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65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Negative: 3 out of 24
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  1. 90
    One of the freshest, funniest car combat romps to date.
  2. The controls are probably the one thing that makes the game more challenging than it looks. Because there's so much going on, the camera angles will sometimes veer out of control, causing you to lose your place in a tense firefight.
  3. 80
    The game is both visually interesting and colorful, running at a consistent 60 frames per second, and the quality of animation looks like something you'd see on a Saturday morning cartoon.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    77
    An addictive and charming game. It could have used a lot more modes and maps, but I enjoyed its simplicity, fast-paced action and great controls. [Dec 2001, p.250]
  5. The graphics are amazing, but it’s the gameplay that will win you over.

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#32 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Mar 29, 2019
    9
    Cel Damage was a great multi-player game. The more people you had the better it was. Single player was lacking to be sure and could have beenCel Damage was a great multi-player game. The more people you had the better it was. Single player was lacking to be sure and could have been improved. The characters and voices were edgy for the time and crude but comical. I would love to have seen this game receive some proper love. If you buy it on any platform other than the OG X-Box I advise that you research it first as the mechanics were changed. In the original you had weapons that were a 1 hit KO and that went perfectly with the quick play-style this game was known for. Friendships were made and broken cheap shots were hilarious and skill was a plus but not required to just have fun and mindlessly slaughter your opponents while listening to the one-liners. Full Review »