Critic Review: Naild

Reviewers claim that there are definitely better offerings on the market in terms of off-road and arcade racers, but none deny the fact that Nail'd is an approachable and entertaining game. The game received mixed ratings from reviewers ranging between 5.5(IGN) - 8.7(gamefocus). Checkout the complete list of critic reviews(for the Xbox 360 version) below the features,

The game features,

• Online multiplayer for up to 12 players
• Vehicle customization
• Different classes competing on the same track
• A fantastic soundtrack
• Available on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC

 

8.7

gamefocus.ca review
Is nail’d the best racer of the year? No. But, it is easily the best off-road racer of the year, not to mention the most fun experience I’ve had in a racer in a long time. The exhilaration felt when making those long leaps into nothingness, followed by the measure of relief that flows through you as you lay eyes on the distant ground, is nothing short of awesome. Provided you aren’t overwhelmed with nausea and a panic-inducing vertigo in the process. As a bonus, new copies of the game will ship with previously mentioned four additional tracks in the form of free DLC.
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8.0

planetxbox360.com review
Ouch. As for the soundtrack, it’s hard alternative rock stuff, complete with a little “Duality” by Slipknot for good measure. You can play your own soundtrack through the Microsoft media player, but you’ll be missing out on some good tunes if you do. The sound effects are minor, but the engine noises the bikes produce are realistic enough. Disney Interactive Studios’ Pure is still the front-pack leader when it comes to dirt-racing greatness in video games, but if there were room for a close second place candidate, Nail’d easily takes that spot. What the game lacks in complexity, it makes up for with thrill-a-minute racing action and a slick presentation. Don’t be afraid to get Nail’d.
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8.0

gamesradar.com review
Once we did learn the tracks, races became an unlikely Zen experience, with us boosting at full clip and soaring through tiny gaps while in a kind of trance, feeling the flow of the track design as an almost sentient presence guiding and challenging us at the same time. Racing in Nail’d is almost like having a witty conversation with the developers, where they invite you to go one way and you say “Don’t mind if I do” while looking like a total daredevil badass.
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8.0

atomicgamer.com review
2010 has been a weird year for racing games, with very little being released before the end of October. It's been worth the wait, though, as NFS Hot Pursuit and GT5 have fulfilled a lot of people's needs for blistering-fast arcade racing as well as the picky apex-finding sim racing. But out of nowhere comes nail'd, which is so ridiculous that it actually makes a game like Need for Speed look like a sim, but this game's core is still all about the fun of arcade racing.
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8.0

totallygn.com review
The Detonator mode is pretty interesting as it is essentially a game of hot potato. You have this bomb on the back of your vehicle and you have to complete a boost feat in order to send the bomb to another player. If the bomb explodes then it is essentially the same thing as if you had crashed and you will lose a few moments while your character respawns. If you are in a close race this could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Having the hot potato mechanic definitely added some additional tension to the race and made it a lot more fun racing against friends. The simple race and time challenge modes should be self explanatory.
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8.0

gamernode.com review
The simple verdict regarding nail'd is that the game is a blast to play. It may not be the be-all, end-all, ultimate driving experience, and it may not provide tons of content or incentive beyond the thrill of the race, but it is a damn fine racer for anyone who wants to go fast and fly high. If that's you, go get nail'd.
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8.0

gameinformer.com review
At least there’s day-one DLC featuring a Detonator mode that requires you to perform a boost move in order to get a bomb off your back. Still, Nail’d is not a game with great depth.
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8.0

xboxaddict.com review
There is a career mode of course as well that will have you doing individual races (and different types) to finish tournaments and progress. It does a good job of varying the race styles and maps enough that it doesn’t become too stale with the 14 tracks on the disc (4 more with the DLC) and will become increasingly difficult.
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7.5

oxmonline.com review
Nail’d may lack the polish of our favorite off-road racer, Pure, but thankfully, its thrills still trump its flaws. Well, most of the time.
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7.0

gamepro.com review
It takes time before it breaks out of its shell to show its true colors (which you can dive into immediately if you hop online), but Nail'd is rarely dull and has a lot to offer. It may not boast the deepest customization, the greatest graphics, or the most original ideas the genre's ever seen, but its tough to deny the game's mindless fun and frantic finesse. Best of all, the $40 fee isn't an omen as much as an invitation to try something familiar with a refreshingly wild twist.
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7.0

destructoid.com review
For some, Nail’d simply being the fastest damned game on the market won’t be enough to sell them on picking up the controller and giving it a go. That’s understandable, as there are deeper and more polished experiences in both the simulation and arcade categories. But despite its lack of any real innovation or complexity, Nail’d succeeds in being one of the most approachable and entertaining racers of the year. Just temper your expectations accordingly, hit the gas and ignore the brakes, and you’ll have one hell of a ride
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7.0

joystiq.com review
There's a lot of potential in Nail'd as a franchise. Personally, I would have liked to see developer Techland take greater advantage of the impossible physics and insane track design. It's just begging for some Burnout-inspired party modes, for example. As it stands, Nail'd is an arcade racer less about perfection and more about the simple joys of going fast and landing big stunts. It's a simple trick, but it's well-executed.
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7.0

gamingbolt.com review
A blood-pumping Motocross arcade style game that defies physics and gravity to make one fun racing game with customizable vehicles. For the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
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5.5

ign.com review
You can see some fun poking out here and there in Nail’d. The in-air physics work largely as advertised and add some excitement, but the game still feels surprisingly boring most of the time. Without the benefit of exploration for new routes or any meaningful challenge to vehicle handling though, Nail'd gets tedious fast and stays there.
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