by
Ted Kritsonis
Faze Video Game Editor

In most racing games, the way to success is in keeping your car running as well as possible. The opposite is true in Destruction Derby Arenas, where mindless mayhem and monstrous collisions are the best way to reach the finish line.

But coming out in first place may not even be enough. Points play a huge role in this game and ultimately determine how you can unlock more characters, cars and tracks in Championship mode. So basically, you have to make as much contact as possible with the cars around you and smash into the many destructive environments set up throughout the tracks. Wrecking Racing mode is a free-for-all where you race with the intention of taking other cars out of the race, while trying to collect more points than everyone else.



My personal favourite, Destruction Derby mode, is like your typical battle royal in wrestling. You drive around in a pit and hit anything that moves, while avoiding obstacles spread throughout. It can be a lot of fun to play, especially with a friend.

There is an online element to the game as well, which was nice to see, but overall, Destruction Derby Arenas doesn’t seem to be as good as it probably could’ve been. The overall game is a little short in length and the replay value is only worth mentioning if you have a PS2 Network Adaptor.

Publisher:
Gathering

Platform:
PS2

Rating: 7/10