carmaggeddon confirmed to be on the way, square may be publishing

a new carmaggedon IS in the works its an indie project by some no-name developer, square however may be publishing

http://www.vg247.com/2011/05/23/new-carmageddon-is-an-indie-project-square-enix-not-involved/

in fact the site isnt even owned by square anymore making that their work as well..

we clearly want to know who is doing this rumors speculate its stainless (magic: the gathering)

Carmaggedon deserves to be remade with updated technology. I think it's one of the most original racing games out there. I remember the awesome car physics where you could crash your car in crazy ways and even split it in half. It's much better than any other similar titles like Twisted Metal or the more recent Racing/Zombie killing game ( can't remember the name).

If they are going through with this I'd really like to see the following fundamental elements:

- A variety of vehicles ranging from standard racers to huge truck and metallic abominations.

- Realistic car destruction that evolves what SSI did with previous games. Car shape and weight affects it behavior, size of wheel also affect grip and handling. Crashing truly breaks the car apart ( There is hardly anything like it today ). The car can split in half on three axis!

- Huge cities with population to run over and kill in fun ways.

- Perks such as the awesome springs, electros, nitros, gravity changers etc

- Make it violent, in a serious way. Decapitation, Dismemberment, Disembowelment, Smearing body parts on the road etc

Here's a vid with some nostalgic gameplay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_32L4X4FuE&feature=related

Calling Carmageddon a racing game is pretty generous. As I recall you couldn't actually ever lose the race (just run out of time). Still, if they update this game and add a real racing mechanic I'd be curious to check it out.

-Byshop

Here's a vid with some nostalgic gameplay:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_32L4X4FuE&feature=related

Majd_Abdulqadir

Calling Carmageddon a racing game is pretty generous. As I recall you couldn't actually ever lose the race (just run out of time). Still, if they update this game and add a real racing mechanic I'd be curious to check it out.

-Byshop

Byshop

You could definitely lose in the traditional sense ( finishing last ), but there were other ways to win like destroying all other opponents.

When speaking of racing games in general I tend to consider realistic car physics and handling as the most important elements in such games. This is why, for me , Carmageddon is up there with the best.

Some more racing game with awesome physics:

- 1NSANE (2001) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJJ-mHBl5X4&feature=related

- Viper Racing (1998 ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ajLa91SASQ

- All titles by Codemasters, Colin McRae, Dirt, Grid etc

First carma = pure, unadulterated glee that no game has matched since (probably why I keep gaming--like a junkie, still looking for that first unmatchable high). I hope this new one is good, but the first Carma set the campy fun-bar so high that probably nothing will equal it. Will monitor its progress, though.attirex

This is a good point. Very high bar Carmageddon has set. Anything less or altered too much in this new version and it will definitely fail. C1 had the perfect balance of gameplay pieces and how it all worked together.

You could definitely lose in the traditional sense ( finishing last ), but there were other ways to win like destroying all other opponents.

Majd_Abdulqadir

No, you could run out of time which ended the "race". There was no concept of position (1st, 2nd, etc). The game just let you finish the race by completing the circuit instead of wrecking the other cars, but the other cars would never finish ahead of you. Basically that made the game a giant timed sandbox, which is fun but a mostly objectiveless sandbox is only entertaining for so long.

-Byshop

Yah, official that Stainless is making a game for 2012 release.

http://www.bluesnews.com/s/122272/carmageddon-reincarnation-announced

Here's hoping for a great Carmageddon 1 reboot!!!!!!!!

Great news about Carmageddon, I remember playing Carma 1 on my Pentium 133mhz and I upgraded to a Pentium II @ 400mhz for Carmageddon 2. I just hope things go well for them and they pick up a publisher that is willing to take a few risks so that Stainless Steel can give us an excellent game.

Meanwhile we still have some time to wait till we see a new Carmageddon so if you are look for a bit of action similar to good ole Carma 2 then you could do worse than pick up a copy of "Clutch" I bought it today off steam and it has things in common with Carmageddon 2. You can find out more info here :-

http://store.steampowered.com/app/35310/

There is already game with Carmageddon in name... maybe it's possible make new game for new game, yes ?uberspotter

Huh?

-Byshop

Good, I used to put so many hours into this game, definitely the most original racing game out there. Exploring the map and finding crazy powerups was the best.

http://carmageddon.com/

Same devs as Carma 1, Splat Pack, Carma 2. Not a new indie dev...

It's also not a remake, more of a sequel.