A PC only franchise up to this point, Trackmania has always attracted those that prefer to have insanely OTT tracks than have a sim like experience. Now the franchise is coming to DS, and looking at the screenshots, it could well be worth a look in November when it’s released.
Trackmania DS takes the essence of Trackmania, crazy tracks at high-octane speeds, and resizes it to fit onto the dual screen handheld. The game looks to be packed full of content, with over 100 tracks to race on, spread over three single player modes.
The multiplayer will be just as packed, featuring the now mandatory one cart wireless play option, allowing a group of mates to play using only one copy of the game.
But the one aspect of the game that looks most interesting is the Track Editor, which could well rival the Race Driver games on the DS in this field. Combining an intuitive way of creating tracks with the insane nature of Trackmania will hopefully make for a great game that racing fans should pick up in November.
Hit the jump for the full press release, and a screenshot gallery for the game.
MIND BLOWING SPEEDS AND INSANE TRACKS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDTrackMania, one of the most popular racing series of all time, will soon be available on Nintendo DS. Ascaron and Focus Home Interactive will release TrackMania DS in November 2008, providing the millions of players worldwide who enjoy it on PC, with a whole new experience of racing on a thoroughly addictive handheld version.
TrackMania DS allows players to drive at mind-blowing speeds in hi-octane racers on incredible tracks made of jumps, loops, turbo boost pads and many other crazy design elements. More than a hundred circuits in three distinct single-player modes are available. Players will also be able to create their own tracks and race against friends who have a DS without them having to own the game through the DS’s wireless communication capabilities.
Users racing on TrackMania DS will enjoy:
• Three single player modes – Race, Platform and Puzzle provide a variety of challenges for even the most experienced racer
• Single cartridge multiplayer – Players can compete with up to four friends using one cartridge for a more personal and competitive race
• An incredible 3D track editor – A huge collection of track sections, including loops, jumps and twists, is available as players create their own tracks for the most insane races
• Three TrackMania environments – Desert, Rally and Stadium environments offer unique styles of gameplay, each with their own vehicle type to ensure the best racing experience
Fast facts:
Publisher: Ascaron Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Web: www.Ascaron.com / www.trackmania.com
Developer: Firebrand
Release date: November 2008
Price: £29.99
PEGI: 3+ (Expected)
Format: Nintendo DS
Genre: Racing
September 18th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Looks awesome.