The KING (Trackmania) vs. the NEWBIE (Modnation Racers)

If you wander outside System Wars, I am sure you have seen the new trailer for Trackmania (the console version).

Also, you may have noticed Sony's big E3 2009 game, Modnation Racers, is also coming out very soon.

They are both racing games with fully user created tracks!

Trackmania (the original PC game (you can download the demo at the site)), became one of the most popular games in the European continent, with millions of people playing online, making their own tracks, or playing ones others made. And with LBP proving something that deep can work on a console, Sony has hired a new developer to create Modnation Racers!

Ironically enough, Trackmania was also headed exclusive to the Wii (and DS) at the same time.

Looks like there is going to be a battle brewing....

So what do you guys think? Will the king retain his throne as he conquers the console space, or will Modnation Racers manage to beat it and take the crown?

How will Trackmania's level sharing work on the Wii? The only level sharing I've experienced on the Wii was Brawl, and that wasn't very good.

How will Trackmania's level sharing work on the Wii? The only level sharing I've experienced on the Wii was Brawl, and that wasn't very good.

sam_nintendo

Trackmania looks like its trying to be Excite Truck w/ realism. Interesting.

dunno what modnation racer is but i am pumped for trackmania for the wii

The problem here is the online on the Wii is not as good as PS3, because MNR will bring online racing, sharing and other stuff, like rating tracks, cars or avatars.

And in the trailer all I saw is making tracks, it is impressive but in MNR you can costumize both your avatar and cars in addition to tracks.

I don't know about you but I like the look Of Modnationracers more.

Trackmania looks like its trying to be Excite Truck w/ realism. Interesting.

smashed_pinata

Huh? you mean its trying to be what has been a great success on Pc for years? I personally wouldn't say it was trying to be like excite truck in any way.

dunno what modnation racer is but i am pumped for trackmania for the wii

farnham

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Trackmania looks like its trying to be Excite Truck w/ realism. Interesting.

jedikevin2

Huh? you mean its trying to be what has been a great success on Pc for years? I personally wouldn't say it was trying to be like excite truck in any way.

The physics and jumps looked similar to Excite truck. It wasn't a diss.

Trackmania is amazing.

How will Trackmania's level sharing work on the Wii? The only level sharing I've experienced on the Wii was Brawl, and that wasn't very good.

sam_nintendo

i vaguely heard about trackmania and watched this trailer a few days ago.. and i was totally blown away.. must have!

WOW Im liking TrackMania. I never did like MNR (I was the guy who said it was going to Flop), but I think TM beats MNR by miles. BUT I dont have a Wii and racers are my least favorite genre so whatever.................... Good for those with a Wii. Trackmania>>>>Mod Nation Racers and Im a cow :ORTUUMM

If you want to try Trackmania, grab Trackmania Nations from Steam. It's great, has pretty low system requirements and free to boot. There's also Trackmania United for PC which does cost money but has a lot more content. The Wii game is basically a port of the PC game with one less environment, but more blocks for at least one of the environments and some new editor tricks going by the last trailer.

The trackmanias on pc are great fun, some incredibly unique, twisted, mind**** tracks within the time trial gametype in the game. Havent really looked too much into this wii version, and im unsure what to think of how well it will turn out compared to the pc versions.

Though as of now, im gonna side with MNR when specifically going up against trackmania for the wii.

[QUOTE="RTUUMM"]WOW Im liking TrackMania. I never did like MNR (I was the guy who said it was going to Flop), but I think TM beats MNR by miles. BUT I dont have a Wii and racers are my least favorite genre so whatever.................... Good for those with a Wii. Trackmania>>>>Mod Nation Racers and Im a cow :Okipknots

If you want to try Trackmania, grab Trackmania Nations from Steam. It's great, has pretty low system requirements and free to boot. There's also Trackmania United for PC which does cost money but has a lot more content. The Wii game is basically a port of the PC game with one less environment, but more blocks for at least one of the environments and some new editor tricks going by the last trailer.

Hmmm... I wasn't really interested in MNR but after watching Sony's E3 '09 conference today and that Trackmania trailer just now, I'm pretty excited for MNR but I won't be able to pick it up until this holiday season. :(Rockman999

Man tough choice I've got to make over MNR, Split-second, and TM.

Right now I'm leaning most toward split second.

Looks kinda meh, and I wasn't a huge fan of Trackmania Forever (I think that what that free TM is called), so I am going with ModNation Racers.

Trackmania looks like its trying to be Excite Truck w/ realism. Interesting.

smashed_pinata

Trackmania tracks don't have soul imo... they are flying mess of roads

[QUOTE="smashed_pinata"]

Trackmania looks like its trying to be Excite Truck w/ realism. Interesting.

osan0

Yeah, that say it all... it's really up to the better online community.

[QUOTE="Rockman999"]Hmmm... I wasn't really interested in MNR but after watching Sony's E3 '09 conference today and that Trackmania trailer just now, I'm pretty excited for MNR but I won't be able to pick it up until this holiday season. :(RTUUMM

Why is the Wii the only console getting Trackmania?Anjunaddict

The level creation and customization features in ModNation Racers look miles better.

i guess this is whats left to go up against Halo Reach, Alan Wake, and Fable 3. :lol:ProjectNatalFan

we is there always a need to put the ps3 games down in sw?

I want mod nation racers NOW :cry: IM SO EXITED

Trackmania looks like wicked fun, and visually impressive for a Wii game I might add.

Im in.

Level editing actually looks a lot more crazy (in a good way) on TrackMania, but I'm not a fan of just racers, I like kart racers. I prefer the cartoonish look and attack based racing of kart racers, so I'll probably pick up ModNation Racers. TM looks promising though, I'll keep it on my radar.

In the battle between Modnation Racers and Trackmania Wii the winner is easily MNR.

Better online in every key area, better physics, four player split-screen multiplayer.

Trackmania on the PC kicks everyones asses in terms of level editing but the Wii version doesn't compare the slightest to it.

Trackmania 2 for PC will be better than Modnation Racers...Trackmania Wii though..not so sure

modnation is one of the worst mario kart knockoffs i've ever seenbenbeckman

Care to quantify your opinion or are you just trolling?

I'd take TrackMania over ModNation Racers. I like the emphasis on extreme speed and insane track design. Reminds me of F-Zero GX.

In the battle between Modnation Racers and Trackmania Wii the winner is easily MNR.

Better online in every key area, better physics, four player split-screen multiplayer.

Trackmania on the PC kicks everyones asses in terms of level editing but the Wii version doesn't compare the slightest to it.

JLF1

I'm not quite sure how physics makes ModNation Racers better. >.>The more realistic the physics, the more...Guess what, realistic the handling and collision is among other things. However, when each racer is going for a different experience, judging which racer is better on the basis of physics is a moot point. Heck, TrackMania isn't even a combat racer.

By the way, you jumped the gun on the multiplayer...

Also, I haven't heard anything about not being able to import tracks from the various PC versions. As long as the assets used are the same, tracks under a certain size limit could be ported over. Judging by the trailers, that limit should be more than adequate for most tracks.

we is there always a need to put the ps3 games down in sw?

edo-tensei

For the same reasons as putting down any other game in System Wars: Because it's fun and gets people riled up and more into discussion.

modnation is one of the worst mario kart knockoffs i've ever seenbenbeckman

i guess this is whats left to go up against Halo Reach, Alan Wake, and Fable 3. :lol:ProjectNatalFan

The physics and jumps looked similar to Excite truck. It wasn't a diss.smashed_pinata

The problem here is the online on the Wii is not as good as PS3, because MNR will bring online racing, sharing and other stuff, like rating tracks, cars or avatars.

And in the trailer all I saw is making tracks, it is impressive but in MNR you can costumize both your avatar and cars in addition to tracks.

I don't know about you but I like the look Of Modnationracers more.

HAZE-Unit

This.