FlatOut (game series)
| FlatOut | |
|---|---|
| developer |
 Bugbear Entertainment Team 6 Game Studio
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| Publisher |
 Empire Interactive Strategy First
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| First title | FlatOut (2004) |
| Last title | FlatOut 4: Total Insanity (2017) |
| Platform (s) | Microsoft Windows , Playstation 2 , Playstation Portable , Xbox , Xbox 360 , Wii |
| Genre (s) | Racing game |
FlatOut is a series of racing games in which, in addition to driving races, causing destruction to vehicles and the environment is a central point. The series was initially developed by the Finnish studio Bugbear Entertainment and the British publisher Empire Interactive . Bugbear has developed four FlatOut titles so far . After a change of rights holder, the FlatOut games have been developed by the Dutch studio Team6 since 2010 and have so far published two titles.
FlatOut
FlatOut is a racing game from the Finnish developer studio Bugbear. It was published in late 2004 by British publisher Empire Interactive for Windows, PlayStation 2 and Xbox platforms.
FlatOut is based on games like Destruction Derby . In addition to driving on given routes as quickly as possible, which is usual for racing games, damaging the surroundings and the opposing vehicles is a central component of the game. A large number of destructible objects are located on and next to the routes, which are mostly located in rural areas.
The game sold well. According to the developer, around 800,000 units were sold. Therefore, a successor to FlatOut was announced a few months after the publication of FlatOut , which was released in 2006.
FlatOut 2
FlatOut 2 is a racing game from the Finnish development studio Bugbear Entertainment. It was published in the summer of 2006 by the British publisher Empire Interactive for the Windows, PlayStation 2 and Xbox platforms and is the successor to FlatOut , which was released in 2004 for Windows, Xbox and PlayStation 2 . In autumn 2008 a version for Mac OS X was published by Virtual Programming.
The gameplay of FlatOut 2 is very similar to that of its predecessor. It is a racing game in which, in addition to driving fast, the degree of destruction caused, be it the destruction of the environment or that of the opposing vehicles, is decisive for victory. The game uses a powerful physics engine and very detailed damage models for a visually appealing representation of this destruction.
The game was received positively overall, with Metacritic averages between 73 and 78 points. Above all, critics praised the numerous destruction possibilities as well as the exceptionally detailed damage model. Occasionally, the lack of variety in the gameplay was criticized. According to the publisher Empire Interactive, over a million copies of the game had been sold by January 2007.
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage is the third part of the FlatOut series from the Finnish development studio Bugbear. The game was released on June 22, 2007 by British publisher Empire Interactive for Xbox 360 in Europe, while the Windows version was released on July 29, 2008. It's essentially a remake of FlatOut 2 for current consoles. Therefore, essential elements of the game are similar or even identical to the predecessor.
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage was largely rated like this due to the similarities with its predecessor.
FlatOut: Head On
FlatOut: Head On is a port of the predecessor FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage for the PSP . The game was released in 2008 and is largely identical to its predecessor. Almost all elements were taken over from FlatOut 2 , so the gameplay is the same.
FlatOut: Head On was largely positively received by the trade press. It was often praised that the entire range of functions of the Windows version was transferred to the PSP. Testers found textures too low to be negative. Otherwise, the points of criticism largely coincide with those already mentioned in FlatOut 2 and Ultimate Carnage .
FlatOut
FlatOut is the first part of the FlatOut series, which was developed by the Dutch studio Team6 . It was released in 2010 exclusively for the Wii . The reception was mediocre.
FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction
FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction is the sixth part of the FlatOut series and was also developed by Team6. It was released in 2011 for Windows and could initially only be purchased via the online platform Steam .
The game principle is essentially based on the predecessors. The game presents in many ways, e.g. B. the vehicle selection and the variety of routes, is an enlarged version of the predecessor.
The game received exceptionally poor reviews from numerous game magazines. Numerous bugs, poor control and very unrealistic driving physics were often criticized.
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity
FlatOut 4 was released on March 17, 2017 for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The PC version was released on April 4, 2017.
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.speedmaniacs.com/News,FlatOut-2-Alle-Spielhighlights-in-der-Featureuebersicht,1746
- ↑ Bodo Naser: FlatOut 2: Racer sells well. 4Players.de, January 3, 2007, accessed November 12, 2013 .
- ↑ Jimmy Thang: Test "FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage" (English). IGN Entertainment, September 12, 2008, accessed December 5, 2013 .
- ↑ Alex Navarro: Test "FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage" (English). gamespot.com, September 12, 2008, accessed December 5, 2013 .
- ^ A b Paul Kautz: Test "FlatOut: Head On". 4players.de, March 26, 2008, accessed December 5, 2013 .
- ↑ Chris Roper: FlatOut: Head On Review. IGN Entertainment, March 13, 2008, accessed October 4, 2014 .
- ↑ Chris Roper: Test "FlatOut: Head On" (English). IGN Entertainment, March 13, 2008, accessed December 7, 2013 .
- ↑ Heiko Klinge: Test "FlatOut 3". gamestar.de, December 14, 2011, accessed December 5, 2013 .
- ↑ Flatout 4: Total insanity (Gamestar)