FlatOut
Released on November 05, 2004
FlatOut is adrenaline-filled muscle car racing game packed with explosive physics, spectacular effects and graphics, innovative game play mechanics and good old fun!
Modes in FlatOut include standard races, in either open environments or race tracks, and demolition derby deathmatches, in which the last vehicle standing is declared the winner; both modes pit players against seven computer-controlled opponents. The game also includes special events which require the player to launch the driver out of his/her vehicle and meet certain requirements. In career mode, you can buy your future top racer from the junkyard. Wins are rewarded with a certain sum of cash, which allows the player to purchase vehicle upgrades and new vehicles. FlatOut is noted for its extensive use of physics in vehicle damage and collisions; dents on vehicles may vary based on the type of accident, object and angle of impact (falling objects, for example, will damage mostly the upper areas of a car), while many roadside items react better to collisions from other vehicles. Ragdoll physics is also present in the game, with drivers capable of being launched out of their car after high-impact crashes. This feature is extensively used in special events, when the player is required to launch a driver to a specific distance, height, or at a target.
