Just try it, trust me.Īside from the main campaign, Clustertruck also contains a level editor and downloadable levels. An example of this is the power-up that makes the truck you are riding significantly faster. Not only was the double jump necessary to pass later levels (or was that just me?), but some of the power-ups have funny consequences. Whilst not overly technical, they do exactly what is needed and have a certain charm that someone reminded me of Simpsons: Hit & Run. The music is much the same, with the focus purely on enabling the gameplay.Īnother element of Clustertruck that I somewhat overlooked in my first playthrough is the use of the power-ups that you unlock with skill-points. The excellent gameplay is complimented by the graphics, which are pleasant but simplistic in design. The quick respawn once you have failed and the smooth controls make you feel like you could have done better and lead you into fighting with yourself to get past each level.
When reviewing Clustertruck I never became frustrated from the difficulty – which, for me, is a novelty, even in games that I have truly enjoyed.
Clustertruck reviews trial#
Each level brings a different trial to overcome, with some challenging your precision and others testing your speed. Truly the best part of this game is the level design. This understanding gives way to perfectly crafted levels with immense hilarity interwoven with an expertly balanced difficulty. They know exactly how the trucks will move and how the traps operate. The silliness of the AI has been perfectly crafted by the game designers. Even trucks coming in the opposite direction will fill you with dread as every trick in the book is used. Usually the challenge comes in terms of obstacles and traps, with anything from moving mountains, logs or giant swinging mallets getting in the way. When the campaign cranks up, it gets staggeringly more difficult – but just as addictive.
Clustertruck reviews how to#
From the first level when you are placed on a truck and see the end in the distance, you know simply what to do and how to do it there’s no complicated mechanics to get your head around here. Whilst Clustertruck may seem a bit too obscure to actually be fun, the simple premise and its wonderful execution make this game what it is. Whilst this may seem rather dull on paper, what actually transpires is a hilariously addictive game of floor is lava that makes you feel like you’re living an excited toddler’s dream.
But how do you overcome this challenge to get from A to B? You jump from one truck to another. And just like many other indie titles, you have one main challenge: you must not touch any obstacles or the ground. You start at one point and must make your way to the next point. Any beliefs that you held about how good a game based on jumping on trucks can possibly be – if you indeed hold any – are blown way out of the water with this absolute crazily addictive clustertruck of a game.Ĭlustertruck has, like many indie titles, a simple premise. Marvellous not in the sense it has a wonderfully told, intricate story, but marvellous in the way that it is absolutely ridiculous yet still manages to be with a fully-polished game that defies any expectation.
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