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Calling All Cars!
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 8 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Incognito Entertainment
Genre(s): Action
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: May 10, 2007
Summary
[Downloadable Game] Directed by David Jaffe, Calling All Cars is a high-octane, fast action game of cops n' robbers. Take on the role of a bounty hunter careening around a stylish cartoon world on the hunt for criminals on the loose. Calling All Cars features four highly detailed 3D levels, multiple weapons and 10 vehicles to choose from. Gamers attempt to apprehend criminals and toss them back in the slammer before other bounty hunters can steal them and collect the reward money. Experience a combination of demolition derby gameplay, crazy weapon pickups, humor and a healthy throwback to classic arcade games. Dive in for crazy multiplayer action with friends both online and split screen (up to 4-player split screen running at 60fps). [SCEA]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Hardcore Gamer Magazine
Calling All Cars is to the PS3 what "Hexic HD" was to the Xbox 360. [July 2007, p.68]
IGN
Aside from the limited number of maps, we have absolutely no complaints about the game's multiplayer. It practically defines "action-packed" and will force even silent gamers to start talking trash and scream at their TV.
Read Full Review >GameZone
This is a game that may seem simple, but is one of those “tough to master” titles that packs in the fun, particularly in multiplayer sessions.
Read Full Review >Play UK
It's cheap and incredibly cheerful, even if it does make you swear at your mates a lot. [Issue#155, p.82]
G4 TV
The game may be stylized, but it looks and plays spectacularly in high-definition.
Read Full Review >Playstation Official Magazine UK
It's unbelievable fun with four people in the same room, and likely to become one of teh most popular network games. [July 2007, p.104]
Kombo
It does sound limiting but when you get online, that is when the fun kicks in and you have a blast. With no lag and many games available to choose from, you won’t remember having a better time playing a party game.
Read Full Review >TotalPlayStation
This is a game that, for all intents and purposes, is an online experience almost exclusively -- or at the very least a multiplayer one. Yes, there is a single-player component, but it's the warm up. The real fun here is in playing against other people.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
It is a game for all gamers both young and old. Anyone who appreciates the simple joy of a well-crafted arcade game will find this title a delight to play.
Read Full Review >1UP
And even though CAC is enjoyable in single-player and online multiplayer, it really is one of those games that shine when it's you and your buddies sitting on the same couch and playing on the same TV...And yelling. And throwing elbows.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
Perhaps the only disappointment that comes with Calling All Cars! is the lack of content. With only basic offerings online and offline, it feels sort of empty.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
There isn't much variety once you've mastered all four levels, but CAC's multiplayer makes it worth buying. [July 2007, p.84]
PSM3 Magazine UK
Fast and frantic, and great fun with friends. The price irons out the flaws. Get it. [July 2007, p.82]
Games Master UK
Addictive and perfect for generating some bitter competition. [Aug 2007, p.85]
Boomtown
While it remains simplistic overall, Calling All Cars is undeniably a great little multiplayer game, easy to pick up and very fun to have a quick blast on.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
The online four-player is badass, with support for USB headsets and a split-screen option to enable two players to go online using the same PS3. But Calling All Cars! really shines as a party game, and if you can get four friends in the same room all screaming and cursing each other out, then that's worth the price of the download right there.
Read Full Review >GamePro
A diminutive price tag doesn't make the strange dearth of meaningful map and weapon selections any more palatable. Worth the cash for its frenetic pace if you've got friends lined up to play, but more disposable than memorable.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
Fortunately, the game's slick cel-shaded presentation shines with delightful looking animations, particularly with the prisoners. They scamper about with a vaudeville-like appearance and pack lots of attitude -- even while being flung in the air.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Calling All Cars! is a frantic good time that's cut short by a serious lack of content.
Read Full Review >Edge Magazine
There aren’t enough maps, there aren’t enough distinctions between the vehicles, and there’s just not enough meat on what feel like solid bones. [Sept 2007, p.96]
Eurogamer
It's difficult to overly criticise Calling All Cars! because it's cheap, looks and feels good (native 1080p at mostly 60fps does make a difference) and in multiplayer mode you definitely get a decent return from the impulse purchase price tag. It's just hard to avoid the sensation that some select gameplay tweaks, a couple of extra maps and a wider range of weapons could've made Calling All Cars! a minor classic as opposed to a promising but ultimately disposable game best sampled in small doses.
Read Full Review >TheSixthAxis
It was supposed to be a revolution and CAC would lead the charge: cheap and cheerful downloadable games showcasing the PSN's future. But is a future of games this shallow what we want, no matter what the price?
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 8 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Alan D. gave it an8:
Yes it could be better if it was a full release type game, but for the price and the fact you don't have to get up to go to a store to get it, it is a very good and fun online game.
Nick G. gave it a6:
It's fun for a while as a single player, but the game is much better when played with others.
Brax gave it a9:
It's super fun. I agree with most of the reviews though in that more content would be nice.
Dionysus J. gave it a10:
In my mini-reviews, I usually write a lengthy commentary about the pros & cons of a given game; but for this game I only have two things to say: Buy it. Buy it now!
ibeetle gave it a7:
A solid title that should be in any Playstation 3 library.
