Carmageddon MegaThread - "The Racing Game For The Chemically Imbalanced" - Games

Carmageddon I Carmageddon is the first of a series of graphically violent driving-oriented video games produced by Stainless Games, published by Interplay and SCi and released June 30, 1997 on Windows PC and Macintosh. It has the dubious title of being a poster child for video game controversy. The game was notable for its realistic and ground-breaking physics, and for its in-game movie making features. It was also one of the earliest examples of a sandbox 3D driving game, and may have influenced other later games including the Driver and Grand Theft Auto series. UK Cover Art: [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100510154025/carmageddon/images/5/5d/Carmaboxuk.jpg[/img] US Cover Art: [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100509152110/carmageddon/images/8/8c/Carmaboxus.jpg[/img] Gameplay: The aim is for the player to work their way up the ranking system, from 99th place to first. The player vehicle is pitted against a number of computer controlled competitors, in locations such as cities, mines and desert towns. Levels can be beaten in one of three ways: Completing all the laps of the race course, as one would a normal racing game. "Wasting" (wrecking) all the opponents vehicles. Killing all the pedestrians in the area. There are three difficulty levels to choose from. Each level has a time limit, but more time may be gained by going through checkpoints, collecting powerups, damaging the competitors' cars, and by running over pedestrians (with bonuses awarded for style). These actions also reward the player with Credits, which can be used to make instant repairs or recover the car (after falling down a chasm, for example). They can also be used to upgrade Armour, Power and Offense stats in the Parts Shop between races. This is also the time to switch which car to drive if others have been obtained. As well as opponents partaking in the 'race', some levels also contain a number of Squad Cars, which will activate their sirens and hound the player when provoked. They can be attacked and destroyed, but do not count as opponents. A single "Super Squad Car" exists in one level, and it can be claimed if destroyed. An Action Replay is available at any point during a race. The game also had a multiplayer mode - Up to 6 players could play over a network connection. Characters: Carmageddon features 30 characters, each with their own individual vehicle and three stats; Top Speed, Weight and 0-60 Speed (Miles per hour). Each of these attributes leads to each car having pro and cons, such as light cars being fast but weak. The player can choose one of two characters to play as in the game - Max Damage (male) or Die Anna (female) - and their own username. Some cars in the game are 'stealworthy': occasionally when an opponent has been wasted, a message will pop up to notify the player that the car has been added to their garage, free of charge. All cars are unlocked upon completion of the game (including the Police vehicles), but those that were not earned are labelled 'CHEAT!'. List of Drivers: [url]http://carmageddon.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Drivers_in_Carmageddon[/url] Stealworthy Cars: The Plow: [img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312184842/carmageddon/images/a/ac/Plow.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824163338/carmageddon/images/8/82/Mug-DonDumpster-C1-big.png[/img] Tashita: [img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312190059/carmageddon/images/7/75/Tashita.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100220190405/carmageddon/images/0/08/Mug-Ed101-C1-big.png[/img] The Bear: [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090201211334/carmageddon/images/3/35/Thebear.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824163744/carmageddon/images/d/d6/Mug-Ivan-C1-big.png[/img] Grungebuster: [img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312191122/carmageddon/images/0/02/Grungebuster.png [/img] Driver: [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824163943/carmageddon/images/0/0c/Mug-Mechmaniac-C1-big.png[/img] Caddy Fat Cat:[img]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090201213913/carmageddon/images/2/28/Fatcat.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824164244/carmageddon/images/c/c3/Mug-Otis-C1-big.png[/img] Towmeister:[img]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312192138/carmageddon/images/0/00/Towmeister.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824164312/carmageddon/images/6/65/Mug-Psycho-C1-big.png[/img] The Twister:[img]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312192246/carmageddon/images/c/c2/Twister.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824164453/carmageddon/images/7/76/Mug-Screwie-C1-big.png[/img] Annihilator: [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090202011346/carmageddon/images/1/11/Vlad1.png[/img] Driver: [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824190304/carmageddon/images/8/8a/Mug-Vlad-C1-big.png[/img] Note: ED-101 had an alternate car: A WipEout style Hovercar, seen in this picture: [img] http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100325172807/carmageddon/images/9/9f/Original_Ed101car.jpg[/img] Now, Enough With the copypasta, and on to some screenshots: [img]http://games.softpedia.com/screenshots/Carmageddon_1.jpg[/img] [img]http://games.softpedia.com/screenshots/Carmageddon_2.jpg[/img] Sorry, not many screenshots. This is my first megathread, so please, give feedback about it.

Wrecking other cars and running over people was SO awesome, i didn't even knew you could win by completing laps until years after. The cars crumbling at every hit was so amazing back then, it never got old. Oh, i noticed you forget to add Vlad. [url]http://carmageddon.wikia.com/wiki/Vlad[/url] EDIT: Brothers Grimm, how could i forget that car they drove? [url]http://carmageddon.wikia.com/wiki/Brothers_Grimm[/url]

[QUOTE=Siduron;22763942]Wrecking other cars and running over people was SO awesome, i didn't even knew you could win by completing laps until years after. The cars crumbling at every hit was so amazing back then, it never got old. Oh, i noticed you forget to add Vlad. [url]http://carmageddon.wikia.com/wiki/Vlad[/url][/QUOTE] Ahh, thanks, I did miss him. i'll add him right away.\ [b]EDIT:[/b] There, Done.

Will you add the other Carmageddon games later on to the OP?

[QUOTE=koekje4life;22764147]Will you add the other Carmageddon games later on to the OP?[/QUOTE] Probably, If I get around to it.

I sure hope so, since Carmageddon 2 is one of my favorite games of all times.

[img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824190304/carmageddon/images/8/8a/Mug-Vlad-C1-big.png[/img] Fuck shit up.

[QUOTE=Rubs10;22764267][img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090824190304/carmageddon/images/8/8a/Mug-Vlad-C1-big.png[/img] Fuck shit up.[/QUOTE] His car is one of my favorites in just plain looks, I mean, come on, A rocket-powered Funnycar that has a giant spike on the front? AWESOME. Stigs car is my all time favorite, though.

Thanks for the avatar.

[QUOTE=BagMinge101;22764579]Thanks for the avatar.[/QUOTE] Its a bit stretched.

i fucking hated The Plow and The Twister

[QUOTE=DEMONSKUL;22765434]i fucking hated The Plow and The Twister[/QUOTE] Yeah, the plow looked all cool and evil (Gotcha!) but it pulls a freakin' wheelie when you accelerate, and its handling is terrible. The twister is better, but the suspension is really flighty and hard to steer. Too high up on its wheels to hit any other cars, either, and that is the main way I win the race.

My all time favorite car to drive is towmeister. powerful and fast. Looked really cool, too.

They should make a new game

[QUOTE=Randy Pitchford;22776130]They should make a new game[/QUOTE] hell yeah with next gen graphics,gore,physics it would be dope

Carmageddon 2 is one of the best games ever. I loved that plane car thing.

Good. Let me call Gearbox and start this.

BEST GAMES EVER, I have spent hundreds of hours with those

Hell yeah, this game is like my ... older brother. Spent many many many hours playing Carmageddon. Destroying other people's cars was really enjoyable back there. Always liked this car.. [IMG]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312192544/carmageddon/images/6/60/Volkswerker.png[/IMG]