![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For every GP, you can also unlock a bonus event, whether it's a destruction derby or a time trial. FlatOut mode is comprised of sets of events to try and win, but that's not all. In fact, you could cruise through the entire game on second and third place finishes and still earn enough cash to buy and upgrade the vehicles you want, simply by driving like a maniac. The point is that Ultimate Carnage goes out of its way to reward you for aggressive driving tactics. That wouldn't mean a great deal in most racing games, but FlatOut is somewhat special in this regard. Special mention must go to the Bulldozer award which rewards the player who drives through the most scenery. Not only do you get cash rewards for combative moves during the races, a number of awards are also given at the end of each race - Best Wrecker, Blast Master, Fastest Lap and Bulldozer, each of which comes with its own cash prize. Every time you do a number of things, such as slam another racer or ram someone hard enough to completely wreck their car, the game tallies it up. There's a whole reward structure based around kicking ass during the races. Simply put, winning the multi-event tournaments that the game offers you is only one way to earn cash. So far so standard, right? Where FlatOut distinguishes itself is in its career structure and its reward system. Any cash you earn can be spent on a whole host of upgrades to your motorised shopping trolley of death, and as you progress you'll unlock more cars that you can purchase. As is the way with racing games, you're given some token cash at the beginning of the game, and a small selection of derby class vehicles to choose from. As I mentioned before, in the game's main event - FlatOut mode, the game starts you off in the derby class. Thankfully it also offers up a pretty decent single player challenge and robust online play. It's now quite the looker, with a great sensation of speed and a number of crisp, detailed environments. In the past the series could never really lay claim to being one of the prettiest racers around - the visuals had a rough edge that actually complemented the style of racing quite well, but that's all changed for FlatOut's inaugural 360 outing. It's basically a next-gen reworking of FlatOut 2, but this isn't a lazy redux, this is a complete overhaul. If you've never played the FlatOut games before, that's cool, they're not as well-known as the Burnouts of the world, but they certainly have their charm, and Ultimate Carnage is a great place to start. First things first, however some introductions. Not only is it a fantastic introduction to the game's handling and down and dirty racing style, but it means that when you've worked your way through the derby class and on to the racing class and beyond, you've actually earned the right to use the higher performance cars. Even if you're a car whore you'll no doubt appreciate this approach. ![]()
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