Full Auto
- January 03, 2006 17:03 PM PST
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Unbuckle your seat belt, don't look both ways, and oil up your machine guns for some of the most over the top racing to ever hit a home console. In Full Auto, road rage takes on a whole new meaning.
Twisted MetalIf the Project Gotham Racing and Gran Turismo's of the world leave you wishing for a bit more "bang" for your buck, get ready for the drive of your life. Sega is aiming to tear up the road in their upcoming game Full Auto, which adds some unique twists to the racing genre, namely things like machine guns, rocket launchers, shotguns, and landmines. Players can select from a stable of 21 different vehicles, including some old fashioned muscle models to more elaborate rides like a limousine. Each car can also be equipped with two weapons, and with five different pre-set armament combinations, you'll have a surprising amount of freedom in fine-tuning your rolling death machine.
Beautiful Destruction
With so much firepower strapped to your car, it's sometimes hard to remember that you're actually taking part in races, not just reducing your opponents to mangled metal. Thankfully Full Auto sports over 80 different events spanning 18 different track and environments, including some jaw-dropping cityscapes where nearly every single thing can be blown up or destroyed.
All the destruction, however, can be both a blessing and a curse. Debris can hinder an opponent in front or behind you, but if you're not careful, it can also turn your car into a smoldering wreck. To keep you in one piece, you can tap in to a special power called Unwreck that essentially allows you to rewind time to a point before a collision or wreck. The better you drive, the more your Unwreck meter will regenerate. It's a simple system that's a blast to use.
While Full Auto still needs some loving care when it comes to fine-tuning, the framework of what could be an extremely enjoyable racing title seems to be in place. With a tentatively scheduled plan to support up to eight players online, you're bound to find something to blow up or fill with lead, regardless of whether you playing solo or taking on other players from around the world.
