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Review of Mashed: Drive To Survive on PlayStation 2

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Dec 2006
Cover image of Mashed: Drive To Survive on PS2
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS2 PS2 logo
Released: 13 Dec 2006
Genre: Vehicular Combat, Racing
Developer: Supersonic Software
Publisher: Empire Interactive, D3 Publisher, Vivendi Games

Introduction

Hold onto your controller, because Mashed: Drive To Survive is hitting your PlayStation 2 faster than a squirrel on caffeine! This game, a frantic mix of racing and vehicular combat, invites friends over for some thrilling multiplayer antics. Think Mario Kart on a sugar rush, with a sprinkle of vehicular mayhem. Buckle up as we dive into this chaotic thrill ride!

Gameplay

The core gameplay of Mashed revolves around racing your opponents while unleashing a delightful array of weapons upon them. Forget about merely scoring first; you've got to leave a trail of destruction in your wake. The game offers a variety of tracks - some set in rustic settings like charming countryside fields and others in wacky, obstacle-laden locations that look like a child drew them in crayon. Players can choose among various cars, each equipped with its unique handling and special abilities. What's more? You can even share a controller! You heard that right. Grab a buddy; one takes the D-pad while the other wrestles the buttons and right stick. It's the split-screen madness you never knew you needed but secretly longed for at 3 AM during an all-nighter! As you race through each track, you'll encounter some explosive features, literally! Whether it's dropping landmines, launching missiles, or activating speed boosts, every match feels like a chaotic ballet of chaos and skill. And don't forget about the power-ups that pop up like mushrooms in a Mario game - only these will blow your competition right off the course instead of just helping you float through your adventure.

Graphics

The graphics of Mashed: Drive To Survive capture the charm of a PS2 title but without making you feel like you need to drink heavily to appreciate them. The cars are cartoonish, vibrant, and filled with personality, which is fitting since this is not a serious racing simulator. The tracks range from pleasantly colorful to downright outrageous, resulting in an atmosphere that embodies the essence of fun over realism. It's like someone painted a racing game with the abstract work of a child - chaotic yet inviting. While the game's visuals might not outshine a next-gen game, they serve their purpose well: engaging the players without pulling their attention away from the action!

Conclusion

In conclusion, Mashed: Drive To Survive is a quirky, chaotic racing game that might not hold the same prestige as titans of the genre but delivers fun in spades. Its emphasis on multiplayer makes it a perfect party game for friends and casual gamers who enjoy laughing as they blow each other up. Though it has its flaws - and let's be honest, it won't break into the racing hall of fame anytime soon - it succeeds in delivering an entertaining experience that rivals more popular titles. So gather your friends, grab those controllers, and prepare for unbridled mayhem! Drive to survive has never felt this absurdly entertaining.

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