RoadKill

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2003
  • Also On: PC, PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. Game Over Online
    72
    The overly simplistic gameplay, re-hashed visuals, unbalanced level design, and generic storyline all factor in to make this hybrid of yesteryears best selling, finest games, a low rent middle class knock off. Nevertheless, the sheer visceral excitement of blowing stuff up and witnessing ultra-violent, unapologetically brutal cut-scenes and road rage is hard to deny.
  2. PSM Magazine
    70
    It's not going to win any awards, but what's there is good, though unclean, fun. [Dec 2003, p.72]
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  3. Yahoo!
    70
    Gamers who liked the idea of, say, "Twisted Metal Black," but found the execution too quick and snappy to be satisfying, should check out Road Kill, a decidedly more kinetic follower.
  5. GameCritics
    70
    I enjoyed the game far more than I thought I would; enjoyed it far more than I probably should have.
  6. GMR Magazine
    70
    Between its immature "Mature-rated" content (naughty language is prevalent) and rough gameplay, RoadKill narrowly misses excellence. [Nov 2003, p.81]
  7. TotalPlayStation
    70
    Probably the first real unabashed "GTA" clone that manages to still work well on its own merits. Definitely worth a rental, and for those that really dig the motif, probably not a bad buy either.
  8. Gaming Age
    67
    It's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but for good old fashioned blasting fun with some friends or on your own, it's hard to beat. I'm lovin' it.
  9. Game Revolution
    67
    If you live with your mother, smoke pot, watch wrestling, can’t vote, and love The Cramps or have a big brother who does, you will likely have a blast with this game. Not only can you get your violence fix by yourself on a Wednesday night, but you and your friends can have fun wrecking each other in the 4-player split-screen.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    As a car-combat game, it's passable but not exceptional. As a postacopalyptic "GTA" clone, it falls well short of the mark in terms of story, mission diversity, and replay value. [Nov 2003, p.171]
  11. GameSpy
    60
    It's incredible how nasty and trashy this gameplay looks, when something very similar looked so great. There are a lot of really nice touches here, but they're wasted on a game that feels like a high school talent show version of a great movie.
  12. Game Informer
    60
    All of the spoken dialogue is loaded with swearing, prostitutes are everywhere, and the talk radio stations may contain the most sexually explicit content in any video game to date. The result is an immature and offensive clone of a far superior game ["GTA III"]. [Oct 2003, p.118]
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  13. GameNow
    50
    This game does nothing new except offer a ton of foul language to get you in trouble with the 'rents. Next, please.
  14. Computer and Video Games
    50
    Roadkill's impression of Grand Theft Auto is almost as cringeworthy. Most of the ingredients that made Rockstar's crime 'em up so successful are here but, like your dad's Pound Shop Ali G, it lacks the special something that made GTA so amazing.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. 2KsniperStud
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Fun so much fun Combining elements of Twisted Metal and GTA. This needs a remake because this game was on fire. This is an instant classic andFun so much fun Combining elements of Twisted Metal and GTA. This needs a remake because this game was on fire. This is an instant classic and a gem. The soundtrack is sweet too.… Full Review »
  2. hwdstener312
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    other than the terrible main missions which are basically 'follow this guy around'
    it's surprisingly fun as hell its fun to pick a fight its    other than the terrible main missions which are basically 'follow this guy around'
    it's surprisingly fun as hell its fun to pick a fight its fun to fight the police its fun to play the side missions
    it's fun to go inside a tornado
    and the collectibles are fun and rewarding to find and they are not hard or easy they are perfectly placed in the end its a hidden gem    … Full Review »
  3. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
    The game is very repetitive and difficult, but it has good graphics and good destruction physics. But nothing impressive
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