Just because there is contact in most motorsports doesn't mean it is a contact sport. Well, in the world of Flatout, racing IS a contact sport. Show no mercy to your opposition or prepare to lose. Bugbear Entertainment made this fierce racing game and released it in 2004 to PlayStation 2, XBOX, and PC. I will be sure to provide some insight on this game for you all.
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DEC 12 2023 - some simple editsFlatout
^ from: (Wikipedia) - Flatout is all about full-contact racing and other shenanigans.
Normally, I identify as a simulation racer. I don't get into things like combat-style racing much. However, I felt the desire to climb into the style of combat racing by picking up some racing games on GOG and Steam. One of the games I got is this game I am about to blog about- Flatout.
Flatout takes place with raggedy vehicles racing around on various junky locations. Think about racing in places under construction and with many parts of the track subjective to slam drivers into. Combative racing is encouraged in this game. While you can't wreck your car in races, you can deal some great damage to other vehicles. This game was originally released in 2004 in Europe and 2005 in North America.
Career.
Your racing career consists of a handful of races to take part in. At the Bronze level, you compete in nine different races. You have to finish 3rd or better to unlock more events. Clearing the Bronze class will open entry to the Silver class. Keep going until you reach the final class of races!Vehicles.
You can race any vehicle in Flatout available to you, but have to choose one to be your primary vehicle for your adventures. Vehicles are judged by horsepower and weight. Each vehicle costs a certain amount of Credits for you to own. Owning a vehicle allows you to upgrade its performance. You can upgrade Engine parts to enhance your vehicle's horsepower. Drivetrain upgrades will enhance your transmission. Suspension upgrades will enhance the handling of your vehicle. Tires will help your handling. Body upgrades will help strengthen your car but also add weight. These are among the different upgrades for your vehicle.Locations.
Each event goes through tracks with lots of construction and other obstacles. You can use the environment to your advantage to lead other cars into wrecks. Other locations let you compete in non-racing events such as the High Jump. High Jump is where you eject your driver out of the car and try to get that driver to score the highest-possible score after three rounds.Racing.
Races have a maximum of eight cars to a track. You have Nitro available to you for that speed advantage. You earn Nitro by running over on-track objects like cones and signs. The more you run things over, the more Nitro you earn. You can use the Nitro at any time for whatever length of time you wish to use it. For you to unlock more races, you will need to place 3rd or better in each Career race. Try to win the races for the maximum reward. Wrecking objects on track can also lead to earning bonus money.If you can spin out cars or lead them into crashes, they can help you to gain the edge. Hit something head-on hard enough, and the driver will be ejected from his/her car. Whatever it takes to win, go for it!
For the non-racing events, like High Jump, be sure to do as the directions tell you in order to complete these events with high marks.
Now that you have some insight on Flatout, let me offer some final thoughts on it.
Flatout: Final Thoughts
Flatout does away with sophistication and hyper-realism and instead goes for full-contact racing. Even if you are the type that prefers precise racing, part of you still wants to go wreck your opposition playing a game like this. This is combative racing that isn't overdone or in some sort of dystopia setting. None of the races seems overly frustrating to win. The bonus events are a nice diversion from having to race all the time. Many of the bonus events are going to be rather brutal. Yet still, this game remains fun for the most part. This game will be worth your time and energy to play. So get out there and enjoy some racing in Flatout!
I tried to find a video to preview this game, but I couldn't find a brief or concise video showcasing this game.
Since Flatout is an older game, you may have luck buying this game from secondhand dealers or from certain online retailers. Try your luck at these sites:
• Amazon (PC games)
• Amazon (video games)
• eBay (PC Games)
• eBay (Video Games)
• Gamefly
• GameStop
• GOG.com
• Steam
Thanks for visiting and reading! Happy shopping! :)
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