Monster Truck Madness
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| Developer(s) | Terminal Reality |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Release date(s) | 1996 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: K-A |
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Media | CD |
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| Developer(s) | Terminal Reality |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Release date(s) | 1998 |
| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: K-A |
| Platform(s) | PC |
| Media | CD |
Monster Truck Madness is a PC game developed by Terminal Reality and published by Microsoft, in 1996. A racing game, Monster Truck Madness allows players to select a truck and compete with AI players in one of four modes - Drag, Circuit, Rally and Tournament. It is also possible for human players to race against one another via DirectPlay.
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[edit] Voice Acting
Throughout the game, commentary is provided by "Army" Armstrong, purportedly the Murray Walker of the monster trucking world. Of note is the modular way in which race calls are structured, such as Grave Digger / is doin' it / in the air!
[edit] Community
MTM communities are now largely inactive. However, the game enjoyed significant popularity among casual gamers in the late 90s, and its success was largely carried through into the 21st century. Sources indicate that the game's popularity reached its peak during 1999 - in this year, 776 custom tracks were submitted to the unofficial fan site MTM2.COM, compared to 456 tracks in 1998 and 464 tracks in 2000. Popular activities within MTM communities include the making of custom tracks and trucks, and the organization and running of MTM race tournaments.
[edit] Monster Truck Madness 2
A sequel to the original and released in 1998, Monster Truck Madness 2 offers improved graphics, an updated interface, new trucks and tracks and the addition of variable weather conditions. However, the game engine is essentially the same as that utilized in the original game. Testament to their similarity is the fact that most custom trucks and tracks are compatible with both games.
Again, "Army" Armstrong provides commentary for the game. However, his race calls have been updated, and new ones have been added.
Although nearly a decade has passed since the game's release, there are still hundreds of people playing Monster Truck Madness 2 and they have accounted for over 4,000 tracks and 4,900 trucks that have been published.
[edit] External links
- MTM2.COM Unofficial Monster Truck Madness 1/2 Site
- MTM2 DRAGGERS Message Board for all things MTM2. Info about current leagues, as well as new tracks and trucks.
