Death Track: Resurrection

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  • Summary: Death Track: Resurrection is a racing/action title that takes players into a post-apocalyptic, not-too-distant future where traditional sports have been replaced by far more violent entertainment. The main event, The Survival Race, is a deadly combat racing tournament that draws the world’sDeath Track: Resurrection is a racing/action title that takes players into a post-apocalyptic, not-too-distant future where traditional sports have been replaced by far more violent entertainment. The main event, The Survival Race, is a deadly combat racing tournament that draws the world’s best drivers to compete in spectacular road battles with powerful, weapons-laden hot rods. Gamers will drive, battle and try to survive in races that take place in twisted future versions of the planet’s biggest cities. Combat racing across post apocalyptic versions of 10 major cities: Bangkok, Vatican City, London, Moscow, New York, Paris, Prague, San Diego, Istanbul and Tokyo. Destructible environments add to the chaotic destruction surrounding each race. 10 powerful car models, customizable with multiple weapons, upgrades and paint jobs. Thrilling suspense story drives the single-player narrative. [Aspyr Media]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. Absolute Games
    75
    Tracks are what makes Resurrection so memorable. It’s hard to forget battles on the decaying streets of once-beautiful cities. Forgotten, overgrown San Diego, rainy Bangkok, mysterious Prague, snowbound Moscow...These places look fantastic.
  2. IGN
    67
    This is a game that has a definite Jekyll and Hyde personality that doesn't make it a horrible game, but it doesn't make it a great one, either.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    60
    Surprisingly a good action racing game that excels in graphics, atmosphere and plenty of enjoyable tracks. All fun is gone when you realize that the makers forget to add a multiplayer option. [Apr 2009]
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  4. PC Gamer UK
    58
    Hard to recommend, as it doesn't really do anything especially well. [Aug 2009, p.79]
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  5. GameSpot
    55
    This car combat racing game provides some high speed fun, but numerous frustrations and a lack of online play put the brakes on.
  6. Gamer Limit
    40
    Death Track: Resurrection is an outdated, dismal driving experience that does nothing but embarrass the combat racing genre.
  7. PC Zone UK
    27
    The whole thing is an abomination. [Aug 2009, p.73]
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6
  1. HansK.R.
    Dec 29, 2009
    8
    Excellent game, a game that is a true followup to the original Death Track game. The only major negative is that the multiplayer Excellent game, a game that is a true followup to the original Death Track game. The only major negative is that the multiplayer functionality was not made, even though it was said during development that it would be.… Expand
  2. Msajay
    Jul 13, 2013
    5
    Hi I have purchased this game in a cd shop and have installed successfully but it is asking for activation key while opening and I didnt findHi I have purchased this game in a cd shop and have installed successfully but it is asking for activation key while opening and I didnt find it anywhere in the CD nor in the shop. Can any1 help me????… Expand
  4. AlexKVideos1
    Feb 20, 2021
    5
    Death Track: Resurrection is an odd game. Its definitely not the worst vehicular combat game, however it falls very short compared to otherDeath Track: Resurrection is an odd game. Its definitely not the worst vehicular combat game, however it falls very short compared to other titles. The best way to describe it is that its one of the most schizophrenic game I've ever played.

    Lets address the elephant in the room: the graphics & artstyle. People have **** about them but I don't see a problem with them. Sure, the game is old, so the graphics are dated, but the color palette is not the worst, as even drab environment will have brighter, neon colors.

    The biggest problem is just there is way too much **** The HUD is clustered with a ton of stuck ranging from picked up powerups, point values, and AI names. The environment themselves are way too busy, with shortcuts you have to open by shooting props, buildings to shoot for some reason and got damn laser drones that add nothing of value other than being annoying ****s. There is also a lot of surround scenery, powerups and environmental details that may seem they won't get in the way, but they do. Billboards, underpasses, etc are incredibly annoying, and make it so hard to see. I swear I can't even shoot at some of the buildings because they are blocked by objects, and when my weapon finally locks on, its too late!

    The game has that very arcade/mobile type of brainless gameplay where all you have to worry about is driving while weapons automatically lock onto targets. This also applies to enemies as well, so they can end up getting free shots as you can't avoid them. Its not fun, and is very frustrating to play against.

    The physics also kinda suck. I can't seem to get a good feel for vehicle handling, which feels both understeery and oversteery at the same time. Plus, cars don't collide really well, and going off a jump wrong can send you crashing, and landing awkwardly.

    Sound design is alright. In game sounds are a bit muted, and plenty of weapons just don't have that 'kick' because they sound incredibly weak. However, the soundtrack is kinda nice. Its was a soundtrack made specifically for this game, and its very decent. There is some songs that I can pass on, but a few are some good bangers. I especially love the menu music, it just feels right.

    Oh, how can I forget, the AI difficulty in this game is crazy. Even on low difficulty, they are very hard. Its like impossible to win races on higher difficulties. They rubber band so hard No care was put into balancing the AI.

    If you try running the game over 60FPS, you'll find that the nitro is completely broken. Not only does it not even work properly, the visuals also glitch out, with possible the worst distorted sound, ever. The game also refused to shut down properly as well, forcing me to go into Task Manager to end the process.

    Now, you might have seen that a couple of years later, a PS3 version was released. Even though the PS3 version has a DLC car and has split screen & online multiplayer, avoid it at all costs. It has worse physics, horrendous controls, and even worse sound design. So if you are going to get this game, you might as well stick with the PC version.

    Overall, while Death Track: Resurrection is not the worst vehicular combat game I've ever played, its still not a fun experience that is just frustrating and boring. This will be another vehicular combat game that you should avoid.    … Expand
  5. jcubed_jones
    Jul 20, 2013
    3
    I played the original Death Track in the 90's, and loved it. I still have and play games Road Wars on the system I'm typing this on. SeeingI played the original Death Track in the 90's, and loved it. I still have and play games Road Wars on the system I'm typing this on. Seeing an updated Death Track was awesome news to me.

    The graphics are beautiful, and the concept of blowing up targets alongside the track for bonus credits was great. Unfortunately, you HAVE to make the top 3 cars to progress from the first track and to keep the money that you make on your first race. Combined with the fact that the AI drives WAY too well even on the "LOW" difficulty setting and it is difficult to see the turns and indestructible columns and fences in the track, and you will find yourself stuck at the first level forever. Nice try, but being unable to advance and unlock anything more after a couple of hours trying just isn't fun, no matter how pretty the graphics are.

    Oh, and it would have been nice to customize your car a bit at first.

    FWIW, I do recommend Road Wars in the genre of combat racing games.    … Expand
  6. SamC
    Aug 18, 2009
    2
    The worst game I have ever played. I would not recommend.
  7. DRiVER_helsinki
    Dec 26, 2013
    1
    have not for years, played this bad game For having a 3D engine doestn mean you can release bad game to make people sad nor make people payhave not for years, played this bad game For having a 3D engine doestn mean you can release bad game to make people sad nor make people pay to waste their time i dont go into details. Save your happiness by playing something ANYTHING else … Expand

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