Excite Truck(Nintendo)

what it lacks in longevity it makes up in spades with shear intense fun

Game Review by Josh Wilson | 11 Apr 2007
This is a massively arcade-y take on driving, which is very fun, but definitely not for the petrol-heads out there. Excite Truck boasts an interestingly feminine control system: we've all seen girls playing a driving game, but before the Wii, their arm-flailing madness was for nought. Now, however, this 'technique' is integral to the game. Turn the remote to steer, tilt to control your jumps and flick for some hot stunt action. All sounds very simple, no? It is, but it is also subtly complex, making Excite Truck one of the hardest driving games to master. You can easily get around the track on your first run, but to excel, not only will you have to learn control but also stamina. Holding your arms up to steer can be very tiring. Innovative and immersive controls aside, the game itself is - as with most things Wii - graphically mediocre but fun: boost, drift, spin and jump your way around a good selection of tacks. ET is not a long game, and the two player mode doesn't add heaps, but what it lacks in longevity it makes up in spades with shear intense fun. [Josh Wilson]
Out now for Nintendo Wii.