Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Racing, Sport
- Platforms: Xbox, Xbox 360
- Developers: Blitz Games
- Publishers: King Games
Big Bumpin’: The Burger King Bumper Car Extravaganza
Released in 2006, Big Bumpin’ is a promotional video game from Burger King that puts players behind the wheel of bumper cars armed with an assortment of wacky hazards. The game was only available for a limited time, from November 19th to December 24th, 2006, and was one of three games released by Burger King that year.
Gameplay
Big Bumpin’ is a simple but addictive game with easy-to-learn controls. Players drive their bumper car around a track, smashing into other bumper cars to score points. The goal is to be the last car standing.
But Big Bumpin’ is not your average bumper car game. The bumper cars in this game come with a variety of hazards, including saws, bottomless pits, and ice patches. These hazards add an extra layer of challenge and excitement to the game, as players must avoid them while trying to smash into their opponents.
Hazards
There are a total of six different hazards in Big Bumpin’:
- Saws: These hazards spin around and can damage your car if you hit them.
- Bottomless pits: These hazards are holes in the track that you can fall into if you’re not careful.
- Ice patches: These hazards make your car slide around, making it difficult to control.
- Spikes: These hazards damage your car if you hit them.
- TNT: These hazards explode when you hit them, damaging your car and any other cars nearby.
- Big Bumpin’: This hazard is a giant spinning bumper car that damages any car that it hits.
Tracks
There are a total of four different tracks in Big Bumpin’:
- Oval: A simple oval track with no hazards.
- Figure 8: A figure 8 track with a few hazards.
- Stadium: A stadium track with a variety of hazards.
- Gauntlet: A gauntlet track with a variety of hazards, including a giant spinning bumper car.
Power-Ups
There are a few different power-ups that can help you win in Big Bumpin’:
- Speed boost: This power-up gives your car a temporary speed boost.
- Invincibility: This power-up makes your car invincible for a short period of time.
- Hazard removal: This power-up removes all of the hazards from the track for a short period of time.
Multiplayer
Big Bumpin’ can be played with up to four players. The game supports both local and online multiplayer.
Reception
Big Bumpin’ received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s simple but addictive gameplay, while others criticized the game’s lack of depth and variety. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Big Bumpin’ is a fun and chaotic bumper car game that’s perfect for a quick and casual play session. The game’s simple gameplay and wacky hazards make it a great choice for players of all ages.
If you’re looking for a fun and unique bumper car game, then Big Bumpin’ is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
7/10
