TrackMania²: Valley

Nadeo

Rank: #4 / 7
Released: 2013
Studio: Nadeo
Genre: racing video game

At a glance

TrackMania²: Valley is a racing game from Nadeo and the third environment in TrackMania². Its rally-style driving sits between arcade handling and simulation, with solo and multiplayer play. The game also includes user-generated content through the ManiaPlanet system, with tools for creating and customizing tracks, cars and scripts. Players can share creations and video highlights, and an in-game video studio lets them edit race highlights. Steam lists an included level editor and Workshop support, alongside Family Sharing, partial controller support and VR support. Multiplayer is a core part of the package, and the supplied description notes that more than 100 players can challenge each other. TrackMania²: Valley is available for Windows. Its focus on racing, editing and community-made activities makes the creative tools as relevant as the driving itself.

Who it is for

It suits racing players who want both solo and multiplayer rally-style driving, as well as players interested in building and sharing tracks. The included level editor, Workshop support and video studio provide tools beyond racing.

What is good

Solo campaign and multiplayer
Includes a level editor
Steam Workshop support
In-game video studio for race highlights

What to know first

Windows only
Partial controller support

Verdict

TrackMania²: Valley combines racing with tools for making, customizing and sharing content. Windows is its only listed platform, and controller support is partial.