- Publisher: Metro3D
- Release Date: Aug 13, 2003
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Smash Cars has managed to make an RC racer believer out of me. While I doubt I will be running to my hobby shop to invest in a $200 RC truck or car (one that I would probably break my first time out) I will certainly be spending countless hours driving these miniature racers in one of the best PS2 racing games I have played this year.
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It is fun, plain and simple. Any fan of racing games should give this one a try, at least as a rental. I promise a worthwhile experience.
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When "Gran Turismo" is too much, and "Mario Kart" just ain't enough, Smash Cars could be just the ticket.
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The little technical problems this game suffers from are not enough to conceal the addictive RC racing fun Smash Cars offers.
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Technical problems and limitations aside, Smash Cars' most important feature (being fun) still manages to glimmer pretty brightly.
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Smash Cars isn't going to appeal to everyone, but its easy-to-pick-up style of play, often absurdly amusing level design, and budget price tag make it a worthwhile purchase or rental for any RC or kart racing fan.
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineSome slowdown and an oddly inconsistent trick system hurt the game, but it's still good, clean fun. [Aug 2003, p.101]
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PSM MagazineIf games like "R/C Pro Am" or "Re-Volt" sound like your idea of the perfect racing game, however, Metro 3D's little speedster could be made for you. [Aug 2003, p.32]
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TotalGames.netDespite the lack of smashes, it’s sill a fun game to play thanks to the undemanding and bouncy handling of the R/C cars.
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Offers no meaningful reason why you should pick it up over other four-wheeled fun. $30 price tag or no, with better titles like "Re-Volt" buried in bargain bins across the nation, you're better off making tracks in a different direction.
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Harmless and basic in both look and execution, Smash Cars lacks a hook compelling enough to make it standout when compared to already-discounted quality RC videogames like "Re-Volt" and "Stunt GP."
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyIt delivers ho-hum RC racing that, true to the title, involves inadvertently smashing into things...and that's about it. [Aug 2003, p.112]
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The RC-racing theme has been done better by other games, the trick levels feel bolted on rather than being integral to gameplay, and they're also very limited.
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Game InformerThe visuals are a throwback to the early days of PS2, if not Dreamcast. [Aug 2003, p.91]
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The game is simply lame and feels like a cheap project that was not thoroughly designed. What could enhance gameplay? Nothing, if you ask me.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 6
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Mixed: 1 out of 6
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Negative: 1 out of 6
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MikeRNov 20, 2009If you loved Re-volt and want an alternative you could do a lot worse than Smash Cars.
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MartinH.Sep 24, 2003It is pretty nice if you like racing games.
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MikeT.May 21, 2003Nice game. Played it at E3.