In terms of general gameplay this game is bad but looking at it through the scope of what Carmageddon fans would want, it hits the nail right on the head. Because it’s so far away from being a serious game, you spend most gameplay just having a good time and wondering about the map, seeing what destructive acts you can commit next.Ĭustomisation of cars is disapprovingly limited but if we’re honest, this is and never has been the rationale of Carmageddon so it is hard to criticise them for this. It is also jam packed with power-ups which provides you with many different entertaining ways to slay your opponents or innocent peds and it is an easy game to get the hang of.ĭespite being destructive, the gameplay isn’t intense and doesn’t wear its player down. The cars are still a challenge to control and maintain low levels of grip with high levels of sway but correcting this is possible with a short amount of practice.Ĭrashing into opponents, ramming into the air or even just racing the course are all possible tasks to accomplish if you use the correct car. The gameplay is just as it is supposed to be and is a perfect homage to the games of the past but with the added benefit of it being playable. The metal-on-metal and explosion effects aren’t exactly realistic but they do improve the destructive nature of the game. The sound direction is pretty impressive as you can hear opponents charging towards you in the line that they are approaching and the sounds of destruction add further to this experience.
The choice of music is metal and drum ‘n bass which does fit the element of the game well, but it doesn’t feel as if it has been mixed in properly. It doesn’t invite players in immerse themselves into the game or create that chaotic and destructive feel but rather, just gives the effect that the game is dragging on. The background music is also just there as somewhat of an ambiance rather than being there to set to mood, much like Iron Maiden did back in Carpocalypse Now. All of the cars sound exactly the same and just tend to drone on and on.
This is the games weakest point which is a pity because I was expecting a lot from this department. Every piece of detailing from a setting point of view is almost completely unique to the next which means you aren’t seeing the same buildings and billboards over and over again. The game does have incredible depth and allows you to see far into the horizons, which isn’t necessary in a game like this, because everything is close range, but it is a nice touch.īuilding on from this, the attention to detail is very admirable. The textures look flat and pixelated which is understandable when you look at the relatively limited resources that Stainless Games had to work with but in an age where graphics are now one of the key points of gaming and other publishers are making strides in visual appeal, it will work against Carmageddon. Unfortunately the game looks about 10 years old. Basically, everything regarding the presentation of this game is ostentatious and in your face which works in some places but comes to its detriment in others. The cars are also well-designed and really bring forward that post-apocalyptic theme which is hilariously ironic seeing as they are placed in extremely standard civilian-like settings. The manner in which cars can get wrecked is extremely entertaining and even more so when the parts are magnetised back onto the body through the repair mode. It’s a very simple game and I don’t want all of these words being thrown at me, let me just play or at least give me the option to turn it off.Ĭredit however, must be given to the damage model which is well-done. In addition to this, the game is constantly throwing hints, tips and information at you which is incredibly annoying. In-game presentation can be chaotic as the HUD spews information, some of which can be redundant or overwhelming.
The menu is easy to navigate through and will have you playing in no time. Everything is bold and in your face which relates the nasty attitude that the game is trying to set.
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Power-ups are scattered through the map as generously as before and add to the lasting effect of gameplay.įinally, if you want to take a break from the extensive career you are also given the choice to participate in a free play mode in which you can customise the game to you own preference by alternating settings, game modes and other random details.įrom the get go you are greeted by that classic Carmageddon gore and heavy metal. The old favourites such as ‘ped repulsificator’ and ‘mine s***ing ability’ are back but there are also a few new interesting ones such as ‘peds vacuum’ and an effective ‘anvil launcher’. The power-ups also make this game a blast.
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