It was inspired by the 1975 cult classic movie Death Race 2000. Carmageddon started out as "3D Destruction Derby", a banger-racing (stock-car) sim prototyped by Stainless. This was signed by SCi in 1995, but the banger-racing angle was quickly dropped and for a while the game was going to use the Mad Max license. This also fell through, and was replaced by the Death Race 2020 license, as a sequel to the original film that was being planned at that time. This is what introduced the running-over of pedestrians into the game.When this license also fell through, SCi and Stainless took the decision to carry on with the game anyway without a license. The name "Carmageddon" was thought up, and development carried with the designers allowed unusually free rein with the content of the game, this could be why the game became so bloody.CarsCarmageddon (PC)NamePhotoDriverInformationAnnihilator Opponent number 29Short name VladRace number 20Top speed 420 mphKerb weight 1.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 2.2 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllThe Bear Opponent number 15Short name IvanRace number 28Top speed 150 mphKerb weight 1.4 tons0 - 60 mph in 9.4 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllCleaver Opponent number 28Short name ValRace number 21Top speed 220 mphKerb weight 1.3 tons0 - 60 mph in 5.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverMerciless Cullwing Opponent number 17Short name WandaRace number 69Top speed 210 mphKerb weight 1.1 tons0 - 60 mph in 6.7 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverCaddy Fat Cat Opponent number 19Short name OtisRace number 9Top speed 180 mphKerb weight 1.8 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.7 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllCountslash Opponent number 16Short name KutterRace number 7Top speed 280 mphKerb weight 1.1 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.1 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverElectric Blue Opponent number 24Short name StellaRace number 17Top speed 230 mphKerb weight 1.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverFearari F666 Opponent number 26Short name ScarlettRace number 11Top speed 270 mphKerb weight 1.1 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.1 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverFraud Broko Opponent number 18Short name OKRace number 8Top speed 170 mphKerb weight 1.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 8.9 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverGrunge Buster Opponent number 6Short name MechRace number 16Top speed 220 mphKerb weight 0.4 tons0 - 60 mph in 3.3 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllHevy Impaler Opponent number 9Short name HunterRace number 25Top speed 160 mphKerb weight 2.3 tons0 - 60 mph in 9.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverKing Merc Opponent number 10Short name HeinzRace number 4Top speed 160 mphKerb weight 3.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverLumberer Opponent number 14Short name HarryRace number 26Top speed 170 mphKerb weight 1.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 9.4 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverLeadpumper Opponent number 2Short name OrangeRace number 12Top speed 150 mphKerb weight 1.7 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverRazorbill Opponent number 21Short name ScumRace number Skull / Piranha symbol (-3)Top speed 210 mphKerb weight 0.6 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverRed Eagle Opponent number 0Short name MaxRace number ♂ (100)Top speed 200 mphKerb weight 1.1 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.01 secondsStrength (1 - 5) -1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability eagleRoad Bratt Opponent number 5Short name ScumRace number Skull / (-1)Top speed 220 mphKerb weight 0.6 tons0 - 60 mph in 3.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverPinkpulveriser Opponent number 23Short name ShirleyRace number 27Top speed 170 mphKerb weight 2.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 9.9 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverThe Plow Opponent number 7Short name DumpyRace number 24Top speed 100 mphKerb weight 2.6 tons0 - 60 mph in 14.8 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllProject X Opponent number 13Short name HammerRace number 6Top speed 210 mphKerb weight 2.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 6.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverSquad Car Opponent number 3Short name CopRace number 500Top speed UnknownKerb weight Unknown0 - 60 mph in UnknownStrength (1 - 5) -1Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverStreet Eater Opponent number 8Short name ScumRace number Skull / (-2)Top speed 180 mphKerb weight 0.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverStiffshifter Opponent number 12Short name GrimmRace number 5Top speed 230 mphKerb weight 1.2 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.2 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverSuppressor Opponent number 4Short name CopRace number 501Top speed UnknownKerb weight Unknown0 - 60 mph in UnknownStrength (1 - 5) -1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability NeverTanka Opponent number 11Short name FireRace number 99Top speed 100 mphKerb weight 2.1 tons0 - 60 mph in 8.9 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverTashita Coupe Opponent number 27Short name Ed 101Race number 10Top speed 280 mphKerb weight 0.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.2 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllThe Twister Opponent number 22Short name ScrewieRace number 12Top speed 220 mphKerb weight 1.7 tons0 - 60 mph in 6.4 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllTowmeister Opponent number 20Short name PitbullRace number 22Top speed 160 mphKerb weight 2.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 9.1 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy YesNetwork availability allVolkswerker Opponent number 25Short name StigRace number 33Top speed 150 mphKerb weight 1.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 11.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverYellow Hawk Opponent number 1Short name AnnaRace number ♀ (101)Top speed 250 mphKerb weight 0.8 tons0 - 60 mph in 3.15 secondsStrength (1 - 5) -1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability hawkCarmageddon Splat Pack (Only added cars)NamePhotoDriverInformationAnnihilator II Opponent number 29Short name VladRace number 20Top speed 420 mphKerb weight 1.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 2.2 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy NoNetwork availability AllBlood Mobile Opponent number 13Short name SawbonesRace number 911Top speed 100 mphKerb weight 2.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 9.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverBugutti Opponent number 21Short name Lady BRace number 88Top speed 170 mphKerb weight 1.5 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverCarrerasaur Opponent number 25Short name StigRace number 91Top speed 180 mphKerb weight 1.3 tons0 - 60 mph in 3.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy YesNetwork availability NeverDe Gory'Un Opponent number 9Short name MikeyRace number 89Top speed 150 mphKerb weight 1.6 tons0 - 60 mph in 6.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverDoozer Opponent number 8Short name Su BorgRace number 72Top speed 120 mphKerb weight 1.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllEagle II Opponent number 0Short name MaxRace number ♂ (100)Top speed UnknownKerb weight Unknown0 - 60 mph in UnknownStrength (1 - 5) -1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability eagleFearari F999 Opponent number 26Short name AshRace number 51Top speed 270 mphKerb weight 1.1 tons0 - 60 mph in 2.1 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverHawk II Opponent number 1Short name AnnaRace number ♀ (101)Top speed UnknownKerb weight Unknown0 - 60 mph in UnknownStrength (1 - 5) -1Stealworthy YesNetwork availability hawkKiller Coop Opponent number 16Short name KaneRace number 64Top speed 100 mphKerb weight 0.7 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.2 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 1Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverKiller Kitty Opponent number 17Short name PussyRace number 83Top speed 220 mphKerb weight 1.2 tons0 - 60 mph in 5.7 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverMonster Masher Opponent number 18Short name HermanRace number 155Top speed 130 mphKerb weight 2.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 5.9 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 3Stealworthy YesNetwork availability NeverPiecemaker Opponent number 5Short name MoonRace number 80Top speed 100 mphKerb weight 0.6 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.0 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverRamraider Opponent number 11Short name Big D.Race number 8Top speed 100 mphKerb weight 1.9 tons0 - 60 mph in 8.9 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverRig O'Mortis Opponent number 210Short name Ma TruckRace number 74Top speed 160 mphKerb weight 5.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy YesNetwork availability AllRoadhog Opponent number 23Short name HelgaRace number 436Top speed 130 mphKerb weight 3.0 tons0 - 60 mph in 3.9 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverThe Sled Opponent number 2Short name SintheaRace number 73Top speed 150 mphKerb weight 1.7 tons0 - 60 mph in 7.6 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 4Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverStiletto Opponent number 28Short name AlfonsoRace number 71Top speed 170 mphKerb weight 1.3 tons0 - 60 mph in 5.5 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 2Stealworthy NoNetwork availability NeverStodge Barger Opponent number 14Short name C&CRace number 76Top speed 180 mphKerb weight 1.7 tons0 - 60 mph in 4.4 secondsStrength (1 - 5) 5Stealworthy YesNetwork availability NeverGameplayAt the start the player must choose between two drivers: Max Damage and Die Anna. Each has their own cars which are essentially the same, but with minor differences. Die Anna's is yellow and is slightly faster, while the red one is Max's, which is slightly tougher than that of the yellow version.In Carmageddon, the player races a vehicle against a number of other computer controlled competitors in various settings, including cities, mines and industrial areas. The player has a certain amount of time to complete each race, but more time may be gained by collecting bonuses, damaging the competitors' cars or by running over pedestrians. Races are completed by either completing the course as one would in a normal racing game, "wasting" (wrecking) all other race cars, or running over all pedestrians on the level before anyone else.The game was notable for its realistic and ground-breaking physics and for its in-game movie making features. It was also one of the earliest examples of a sandbox 3D driving games, and may have influenced later games including Driver and the GTA series.Each of the games levels had a pun in the title. For instance, "I Scream in the Sun".Game Boy Color Version The Game Boy Color version of the game is played from a top down perspective rather than the traditional style. Instead of pedestrians, Carmageddon for the Game Boy Color has the player instead running down zombies. When the player runs over a zombie they explode leaving behind a green mark on the road.ControversyIn many countries including Germany and, for a short time the United Kingdom, the game contained zombies or robots with green blood instead of people, as running over the undead was considered more acceptable by their respective ratings boards. In the UK, SCi wanted to gain publicity for the game by submitting it to the BBFC to get an 18 rating, even though this was not necessary as the game contained no video footage. This backfired when the BBFC refused to certify the game unless all blood and gore was removed. After 10 months of appealing, the BBFC certified the original version.TechnologyCarmageddon was developed using the Blazing Renderer (BRender) from Argonaut software. BRender was a 3D graphics engine that could be used to develop games for the Windows, MS-DOS and the Sony PlayStation.Notable features of the BRender engineZ-buffer and scanline rendererHierarchical, linked objectsGoraud shadingMultiple cameras and light sourcesCollision detectionSprite scaling and deformation effects32-bit libraries for Watcom and MS Visual CSupport for hardware accelerators such as GLiNTSoundtrackThe game's soundtrack was a mix of 3 instrumental tracks from Fear Factory and 4 from Lee Groves. Fear Factory provided heavy metal while the Lee Groves songs were ambient tracks.The CD-ROM on the game had Track 1 as the game data, while Tracks 2-8 provided the game's soundtrack while playing randomly through the game or playing in a CD player:Track Listing:1) Data Track2) Fear Factory - Demanufacture (instrumental)3) Lee Groves - Industrial4) Lee Groves - Coastal5) Fear Factory - Zero Signal (instrumental) [intro cutscene song]6) Lee Groves - Desert7) Lee Groves - Winter Wonderland8) Fear Factory - Body Hammer (instrumental)
