Monster Truck Madness 2
Encyclopedia
Monster Truck Madness 2 is a monster truck
racing PC game developed by Terminal Reality
and published by Microsoft Games, in 1998.
. However, the game engine is essentially the same as that utilized in the original game. A testament to their similarity is the fact that most custom trucks and tracks are compatible with both games.
The "Summit Rumble" king of the hill tracks could only be played if one intended to compete online.
Again, "Army" Armstrong provides commentary for the game. However, his race calls have been updated, and new ones have been added.
Just like its predecessor, it contains an inaccessible truck, "Chuck's Car" (a Chevrolet Camaro
). It was intended to be unlocked by typing in "CHUCK" in a race. The game still displays this message when typed: "Restart the game to drive Chuck's Car." However, if one restarts the game, it isn't there.
The game contains assets from older TRI
games, like Hellbender
and CART Precision Racing.
When the Microsoft Sidewinder
Force Feedback wheel was launched, the installation cd also contained the game.
Terminal Reality reused many of the elements and a greatly updated version of the game engine to produce their title 4x4 Evolution
. The game was highly anticipated by Monster Truck Madness users, but the tracks and trucks from the two lines ended up not being compatible.
The 3D objects that the game use could be placed in custom tracks were of the same format as objects in many other Terminal Reality's titles and the ones from these games could be placed into tracks using the editors. A user-created 3D model editor for MTM2 was released, called BINedit.
The program shipped with a DOS
-based track editor (Tracked2), but as it was difficult to use, players developed their own editor named Traxx, which had more of a Windows
WYSIWYG
GUI
.
port of Monster Truck Madness 2. It was released in 1999.
programming and featured trucks styled after WCW wrestlers. In addition, one commercial spot featured WCW wrestler Kevin Nash
.
Monster truck
A monster truck is a pickup truck, typically styled after pickup trucks' bodies, modified or purposely built with extremely large wheels and suspension...
racing PC game developed by Terminal Reality
Terminal Reality
Terminal Reality is a video game development and production company based in Lewisville, Texas. Founded in 1994 by ex-Microsoft employee Mark Randel and former Mallard Software general manager Brett Combs, Terminal Reality develops a variety of games including racing games , 3D action games , and...
and published by Microsoft Games, in 1998.
Overview
It offers improved graphics, an updated interface, new trucks and tracks and the addition of variable weather conditions from its predecessorMonster Truck Madness
Monster Truck Madness is a monster truck racing PC game developed by Terminal Reality and published by Microsoft, in 1996. During development it was referred to as Heavy Metal Truck or by the internal codename Metal Crush.-Development:...
. However, the game engine is essentially the same as that utilized in the original game. A testament to their similarity is the fact that most custom trucks and tracks are compatible with both games.
The "Summit Rumble" king of the hill tracks could only be played if one intended to compete online.
Again, "Army" Armstrong provides commentary for the game. However, his race calls have been updated, and new ones have been added.
Just like its predecessor, it contains an inaccessible truck, "Chuck's Car" (a Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang...
). It was intended to be unlocked by typing in "CHUCK" in a race. The game still displays this message when typed: "Restart the game to drive Chuck's Car." However, if one restarts the game, it isn't there.
The game contains assets from older TRI
Terminal Reality
Terminal Reality is a video game development and production company based in Lewisville, Texas. Founded in 1994 by ex-Microsoft employee Mark Randel and former Mallard Software general manager Brett Combs, Terminal Reality develops a variety of games including racing games , 3D action games , and...
games, like Hellbender
Hellbender (computer game)
Hellbender is a PC video game developed by Terminal Reality in 1995–1996 and released by Microsoft in 1996, as the sequel to Fury3. A demo version of the game was included on later CD-ROM versions of Windows 95.- Gameplay :...
and CART Precision Racing.
When the Microsoft Sidewinder
Microsoft SideWinder
Microsoft SideWinder is the general name given to the family of digital game controllers developed by Microsoft for PCs. Although intended only for use with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft SideWinder game controllers can also be used with Apple's Mac OS X and Linux .The SideWinder describes many types...
Force Feedback wheel was launched, the installation cd also contained the game.
Beyond MTM2
Over a decade has passed since the game's release, there are still hundreds of people playing Monster Truck Madness 2 and they have accounted for over 5,000 tracks and the same number of trucks that have been published.Terminal Reality reused many of the elements and a greatly updated version of the game engine to produce their title 4x4 Evolution
4x4 Evolution
4x4 Evolution is a video game developed by Terminal Reality for the Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast platforms. It is one of the first console games to have cross-platform online play where Dreamcast, Macintosh and PC versions of the game appear online at the same time...
. The game was highly anticipated by Monster Truck Madness users, but the tracks and trucks from the two lines ended up not being compatible.
Modding
The game's file mounting systems gives the possibility to add (or remove) custom tracks and trucks to the game using different editors.The 3D objects that the game use could be placed in custom tracks were of the same format as objects in many other Terminal Reality's titles and the ones from these games could be placed into tracks using the editors. A user-created 3D model editor for MTM2 was released, called BINedit.
The program shipped with a DOS
DOS
DOS, short for "Disk Operating System", is an acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995, or until about 2000 if one includes the partially DOS-based Microsoft Windows versions 95, 98, and Millennium Edition.Related...
-based track editor (Tracked2), but as it was difficult to use, players developed their own editor named Traxx, which had more of a Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
WYSIWYG
WYSIWYG
WYSIWYG is an acronym for What You See Is What You Get. The term is used in computing to describe a system in which content displayed onscreen during editing appears in a form closely corresponding to its appearance when printed or displayed as a finished product...
GUI
Gui
Gui or guee is a generic term to refer to grilled dishes in Korean cuisine. These most commonly have meat or fish as their primary ingredient, but may in some cases also comprise grilled vegetables or other vegetarian ingredients. The term derives from the verb, "gupda" in Korean, which literally...
.
Available trucks
- BearfootBear Foot (truck)Bear Foot is a monster truck currently owned by Paul Shafer. It was originally built by Jack Wilman and Fred Shafer and, along with Bigfoot and USA-1 was one of the first monster trucks. It won the 1990, 1992, and 1993 USHRA Camel Mud and Monsters championships...
- BigfootBigfoot (truck)Bigfoot, introduced in 1979, is regarded as the original monster truck. Other trucks with the name "Bigfoot" have been introduced in the years since, and it remains the most well-known monster truck moniker in the United States. Bigfoot 4x4, Inc. is owned and operated by its creator, Bob Chandler.-...
- Black StallionBlack Stallion (truck)Black Stallion is a monster truck that races on the USHRA circuit and for other promoters. Black Stallion started out as a stock 1982 Ford F350 back in 1982, owned and modified by Michael Vaters. The first modification was a homemade 12" lift kit, since such kits were unavailable at the time...
- Boogey Van
- Bret "The Hitman" Hart
- BulldozerBulldozer (truck)Bulldozer is a monster truck that races in the USHRA Monster Jam series. It is currently driven by Alex Blackwell. It features one of the first 3-D body shells, with horns sticking out the front. In this respect it resembles El Toro Loco...
- Carolina Crusher
- Grave DiggerGrave Digger (truck)Grave Digger is the name of a team of monster trucks currently racing in the USHRA Monster Jam series. There are several Grave Diggers being driven by different drivers to allow them to make appearances at more events, but their flagship driver is creator Dennis Anderson...
- Executioner
- Firestone Wilderness
- Hollywood Hogan
- Monster Patrol
- Nitemare
- Overkill
- Rampage
- Samson
- Snake BiteSnake Bite (truck)Snake Bite is an alternative name and identity used for Team Bigfoot trucks when two are scheduled at one event. The identity was initially created to promote a Mattel Hot Wheels toy....
- Stinger
- The Outsiders
- WildfootBigfoot (truck)Bigfoot, introduced in 1979, is regarded as the original monster truck. Other trucks with the name "Bigfoot" have been introduced in the years since, and it remains the most well-known monster truck moniker in the United States. Bigfoot 4x4, Inc. is owned and operated by its creator, Bob Chandler.-...
Circuits
- Farm Road 29
- The Heights
- The Graveyard
- Scrapyard Run
- Crazy '98
- The Excavation
- Breakneck Ridge
- Torture Pit (secret track)
Rallies
- Sidewinder Canyon
- Voodoo Island
- Tinhorn Junction
- Tumbleweed Flats
- the deathway
Monster Truck Madness 64
Monster Truck Madness 64 is a Nintendo 64Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
port of Monster Truck Madness 2. It was released in 1999.
World Championship Wrestling
Monster Truck Madness 64 received much advertisement time on World Championship WrestlingWorld Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling, Inc. was an American professional wrestling promotion which existed from 1988 to 2001. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it began as a regional promotion affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance , named Jim Crockett Promotions until November 1988, when Ted Turner and...
programming and featured trucks styled after WCW wrestlers. In addition, one commercial spot featured WCW wrestler Kevin Nash
Kevin Nash
Kevin Scott Nash is an American professional wrestler and actor. As of 2011, Nash is signed to a five year contract with WWE under their WWE Legends program and appears as part of their Raw brand roster...
.
Playable trucks
- Grave Digger
- Carolina Crusher
- Boogey Van
- Bigfoot
- Bearfoot
- Police Truck
- Wildfoot
- Stinger
- Black Stallion
- Snake Bite
- Samson
- Rampage
- Overkill
- The Outsiders
- Nitemare
- Monster Patrol
- Hollywood Hogan
- The Hitman
- Firestone
- Executioner
See also
- Monster Truck MadnessMonster Truck MadnessMonster Truck Madness is a monster truck racing PC game developed by Terminal Reality and published by Microsoft, in 1996. During development it was referred to as Heavy Metal Truck or by the internal codename Metal Crush.-Development:...
- Terminal RealityTerminal RealityTerminal Reality is a video game development and production company based in Lewisville, Texas. Founded in 1994 by ex-Microsoft employee Mark Randel and former Mallard Software general manager Brett Combs, Terminal Reality develops a variety of games including racing games , 3D action games , and...
- 4x4 EVO
- Microsoft Games
External links
- Monster Truck Madness 2 Official Monster Truck Madness 2 Site
- MTM2.COM MTM2 online community
- Malibu350's garage
- KC's mtm2 place
- MTM2 Draggers MTM2 Draggers Message Board
- Online Tournaments MTM2 Information for playing online Tournaments for Monster Truck Madness 2
- MTM2Wiki A Monster Truck Madness Wiki.
- MTM64 Monster Truck Madness 64 World Records & Statistics