FlatOut

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
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  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    90
    The handling is remarkable, and the fact the tracks are littered with obstacles that bounce and crash realistically makes it all the more fun. Throw in excellent damage modelling and it's plain to see that this game has nailed the core mechanics of an addictive racer perfectly.
  2. RealGamer
    88
    The AI of the other drivers is extremely good and can almost have you believing that you are racing against other humans.
  3. CPUGamer
    86
    I’d like to thank BugBear for finally spending the time to deliver a fantastic damage model in a racing game.
  5. BonusStage
    84
    A solid bit of destruction derby/road racing hybrid madness that’s well worth picking up. Bugbear has the tools and talent to make the next game even better and I’ll definitely be along for that ride.
  6. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    A fun racing title with excellent graphics, good music, and a novel use of rag-doll and environmental physics that work quite well during races and bonus games. Its tracks are challenging and varied.
  7. Total Video Games
    80
    The ‘instant gratification’ test from Flatout is very high which is always a good marker. Flatout does not profess to be anything but an out and out ‘revving foot on the pedal and try to waste the opposition’ game.
  8. GameZone
    80
    I haven’t had this much fun with a driving game since the first "Driver" game was released for Playstation 1.
  9. Computer Gaming World
    80
    FlatOut doesn't have nearly enough variety in its tracks. Though the layouts will change (sometimes only slightly), there are only a few landscapes, and they do get repetitive. This minor complaint aside, FlatOut is a great arcade-style racer.
  10. AtomicGamer
    80
    The racing's solid, but the AI needs work and the lack of internet play is inexcusable.
  11. Computer and Video Games
    79
    It's a shame, because the action can be hugely entertaining, but without a satisfying structure to hold it all together, FlatOut is at best a fun diversion. [PC Zone]
  12. GameSpot
    79
    For those who just want to race fast, wreck hard, and look good doing it, FlatOut fits the bill.
  13. PC Gamer
    75
    An unapologetic arcade smash-'em-up that gets the important stuff right. [Aug 2005, p.70]
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Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best PC Game of 2005
35
#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
45
#45 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 213 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 138 out of 213
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 213
  3. Negative: 19 out of 213
  1. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rateThe game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rate this 10/10 Collapse… Full Review »
  2. CliftonM.
    May 1, 2007
    10
    This is a very fun game to just screw around in and bust stuff up.
  3. meme
    Aug 4, 2005
    10
    If you don't like this game you are gay...no its not your opinion you are a flaming homosexual if you do not like this game thast rightIf you don't like this game you are gay...no its not your opinion you are a flaming homosexual if you do not like this game thast right Cheat Code Central you bunch of homos, noobs nubs you dont know shit about good games.. what is not entertaining about a ragdoll flying out of a window Maxim online you need to be pissed on. Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb shut the hell up in Tech tv you pieces of homo… Full Review »
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