Destruction Derby Arenas

 PlayStation 2
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  • Summary: Throughout three explosive PS one titles, Destruction Derby strapped you into powerful cars and encouraged you to dash and smash your way to the chequered flag. At long last, the PS2 offspring rumbles out of the pits and as well as being a highly polished, purring powerhouse of stock-carThroughout three explosive PS one titles, Destruction Derby strapped you into powerful cars and encouraged you to dash and smash your way to the chequered flag. At long last, the PS2 offspring rumbles out of the pits and as well as being a highly polished, purring powerhouse of stock-car action, you can take on the world thanks to the online multiplayer option. Race to the finish or smash the opposition to pieces, but whichever you choose you can kiss goodbye to your No Claims Bonus. Fast and furious online or offline auto-madness. Up to 20 player motor-mayhem online. 17 insane courses to blaze through. 20 deadly drivers each with detailed backgrounds and on-going stories. Lobby chat via the USB headset. [SCEE]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
  1. PGNx Media
    72
    It is fun for the same reason that something like Serious Sam is fun to play: the simplicity of it all. Fans of previous games may be a little turned off by the new arcade-like gameplay, though.
  2. PSM Magazine
    70
    Lots of arcade-style crash and bash, but the offline game's rather thin, so online play is probably the deciding buy-or-rent factor. [May 2004, p.40]
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  3. GamingWorld X
    70
    A mindlessly fun game with an addictive quality to the upgrade system, and the mounds of unlockable cars also helps to boost the replay value.
  4. G4 TV
    60
    Offers up some fun, mindless action that fizzles out rather quickly. It's an easy game to pick up and dive right into, but for a single player, it's a weekend rental at best.
  5. Armchair Empire
    55
    A major disappointment with too many problems to be anything more than a weekend rental.
  6. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    A racing game packed with features that you've mostly seen before, hiding behind a veneer of graphical mediocrity. [May 2004, p.96]
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  7. games(TM)
    30
    Despite ticking all the correct boxes Arenas lacks any synergy between components, making it the "Turok Evolution" of racing sequels. [Feb 2004, p.123]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 3 out of 8
  1. Leon
    Feb 7, 2004
    10
    What a game LOVE IT.
  2. C.S.
    Feb 25, 2004
    10
    Bad ass game.
  4. EpicWinGuy
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    The game of my childhood. I turned on my PS2 almost everyday just to play this game. Hell, even my 7th birthday invites had the cover of theThe game of my childhood. I turned on my PS2 almost everyday just to play this game. Hell, even my 7th birthday invites had the cover of the game, and my parents were like: "Wtf?". And thats how much i love it.… Expand
  5. LauriL.
    Apr 5, 2004
    9
    Cool game(lahe).
  6. MartR.
    May 7, 2004
    3
    Waste of time and money.
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    gameplay is very bad, the car has no stability and looks like an empty box accelerating the difficulty is also reasonable and the destructiongameplay is very bad, the car has no stability and looks like an empty box accelerating the difficulty is also reasonable and the destruction is weak. DERBY SERIES GAMES ON PS1 BEAT THIS ONE FROM PS2… Expand
  8. M.
    Apr 8, 2004
    1
    It sucks.

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