Post by: Smash_Brother on December 11, 2006, 01:43:24 AM
There's something you can get from enough play time with this game at home that you just can't get at a demo kiosk...
The most underrated launch game of the Wii was Excite Truck, hands down.
Post by: ryancoke on December 11, 2006, 02:15:32 AM
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Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2006, 06:50:47 AM
Post by: Rhoq on December 11, 2006, 07:07:36 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Best racing game ever (that isn't Mario Kart)...BELIEVE IN THE BIG **** TRUCKS!
I wouldn't go that far, but Excite Truck is much better than I had initially thought (based on my experience playing it for 15 or 20 minutes at a Wii demo kiosk a week prior to launch).
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2006, 07:24:48 AM
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Post by: SixthAngel on December 11, 2006, 08:48:42 AM
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Well *I* went that far because it's the truth!
I go that far too. I am not a big racer fan and this game blew me away. No more stupid analog stick and the extreme fast pace are great. SUPER TRUCK SMASH
Post by: IceCold on December 11, 2006, 09:24:09 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on December 11, 2006, 09:51:19 AM
Get on Excite Truck if you haven't yet, it is a ton of fun.
Post by: Bill Aurion on December 11, 2006, 09:54:11 AM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on December 11, 2006, 10:13:04 AM
ExciteTruck FTW!
Post by: Kairon on December 11, 2006, 10:28:11 AM
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Post by: Ceric on December 11, 2006, 11:18:07 AM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
I'll reserve my judgement, but it'll take a hell of a lot to be better than F-Zero GX..
For me all it would take would be a Solid racer that doesn't restart my machine.
Post by: Spak-Spang on December 11, 2006, 04:08:28 PM
My favorite racing games include:
Mario Kart
Excite series (Bike, 64, Truck)
F-Zero series
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Post by: Hostile Creation on December 31, 2006, 09:52:10 AM
I got Excite Truck for Christmas. I've played it extensively (I've unlocked Super Excite), both by myself and with friends.
I love this game.
Seriously, as far as single player goes, it's the most fun I've ever had playing a racing game. This includes F-Zero GX. F-Zero seems put together better, but Excite Truck is definitely more fun and thrilling to me.
But that's not to say it isn't challenging. I've only just gotten to the hardest part of the game (Super Excite, I'm still only at bronze) and I've already had some difficulty with it. The challenge is tough and rewarding without being tedious (like F-Zero's story mode).
Two player is lots of fun, too, but I've had better multiplayer racing game experiences. Namely Mario Kart.
So yeah. I'd pay fifty dollars for it, if I hadn't gotten it as a gift. Definitely worth a rent, and I highly consider it for purchase. Give it more than an hour, though. Once you really get the steering and stunts down, things get that much better.
Post by: Vundu on January 01, 2007, 12:08:11 AM
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 01, 2007, 10:33:10 PM
What Excite Truck haters? Everyone here seems to love the game or at least find it a slightly above average racer. I'm a huge racing game fan myself but only of arcade style racers. I won't have anything much to do with any game that claims "realism" as a benefit. Reality sucks ass. That's why I play games in the first place. And just as the first Burnout game surprised me with it's greatness so has this game. Excite Truck is the real deal if you're seriously into arcade-style, super fast racing games. It's just PURE fun. It's the best racing experience I've had since MK: DD without a doubt.
Post by: Spak-Spang on January 02, 2007, 01:43:24 AM
Excite Truck has so much strategy to it in the single player game that you just can't help but want to play it more and more. Unfortunately the multi-player races are almost unplayable. I am hoping for a sequel with online play and more tricks. We have an awesome Spin, I think a flip needs to be added, doing the same technique for implementing the trick.
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Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 02, 2007, 07:31:39 AM
Excite Truck + custom soundtrack on SD card = must have.
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 02, 2007, 07:37:12 AM
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Originally posted by: Rancid Planet What Excite Truck haters? Everyone here seems to love the game or at least find it a slightly above average racer. I'm a huge racing game fan myself but only of arcade style racers. I won't have anything much to do with any game that claims "realism" as a benefit. Reality sucks ass. That's why I play games in the first place. And just as the first Burnout game surprised me with it's greatness so has this game. Excite Truck is the real deal if you're seriously into arcade-style, super fast racing games. It's just PURE fun. It's the best racing experience I've had since MK: DD without a doubt.
In the early days before the launch, there were a lot of impressions of people who had played the game at a Gamestop and came away not enjoying it much, hence why I insist that people rent the game to get a more solid impression of it as the game doesn't really come together until after you've done the tutorials.
Post by: couchmonkey on January 02, 2007, 08:11:04 AM
When I was playing yesterday I started slowing down just to try and get into some accidents with my sister. They made for entertaining replays. She became the queen of drifting...she managed to win one race thanks to 66 drift points.
Post by: Rancid Planet on January 02, 2007, 04:17:28 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_BrotherQuote
Originally posted by: Rancid Planet What Excite Truck haters? Everyone here seems to love the game or at least find it a slightly above average racer. I'm a huge racing game fan myself but only of arcade style racers. I won't have anything much to do with any game that claims "realism" as a benefit. Reality sucks ass. That's why I play games in the first place. And just as the first Burnout game surprised me with it's greatness so has this game. Excite Truck is the real deal if you're seriously into arcade-style, super fast racing games. It's just PURE fun. It's the best racing experience I've had since MK: DD without a doubt.
In the early days before the launch, there were a lot of impressions of people who had played the game at a Gamestop and came away not enjoying it much, hence why I insist that people rent the game to get a more solid impression of it as the game doesn't really come together until after you've done the tutorials.
How odd. I played it at GameStop the day the demo kiosk went up and after one race I flat out KNEW I had to have this game as soon as I got my Wii. I don't get why anyone would need to get "in depth" with any racing game to figure out if it's for them or not. But maybe they just really wanted to play Wii Sports instead and were just taking their frustrations out on Excite Truck.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 02, 2007, 06:51:07 PM
I've yet to fully play it so my opinion on it is still up in the air, but it is leaning towards the good.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 13, 2007, 01:18:13 PM
Like I mentioned, SB brought his copy along with the Wii and I ended up playing very little of it. This was because:
1. Wii sports enthralled the entire family and was easier to play and show off than ET (Seriously, the game does have a bit of a learning curve)
2. I helped SB beat Elebits most of the time
3. I got Zelda and me and SB were hooked on it
4. We usually had something better to do (SB had to check up on work, we had places to see and movies to watch).
Like I mentioned in my earlier post, when I first played it I was annoyed at how loose and floaty the controls felt. Seriously, even if you turn slight left your car goes ALL the way left. And the physics are floaty as hell (not really the game's fault, since all arcade racers have floaty physics). So I was beginning to get annoyed by it.
But like SB mention, doing the tutorial makes a huge difference. Once I was done with the tutorial I was about to get in the groove of things and the game started to get fun.
But alas, due to the circumstances I mentioned I didn't spend enough time with the game, leaving my opinion of the game in the dark.
I was annoyed by it, then started to like it and...that's where it ends.
Once I get my Wii, I will try to see if I can play it some more. I'll either rent it, buy it for cheap or borrow it as I really want to fully play it.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on January 13, 2007, 01:22:15 PM
Post by: Kairon on March 11, 2007, 11:03:10 AM
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Post by: Hostile Creation on March 11, 2007, 11:14:29 AM
This game is ridiculous, I love it. Everyone I've showed it to loves it as well.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on March 11, 2007, 04:40:54 PM
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Post by: Smash_Brother on March 12, 2007, 02:32:39 AM
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Originally posted by: Rancid Planet
How odd. I played it at GameStop the day the demo kiosk went up and after one race I flat out KNEW I had to have this game as soon as I got my Wii. I don't get why anyone would need to get "in depth" with any racing game to figure out if it's for them or not. But maybe they just really wanted to play Wii Sports instead and were just taking their frustrations out on Excite Truck.
I played it at the demo kiosk and thought it was neat, but I wasn't sold.
It wasn't until I rented it and ran through the tutorial that I saw the fully beauty of the game by way of all the various means to collect stars, tricks and stunts you could do, and getting the hang of the controls likewise helped greatly.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 12, 2007, 04:13:20 AM
Once I started to understand the game I was starting to have fun, but Wii Sports and Twilight Princess dominated my attention.
Post by: Ghisy on March 12, 2007, 06:24:01 AM
Got it on Ebay for 40 bucks (retail price in Europe is $65.00).
Post by: Spak-Spang on March 12, 2007, 06:34:05 AM
It was a very nice surprise and reward for all the hard work I went through to unlock it.
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Post by: Spak-Spang on March 12, 2007, 05:54:22 PM
I have no idea how I will be able to beat any of Super Excite with S rankings.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on March 12, 2007, 05:55:11 PM
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Post by: Mario on March 12, 2007, 07:22:42 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 12, 2007, 07:26:39 PM
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Easier than aiming?
Don't recall havng to shoot things in Excite Truck.
Post by: Kairon on March 12, 2007, 08:32:49 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
What I love most about Excite Truck is how easily people can get the hang of it and do a decent job (maybe not great but decent).
OMG! GoldenPhoenix likes the game!!! It's a miracle!!!
... j/k!!! You know we
you GP!~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 12, 2007, 08:55:10 PM
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Originally posted by: KaironQuote
Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
What I love most about Excite Truck is how easily people can get the hang of it and do a decent job (maybe not great but decent).
OMG! GoldenPhoenix likes the game!!! It's a miracle!!!
... j/k!!! You know we
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Hey now I like alot of games, but then again there are many I don't like that may not be popular with some. But I do give most games a fair shot, sometimes I'm pleased and sometimes I'm not.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on March 13, 2007, 07:38:42 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Easier than aiming?
Don't recall havng to shoot things in Excite Truck.
I think you missed the joke.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on March 13, 2007, 09:03:45 AM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: Mario
Easier than aiming?
Don't recall havng to shoot things in Excite Truck.
I think you missed the joke.
Um no, I understood the joke.
Post by: therat on March 13, 2007, 05:20:14 PM
Post by: Ghisy on March 19, 2007, 09:42:02 AM
To be honest, I never thought I would enjoy this game that much.
And the possibility to listen to your own songs using an SD card is just pure genius!
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 21, 2007, 04:13:13 PM
The controls are great. Once you get the hang of them pulling off stunts, barely escaping crashes, flying through the air and nailing the landing feels extremely satisfying!
It honestly makes me wonder how much time the reviewers spent with the game before bashing it to pieces.
It's also great when you get those stars. I already have many S ratings because of them!
Post by: prisonbreak on March 25, 2007, 11:34:15 AM
quite good - I guess I was prepared for the worst. The framerate is nice, the
water is done very nicely. Most importantly, the gameplay is a blast and the
control works well. My only problem is that I tend to get rather wild in my
movements until I realize it and slow my hands down. It takes very fine
control. Hopefully online for excite truck 2.
Great game.
My Wii code:
0090 8105 5399 0889
my miis are lonely
Post by: ViewtifulJoe on March 25, 2007, 12:50:27 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on March 25, 2007, 12:52:36 PM
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Originally posted by: ViewtifulJoe
I hate this game and im gonna trade it for pokemon dimond.
Sucks to be the minority, no? :P
Post by: ViewtifulJoe on March 25, 2007, 02:07:01 PM
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 25, 2007, 06:07:45 PM
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Originally posted by: ViewtifulJoe
I hate this game and im gonna trade it for pokemon dimond.
Thanks for the crucial news.
