FlatOut (video game)

Infobox VG
title= FlatOut


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developer= Bugbear Entertainment
publisher= Empire Interactive (USA & Europe Retail)
Konami (Japan Retail)
Valve Corporation (Steam)
distributor= Vivendi Universal Games
designer=
series= "FlatOut"
engine=
picture format=
version= 1.1 (2004-12-10)
platforms= Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox
released= flagicon|GBR November 5, 2004
flagicon|RUS December 2, 2004
flagicon|POL May 12, 2005
flagicon|USA July 12/July 19, 2005
flagicon|JPN October 13, 2005
flagicon|World Steam: February 2, 2006
genre = Semi-Simulation Racing
modes= Single-player, multiplayer
ratings= ESRB: Teen (13+)
PEGI: 12+ USK: 12+/18+ (Uncut)
CERO: 12/B
media= 2 CDs (WIN)
1 DVD (PS2, Xbox)
requirements= 1.5 GHz CPU, 256 MB RAM, 64 MB video card RAM, DirectX 9.0c, 1.1 GB available hard disk space, Windows 98 or newer (WIN)
input= Keyboard, mouse, steering wheel (optional)

"FlatOut" (a.k.a. "FO" or "FO1") is a racing video game developed by Finnish Bugbear Entertainment and published by Empire Interactive and Vivendi Universal Games in 2004 and 2005. Gameplay in "Flatout" places emphasis on demolition derby-style races, and features a sophisticated physics engine. 16 different cars are included, each with 5 different skins for them.

Modes in "FlatOut" include standard lap races, in either open environments or stadium laps, and demolition derby deathmatches, in which the driver of the sole-surviving vehicle declared the winner; both modes pit players against 7 computer-controlled opponents. The game also includes special events which require the player to toss the driver off of his/her vehicle and meet certain requirements. In career mode, pick up your future top racer from the junkyard. Winnings come in the form of cash, which allows players to purchase vehicle upgrades and new vehicles.

"FlatOut" is noted for its extensive use of physics in vehicle damage and collisions; dents on vehicles may vary based on the type of accident, object and angle of impact (falling objects, for example, will damage mostly the upper areas of a car), while many roadside items react better to collisions from other vehicles.

Ragdoll physics is also present in the game, with drivers capable of being tossed out of their car after high-impact crashes. This feature is extensively used in several special events, when the player is required to "toss" a driver to a specific distance, height, or target. This game had been criticized for its poor ragdoll physics. For example, the driver will be flung out of the screen if the car that exceeds 40mp/h crashed into a barrier. Some players felt frustated for that, and because the gameplay requires the player to drive very skillfully since the tires don't have much grip on the track.

equels

A sequel, "FlatOut 2" was released first, in Europe, on June 30, 2006. A larger variety of vehicles (including contemporary cars and pickup trucks) are included. The North American version was launched on August 1.

Bugbear released "" for Xbox 360, in 2007. [ [http://au.gamespot.com/news/6163697.html?sid=6163697&sid=6163697&part=rss&subj=6163697 FlatOut 2 passes 500K sold] ] The PC version was released on August 1 2008.

oundtrack

*Adrenaline - "Adrenaline"
*Adrenaline - "Dead Inside"
*Agent Blue - "Something Else"
*Amplifire - "Drown Together"
*Amplifire - "Heartless"
*Amplifire - "Perfect Goodbyes"
*Central Supply Chain - "FlatOut"
*Central Supply Chain- "Are you ready"
*Central Supply Chain - "The Ever Lasting"
*Circa - "Alive!"
*Deponeye - "Anger Management 101"
*Deponeye - "Tick Tock"
*Full Diesel - "King of Defeat"
*Full Diesel - "No Man's Land"
*Kid Symphony - "Hands on the Money"
*The Killer Barbies - "Baby With Two Heads"
*The Killer Barbies - "Down the Street"
*LAB - "Beat the Boys"
*No Connection - "Burnin"
*No Connection - "Living American"
*No Connection - "Love to Hate to Love"
*Sixer - "The Race"
*Splatterheads - "Fish Biscuit"
*Subroc - "Close the Windows"
*The April Tears - "Little Baby is Coming"
*The Hiss - "Back on the Radio"
*Tokyo Dragons - "Teenage Screamers"
*Whitmore - "Nine Bar Blues"

References

External links

* [http://www.flatoutgame.com/ Official "FlatOut" website] (currently hosting "FlatOut 2")
* [http://flatout.vugames.com/site.html Official "FlatOut" website (original)] (hosted by Sierra)
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* [http://pc.ign.com/articles/634/634273p1.html "FlatOut" PC review by IGN]
* [http://flatoutjoint.com FlatOut Joint] - a "FlatOut" community development website
* [http://www.flatoutvideos.prv.pl FlatOutVideos] - FlatOut and FlatOut 2 videos