Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing (PS)

This game, while not being blessed with the best title in the world is actually a very good game. Mercedes-Benz Truck Racing is an extremely realistic game; it would take the ‘average’ (grrrr I hate having to say that :p) gamer about 30min+ to get used to the handling. However, for the persistent gamer, will enjoy some of the best racing on the Playstation (and PC which is the format I have it on). It is exhilarating to be driving round in a massive truck at 100m.ph+ beating and banging with other trucks and powersliding (yes POWERSLIDING in a lorry). Once the handling has been cracked the learning curve is steady, but still rather steep. ...

Racing car games have been done to death. Storming through towns, running from law and into zombies have all been done, so THQ has introduced lorry racing to freshen things up. There isn’t as ridiculous as it sounds. A bona-fide racing series actually exists, dedicated to these lumbering leviathans but they don’t come laden with half-hundred weight of mackerel or 12,000 pairs of sandals. With no cargo, stripped down bodywork and pumped-up engines, they become giant bumper cars. Before you get started, be aware that controlling a wayward juggernaut is tough, so a steering wheel or joypad is essential for good fun. Puling out of the pits for the first time , ...