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About
TrackMania Nations is an arcade-style racing game, the third installment in Nadeo’s TrackMania series. Unlike the other installments in the series, Nations is a free-to-play game that featured in-game advertising as a form of monetization.
Gameplay
Like other TrackMania entries, Nations is a racing game with heavy emphasis on player-made content and simplified physics. There is only one car available in the game, which gives every player equal opportunities and accentuates the importance of skill over the right car choice or tuning.
The single-player component consists of 100 tracks that gradually get more and more difficult. There is no collision system in the game, so other players or AI opponents do not affect your car’s movement. Depending on the time it took to finish the race, the player gets bronze, silver, or gold medal. Different tracks require a certain amount of medal to unlock.
Each of the single-player tracks is available for multiplayer alongside the custom tracks that are made with in-game track-editor.
Forever version
In 2008, TrackMania Nations, alongside TrackMania United got free updates with Forever added to their name. The games became network compatible and allowed United owners to play together with Nations players on certain tracks. The Nations’ physics system was updated to match that of United.
System requirements for PC
- Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP/XP-x64/Vista
- Processor: Pentium IV 1.6GHz / AthlonXP 1600+
- Graphics: 3D accelerator 16 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
- DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c or better
- Memory: 256 MB (512 MB with Vista)
- Sound: 16 bit DirectX compatible sound card
- Hard Drive: 750 MB free disk space
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TrackMania Nations Forever reviews and comments
Gameplay:
The core of the game revolves around high-speed races on tracks filled with crazy loops, jumps, and other obstacles. The gameplay is focused on speed and precision: the player's goal is to complete the track as quickly as possible while avoiding crashes and falling off the course.
Multiplayer and Rankings:
The ability to compete against players from around the world and constantly improve your results attracts those who enjoy competitive games.
Track Editor:
The tool for creating custom tracks has opened the door to player creativity. This greatly increases replayability, as the number of user-created tracks is practically endless.
Repetitive Gameplay:
Despite the large number of tracks, the game can feel repetitive for those who are not constantly aiming to improve their lap times. The absence of collision physics. There is no damage system in the game, and cars simply «slip» through each other, which may disappoint players looking for a more realistic experience.
Conclusion:
The game is suitable for both casual players and hardcore racers who strive for perfect track runs and new records.