Destruction Truck Derby

About Destruction Truck Derby

Destruction Truck Derby is a demolition-style racing game built around monster truck arenas rather than clean laps and lap times. You pick a truck fronted by a Nickelodeon character, with SpongeBob SquarePants, Lincoln from The Loud House and the Power Rangers all turning up, then drive into the pit and try to wreck the opposition before they wreck you. Sessions are short and physical: heavy suspension, loose steering on dirt, and a lot of side-on shunts. Because damage matters more than position, the line you take is chosen for the angle of impact rather than the fastest route through a corner. The appeal is straightforward, since it is a stress-release game where hitting things is the point, and the licensed cast gives Destruction Truck Derby a cartoon flavour that sets it apart from more serious vehicle combat games.

How to Play Destruction Truck Derby

Use the arrow keys or WASD to drive: up to accelerate, down to reverse, left and right to steer. Spacebar handles the brake, and reversing out of a pile-up is often quicker than fighting for grip. Truck selection and menus are handled with the mouse, or a tap on touchscreens. Aim your front end at the side of a rival rather than meeting them head-on.

Tips and Tricks

• Hit rivals side-on where the wheelbase is weakest. Head-on collisions spread the damage evenly and cost you as much health as your opponent.
• Build up speed across open ground before committing to a hit. A shunt from a standing start barely moves a heavy truck.
• Keep away from the arena walls when your truck is already battered, because being pinned against a barrier lets several rivals work on you at once.
• Let two opponents tangle with each other, then take the winner while it is still recovering. Picking off weakened trucks is safer than fighting fresh ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install anything to play?

No. Destruction Truck Derby runs straight in the browser on Dubdoo, with no download, install or account needed.

Which characters can I drive as?

The line-up is drawn from Nickelodeon shows and includes SpongeBob SquarePants, Lincoln from The Loud House and the Power Rangers.

Is this a proper race or a fight?

It is closer to a demolition derby than a circuit race. You are scored on wrecking rival trucks rather than crossing a finish line first.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

It plays with touch controls on a touchscreen, though a larger screen makes it easier to judge the distance before a hit.

Is it too violent for younger players?

The damage is cartoon vehicle wreckage with no blood or injury, so it reads more like knockabout slapstick than a fighting game.

Tags

monster trucks, demolition derby, racing, vehicle combat, crash game, Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, Power Rangers, arena driving, browser game