There is a dearth of unlockable content and no real singular goal to work for. The ability to create your own obstacle course is a noticeably absent feature. Even given the game's difficulty, the replayability and length of play are frustratingly short.

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Monster Truck's short playing time and lack of multiplayer make it one of the thinnest gaming experiences I've had in a while. Fans of racing games who want something a bit more of an "all-terrain" feel may enjoy this diversion, but one gets the impression that the game could have been made using dune buggies or motorcycles just as easily as "monster trucks." Gamers expecting Monster Truck Nitro to offer the iconic destruction of monster truck rallies will be disappointed. But fans of old school platforming who enjoy challenging timed missions and tight gameplay will want to check out this game.

[Chris Holt is an assistant editor for Macworld.]