Carmageddon TDR 2000
- September 1, 2000
- Torus Games
Carmageddon TDR 2000 is a racing game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes, with a focus on fast-paced action gameplay in an immersive environment. The game boasts unique arenas, aggressive AI characters, and advanced features such as real-time reflections and incredible graphics. It provides a variety of play modes and encourages players to do whatever they want, offering a more advanced and engaging driving game experience than its predecessors.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Carmageddon series, with unique vehicles and power-ups that evoke fond memories.
- Despite technical issues, some players find the gameplay enjoyable, especially when it runs smoothly, and appreciate the variety of maps and missions.
- The graphics, while outdated, are still considered decent for a game of its age, and the vehicle destruction mechanics are entertaining.
- The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes, especially when loading certain levels, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- There are complaints about the poor sound quality and the absence of the original soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players find the gameplay mechanics frustrating, with unresponsive controls, AI rubberbanding, and a lack of engaging content compared to earlier titles in the series.
- story34 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a darkly humorous, post-apocalyptic city where players must complete a series of missions to escape. While the overarching plot is basic, the missions are varied and engaging, featuring objectives like piloting tanks and towing nuclear devices, though some players find the abundance of missions tedious and occasionally buggy. Overall, the narrative is enhanced by a lively world and a focus on power-ups and weapons, despite some criticism regarding mission clarity and technical issues.
“It's gory as anything but in a very humorous way that always made me laugh rather than cringe. It's got a basic plot and a lot of levels to get through to achieve your objective, which is to escape from the post-apocalyptic hellhole of a city you're trapped in.”
“The story missions involve actual objectives, like piloting a tank and picking up artillery to shoot a specific part of a gate, or to wreck a boss and escape, or to tow a nuke behind your car (carefully) in a very small time limit.”
“It has great gameplay; missions are now missions with some plot under them, the world is alive and it is changing from mission to mission.”
“There is also more of a focus on the power-ups and weapons than usual, and sometimes story missions don't tell you exactly what you need to do to complete them.”
“A lot of maps are mission only though, which sucks.”
“I'm not against this type of mission, but sweet jeez, there's loads of them and they are tedious to do.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered surprisingly good for its release year, with vibrant colors and a gritty art style that evokes a post-apocalyptic atmosphere. However, some players note that while the graphics have held up over time, they may feel outdated compared to modern standards, and there are compatibility issues with newer graphics drivers. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some praising the aesthetic while others criticize the cartoonish quality and lack of substance in certain elements.
“Considering the year it was released, it has surprisingly good graphics.”
“Graphics have held up well for the time this game came out.”
“Seriously great graphics on high-resolution mode compared to other games of the year, with a very vibrant color palette.”
“The resolution is better, but the graphics are worse, in my opinion.”
“When it comes to art style, things are pretty gritty in this game.”
“The collisions have no real substance to them; the graphics are almost cartoon-like, and overall it just feels like a safe-for-kids version of the classic Carmageddon.”
- music12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment over the complete absence of the soundtrack in the current version. Many reviewers noted that the lack of music detracts significantly from the overall experience, making the game feel empty and less enjoyable, despite its other redeeming qualities. Some users reminisced about the previously catchy soundtracks, highlighting the current version's failure to deliver any musical accompaniment.
“Finally, they removed the soundtrack from this version of the game.”
“Unfortunately, this is the Steam version, so the soundtrack doesn't work.”
“Also, the soundtrack is missing, which kills the whole vibe and makes the experience less enjoyable.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique dark future aesthetic, engaging missions with plot elements, and a dynamic world that evolves with each mission. While it features familiar mechanics reminiscent of previous Carmageddon titles, some players find it challenging to adapt to the controls. Overall, the gameplay is visually impressive for a game released in 2000, earning a solid 8/10 from users.
“Unique dark future style, decent damage mechanics, gore, interesting missions.”
“It has great gameplay; missions are now missions with some plot under them, the world is alive and it is changing from mission to mission.”
“Is really good looking for a game released in 2000; I had to stop and admire how good the game looks, and that is good because the gameplay helps create a good environment.”
“The gameplay is the same as the other Carmageddon games.”
“Not the best gameplay; on the contrary, it's difficult to get used to.”
“Same old Carmageddon gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and gory elements, which are presented in a way that elicits laughter rather than discomfort, particularly through the amusing reactions of pedestrians. While some sound effects and gameplay mechanics may detract from the overall comedic experience, the absurdity of the situations adds a layer of humor to the post-apocalyptic setting.
“I also find the pedestrian reactions pretty funny.”
“It's gory as anything but in a very humorous way that always made me laugh rather than cringe. It's got a basic plot and a lot of levels to get through to achieve your objective, which is to escape from the post-apocalyptic hellhole of a city you're trapped in.”
“The same sound effects for crashing are pretty funny more than anything.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as totally unique and unparalleled in the racing genre, featuring an otherworldly sound design that enhances its distinct and immersive environment. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke a sense of being 'off' or different, contributing to a captivating overall experience.
“Totally unique, but also the only racing game I can call 'atmospheric'.”
“Amazing atmosphere that I've never felt in any other game.”
“The sound design is unique with some otherworldly audio, suiting the kind of 'off' atmosphere of the game.”
“The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any emotional response.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's intense and thrilling elements but find the abundance of grinding missions to be tedious and excessive.
“I'm not against this type of mission, but sweet jeez, there are loads of them and they are tedious to do.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to run smoothly at 240 fps, indicating strong optimization performance.
“Runs smoothly at 240 fps so far.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the settings for maximum performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with some experiencing frustrating troubleshooting that ultimately leads to dissatisfaction.
“After a couple of hours of troubleshooting, I'm done.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I can't progress due to constant freezes and bugs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally rate the replayability of the game positively, with an average score of 8/10, indicating that there are sufficient elements and content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a wealth of content that keeps me coming back for more, easily earning an 8/10 for replayability.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes, making it a game I can enjoy multiple times.”
“With various paths to explore and secrets to uncover, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
