Demolition Racer

by Infogrames

Product Details

• ASIN: B00001ZUGO
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,665 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Demolition Racer is the perfect antidote for "civilized" racing games. If shaving seconds off your lap times in games like Gran Turismo 2 is just too darn frustrating, then Demolition Racer serves up a heaping helping of catharsis. The object of this game is not only to win the race, but to destroy the other racecars on the way to victory.

Unlike the weapons-oriented auto combat games, such as Vigilante 8 and Twisted Metal, your only weapon here is that physics formula you learned in high school: force equals mass times acceleration. And what a wonderfully practical application of that formula Demolition Racer provides. Being the first at the finish line doesn't guarantee a win, because the final score comes from a formula that multiplies your race ranking with damage points that are inflicted on other cars. And the crashes don't seem canned: cars twist, roll, and spin, catching fire here and losing panels there.

The sheer irresponsibility of the game makes it exciting at first. After more play, players will appreciate the track design, the car physics, the paint shop, and the seemingly endless variety of gameplay modes. If you've grown tired of racing games, Demolition Racer is just what the doctor ordered. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Crash and smash 15 other cars on a racetrack or in a demolition arena
• Excellent control scheme uses one analog stick for steering and the other as a throttle

Cons:

• All of your other race games will seem blasé after playing this one

Product Description

This is the game Demolition Racer for the Playstation 1. This game may not come with the original case and instructions. We stand by our products and offer a 60 day guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smack 'em Up Fun, November 23, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Demolition Racer (Video Game)

If your tired of the plain old, go around the track game, this is the one you've been looking for. You race on dirt asphalt, bridges, etc. It also puts a new spin on "winning". Smack into another car- get points. Land on top of another car form an awsome jump (there are plenty of them)- get points. Start another car on fire- get points. Finish first in the race- lose the race because you didn't do enough crashing into other cars. Great idea. A definite must buy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Addictive, November 23, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Demolition Racer (Video Game)

Other racing games want you to just try and come in first; Demolition Racer wants you to drive like a nut!

This game is certainly unique. The more cars you run into, the more points you get, which effects your total score. This is very interesting, and makes for some fun gameplay, because even if you don't come in 1st place during the races, you could still win when your damage points are added and factored into the score! Of course this works both ways, so if you come in 1st with few damage points, don't expect to be declared the winner and move on to the next track.

GRAPHICS: Really good! It shows damage as it happens, so you can expect to see your hood pop up, and eventually fly off (if you take a hit there), tires wobble, fenders dent, body frames mangled, even your engine on fire as you drive. The black smoke it produces is a very nice effect.

SOUND: Very detailed. You'll hear wonderful burning rubber effects when turning corners or peeling out, and of course the sound of twisted metal every time you hit someone, or vice versa plus a lot more. If you're a fan of hard music, this game contains tunes by Fear Factory, Cirrus, and Junkie XL! A nice mix of heavy metal and techno rock.

MODES AND EXTRAS: The tracks and cars you unlock when you win the various Demolition Leagues are sweet. As expected, the choice of cars get a lot better, and the tracks get harder as you go along. The tracks have good detail and scenery. Cars can be customized with colors and a nice selection of logos and numbers. You also unlock various game modes as you go along, which should also keep you interested.

GLITCHES: The point system can be wacky at times. Sometimes you risk life and limb (since you car gets damaged too) when smashing into someone, only to see that you get no points for it! Maybe it's the game's way of making you mad and in turn, driving like a total maniac. All in all, Demolition Racer is a blast to play. The Playstation Dual Shock controller enhances the fun.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DEMOLTION IS GETTING DIRTY, December 30, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Demolition Racer (Video Game)

This is the coolest game that ever came out on Playstation. You can pick from 8 different cars. You can even drive a deadly hurse! And even a van! You can either crash in a demolition derby bowl matches or you can race in 10 heavy metel contact tracks. The bult in rumble pack is cool, because when you crash in to other cars, walls or any other object that is just sit'in there in the road,it vibrates.There is also a "death from above" way to kill one of your oponents. It is when you drive off a jump and land on one of your oponents. You will get 500 points for that. There is up to two players,anolog compatiable, and memory card is 1 block. This is the coolest game I have ever played!