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Arcade fun....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I own quite a few Wii games and generally have good things to say about most of them. Excite Truck stands out though as being the most fun I've had with my Wii since I've owned it.

This game is just plain fun. Get past the "technical" aspects of gaming and the overly critical judgments of graphics, etc and this game will rock your world.

There is something ultimately satisfying about smashing into trees and other trucks....and being rewarded for it!

I also love the fact that I can listen to my own MP3's while racing and doing the challenge modes.

If you have never picked up a racing game before, or if you simply don't think that racing games are all that much fun I urge you to give this one a try. I bet it will win you over in a heartbeat.

Excite Truck

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my grandkids. They are very happy with it and they always tell me if a game is good or not. They rated this one 5 stars.

Perfect for 6 year old

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

We got the Wii a few weeks ago and my six year old LOVES this game!! The tutorial at the start is a pain in the neck. A few of the moves took us several tries to master. But the Wii remote is so easy for my son to use compared to our old playstation.

Very fun game for the seasoned gamer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you are a seasoned player, buy this title instead of Monster Truck Circuit.

Its difficulty is a little higher than world circuit, the stunts are a bit more challanging, and it's more realistic on the crashes and engine overheating.

Although great, it's a far distant from Mario Kart Double Dash for the Game Cube. I hope Wii comes up with something very fun and challanging soon!

Yee Haw!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game adds a good twist to the old boring cars and tracks; my kid really enjoyed this game!

Racing Game Extravaganza

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best racing games I have ever played! You get to steer with the Wiimote which in itself is just too cool. I highly recommend this game.

Only racing game I really like!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is great! If you start playing the tutorial and think it's boring, that's probably normal. Once you actually get to playing, it's awesome! It's not overly long or anything, but it's something you can just pick up for awesome fun. Unlocking every single thing in the game could take 10 hours or more, but just beating all the tracks on normal difficulty, only takes about 5 hours. Steering with the Wiimote is great. Really makes it a lot easier. If you compare the both, you'll find that you'd rather play with the Wiimote than a regular controller any day! If you have a Wii and don't mind racing games that aren't overly realistic, then get this game! It's awesome!

Truck Crazy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Last year, Nintendo stunned many video game fans with the Nintendo Wii. The game system brought so many people to their needs. It definitely has changed the way that we all will now play video games at home. Although, this isn't completely out of the ordinary for racing games. There have been several games with a feel from a steering wheel we've played from attachments with games like Gran Turismo, but not when the original controller of the game system is turned into a wheel. That is exactly what Excite Truck has brought to the table for new gamers alike, and as one of the launch titles for the system. The question is, does it really deliver the need from speed?

Excite Truck for the Nintendo Wii, is a wild and outrageous racing game that really tests your abilities with the Wii controller. The game controls differently than other racing games, as you race wild trucks including the 4x4 Bandit, and many other trucks. As you race, you have to earn enough star points inorder to advance to the next level. As you race through the game, you also encounter pow blocks which make your car invisible to other trucks and trees too, and exclamation marks which alter the course in different ways from making shortcuts, to giant hills where you have to go through rings. The graphics aren't bad and look nice, while the soundtrack is a blend of mostly rock and roll feeling. The control however is the most difficult part of the game. It is very tricky for new Wii owners to learn to how to steer with the Wii Controller. You have to steer the trucks with the wii controller, by using it like a steering wheel, which is very frustraing at first, but gets a bit easier later on.

Despite a couple of flaws with the manuverability, Excite Truck is a wild and fun game for any Wii owner, or die hard racing fan. I like how much fun it is, and how wild the game is when you race. I definitely recommend this game a whole lot. It is different, but a lot of fun.

Graphics: B

Sound: B 1/2+

Control: C

Fun & Enjoyment: B- for solo players; B- for multiplayers

Overall: B-

Excellent Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is intuitive, easy to learn and, most-importantly, FUN! This ain't rocket science, nor involved storytelling. Just get your truck from here to there a.s.a.p.(and make sure you do a few tricks along the way). I would never have bought this game on my own, but it came in the Costco bundle. We gave it a whirl, and haven't stopped since. Excellent game!

A fun and fast game for the Wii

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is very fun to play.

It is extremely fast, and I found myself wishing that I had some different camera angles, so I could see farther ahead. The controllers work well, but it is still a challenge to control because - just like in real driving - you need to look ahead and anticipate, in order to get the best results. But that is just part of the fun as you crash, spin out, 'catch air,' and do other things to score bonus points.

It does work better as a one person game, since - as somebody else has already commented - when you play a one person game, you race against multiple computer opponents, and the crashes and jockying for position is part of the game, but as a two person game, the screen views are even more narrow than in the single game, and you only have your ONE opponent on the course with you. In the two player mode, it would have been better if they had integrated things better with computer opponents, and given different choices for screen set up and camera angles.

However, overall, I rate this game very highly for the challenge, game 'involvement,' excitement, good graphics, great usage of the Wii controller and ease of play. I highly recommend it.

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