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Review of Carmageddon on PlayStation

by Chucky Chucky photo Jan 1997
Cover image of Carmageddon on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 01 Jan 1997
Genre: Vehicular Combat, Racing
Developer: Stainless Games
Publisher: Interplay Productions, Sales Curve Interactive

Introduction

Ever wanted to combine the thrill of racing with a strange satisfaction from running over unsuspecting pedestrians? Well, buckle up, because ‘Carmageddon’ is here to deliver both in abundance! This game, a vehicular combat classic, gives one a warped sense of fun, likely questioning your morals and your driving skills in equal measure.

Gameplay

In ‘Carmageddon,’ players are rewarded for vehicular mayhem—because why on earth would you just race when you could also wreak havoc on innocent pedestrians? The main objective is to either complete the course or eliminate all the other racers. Easier said than done when you’re up against AI competitors that drive like they just had a triple shot of espresso. The game gives you thirty-six tracks across eleven enchanting locales, including cities and mines. The twist? Power-ups to extend your racing time and points rewarded for crushing pedestrians across these tracks. So, hope your brakes work, because you’ll be stomping the gas pedal harder than your math tests in high school.

Graphics

Regarding graphics, calling ‘Carmageddon’ a masterpiece would be a stretch. The visuals have aged about as gracefully as a loaf of bread left out in the sun. While the environments are colorful and quirky, the car models look quite... well, let’s just say you see more polygons in those models than a hipster's secret stash of artisanal cheeses. But remember, we’re here for the blood and chaos, not a gallery of Renaissance art!

Conclusion

As an experience, ‘Carmageddon’ is like a guilty pleasure; you know it’s not good for you, but it’s just so much fun! It’s the type of game that truly tests your moral compass while keeping your adrenaline at peak levels. If you’re looking to pass the time in a way that mixes racing and reckless abandonment, you can’t go wrong with a tire squealing, pedestrian-destroying romp in this classic. So, dust off that PlayStation and get ready for some classic vehicular carnage—because those poor virtual pedestrians never stood a chance!

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