Carmageddon (Game)

Carmageddon

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Carmageddon is an infamous racing game that puts the 'laughter' into the phrase 'vehicular manslaughter.'

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Overview

Carmageddon is the first in a series of graphically violent driving-oriented video games produced by Stainless Games and published by Interplay and SCI. It was inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie Death Race 2000.

Carmageddon's Front cover art work

Carmageddon started out as "3D Destruction Derby", a banger-racing (stock-car) sim prototyped by Stainless. This was signed by SCi in 1995, but the banger-racing angle was quickly dropped and for a while the game was going to use the Mad Max license. This also fell through, and was replaced by the Death Race 2020 license, as a sequel to the original film that was being planned at that time. This is what introduced the running-over of pedestrians into the game.

When this license also fell through, SCi and Stainless took the decision to carry on with the game anyway without a license. The name "Carmageddon" was thought up, and development carried with the designers allowed unusually free rein with the content of the game, this could be why the game became so bloody.

Cars

Carmageddon (PC)

Name	Photo	Driver	Information
Annihilator	"For Vlad, it's not the winning, it's the taking apart that counts. This car's speed is unbeatable...Just don't try to corner it." \|\| Vlad \|\|Opponent number 29 Short name Vlad Race number 20 Top speed 420 mph Kerb weight 1.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 2.2 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
The Bear	"With a Ukraine-manufactured monster truck and vodka-manufactured hangover, Ivan's black mood makes him a dangerous competitor." \|\| Ivan the Bastard \|\|Opponent number 15 Short name Ivan Race number 28 Top speed 150 mph Kerb weight 1.4 tons 0 - 60 mph in 9.4 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Cleaver	"She's the self-crowned queen of the race scene, and her chariot is aptly equipped with wheel mounted blades." \|\| Val Hella \|\|Opponent number 28 Short name Val Race number 21 Top speed 220 mph Kerb weight 1.3 tons 0 - 60 mph in 5.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Merciless Cullwing	"She's mean, lean and she's got a killing machine. Wanda's lust is primarily for blood - yours." \|\| Wanda Lust \|\|Opponent number 17 Short name Wanda Race number 69 Top speed 210 mph Kerb weight 1.1 tons 0 - 60 mph in 6.7 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Caddy Fat Cat	"King of cool, the laidback lord of lowriders is, however, inclined to turn into a slavering lunatic if the cat gets it's paintwork scratched." \|\| Otis P Jivefunk \|\|Opponent number 19 Short name Otis Race number 9 Top speed 180 mph Kerb weight 1.8 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.7 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Countslash	"He takes great pleasure in causing pain, and seems curiously keen to receive punishment in return. Who are you to argue?" \|\| Kutter \|\|Opponent number 16 Short name Kutter Race number 7 Top speed 280 mph Kerb weight 1.1 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.1 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Electric Blue	"Stella’s got herself wired to the battery of her super sleek racer, she says it gives her an extra buzz... enough said." \|\| Stella Stunna \|\|Opponent number 24 Short name Stella Race number 17 Top speed 230 mph Kerb weight 1.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Fearari F666	"She's behind the wheel of one of the fastest cars on the circuit, And she'll take your breath away... for good." \|\| Madam Scarlett \|\|Opponent number 26 Short name Scarlett Race number 11 Top speed 270 mph Kerb weight 1.1 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.1 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Fraud Broko	"He seems a friendly kind of guy, but appearances can deceive, and the way he guns that 4x4 along you’d think he was on the run!" \|\| OK Stimpson \|\|Opponent number 18 Short name OK Race number 8 Top speed 170 mph Kerb weight 1.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 8.9 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Grunge Buster	"He’s a hi-tech hi-spec speed freak who knows no fear. The Grungebuster is super-quick but super-twitchy, so Mech needs nerves of steel." \|\| Mech Maniac \|\|Opponent number 6 Short name Mech Race number 16 Top speed 220 mph Kerb weight 0.4 tons 0 - 60 mph in 3.3 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Hevy Impaler	"Survivalist Ed wants to rid the world of Commies. But to him, everyone’s a pinko. His armoured station wagon’s a moving roadblock." \|\| Ed Hunter \|\|Opponent number 9 Short name Hunter Race number 25 Top speed 160 mph Kerb weight 2.3 tons 0 - 60 mph in 9.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
King Merc	"Teutonic terror Heinz has a supercharged superheavy sport coupe with go anywhere tank tracks... Don’t get caught in his path!" \|\| Heinz Faust \|\|Opponent number 10 Short name Heinz Race number 4 Top speed 160 mph Kerb weight 3.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Lumberer	"Harry will try to win at any cost, so he can lavish the winnings on his pet pig, Squealer. Best stay out of his way if you can." \|\| Halfwit Harry \|\|Opponent number 14 Short name Harry Race number 26 Top speed 170 mph Kerb weight 1.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 9.4 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Leadpumper	"The mad ex-FBI agent will hunt you down with extreme prejudice if you dare to hit his heavyweight sedan." \|\| Agent Orange \|\|Opponent number 2 Short name Orange Race number 12 Top speed 150 mph Kerb weight 1.7 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Razorbill	"Road-going gang of psychos, muggers & murderers who drive a variety of armored off-roaders." \|\| Auto Scum \|\|Opponent number 21 Short name Scum Race number Skull / Piranha symbol (-3) Top speed 210 mph Kerb weight 0.6 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Red Eagle	"Mad maximum impact fruitcake with a hydraulic neck and no crumple zones in his brain. Drives the Eagle, a car designed for rammin’ and slammin’." \|\| Max Damage \|\|Opponent number 0 Short name Max Race number ♂ (100) Top speed 200 mph Kerb weight 1.1 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.01 seconds Strength (1 - 5) -1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability eagle
Road Bratt	"Road-going gang of psychos, muggers & murderers who drive a variety of armored off-roaders." \|\| Auto Scum \|\|Opponent number 5 Short name Scum Race number Skull / (-1) Top speed 220 mph Kerb weight 0.6 tons 0 - 60 mph in 3.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Pinkpulveriser	"Halfwit Harry’s sister is as devoted to Squealer the pet pig as he is (and has the same single figure IQ)." \|\| Burly Shirley \|\|Opponent number 23 Short name Shirley Race number 27 Top speed 170 mph Kerb weight 2.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 9.9 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
The Plow	"Big truck, big guy...no heart. Don’s a disgruntled municipal worker and he drives a customized earthmover; hard, fast & heavy." \|\| Don Dumpster \|\|Opponent number 7 Short name Dumpy Race number 24 Top speed 100 mph Kerb weight 2.6 tons 0 - 60 mph in 14.8 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Project X	"Hammy thinks he’s a superhero, but actually he’s just another nut. He drives his own twisted creation with demented zeal." \|\| Hammerhead \|\|Opponent number 13 Short name Hammer Race number 6 Top speed 210 mph Kerb weight 2.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 6.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Squad Car	\|\| The Cops \|\|Opponent number 3 Short name Cop Race number 500 Top speed Unknown Kerb weight Unknown 0 - 60 mph in Unknown Strength (1 - 5) -1 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Street Eater	"Road-going gang of psychos, muggers & murderers who drive a variety of armored off-roaders." \|\| Auto Scum \|\|Opponent number 8 Short name Scum Race number Skull / (-2) Top speed 180 mph Kerb weight 0.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Stiffshifter	"The funeral funsters will deliver you straight to hell in style with their nitrous snorting hot-rod hearse." \|\| Brothers Grimm \|\|Opponent number 12 Short name Grimm Race number 5 Top speed 230 mph Kerb weight 1.2 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.2 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Suppressor	\|\| The Cops Special Forces \|\|Opponent number 4 Short name Cop Race number 501 Top speed Unknown Kerb weight Unknown 0 - 60 mph in Unknown Strength (1 - 5) -1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability Never
Tanka	"Crazed chem. worker Firestorm stole a company tanker and took to racing. The rig is big and the driver is brutal." \|\| Firestorm \|\|Opponent number 11 Short name Fire Race number 99 Top speed 100 mph Kerb weight 2.1 tons 0 - 60 mph in 8.9 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Tashita Coupe	"Ed blew a fuse and went psycho. The crazed android stole a prototype prized racing coupe in order to cause high-speed carnage." \|\| Ed 101 \|\|Opponent number 27 Short name Ed 101 Race number 10 Top speed 280 mph Kerb weight 0.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.2 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
The Twister	"This wacky guy favours the ‘supercar/monster truck/light aircraft/mole machine’ mode of transport. He’s about as insane as they come." \|\| Screwie Lewie \|\|Opponent number 22 Short name Screwie Race number 12 Top speed 220 mph Kerb weight 1.7 tons 0 - 60 mph in 6.4 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Towmeister	"Like a rabid scrapyard dog, he’ll come baying for your blood and your engine oil. If he catches you... it’s hamburger time." \|\| Psycho Pitbull \|\|Opponent number 20 Short name Pitbull Race number 22 Top speed 160 mph Kerb weight 2.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 9.1 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy Yes Network availability all
Volkswerker	"Stig knows that what his car lacks in speed, it more than makes up for in strength and durability. And he thinks it’s beautiful." \|\| Stig O'Sore \|\|Opponent number 25 Short name Stig Race number 33 Top speed 150 mph Kerb weight 1.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 11.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Yellow Hawk	"Psychopathic stunner. Born in a body bag and raised in a morgue. Drives the Hawk - faster than Max’s Eagle but not as strong. Best suited to impacts with flesh rather than steel." \|\| Die Anna \|\|Opponent number 1 Short name Anna Race number ♀ (101) Top speed 250 mph Kerb weight 0.8 tons 0 - 60 mph in 3.15 seconds Strength (1 - 5) -1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability hawk

Carmageddon Splat Pack (Only added cars)

Name	Photo	Driver	Information
Annihilator II	"For Vlad, it's not the winning, it's the taking apart that counts. This car's speed is unbeatable... Just don't try to corner it." \|\| Vlad \|\|Opponent number 29 Short name Vlad Race number 20 Top speed 420 mph Kerb weight 1.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 2.2 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy No Network availability All
Blood Mobile	"Psycho surgeon Sawbones is almost always the first to arrive on the scene of an accident. Usually he caused it." \|\| Sawbones \|\|Opponent number 13 Short name Sawbones Race number 911 Top speed 100 mph Kerb weight 2.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 9.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Bugutti	"Lady Bug-Smyth-Gery looks rather too sophisticated to be involved in this madness. You won't think that when she steams up your rear!" \|\| Lady Bug \|\|Opponent number 21 Short name Lady B Race number 88 Top speed 170 mph Kerb weight 1.5 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Carrerasaur	"Stig traded up from his old Volkswerker, to the latest model from the Porky Mo.Co. The Carrerasaurus is hard, fast and drop dead gorgeous..." \|\| Stig O'Sore \|\|Opponent number 25 Short name Stig Race number 91 Top speed 180 mph Kerb weight 1.3 tons 0 - 60 mph in 3.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy Yes Network availability Never
De Gory'Un	"Since major brain surgery Mikey hasn't been himself. That's because he was given a murdering lunatic's brain due to an administrative error." \|\| Metal Mikey \|\|Opponent number 9 Short name Mikey Race number 89 Top speed 150 mph Kerb weight 1.6 tons 0 - 60 mph in 6.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Doozer	"Techno-crazy Su split from the Auto-Scumto indulge in some solo road-rampage. The Doozer packs a helluva punch, so watch out!" \|\| Su Borg \|\|Opponent number 8 Short name Su Borg Race number 72 Top speed 120 mph Kerb weight 1.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Eagle II	\|\| Max Damage \|\|Opponent number 0 Short name Max Race number ♂ (100) Top speed Unknown Kerb weight Unknown 0 - 60 mph in Unknown Strength (1 - 5) -1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability eagle
Fearari F999	"He's behind the wheel of one of the fastest cars on the circuit... and one of the softest. Catch him in a head-on and send him into orbit!" \|\| Ashteroid \|\|Opponent number 26 Short name Ash Race number 51 Top speed 270 mph Kerb weight 1.1 tons 0 - 60 mph in 2.1 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Hawk II	\|\| Die Anna \|\|Opponent number 1 Short name Anna Race number ♀ (101) Top speed Unknown Kerb weight Unknown 0 - 60 mph in Unknown Strength (1 - 5) -1 Stealworthy Yes Network availability hawk
Killer Coop	"It's chirpy Cockney Mike O′Kane, in the Killer Coop. Keep yer ′Mince Pies′ peeled, unless you want him to take that lance and ′Elephant and Castle′." \|\| Mike O'Kane \|\|Opponent number 16 Short name Kane Race number 64 Top speed 100 mph Kerb weight 0.7 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.2 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 1 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Killer Kitty	"She's mean, lean and she's got a killing machine. This pussy has a lust for blood - yours." \|\| Pussy LaGore \|\|Opponent number 17 Short name Pussy Race number 83 Top speed 220 mph Kerb weight 1.2 tons 0 - 60 mph in 5.7 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Monster Masher	"Herman likes to have a good view of the road ahead, and hates getting caught in a traffic jam. Lucky for him he drives the Masher!" \|\| Herman Monster \|\|Opponent number 18 Short name Herman Race number 155 Top speed 130 mph Kerb weight 2.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 5.9 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 3 Stealworthy Yes Network availability Never
Piecemaker	"Hippy nightmare chick Moon Child was raised in a Vegan-Pagan commune. A strict diet of pulses and free love sent her mad, and she Rebelled. Big time." \|\| Moon Child \|\|Opponent number 5 Short name Moon Race number 80 Top speed 100 mph Kerb weight 0.6 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.0 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Ramraider	"The big man with the face paint is keen to introduce you to his pet ram. It's attached to a big stick and heading for ya at speed now!" \|\| Big Daddy \|\|Opponent number 11 Short name Big D. Race number 8 Top speed 100 mph Kerb weight 1.9 tons 0 - 60 mph in 8.9 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Rig O'Mortis	"The mother of all truckers, this little old lady has more than a zimmer frame to defend herself with. It's pensioner payback time..." \|\| Mother Trucker \|\|Opponent number 210 Short name Ma Truck Race number 74 Top speed 160 mph Kerb weight 5.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy Yes Network availability All
Roadhog	"Distant cousin of Halfwit Harry and Burly Shirley, Helga has a pet Warthog - the love of her life." \|\| Helga Shwein \|\|Opponent number 23 Short name Helga Race number 436 Top speed 130 mph Kerb weight 3.0 tons 0 - 60 mph in 3.9 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
The Sled	"Ex-squeeze of Agent Orange, Synthea's taken to the streets in order to avenge the agent's untimely demise." \|\| Sinthea \|\|Opponent number 2 Short name Sinthea Race number 73 Top speed 150 mph Kerb weight 1.7 tons 0 - 60 mph in 7.6 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 4 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Stiletto	"Super slippery race ace Alfonso likes to look good, and his likes his car to look good too. Scratch that bright yellow paint at your peril!" \|\| Alfonso Spaghetti \|\|Opponent number 28 Short name Alfonso Race number 71 Top speed 170 mph Kerb weight 1.3 tons 0 - 60 mph in 5.5 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 2 Stealworthy No Network availability Never
Stodge Barger	"This dynamic duo look like they're trapped in a timewarp. Flares, afros and a muscle car... it's the 'In-a-state '76' pair!" \|\| Carkey & Clutch \|\|Opponent number 14 Short name C&C Race number 76 Top speed 180 mph Kerb weight 1.7 tons 0 - 60 mph in 4.4 seconds Strength (1 - 5) 5 Stealworthy Yes Network availability Never

Gameplay

At the start the player must choose between two drivers: Max Damage (Character) and Die Anna (Character). Each has their own cars which are essentially the same, but with minor differences. Die Anna's is yellow and is slightly faster, while the red one is Max's, which is slightly tougher than that of the yellow version.

In Carmageddon, the player races a vehicle against a number of other computer controlled competitors in various settings, including cities, mines 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.

The player running over a pedestrian

Races are completed by either completing the course as one would in a normal racing game, "wasting" (wrecking) all other race cars, or running over all pedestrians on the level before anyone else.

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 games, and may have influenced later games including Driver and the GTA series.

Each of the games levels had a pun in the title. For instance, "I Scream in the Sun".

Game Boy Color Version

Splattered a zombie

The Game Boy Color version of the game is played from a top down perspective rather than the traditional style. Instead of pedestrians, Carmageddon for the Game Boy Color has the player instead running down zombies. When the player runs over a zombie they explode leaving behind a green mark on the road.

Controversy

In many countries including Germany and, for a short time the United Kingdom, the game contained zombies or robots with green blood instead of people, as running over the undead was considered more acceptable by their respective ratings boards. In the UK, SCi wanted to gain publicity for the game by submitting it to the BBFC to get an 18 rating, even though this was not necessary as the game contained no video footage. This backfired when the BBFC refused to certify the game unless all blood and gore was removed. After 10 months of appealing, the BBFC certified the original version.

Technology

Carmageddon was developed using the Blazing Renderer (BRender) from Argonaut software. BRender was a 3D graphics engine that could be used to develop games for the Windows, MS-DOS and the Sony PlayStation (Platform).

Notable features of the BRender engine

Z-buffer and scanline renderer
Hierarchical, linked objects
Goraud shading
Multiple cameras and light sources
Collision detection
Sprite scaling and deformation effects
32-bit libraries for Watcom and MS Visual C
Support for hardware accelerators such as GLiNT

Soundtrack

The game's soundtrack was a mix of 3 instrumental tracks from Fear Factory and 4 from Lee Groves. Fear Factory provided heavy metal while the Lee Groves songs were ambient tracks.

The CD-ROM on the game had Track 1 as the game data, while Tracks 2-8 provided the game's soundtrack while playing randomly through the game or playing in a CD player:

Track Listing:

1) Data Track

2) Fear Factory - Demanufacture (instrumental)

3) Lee Groves - Industrial

4) Lee Groves - Coastal

5) Fear Factory - Zero Signal (instrumental) [intro cutscene song]

6) Lee Groves - Desert

7) Lee Groves - Winter Wonderland

8) Fear Factory - Body Hammer (instrumental)

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