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Full Auto smashes retail

Sega's Xbox 360 metropolitan demolition derby ships; free Full Auto-themed limited-edition Xbox 360 faceplate at select retailers.
By Tim Surette, GameSpot
Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:10 pm PT

Though the Xbox 360 hasn't seen many new full retail games in stores since its launch in late November (Dead or Alive 4 was released in late December), the latest game will no doubt be smashing. Sega's Full Auto, from developer Pseudo Interactive, shipped to stores today, says the publisher. The game is rated T for Teen and retails for $59.99.

In the game, players get behind the wheel of cars and race through cities in an attempt to cross the finish line before their opponents. The catch? Each car is outfitted with a menagerie of weapons. Not enough of a catch? The environment is fully destructible. Still not enough of a catch? Drivers can use the game's "unwreck" feature, allowing them to rewind a portion of time and race part of a track again.

The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes. The single-player mode has 80 different "events," and split-screen and Xbox Live modes allow up to 8 players to compete in different race types. In the game, there are 18 tracks to destroy, eight different weapon types to fire at enemies, and 21 vehicles to drive and wreck.

To find out if Full Auto is worthy of pole position or is just a wreck waiting to happen, check back soon for GameSpot's review. In the meantime, take the game for a spin by downloading the demo from Xbox Live or check out previous coverage.

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soulknight63133

I know this isn't a totally original game..but it is a break from FPS, WWII, Sports games. But if we gamers want see more innovative games being developed I suggest you go out and show our support. I admit I was one of the people who cried for more creative games (Pyschonauts, Destroy All Humans, and Oddworld) but never purchase any of them. Time to start putting my money where my mouth is, I'm picking my copy up this weekend. It's "put up or shut up" time!

Posted Feb 16, 2006 2:56 am PT
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XlpranksterlX

I heard this game isnt that great. The demo was nice though.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 2:01 pm PT
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iammai

i don't care.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 8:28 am PT
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Reetesh

when will GS have the review? and isn't burnout coming for X360? I dont know how it will be incomparision to that Gameplay wise(almost same)

Posted Feb 15, 2006 8:13 am PT
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SavoyPrime

I hope the retail version is better than the demo.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 7:17 am PT
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skitzocyko

I'll wait to rent it

Posted Feb 15, 2006 6:42 am PT
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chrisdojo

i thought the demo was sweet (other than the fact that you get booted out of it and have to restart the demo after you race once)........... i won't be paying $60 for this game though. maybe when it's $30 or $40.......

Posted Feb 15, 2006 5:58 am PT
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molivers7

FPS from a car? YAy.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 4:07 am PT
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OPOLO

I'm not going to waste my money on this

Posted Feb 15, 2006 4:00 am PT
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jakeboudville

i'm gonna play this game now!

Posted Feb 15, 2006 3:50 am PT
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jrett

Game Rankings has it at 71% with 10 publications reporting.
That's a shame. Thought the concept is good, perhaps the sequel will do better.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 2:18 am PT
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nemes1s3000

Free faceplate? Sounds too good to be true.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 2:16 am PT
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KiLLer_ba

Oh man GS havent review it yet. I wounder what Gs is going to give it.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 1:49 am PT
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dominic_daluz

i just hope this game is cool.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 1:21 am PT
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mikekare79

From what I understand, the demo was not as cool as the game. The thing is, the demo is cool, so the game must be awesome.

Posted Feb 15, 2006 12:03 am PT
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NinjaFoot

The demo really soured me on this game as well. And don't say "It's only a demo. You shouldn't judge a game based on a demo." because the whole purpose of a demo is to make you want more bad enough to go buy the game, which this game obviously didn't.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 11:02 pm PT
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andrewtyen

cool stuff

Posted Feb 14, 2006 10:46 pm PT
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SoralinkGS

I didn't like the demo too much and paying $60 for a game that feels like a budget $20 game with beefed up graphics doesn't sound "Fun". I will wait for The Outfit, Final Fantasy XI, or Saint's Row.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 10:09 pm PT
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cyprus646

Looks like fun for a half an hour or so then get repetitive and boring.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 8:36 pm PT
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OmGitsEDV

Can't wait!!! Picking my copy up right now! Hail the 360!!!

Posted Feb 14, 2006 6:25 pm PT
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SpaceNinjaDino

I was really excited for this game until I played the demo. I was surprised how it was instantly boring. I'm still going to rent it, but at least I have Burnout Revenge to look forward to!

At least half of you guys like it. I want this game to be somewhat successful as the concept is great.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 5:34 pm PT
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GtheMVP

Is this game 4-players ?? What does splitscreen mean?? 2 or 4, anyone know??

Posted Feb 14, 2006 5:27 pm PT
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jrett

The demo seemed pretty bland. Then I read some reviews which support my initial impression. It's quite sad. I was looking forward to this being a good game.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 4:45 pm PT
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ilovejessica

well the demo was CRAP! The game still had massive amount of destruction. I just hope they polished a little me before releasing it.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 4:07 pm PT
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AlexWills

I dont have a 360 so why am I even posting?

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:56 pm PT
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davahsa

get the demo! This is More fun than Burnout!

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:32 pm PT
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sgtsaville

I didn't like the demo. But, it was "JUST" a demo.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:28 pm PT
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abdu4

Want to see the Review of this game soon, please GS

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:26 pm PT
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ThornWithin18

I wasn't impressed with the demo.

It doesn't say much for a game when you can already think of 3 racing games you'd rather own than owning it.

(PGR, NFS, and Burnout Revenge)

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:17 pm PT
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cyrax_smetsers

I live in holland and got the game since Saturday eve,i dont like racing games but i do love this one,Fullauto is an amazing game if you ask me,what ever OXM said to everyone(after playing it for 1 hour it got soooo dull) YEAH RIGHT!!!!! i played it for like 10 hours straight and i didnt get bored 1 little bit,there's sooooo damn much to blow up,so much going on at your screen at once its just like totally amazing(Alright i'll say one thing thats a little bit less about the game) its framerate its not that good,but thats only when like 10 buildings collapse at the same time,seeing through that little thing make's Fullauto far more one of the Way better games iv ever played,Online is amazing its just so much fun,(OXM I SAY KISS MY DUTCH ASS U DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HOW 2 REVIEW A GOOD GAME!)
I bet OXM gonna give Burnout Revenge360,Gears Of war,Unreal2007,Resident Evil5,Battlefield2 like a 5,5 ????? well if i should rate Fullauto this game definately deserves(from 1 to 10) a big 8,7!

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:12 pm PT
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redxwarriorxxx

It plays like what other Sega driving game?
Crazy Taxi but with guns. I say wait next week and get Fight Night.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:04 pm PT
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superkoolstud

This game was not very good. I would have liked to see it play more like Burn-out/twisted Metal.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 3:01 pm PT
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BL1NDS1DE

preordered long ago when oxm sent out their demo... game is freakin incredible. Any warm-blooded male with any ounce of testosterone should love this game.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:53 pm PT
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chaos_theory_09

yeah, it ships today, but most retailers won't have it in till tomorrow.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:37 pm PT
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Donkeljohn  

It's not part-auto, nor semi-auto, it is Full Auto! . . . and it is fully available in retail.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:29 pm PT
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SLAYERPSP

the demo showed some promise it was too short to tell if i was going to like it or not i did preorded it i want the faceplate

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:23 pm PT
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blackIceJoe

I think it looks nice I have faith in Sega You should too.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:20 pm PT
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zerohour12

no kidding space_godzilla. not a lot of people enjoyed the demo. (i hope to god i can get that faceplate.....)

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:19 pm PT
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4esth

The demo was "ok". I'll get it through gamefly and just keep it if it turns out they tweaked it better for the final release.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:19 pm PT
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Space_Godzillla

Awesome I'll be looking forward to actually playing it unlike some people.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:16 pm PT
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Rossdaboss777

nice it got some good reviews i am going to go pick it up first post!)

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:15 pm PT
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mikey050591

i was extremely let down by the demo, hopefully the full version will be better.

Posted Feb 14, 2006 2:14 pm PT
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