Cel Damage was a launch title for the original Xbox featuring cartoony characters driving cars, demolition derby style. I’m telling you this now because there’s a good chance that you didn’t play it. It didn’t really sell that well, nor did it do much for either critics or fans of the genre. On the list of games that needed an HD remake, Cel Damage was well outside of the top…say…1000. But tell that to Finish Line Games, who enthusiastically took on the challenge of giving this underrated launch game an HD upgrade for PS4, PS3 and Vita. Based on Cel Damage: Overdrive (an upgraded version of the game with multiple gameplay changes that was only released on PS2 in Europe), Cel Damage HD brings the underrated party game to PSN. It’s a flawed, but stylish game that isn’t going to set the world on fire, but could very well bring a spark to your next gaming party.
Joe from TVG writes "Party games often shine for their simplicity. Delivering an approachable splitscreen experience while still offering excellent gameplay and perennial replayability takes masterful design."
I'm all about car combat games (non-racing ones, anyway) and I've never had the need for full camera control. Between rear view and radar, you can see everything. Thats how it is with Twisted Metal and Vigilante 8, at least.
Carlos writes "Over the last few years remasters have gained a lot of popularity, with many publishers deciding to return to the already proven formulas instead of rushing straight to a sequel - something which causes a lot of controversy in the gaming industry. However, that’s because more often than not fond memories of a game can be ruined due to a remaster not giving the same classic experience or bringing the quality it once had. When it does goes right it can reignite the passion for a franchise for both the new and old generation of gamers alike. So how does Cel Damage HD fair in a market full of remasters?"
Ken McKown writes: I never thought I would be talking about Cel Damage twice in the last two years. I was a fan of the original game when it launched well over ten years ago on the original Xbox, but let’s be honest, I never thought I would see this series again. It’s like being told they are making a sequel to Pen Pen TriIcelon (kudos if you remember that one.) Cel Damage is a colorful car combat title that feels ripped directly out of a classic Saturday morning cartoon, and it still substitutes for a solid weekend romp.
Had a lot of fun with this game back in the day on gamecube. The re-release is still fun but ultimately the lack of online multiplayer is awful for a game like this in this day and age. It seems like it would have been a no-brainer for a game such as this, so it's very strange why they went without adding it. It would fit perfectly for this game and would be about the only reason to purchase this outside of nostalgia.
I still don't get why they made this game.
I had never played the game before and I had some $ in my account so I downloaded it. It is simple. mindless, and a lot of fun. The controls are simple enough to get challenged by your average 8 year old, but there is still some tricks and skill involved to master. It's nothing special to look at but it runs very smooth and most of all fun.
I was looking through the Store and saw this on Tuesday and thought it was a glitch or something.I had to make several double takes... What a random game to re-release.
The lack of multiplayer really kills this game on the Vita; as it gets old extremely fast. I can understand the omission of online multiplayer on all 3 platforms, as at the very least the PS3 and PS4 versions of the game have splitscreen, but for the Vita to have no multuplayer at all is a real shame. I know the game is cross-buy, which is great, but for Vita-only owners, this game isn't worth it at all.
That being said, I still enjoy the core gameplay and bought it for nostalgia's sake, and the game runs well, and the controls are fine.
I love games like this I went out and got 2 more remote just so me and all my friends could play we had so much fun. Also I loved octodad amazing story and game.