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Carmageddon 64

Nintendo N64

Release Date: 1999

Action Vehicular Combat

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Description

"Carmageddon 64" is a vehicular combat video game released for the Nintendo 64 console in 2000, adapted from the controversial and popular PC game "Carmageddon." Developed by Software Creations and published by Titus Software, this game is notorious for its over-the-top violence and dark humor. The gameplay revolves around a series of car races where the ultimate goal is not just to cross the finish line first, but also to cause maximum destruction along the way. Players can win a race by completing laps, destroying all other racers, or killing all pedestrians in the area. "Carmageddon 64" features a variety of environments and cars, each with unique characteristics and weapons, providing a chaotic and unpredictable racing experience.

However, the game did not fare well critically or commercially on the Nintendo 64, primarily due to its poorly adapted controls and inferior graphics compared to its PC counterpart. The game's performance issues and unpolished visuals detracted from the overall experience, leading to generally negative reviews from players and critics alike. Despite these shortcomings, "Carmageddon 64" remains a notable entry in the history of video games for its attempt to translate an extremely violent and controversial game from PC to a home console system, embodying the era's ongoing debates about video game violence and censorship. Its availability and the discussions it sparked contribute to its enduring notoriety in the gaming community.