Trackmania Turbo

 Xbox One
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 29, 2016
    92
    Pure arcade racing that's pure fun.
  2. MondoXbox
    Apr 1, 2016
    90
    A highly fun racer, with lots of content and modes. Its deep track editor and sharer manages to continuously provide new challenges, while its extremely precise gameplay makes it a very competitive game, both for local and online play.
  3. Pure Xbox
    Mar 23, 2016
    90
    Every corner has been rounded off and every surface has been polished here, and that's much to the developer's credit. Excellent stuff.
  5. ICXM
    Mar 18, 2016
    90
    A fantastic game in its genre. It offers thrills, fast action, and a great casual racing experience that very few other arcade racing games do as well as this one.
  6. ZTGD
    Mar 24, 2016
    85
    Racing games are not nearly as prevalent as they used to be, and arcade racers even more so. Trackmania Turbo scratches an itch I had forgotten I had, taking me back to the days of massive arcade cabinets and split second failures. The progression is addictive, and the wacky track designs kept me coming back. This is one racing game I think everyone should take for a test drive.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 18, 2016
    80
    Not quite trials, but this challenging arcade racer has something for just about everyone. [May 2016, p.84]
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  8. Gameplanet
    Apr 4, 2016
    80
    Trackmania Turbo isn't substantially different from other games in the series: it's polished, fleet, and enjoyable. That makes it a great purchase for long-neglected console players, but it offers less to series veterans on PC.
  9. Game Informer
    Apr 1, 2016
    75
    I appreciate Turbo's demand for precision, of emphasizing fundamental racing principles like the traction of your wheels and the precision of your inputs. And while I definitely got into that addictive headspace where I was chasing better times, even the endless variety of tracks doesn't offer the depth I was looking for. Since the title is so focused on the time attack format, it does little else to keep your attention.
  10. GameSpot
    Mar 28, 2016
    70
    For racers who live for direct competition, the time trial focus of TM might be too off-putting. Otherwise, this is simply one of the most entertaining arcade racers on the market for both experienced and more casual gamers.
  11. XBLA Fans
    Jun 2, 2016
    60
    TrackMania Turbo is a game I enjoyed more the more I played it, with the tracks growing more difficult and complex as I became more skilled. This game can pack more adrenaline into a single sitting than other racing series can pull off in an entire game. Unfortunately, it takes a few wrong turns, displaying more than its fair share of odd omissions, additions and design choices that take away from the fun.
  12. games(TM)
    May 29, 2016
    60
    It's got the speed, but not the finesse. [Issue#174, p.74]
  13. TrueAchievements
    Mar 31, 2016
    60
    While playing Trackmania Turbo, the same two words kept cropping up -- missed potential. The game does have some very creative tracks, and the trackcreator is a fun mode if you want to simply mess about and see what happens, but a lot of the game takes some unexciting turns.

Awards & Rankings

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#78 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#71 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#55 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 50
  3. Negative: 7 out of 50
  1. RichieIncognito
    May 17, 2016
    7
    As read in the summary above, "easy to learn, hard to master" is the best way to describe Trackmania's gameplay. Similar to games like Trials,As read in the summary above, "easy to learn, hard to master" is the best way to describe Trackmania's gameplay. Similar to games like Trials, Trackmania relies on a Bronze/Silver/Gold medal system to progress onwards toward bigger and badder tracks. Bronze is usually attainable enough to achieve in 1-2 run-throughs, which is great for pick up and play sessions or more casual players, but the real meat and potatoes of the game revolves around playing the same maps again and again to improve and go for the gold. However, unlike Trials, each race series is restricted to one type of car so you can't refine your approach or adjust based on your driving style. Rather, you're forced to master that particular car on that particular track to get the most out of your experience. That might be appealing to some, but with only four cars and not a whole lot of customization options there wasn't enough here to keep me interested enough to bother with a particular track again once I had already medaled and moved on. The lack of a real online multiplayer component is also a bit of a letdown, but the inclusion of the two driver mode makes for some pretty fun couch co-op experiences. Visually, Trackmania Turbo succeeds in feeling like a throwback arcade racer with lots of bright color palates and highly stylized signage throughout each course. Unfortunately this didn't translate as well to the create-a-track mode, but someone with better design skills could probably compensate. Overall, I would definitely recommend TT to arcade racing fans, perfectionists, and high-score junkies alike. For those of us that fall in between, it makes for a good weekend rental but not much else.… Full Review »
  2. Darkmegacyber
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    Perfecta prueba de que para disfrutar los juegos de carreras no necesitas unos graficos de infarto. El juego es simple pero entretenido. ElPerfecta prueba de que para disfrutar los juegos de carreras no necesitas unos graficos de infarto. El juego es simple pero entretenido. El modo de avanzar es un poco tosco pero se deja disfrutar… Full Review »
  3. Woodness
    Mar 28, 2016
    0
    Cars drive like **** clunky trackbuild mechanics, omg that music is horrible.
    Worst TM to date, looks good plays like crap. GJ Ubi you seemed    Cars drive like **** clunky trackbuild mechanics, omg that music is horrible.
    Worst TM to date, looks good plays like crap. GJ Ubi you seemed to have ruined this once so great franchise to a steaming pile of poop. (been playing TM since Sunrise imo still the best TM ever created)    … Full Review »
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