TrackMania: Build to Race

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  • Summary: Over 100 tracks geared for blazing fast racing action, each loaded with daring jumps, thrilling loops, crazy ramps, and a host of other insane stunts, are just the start. You have access to the most powerful portable track design system ever, giving Trackmaniacs total freedom to create theOver 100 tracks geared for blazing fast racing action, each loaded with daring jumps, thrilling loops, crazy ramps, and a host of other insane stunts, are just the start. You have access to the most powerful portable track design system ever, giving Trackmaniacs total freedom to create the most over-the-top race courses imaginable and offering practically unlimited value. The "Coppers" reward system gives you credits for completed races which can be used to unlock new tracks, new car paint schemes, and most importantly, new parts to use in making the tracks of your dreams. The more you race, the more you can do! Single and multi-cart local wireless multiplayer support for up to four players at a time (and eight players via hot-seat mode) and the ability to share and race on each other's custom tracks. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 21, 2010
    100
    I wasn't a big fan of the series before, but I must confess : this Trackmania Wii simply blew me away, and really hooked me back up with this special type of racing game. The quality of this game is noticeable in almost every aspect of it, and it's easy to get addicted. With its particularly long solo mode, its build-it-yourself aspects, and its nice online play functionality, it seems that Trackmania Wii will become a favorite for many gamers. It's already one for me!
  2. Nintendo Life
    Oct 21, 2010
    80
    While the multiplayer has lost a considerable amount of its magic due to the much lower number of max players, everything else has been very well done: with over 150 tracks and the ability to create your own, achievements, and online multiplayer with up to five others, it captures the feeling of TrackMania perfectly, and will hopefully gain a completely new fan following.
  3. GamingXP
    Feb 21, 2011
    80
    If you are looking for a "different" racing game, you will definitely find it with Trackmania.
  4. Nintendo Gamer
    Oct 21, 2010
    76
    If you haven't gotten the PC version, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this on Wii - once you've got past the so-so early stages. [Oct 2010, p.52]
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  5. IGN
    May 5, 2011
    70
    A fun, different racing game. The gameplay is fast and addicting and there's a lot to do. It does get frustratingly difficult, and I wish it looked better, but it's still a game that racing fans should check out.
  6. Eurogamer
    Oct 21, 2010
    70
    In short, it takes having fun extremely seriously. As long as you've got the patience to handle it, you'll find that's no bad thing.
  7. Gamekult
    Oct 21, 2010
    60
    This Wii edition of TrackMania focused on being faithful to TrackMania, even if it meant being outdated visually speaking and too cautious.

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  1. NCL209
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    I grew up with this game and all I can say is, this game desperately needs more attention. Sure some of the tracks can be difficult, but II grew up with this game and all I can say is, this game desperately needs more attention. Sure some of the tracks can be difficult, but I like a good challenge, and I used to spend hours on the track editor making my own custom tracks. Plus the soundtrack is killer.… Expand
  2. Folstar
    Jul 20, 2011
    9
    Mixed" Critic REVIEWS of this game are laughably bad. Any difficulty spike can be skipped or appreciated as a challenge! Others call it theMixed" Critic REVIEWS of this game are laughably bad. Any difficulty spike can be skipped or appreciated as a challenge! Others call it the best on the system but give it a 6-7, which speaks more to their attitude toward the system than this game. ACTION: diversity of track types, modes, vehicles, and the Excitebikeriffic track editor mean this game will continue to entertain for a long time. CONTROLS: Dpad and Wii Wheel both work well. Sometimes the controls feel a little tight but with ever increasing difficulty of tacks this becomes a welcome problem. EXCITEBIKERIFFIC: Ignoring for a moment the Wiiware remake, playing Trackmania reminds me of the original NES Excitebike more than any other game I can think of. Quick and deceptively simple tracks along with the editor are nostalgia gold. The music is almost as catchy too… Expand

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Wii Game of 2011
39
#39 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011