I remember this ... although its seems awful now at the time it seemed ok although it does have its faults for a point and click horror. The acting isnt as good as you would expect and the story could be better although I still do not recall fully understanding what went on but since it had an 18 BBFC if i recall due its themes and some sceens in it at the time in 1997 for EU release ... ?? was it only released then, seems far longer but thats whats on wikipedia. There are some moments which will or did make me jump and I had played through more than once which I expect was to try and understand the story as not everything was clear on the first play through as well as it has two different endings.
I still own the original boxed version .. and i can see how a new game FUEL is very much an graphical update. The single player although lacks depth does provide some needed practice before playing with friends and allows you to get to know each vehicles strengths espcially the handling as well as getting to know the landscape and the modes as trying to get to that gate before anyone else does depend on knowing where it will spawn next and the quickest way using the terrain. The graphics and sound are okay for its time but nothing special and the AI does not challenge most so do not expect them trying to ram you but rather crash into you by accident but feel free to bash into them just do not wreck your vehicle though in the process epscially if there is a nasty drop ahead of you. The range of vehicles is fairly decent each with different handling and can make a fun race but no real customization that you get in more recent games. Overall there isnt much to keep the average player interested but if you like this kind of chaos , racing offroad and crashing into other vehicles espcially with friends then its worth a try and is certainly good for those nostalgic types otherwise newer FUEL might be a better choice as both are much the same.
