Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Fighting, Racing, Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Play It!, Pseudo Interactive
- Publishers: Electronic Arts, Play It!
Cel Damage: The Ultimate Cartoon Vehicular Combat Game
Released in 2001, Cel Damage is a vehicular combat game with a unique cartoon aesthetic and over-the-top gameplay. Players take control of one of eight toon characters and battle it out in a variety of arenas, using a variety of weapons and vehicles.
Gameplay
Cel Damage is a fast-paced and chaotic game that is easy to pick up and play, but difficult to master. The game’s controls are simple: players use the left analog stick to move their vehicle, the right analog stick to aim their weapons, and the face buttons to fire weapons and perform stunts.
The game’s vehicles are all unique, with their own strengths and weaknesses. Some vehicles are fast and agile, while others are slow and powerful. Some vehicles are armed with powerful weapons, while others are equipped with more defensive capabilities.
The game’s weapons are also varied and unique. Players can use a variety of weapons, including machine guns, rockets, and boxing gloves. Each weapon has its own unique properties, and players must learn how to use each weapon effectively in order to succeed.
Cel Damage’s arenas are also varied and unique. Each arena is filled with interactive objects that players can use to their advantage. For example, players can use ramps to launch their vehicles into the air, or they can use obstacles to block their opponents’ attacks.
Characters
Cel Damage features a cast of eight unique and colorful characters. Each character has their own unique personality and backstory, and they all bring their own unique skills to the battlefield.
- F-150 is a tough and rugged pickup truck driver who is always ready for a fight.
- 44 is a beautiful and deadly femme fatale who drives a sleek sports car.
- 3-Wheeler is a small and agile tricycle driver who is always looking for trouble.
- 50’s is a classic hot rod driver who is always trying to prove himself.
- Mod is a scooter-riding mod who is always looking for a good time.
- Scrapper is a junkyard dog who drives a beat-up old car.
- Frank is a giant robot who is always looking for a challenge.
- Pin is a human girl who drives a go-kart.
Reception
Cel Damage was released to critical acclaim. The game was praised for its unique art style, over-the-top gameplay, and varied cast of characters. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Cel Damage is considered to be one of the best vehicular combat games ever made. The game’s unique art style and over-the-top gameplay have made it a cult classic among fans of the genre. The game has also been ported to a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC.
Conclusion
Cel Damage is a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s unique art style, over-the-top gameplay, and varied cast of characters make it a must-play for fans of the vehicular combat genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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