Nintendo 3DS · 2012
Monster 4x4 3D
A stereoscopic 3DS entry in the long-running monster truck racing series, focused on stunt-focused off-road racing and vehicle customization.
- Publisher
- Publisher to verify
- Format
- Game card
- Genre
- racing video game
- Released
- 2012
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Overview
Monster 4x4 3D brings the franchise's big-wheel monster truck racing to Nintendo's handheld system. Players race across destructible off-road environments, using big tires, stunts, and nitro boosts to change the course and overtake rivals. Trucks can be customized and upgraded, letting players tune handling and performance for different track conditions.
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Why it matters
It is a notable step in the Monster 4x4 series, moving the franchise from larger consoles to a handheld format. Its stereoscopic presentation was also an early example of using the 3DS's glasses-free 3D to emphasize jumps and low-speed stunt sections.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the Nintendo 3DS game card, the retail box, and the printed manual. Packaging, labels, and included materials can vary by region and language, so check the specific edition before buying.
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Playing it today
The game runs on any Nintendo 3DS or 2DS family system using the original game card. Gameplay is simple to pick up, with local multiplayer options listed for some regional versions, though availability may vary by edition.