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Monster Truck Nitro (iPhone Game Review)

1 April 2009

Wow, Monster Truck Nitro might just be my favorite iPhone game yet. The controls are simple but very effective; bottom right accelerates, and the accelerometer controls the trucks angle. There are 8 levels (tracks) to play, each with their own particular challenges. The levels are unlocked by qualifying for a bronze medal based on speed and the two super cool trucks (a supped up school bus and the formula monster truck) are unlocked by qualifying for enough gold medals. Track 7 is by far the coolest, where you accelerate upside down around a giant ramp. The key to beating that level is turning the gas on auto drive and completely spinning your phone at the right speed as you move through the turns. The school bus also comes in very handy once its unlocked. I was able to beat a few levels with the bus that I couldnt seem to finish fast enough with the other trucks. While it may not seem like an ideal racing vehicle, its length comes in handy negotiating some rather tricky obstacles. Nice graphics, good controls, great game play; for $1.99, the game is definitely worth a look.

iTunes Link:
Monster Truck Nitro


tony
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