Performing well earns you ladder points and “planets,” a mostly defunct RMT currency which can be donated to server operators. Taking the game online means being ranked on regional, national, and global leaderboards. They want you to become part of their community. They want you climbing ladders and earning points. Nadeo wants Trackmania to be competitive. Stadium, like Canyon, is the embodiment of easy to play, hard to master. There is no car collision and nothing to get in the way but one’s own skill. Shaving half a second from a single checkpoint can make the difference between a silver and gold ranking and climbing that extra ladder position in competitive multiplayer. This creates a dynamic where each checkpoint and larger track is rooted in self-improvement. Very few races are lap based but they are the exception to the rule. Tracks usually run less than a minute a run between A to B style checkpoints. Stadium features 65 single player maps and competitive online multiplayer. Players need only understand four arrow keys, backspace, and enter to control and respawn their vehicle. Even non-gamers should find Stadium easy to enter. Put another way, Nadeo has stripped out every contrivance to create the definitive pick-up-and-play arcade racer. There is no story, no car selection, and zero attempts at simulation. Stadium maintains the same level of perfectionist fun but does little to earn more than its $9.99 MSRP.įor newcomers to the franchise, Trackmania2: Stadium is the perfect entry point. Canyon brought Trackmania into the modern age with redefined visuals, tight controls, and imaginative tracks. With eight iterations under its belt, Nadeo surprised fans by announcing the first numbered sequel, Trackmania 2, would be broken into three parts, each based on a setting: Canyon, Stadium, and Valley.
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Since the first game released nearly a decade ago and introduced gamers to its unique blend of arcade racing and over-the-top stunts, the series has evolved exponentially while also remaining true to its roots. Trackmania, produced by the France-based Nadeo, has a long history on the PC.
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