Josh Di Falco
Cubed3Carmageddon: Max Damage (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 12/5/2016
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 7/8/2016
Carmageddon: Max Damage
In Carmageddon, the player races a vehicle against a number of other computer controlled competitors in various settings, including city, mine and industrial areas. The player has a certain amount of time to complete each race, but more time may be gained by collecting bonuses, damaging the competitors' cars or by running over pedestrians. Races are completed by either completing the course as one would a normal racing game, "wasting" (wrecking) all other race cars, or killing all pedestrians on the level. 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 sandbox 3D driving games, and may have influenced other later games including Driver and the Grand Theft Auto series.
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- Stainless Games Ltd.
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- Stainless Games Ltd.
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The critic average is 53 across 19 scored reviews, with a 65-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Andrew Ogley
TrueAchievementsCarmageddon: Max Damage Review
Published 7/25/2016
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40
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Read originalAlex Stinton
Push SquareReview: Carmageddon: Max Damage (PS4)
Published 7/24/2016
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Read originalJay Ball
StevivorReview: Carmageddon Max Damage
Published 7/18/2016
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45
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Read originalAndrew Duncan
GameGrinCarmageddon Max Damage Review
Published 7/15/2016
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70
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDCarmageddon: Max Damage (XB1) Review
Published 7/15/2016
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60
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Read originalRyan Aston
Slant MagazineCarmageddon: Max Damage | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 7/15/2016
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20
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Read originalAlex Everatt
COGconnectedCOGconnected Carmageddon: Max Damage Review
Published 7/13/2016
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60
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsCarmageddon: Max Damage Review
Published 7/13/2016
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseCarmageddon: Max Damage PS4 Review
Published 7/12/2016
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