MobyRank MobyScore
PlayStation
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3.4
Nintendo 64
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2.4
Windows
82
3.9

Description

Motorized carnage. Ever wanted to hit pedestrians during a race? Now's your chance. Carmageddon is an ultra-violent racing game which caused much controversy during the '90s but was also very popular due to its fun factor. It was also one of the first batch of games to make use of 3D accelerated graphics (using OpenGL and 3dfx Voodoo cards).

At the beginning of the game the player only has one car and is ranked at #99. The overall objective is to race all the way to the top, collecting the opponents' cars on the way as trophies (and possibly replacements to his vehicle). In the race itself the player tries to damage opponents by driving into them, and can also kill pedestrians. Damage, kills and spectacular moves earn credits for the player which can be used for upgrades and even making repairs to the car at anytime during the race. If you wreck a certain car in 4 races or so, you get to drive it. There are many power-ups strewn around the courses which range from useful to fun to downright absurd. Though the player can win by racing fairly and normally, most players found it much more fun to wreck everything in sight.

Carmageddon is a violent game which is probably not suitable for minors.

Alternate Titles

  • "חולה הגה" -- Hebrew spelling
  • "Hole Hege" -- Israeli title
  • "Carmageddon: Fahr zur Hölle!" -- German title
  • "Carmageddon 64" -- N64 title
  • "Carmageddon 3D" -- Wireless title

Part of the Following Groups


Merchant Title Platform Price  
Amazon
Carmageddon Game Boy Color $1.91  
Carmageddon Nintendo 64 $4.44  
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Carmageddon    
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User Reviews

Fun x Fun = Fun² DOS Goteki45 (324)
The first and best Carmageddon DOS Gutter Snipe (24)
Though outdated, it's still one of the greatest racing games in computer game history. DOS Zamppa (88)
A great game for total unadulterated fun.. DOS Chris Martin Bronze Star Contributing Member (1116)
One of the best network racers around DOS Steve Hall Bronze Star Contributing Member (322)
One hell of a stress-reliever. Forbidden, sinful fun. DOS Trixter Bronze Star Contributing Member (8865)
Fun at first, sucks later. DOS Tomer Gabel Bronze Star Contributing Member (4476)
Very fun DOS emerging_lurker (181)
Original, very bloody original :) DOS Peter Cameron (2)

The Press Says

PC Gameplay (Benelux) DOS Jun, 1997 90 out of 100 90
Pelit DOS Jun, 1997 89 out of 100 89
GameSpot Windows Aug 08, 1997 8.8 out of 10 88
Game Revolution Windows Jun 05, 2004 B+ 83
PC Player (Germany) DOS Aug, 1997 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
PC Games (Germany) Windows Jul, 1997 72 out of 100 72
All Game Guide Nintendo 64 2000 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70
GameStar (Germany) DOS Aug, 1998 68 out of 100 68
Edge Windows Jun, 1997 6 out of 10 60
GameSpot Nintendo 64 Aug 15, 2000 2.1 out of 10 21

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Trivia

In the level "Roswell that ends well" it is possible to find a UFO. Go to the top of the big pyramid, and jump into it. After your fall, you will be able to see it!!


This entry was contributed by Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909), murcalumis (714), Kabushi (48619), robotriot Bronze Star Contributing Member (6380), Xoleras (66998), The cranky hermit (411) and agaiz (3)
 

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