Great game that didn't quite get the attention it needed.
Now there are several new racers implemented into this game which some may find very distracting or annoying while others like me just love it. I think it adds much more intensity and action into the races to make it more challenging. Although it can be argued that the amount of racers can terribly mess with your driving in races and in derby's it seems somewhat crowded. The new carnage race mode is a great addition too. Most people just want to get on and smash other cars and thats exactly what it offers, although i wish there was more of a customization of the mode it still is enjoyable. Most of the tracks are the same with a few new additions. Also the environment is much more detailed. Another thing I noticed with this Flatout is the physics seems to be a little more realistic than the last game with less bugs. One problem i encountered was theres too much debris on some race courses which can severely hinder your driving. But it does at more intensity to the game, which is what I love.
I think the biggest disappointment is the online play. The game matching system is better in this than in flatout 2, however, it is totally dead. Occasionally several players will be on but not enough to sustain a long enough game time. On a side note this is also a games for windows so if you have an xbox live account and your a gamerscore hog, this offers some pretty fun achievements.
Overall I feel like this was move of an expansion than a complete game but its at a cheap price for the PC currently. I would recommend this to any person that loves destroying things or taking out some anger.
Chozzen.