NWR: TrackMania DS Review

Firebrand Games had a tall order to fill in bringing the Trackmania franchise to Nintendo’s handheld. It succeeds on certain levels, retaining the pick-up-and-play charm of the PC version and providing a ton of tracks and challenges for players to tackle. Its track editor is also a triumph, and its incorporation into the game’s Puzzle mode and multiplayer component is brilliant, extending the life of the title and providing gamers a reason to come back.

Unfortunately, it falls short of its potential due to an irritating game camera, a sometimes-frustrating difficulty level, and a baffling lack of online play. Trackmania fans will find a fair amount to like here, as long as they realize that the package comes with some notable limitations.