Excite truck is a fun game that has just the right amount of crazy.
+ Crazy fun game play with ramps and turbojets (did I mention that you can steer the truck in the air?).
+ The controls are responsive and intuitive, so far the most even controls of any wii game I have tried. + Lots of tracks and and a decent amount of unlock able trucks.
+ Split screen multi player is great fun.
+ Well made and fun tracks.
+ Good graphics for a wii game.
- No online multi player, and only 2 player split screen.
- No different modes in multi player, and no options like setting the amount of cpu controlled cars (which is always 0, could have been fun to mix it up sometimes, like have more trucks to smash in to.).
- You have to unlock multi player maps a few at a time, something that seems to become more of a mainstay in console gaming. It works well for single player, but when you buy a few games and have friends over to play you don't want to spend a few hours unlocking multi play before you can all have fun.
Most racing games is about getting to the finish line first. But not excite truck. The goal is to get the most stars. Sure you get a bonus if you get over the finish line first, but doing stunts like jumping through hoops, get a bunch of near misses with trees and the like can get you more stars. This approach is a bit refreshing for a racing game in my opinion. And it give you a great incentive to try out Excite trucks strong points, mainly crazy stunts with jumps, trees and afterburners. The single player is ok but not what I think this game is about. This game is a great multi player game. And you can possibly get a lot of hours out of it doing impromptu tournaments with a few friends. However that does again highlight the fact that the only multi player there is is 2 player split screen, which lowers the value somewhat. But all things considered it is still a fun game.