Trackmania 2: Canyon (PC) Opinie (Gry komputerowe)

Confusing and not that much of a step on from the last game, but Trackmania 2 is about as much fun as you can possibly have in a pretend car.

Apparently designed primarily for (and maybe even by) its existing community, the latest Trackmania is a bit of a bewildering affair for newcomers and throws out some of the series' best elements in favour of a back to basics approach, but nonetheless...

Trackmania has proved to be somewhat of a sleeper hit since the racing series was first released on the PC in 2003. In fact, the Trackmania lineage now boasts over 10 million registrations and a dedicated following within that. Trackmania2: Canyon is...

Plenty to see and do on- and off-line ; Expansive editor for creating new content ; Impressive graphics

Single environment can become monotonous ; Difficulty of sharing creations ; Some low production values

TrackMania 2 is a beautiful, heart-stopping, narcotic racing game. Its readiness to just sit there as operating system furniture, idling in the background before roaring to the fore, is a credit both to its engine and its design.

A streamlined front-end and more clearly spelled-out progression would probably go a long way. But if you're up for digging around and find the idea of a driving game that's a little left-of-center exciting, TM2 is kind of incredible.

The frustration felt through repeated failures navigating the insane turns and twists of Trackmania's courses might put off some, but without the threat of failure there could be no sense of accomplishment. When you finally run a perfect line through a...