsicle sticks with the formula one car out of the four, feeling the most grounded.
    The physics engine is far from well thought out. It's 2016 and you're telling me I can't hit over that little shrub or smash through that small wooden barrier? These cars are going hundreds or Km/M per hour and a shrub stops them dead in their tracks? Don't think so game. I recall my car sky rocketing into the air because I hit a shrub that was no more than half a foot in length. Things like this shouldn't be in a game in this day and age, . Whether it's laziness on part of the creators or something completely that slipped through in development (doubt it)

    Anyway, it has it's fair share of ups and downs, but it's definitely a fun and challenging/competitive game, and you will have lots of fun if you decide to get it and are into these sorts of games, Guarenteed. But, remember, it does have its fair share of problems.    … Expand
  3. HaloFever
    May 17, 2016
    8
    Come for the split screen multi-player, stay for the track building.

    My primary purpose in buying this game is split screen multi-player with my family. This is one of the few racing games with split screen. The genre has gone bananas with multi-player racing when the best competition is sitting next to you on the couch. Not only does Trackmania Turbo have up to 4 player split screen,    Come for the split screen multi-player, stay for the track building.

    My primary purpose in buying this game is split screen multi-player with my family. This is one of the few racing games with split screen. The genre has gone bananas with multi-player racing when the best competition is sitting next to you on the couch. Not only does Trackmania Turbo have up to 4 player split screen, it also doesn't sully races with an armada a.i. driven cars. The race is about you and your family and friends!

    The racing in Trackmania Turbo is no frills. There are no powerups or weapons to use against other cars. The novelty is all in the make-up of the tracks. Keep in mind this is a bargain title, debuting at $40 and can likely found for less. (I bought it for $30 from the PlayStation Store). This game does not try to compete with the visuals of Gran Turismo or the style of Mario Kart. Most tracks are actually pretty short, with the challenge more in staying on the track than beating your opponent. It plays somewhat like Trials: Fusion in that respect.

    The real gem of this game is the ability to make your own tracks. My son took to track building immediately. Within an hour, he figured out how to fake out players with jumps to their doom. My only complaint is that not all of the tools are available at the start of the game, and track pieces need to be unlocked through play. Tracks can be shared, however, and tracks from the community are already endless.    … Expand
  4. drlowdon
    Nov 10, 2018
    7
    The long running arcade racing series finally comes to PlayStation (and Xbox) featuring the fast paced action and crazy tracks that has attracted a great deal of fans on PC.

    Unusually for an arcade racer the focus of Trackmania Turbo is almost entirely on ‘time attack’ rather than directly racing against opponents. In terms of single player options there is a lengthy campaign that    The long running arcade racing series finally comes to PlayStation (and Xbox) featuring the fast paced action and crazy tracks that has attracted a great deal of fans on PC.

    Unusually for an arcade racer the focus of Trackmania Turbo is almost entirely on ‘time attack’ rather than directly racing against opponents. In terms of single player options there is a lengthy campaign that requires players to beat set times in order to earn bronze, silver and gold medals that unlock subsequent tracks. There is plenty of variety to the tracks, and each track is thankfully pretty short, but I personally found the whole process started to become very repetitive before I’d even reached the halfway point. The strict requirements needed to unlock each new level only make matters worse as you’ll be required to repeat previously completed tracks numerous time to achieve the silver and gold medals required to progress past a certain point.

    Multiplayer is available in both offline (split-screen and co-op) and online varieties although, with the complex nature of the tracks and so much going, it is actually quite difficult to see the track clearly in splitscreen. Online racing is thankfullly much better and it is very easy to join a lobby of up to about 30 players and compete for best times or just challenge some friends.

    Of course, at the end of the day, the most important factor is the actual gameplay. I did have an issue with a few tracks that force a first person view during certain sections, as judging the position of my car correctly at speed was very tricky, but overall Trackmania Turbo is very good fun to play once you get a handle on the controls and there is very little like it avaliable on current consoles. It may not quite be up their with the very best arcade racers but it’s well worth giving a go.    … Expand
  5. kaldow
    Apr 10, 2016
    8
    Very nice arcade racer although there is not really something new in there compared to the old PC versions. Especially in split screen mode it's a fun game. The graphics are excellent, of course some levels are frustrating but that's the game!
  6. Dgepeto
    Mar 23, 2016
    8
    To be honest, it's all the old Trackmania games put in into a bundle for console. And strangely, it's not a bad thing.

    Pros: -Beautiful Visuals -Solid 60fps -Different feel on different track types ( 4 exactly ) -New UI More user friendly and less pizza feel than the other trackmania. -Split screen (up to 4) -Other fun multiplayer modes -VR Support -Load of content, and infinite    To be honest, it's all the old Trackmania games put in into a bundle for console. And strangely, it's not a bad thing.

    Pros:
    -Beautiful Visuals
    -Solid 60fps
    -Different feel on different track types ( 4 exactly )
    -New UI More user friendly and less pizza feel than the other trackmania.
    -Split screen (up to 4)
    -Other fun multiplayer modes
    -VR Support
    -Load of content, and infinite content to come with track builder.
    -Very hard ( this a good point for me )

    Cons:
    -No private servers
    -No new gamechanging trackmania changes.    … Expand
  7. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    UPDATE: It came in the mail today! Hype!

    Very fun arcade racer, brings back nostalgia of racers like they used to be. It has the arcade feel mixed with the speed of F-Zero. It brings back the arcade feel with the crew voices and even the music. Fantastic graphics and music. 200+ tracks and track creator! PS4 needed a fun racer and we finally got it. And it's not $60! I rarely give 10's    UPDATE: It came in the mail today! Hype!

    Very fun arcade racer, brings back nostalgia of racers like they used to be. It has the arcade feel mixed with the speed of F-Zero. It brings back the arcade feel with the crew voices and even the music. Fantastic graphics and music. 200+ tracks and track creator! PS4 needed a fun racer and we finally got it. And it's not $60! I rarely give 10's to games, but this is one of the most fun racers I've played in years and I think this will be a sleeper hit for the racing genre. For $40, you're getting a decent racer which this gen hasn't seen yet. I ordered from Amazon Prime and got the game cheaper so it's really a deal. If you want an arcade racer and you like going fast, you've got your fix. Did I mention 60fps 4-player splitscreen and remote play?

    How races work: It's not your typical racer. When playing online, up to 100 people can join a room. In this room, the host has set a playlist of maps and modes. Ex: Race - Normal. In this setting, people are placed on the course and are all racing at the same time for the fastest lap time, not who gets to the finish line first. It's like online multiplayer time trial where every corner drift in milliseconds counts. It can be frustrating at times though. I just won by first race online by 9 milliseconds and my 2nd race by 10 millseconds! It really gets intense during the last minute. Players cannot hit each other, they drive right through each other which is nice, and you have a set time limit set by the host to have as many tries as you can at making that lap time speeding down the course at 400mph. Hit the rail the wrong way and you'll go flying off the course and will have to restart your lap, or not. You can drive outside the course if you want to and explore. It's intense, it's competitive and it's rewarding. A very refreshing take on the racing genre.    … Expand
  8. FriedConsole
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    You would think just racing against ghosts would get boring but this game nails the controls, awesome crazy tracks and superb sense of speed. Multiplayer of racing against 100 ghosts is something I didn't know I needed. Surprisingly polished for a Trackmania game. Only criticisms are that the music sucks (you need to Spotify) and customizing your car into something that is not ugly isYou would think just racing against ghosts would get boring but this game nails the controls, awesome crazy tracks and superb sense of speed. Multiplayer of racing against 100 ghosts is something I didn't know I needed. Surprisingly polished for a Trackmania game. Only criticisms are that the music sucks (you need to Spotify) and customizing your car into something that is not ugly is impossible. I haven't tried the track making tool but that isn't usually my thing.… Expand
  9. Fryto
    Mar 30, 2016
    9
    UPDATED -- They fixed my major gripe, being the rankings. They appear to be working properly now.

    It's great to finally see Trackmania appear on consoles after all these years. The game is fun, addicting and tough as hell. On paper it looks like an easy platinum, but some trophies will only be collected by the very best. + Graphics: level of detail isn't the greatest, but vibrant    UPDATED -- They fixed my major gripe, being the rankings. They appear to be working properly now.

    It's great to finally see Trackmania appear on consoles after all these years. The game is fun, addicting and tough as hell. On paper it looks like an easy platinum, but some trophies will only be collected by the very best.

    + Graphics: level of detail isn't the greatest, but vibrant colours and smooth 60fps 1080p visuals make this a very appealing title.
    + Multiplayer with up to 100 players in one room
    + Fun and addictive (can be very frustrating at times, but o so satisfying)
    + Value for your buck. This isn't a full price title
    + 200 tracks plus Track Builder

    - No user manual
    - Track Builder can be a very frustrating experience
    - Steering behavior of the Valley and Lagoon cars is questionable on some surfaces    … Expand
  10. danjamin
    Mar 25, 2016
    9
    A tough and fustrating game, but oh so rewarding, makes you want to keep going to improve your times, excellent multiplayer and trackmaking feature.

    Campaign is tough but rewarding.

    Buy it now!
  11. Bitrip
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    I was a huge fan of Trackmania on the PS2. I would literally spend days creating my own custom tracks. Turbo lives up to my expectations. It looks beautiful, runs incredibly well, and it still as much fun as I remember. The game is not easy, but I mean what racing game is? Unlike other racing games, this one is created with restarts in mind, allowing you to restart the entire track withI was a huge fan of Trackmania on the PS2. I would literally spend days creating my own custom tracks. Turbo lives up to my expectations. It looks beautiful, runs incredibly well, and it still as much fun as I remember. The game is not easy, but I mean what racing game is? Unlike other racing games, this one is created with restarts in mind, allowing you to restart the entire track with the touch of a button. It's great!… Expand
  12. TanAlpha021
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    I have two words to say about this game! "Simply awesome", if you don't have it and like competitive, challenging arcade racing games with good mechanics go and get this game today!
  13. Akkulader
    Mar 23, 2016
    0
    Bought the game. But looks like i only own the trail version and PSN tells me to buy the game again :)
    Looks like the game is only the trail and rest is dlc. thanks ubisoft!
  14. WildFire15
    Apr 5, 2016
    7
    Trackmania Turbo is every bit as fun to drive as it's predecessors, but there's a constant stream of annoyances and strange choices that hold it back. The handling of some of the cars is terrible (the VW beetle like car especially), the difficulty starts surprisingly high, the editor can be a massive pain to use, rather then the simple joy the PC version was (not helped that there'sTrackmania Turbo is every bit as fun to drive as it's predecessors, but there's a constant stream of annoyances and strange choices that hold it back. The handling of some of the cars is terrible (the VW beetle like car especially), the difficulty starts surprisingly high, the editor can be a massive pain to use, rather then the simple joy the PC version was (not helped that there's several 'modes' for the editor, some of which don't provide certain options) and the customization options have been toned right down. With what previous Trackmania games provided, it only comes out as massively disappointing.… Expand
  15. Multitude
    Apr 3, 2018
    0
    Everything about this game is done really well, except the most important thing: They butchered the controls and there are NO SETTINGS to adjust them. Meaning that most of the cars are very sensitive and even on easy tracks almost impossible to drive. The only way to even get around the tracks is to use the digital arrow cross for controls. Which is a joke in 2018
  16. darek79r19
    Apr 2, 2016
    0
    Ta gra, to niesmaczny żart. UBI zniszczyło najlepszy model jazdy, jaki był w TNF. W to sie po prostu nie chce grać. Nie wspomnę o tym, że pojazdy zasłaniają trasę, a samochód kręci się wokół własnej osi przy każdym skręcie, wchodząc w poślizg. To nie jest Trackmania, to jest model jazdy z GTA co najwyżej. Ścieżka dźwiękowa, to jakiś hałas, a ogólne nawalenie zbędnych elementów i udziwnieńTa gra, to niesmaczny żart. UBI zniszczyło najlepszy model jazdy, jaki był w TNF. W to sie po prostu nie chce grać. Nie wspomnę o tym, że pojazdy zasłaniają trasę, a samochód kręci się wokół własnej osi przy każdym skręcie, wchodząc w poślizg. To nie jest Trackmania, to jest model jazdy z GTA co najwyżej. Ścieżka dźwiękowa, to jakiś hałas, a ogólne nawalenie zbędnych elementów i udziwnień tylko przeszkadza. Jak ktoś grał w starą TNF tego nie dotknie nawet kijem. Polecam ściągnąć oryginał z netu nawet na słabym PC i pograć za darmo, niż kupić tego klo(w)na.… Expand
  17. chimiche1992
    Apr 12, 2016
    4
    Este juego me a defraudado a lo que podia haber sido y a lo que es, es una lastima que no cumpla las expectativas, a nivel visual es bonito pero eso no lo es todo, es un juego raro en si pero eso no le salva , recomiendo solo alquilarlo
  18. mrnice
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    A great arcade racer. Online matches have short loading time. Many many tracks, and a focus on great seamless gameplay.
  19. ParagonHUN
    Oct 19, 2017
    1
    It is unable to handle my ISP architecture, so all online features are completely useless for Me!!! If I had bought it on Steam, I would have made a refund immediately!
  20. Pepeonidas
    May 18, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un poderoso y divertido juego de carreras que pone a prueba tu temple, tu pasciencia y tu habikidad para pasar las pistas mas alocadas jamas creadas en un videojuego de carreras no es cuqluier juego de carreras, se necesita habikidad y tecnica para dominarlo.… Expand
  21. hokido
    May 8, 2016
    9
    Great fun and a very nice addition to console gaming, I player one of the earlier Trackmania games on PC and have a great time with that good to see that the Trackmania series has not lost any of its charm.
    The trackbuilder has taken up many hours of my time in my quest to build and even better and more challenging track and the multiplayer is good competitive fun, can't beat nicking a    Great fun and a very nice addition to console gaming, I player one of the earlier Trackmania games on PC and have a great time with that good to see that the Trackmania series has not lost any of its charm.
    The trackbuilder has taken up many hours of my time in my quest to build and even better and more challenging track and the multiplayer is good competitive fun, can't beat nicking a few extra tenths off of your lap time to get into the top 10    … Expand
  22. Hoerli
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    Ein gelungenes TrackMania, aber nicht perfekt.

    Turbo macht Spaß. Es ist kein neues Spiel, ehr ein Remake mit neuen Blöcken der alten Teile. Dennoch macht es Spaß und es fühlt sich wie ein TrackMania an. Grafik und Perfomance ist top. Die Steuerung ist eben typisch TM. Direkt und verzeiht keinen Fehler! Egal ob mit Tastatur, Gamepad, Lenkrad, Mikrowelle oder was auch immer.    Ein gelungenes TrackMania, aber nicht perfekt.

    Turbo macht Spaß. Es ist kein neues Spiel, ehr ein Remake mit neuen Blöcken der alten Teile.
    Dennoch macht es Spaß und es fühlt sich wie ein TrackMania an.
    Grafik und Perfomance ist top.
    Die Steuerung ist eben typisch TM. Direkt und verzeiht keinen Fehler! Egal ob mit Tastatur, Gamepad, Lenkrad, Mikrowelle oder was auch immer.

    Minuspunkte gibt es aber leider auch einige.
    Das Menü ist etwas verunstaltet worden und einige Menüpunkte haben einen neuen Platz gefunden.
    Konsoleros dürfen nicht mit den PClern spielen und es gibt keine dedicated Server. Es wird jetzt auf ein Lobbysystem gesetzt. Sehr schlecht.
    Auch dürfen die PSler nicht mit den Xboxern spielen.

    Empfehlenswert?
    Ja! Wer noch nie ein TM angepasst hat, nutze deine Chance!
    Wer allerdings auf die Community Wert legt, fährt weiterhin seine Runden in TM².
    8/10 ist ein faires Ergebnis.    … Expand
  23. Dominix99
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    Trackmania Turbo is a pure adrenaline rush, complete with a hundred levels for you to conquer preset times to earn medals. While I wish there was a flat out racing mode for multiplayer, the time trial based gameplay is different and the community made maps help keep the game fresh. The game looks great and runs a smooth 60fps.
  24. dugsyu
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    Definitively a good game, frame rate, graphics, music, action ...all is there , nervously and furiously. Lots of missions/trials. Easy to handle, easy to share or play multiplayers.
    Now on the long term, will it be enough no to get too bored, i don't know yet , but so far great pleasure, and bugs at all.
  25. valhrafn
    Apr 6, 2016
    9
    Trackmania Turbo brings all fun the series has been responsible for together in an polished pack for the consoles players to enjoy and indulge in. Hopefully it introduces the series to a new generation of players. This adrenaline inducing title also has full support for VR, which might even be more reason to buy it! What the game lacks is cross platform support, or at least cross platformTrackmania Turbo brings all fun the series has been responsible for together in an polished pack for the consoles players to enjoy and indulge in. Hopefully it introduces the series to a new generation of players. This adrenaline inducing title also has full support for VR, which might even be more reason to buy it! What the game lacks is cross platform support, or at least cross platform leader boards, which I feel this sort of game needs. Also having the ability for sharing community made content cross platform.
    All in all, it's a beautiful game, and I've had a ton of fun playing it so far.    … Expand
  26. Everis
    Apr 8, 2016
    9
    Definitely a good game. Last Trackmania game I played, was Trackmania Nations and Turbo is exactly I was hoping for. I am not familiar with rest of the series, so I don't know what is new and what was in previous versions, but I really enjoy "new" environments and track features (especially roller-coaster track, when your car stick to track with crazy up and downs).

    One point down    Definitely a good game. Last Trackmania game I played, was Trackmania Nations and Turbo is exactly I was hoping for. I am not familiar with rest of the series, so I don't know what is new and what was in previous versions, but I really enjoy "new" environments and track features (especially roller-coaster track, when your car stick to track with crazy up and downs).

    One point down because of my feeling of unfinished local multiplayer mods. Hot seat works fine, but splitscreen end race immediately after first player finish race and second player cant even race to finish. Another thing in local multiplayer is lack of some list of tracks to play. You select just one track and that's it. When you want to play another one you must leave current game session and select track again, and again, and again. Hope they will release some patch for this or something.

    9/10 fast, funny, and in advanced levels, really challenges your driving precision.    … Expand
  27. cyberkranky
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    A powerful and fun racing game that tests your mettle , your patience and your ability to spend the craziest tracks ever created in a video racing game. It is not any racing game, skill and technique to master is needed.
  28. MarcoYolo
    May 6, 2016
    8
    Gorgeous visuals, tight controls, challenging gameplay, and fast cars.
    Oh, also a sort of complicated but super fun track builder.
    More fun with friends, but racing against 99 other ghost racers in real time is surprisingly intense.
    If only there was more than one lobby like that doing anything other than the same 4 tracks.
  29. eskatonia
    Sep 19, 2016
    7
    Giving this game a 7 instead of an 8 just because of the silly way you need to enter codes to unlock the options for multiplayer racing, it's pointless just give us a menu of options on and off like Rocket League does.

    Apart from that it's super fun and a great feeling when you pull off a clean run riding up walls and drifting into a silver or gold.
  30. crazymurdock
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    Wow!!! The VR section is incredible. Feels like driving a rollercoaster.
    Now we just need a follow up, where I can play the whole game in VR.
    Or even better a second free patch where I can play the whole of this game in VR.
    Either way Ubisoft just gave me my favourite VR experience so far.
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 13, 2016
    80
    A princely suite of tracks, modes and features all wrapped up in a colourfully boisterous package. It's fast, frenetic and occasionally just a bit bloody frustrating. [June 2016, p.85]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jun 9, 2016
    80
    Even the odd spiteful stage can’t dull the boisterous appeal, and for every frustrated ragequit it inspires, there’s an hour or more of big dumb grins in this flamboyant bundle of unabashed fun. [July 2016, p73]
  3. The Digital Fix
    Jun 8, 2016
    80
    Trackmania Turbo is like a Scalextric set for your console. As an arcade racer, it 's possibly the most fun you can have with the laws of physics. Some may be put off by the lack of a more competitive race mode, but for the majority, this colourful, simple and above all, addictive game is one of the most enjoyable racers to hit consoles in quite some time.
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