Monster Jam
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About the Game
Monster Jam is a monster truck racing game based on the existing TV-show under the same name, which also incorporates a series of live events hosted by Live Nation. Unlike previous games of Monster Jam franchise, Monster Jam includes 20 pre-existing trucks licensed specifically for the game by USHRA (United States Hot Rod Association). The game includes such well-known monster trucks as Destroyer, Bounty Hunter, Blue Thunder, Captain's Cruise, it's previous identity - Bulldozer and probably two of the most alleged kings of all monster trucks - Maximum Destruction, the winner of seven Monster Jam World Finals and Grave Digger, one of the most influential monster trucks of all time. At the beginning of the game only a small amount of trucks and tracks is available for choosing.
Gameplay & Core Systems
players are encouraged to participate in various events to attain career points which will unlock new items. In this challenge it is advisable to "keep the action going" until the time runs out. Track Circuit - an offroad lap-based racing through various types of countryside. Stadium Racing - is a drag racing challenge in which players should boost their maximum speed in order to arrive first at the finish of a short un-circled track. Once the sufficient number points is achieved players will be allowed to participate in Monster Jam World Finals to prove his right to be the ultimate champion of Monster Jam.
Standout Features
- The game makes heavy emphasis on it's fully destructible levels.
- Nearly everything player meets on the track may be crushed, moved or destroyed.
- The game encourages such kind of behavior by issuing additional points and allowing player to use "nitro boost" for a prolonged amount of time.
Modes & Ways to Play
The game may be played in two difficulty modes: "Normal" - is enough for everyone, while "Pro" is meant for die-hard Monster Truck enthusiasts only.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Freestyle - a classic monster truck challenge involves free-riding at the arena performing different stunts and interacting with the surrounding environment in the most destructive way possible.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Monster Jam | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Activision Value Publishing, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Torus Games Pty. Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Activision Value Publishing, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Torus Games Pty. Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Activision (UK) Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Pressure/Touch Sensitive | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-13 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-05-30 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-13 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 13, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 047875754294 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-21635 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000SFK0K2 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 170276697 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030917052996 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-55134 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 7909 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| asin | B000SFK0K2 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 170276697 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 047875754294 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting