Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage

 PC
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Games.cz
    Jul 10, 2012
    80
    A fast and furious and full of fun arcade racing game that's in many regards and without a sweat crushing its competition - DiRT Showdown including.
  2. GamingTrend
    Jun 4, 2012
    79
    Fans of the genre will find plenty to enjoy here, but the rough start and hefty (for an indie title) price tag might keep a lot of potential players from pulling the trigger.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 29, 2012
    70
    Entertaining racing arcade with a raw atmosphere and enjoyable career modes. Pity the multiplayer games are rather unpopulated. [July 2012]
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  5. SpazioGames
    Jul 11, 2012
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. Absolute Games
    Jun 28, 2012
    67
    Repetitive levels, same-looking explosions and faked car damage kill all the fun.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 11, 2012
    60
    Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage offers nice controls and decent graphics. Oddly global game design is poor and you may need to be bored before reaching the full potential of the game.
  8. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2012
    60
    After a frustratingly hard first steps it can provide plenty of satisfaction – every race requires full attention as nothing is certain till you cross the finishing line. [August 2012, p.79]
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  9. IncGamers
    Jul 3, 2012
    60
    Once the game picks up speed, it does broadly provide the kind of high-speed explosive thrills promised; but it sure takes its sweet time getting there.
  10. Vandal
    Nov 26, 2012
    55
    Good ideas that fail to materialize. That's the summary of this title, that ends up being simple and repetitive. It has some positive things, but it won't keep us playing for too long.
  11. PC PowerPlay
    Sep 16, 2012
    50
    Atavistic PC racing for when you want to party like it's 1995. [Sept 2012, p.61]
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  12. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 29, 2012
    50
    Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage is a goofy, entertaining battle racer with a good sense of humor and plenty of variety, provided you get past the brutally difficult intro. Gamepires is already releasing patches for the game so hopefully they open up more than just the solitary grinding race at the beginning of the game. For now, though, you'll need to suffer first before this games gives up all it has to offer.
  13. Machinima
    Jun 17, 2012
    40
    Somewhere, hidden within Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage, is a fun racer. Unfortunately, the fun is locked.
  14. GameSpot
    May 31, 2012
    40
    Gas Guzzlers does some things right, but the whole deal ends up feeling decidedly under par. Graphics are only fair, music is canned and looped, and the voice samples are poor. But beyond its mediocre production values is a wobbly foundation, and that's ultimately Gas Guzzlers' insurmountable flaw.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 59
  3. Negative: 9 out of 59
  1. dedas
    May 23, 2012
    10
    There aren't many racing games with guns these days, probably because cars'n'guns combination is not easy to make but in GG it works nice.There aren't many racing games with guns these days, probably because cars'n'guns combination is not easy to make but in GG it works nice. It's a great game with extraordinary graphics, looks better than some
    AAA titles. Vehicle damage system is really detailed with parts falling off all the time. Tracks are ok, well balanced and set in various environments (desert, canyon, woodlands, alps etc.). Car physics and handling are ok and there is nice dynamic camera with RGB /DOF shifts when you hit something or get damaged. It's like Death Rally but more serious, especially if you choose to play with FPS/hood cam.    … Full Review »
  2. MileMartic
    May 22, 2012
    10
    Bought on Origin...excellent stuff....real Death Rally successor. This is the game I was waiting for ages. It is the best game and I am sureBought on Origin...excellent stuff....real Death Rally successor. This is the game I was waiting for ages. It is the best game and I am sure Serbian gamers will enjoy a bit of Croatian flavour.… Full Review »
  3. folkingtales
    May 24, 2012
    10
    Are you looking for an old-school flavored game? Kind of like Mario Karts, but more serious and "realistic" shall I say. Then this is the gameAre you looking for an old-school flavored game? Kind of like Mario Karts, but more serious and "realistic" shall I say. Then this is the game for you, lots and lots of fun. Graphics are completely awesome especially for the cars and particle effects. Tracks are all right, could be better honestly. The fun level is very very high (I must note that AI is somewhat challenging). Replayability is also rather high consider how fun multiplayer is.

    In one sentence, I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an awesome driving combat game which have been lacking on the market lately.

    Graphics: 9/10
    Sound: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Replayability: 10/10

    TOTAL: 9/10 Highly recommended    … Full Review »
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