Hot Heart Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 http://www.carmageddon.com/ I've been waiting (read: hoping) for a new Carmageddon game. That was a series I spent many, many hours on as a kid. Absolutely loved 1, Splat Pack and 2. Brilliant and distinctive car designs, some neat little courses across wide-open levels and punny driver names. You didn't even have to race; you could wipe out every zombie on the map or waste all your opponents. Never did kill every zombie (trust me, there were about 300+ on a 'map') but sometimes wasting people wasn't always an option, especially when the police get involved. This game was the first I knew to include a replay feature; the only ones I can remember after that were Burnout 1 and Halo 3 onwards (Halo's rules all). More games should have that. The cars felt really weighty and it was great fun smashing them together (then hammering Backspace to repair yourself). If I recall you actually had to use the numpad (ie. your right hand) for steering, which would play havoc with people's brains nowadays, I'm sure. It was also pretty cool trying to take down bigger opponents like the huge dump truck or police vehicles. The second game (although Splat Pack had enough content to be considered a whole new game) featured 'proper' 3D for things like as well as actual bits coming off of vehicles. Made for a lot of cool little crashes and I believe you could pop the doors open in hope of splattering a zombie. Chewie would probably love the Iron Maiden soundtrack as well (which did fit the game perfectly). It introduced timed missions to, I think, bookend different maps and though they were very tough, they were doable and it felt good when you nailed them...while racing along to Aces High. I did play some multiplayer with friends in the third game (TDR 2000) and I think online modes in a new game would be awesome. Really want to play this again now... I remember thinking this was the best looking game ever... p.s. I've put this in multi-platform because I'm pretty sure any new entry in the series will be across consoles at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomTervo Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 I enjoyed the old ones back in the day. It's one of those series that, I feel, would only get better as the power of our machines improve. As the simulation gets more and more fun and epic. And as long as it keeps the pulpy mess action spirit of the old games, which is really the key thing. Old school Carmageddon with a contemporary physics engine would be unreal =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Trust Kanji to take 'the opposite side'. I'm worried by how many people are psyched about this news. This series was awful. Like, really, truly fucking awful. And not in the, "this is mediocre series where you can overlook the flaws if the content appeals to you" way, but the "this series fails on all levels at being a good product" way. It's akin to seeing, "Bubsy 3D getting a reboot/sequel" and the comments filled with praise. I can't even fathom how such a retarded thing could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Perhaps Twisted Metal will renew peoples desire for violent vehicular combat? TM being PlayStation exclusive, Carmageddon could benefit on the 360 et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) http://www.vg247.com/2011/05/23/new-carmageddon-is-an-indie-project-square-enix-not-involved/ That's odd, considering the site is registered to them. Ah, now it makes sense A source familiar whois.sc followed the trail: 1) http://whois.domaintools.com/carmageddon.com 2) http://whois.domaintools.com/86.63.4.42 “3 websites use this address. (examples: 2fatladiesrecords.com carmageddon.com theohmz.com)” 4) theohmz.com “for all enquiries Adam Radestock” 5) http://uk.linkedin.com/in/raddish Systems Manager at Stainless Games 6) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_Games “the company then went on to develop what later became Carmageddon” Looks like the original developers are remaking Carmageddon. http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/05/23/carmageddon-countdown-to-indie-reveal/#comment-695589 Edited May 25, 2011 by Hot Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted July 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 My retrospective on the first game is up! I may do one for the second as I've been playing that too. http://www.pressxordie.com/2011/07/21/retrospective-carmageddon/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 ...aaaaaay!* *post continued from status Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomTervo Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 They're doing great! Nearly halfway. That sounds awesome. Looking back at your old 2011 reply, Kanji's comment; it's easy to play Carmageddon and just label it as wasteware. It's one of those games where you really have to not give a shit and just enjoy the chaos. Replaying it as many times as you can was key. If you played to win you'd probably lose. I learnt that from the demo, playing it over and over. Then playing the game and playing it over and over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I think it was maybe 'before his time' so all he ever knew it for was the 'running people over'. As my retrospective points out, the game was quite innovative in many ways. And, like you said, it really was a blast just messing about. The chaos and the noise and such were all part of the appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stainlessgames/carmageddon-reincarnation/posts/235088 Fully funded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 If you are not kickstarting (and getting a free copy for $25+ pledges) you should check this out soooooon http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/carmageddon_max_pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) First Carmageddon game coming to iOS and Android. Will be free for the first 24 hours when it launches. Edited June 1, 2012 by Hot Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hooray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalCaveman Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Reincarnation has reincarnated again!(?) If you own Reincarnation you'll get a free copy of the PC version of Max Damage http://steamcommunity.com/games/Carmageddon_Reincarnation/announcements/detail/652264647500852765 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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