Destruction Derby 64

Infobox VG
title = Destruction Derby 64


developer = Looking Glass Studios
publisher = THQ
engine =
released = vgrelease|NA=March 30, 1999|PAL=October 12, 1999
genre = Racing
modes = Single-player, multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Everyone
platforms = Nintendo 64
requirements =

"Destruction Derby 64" is the Nintendo 64 version of the PlayStation game series "Destruction Derby", which is based on the real life sport of demolition derby, with some differences. Graphically and technically it's better than its PlayStation counterpart, with more cars, brighter and better graphics and better crash damage, which includes the hoods and trunks of cars flying off in hard collisions. The cars that the player start out with are rather basic generic saloons painted up for racing and smashing. As you progress through the championships you are awarded bonus vehicles such as a black Hot rod with flames and a blue Ford Mustang GT hybrid called the 'Blue Demon'.

The tracks are varied, from the traditional Demolition Derby arenas to the circuit races such as 'Destruction Junction' and are reasonably detailed in comparison to the Playstation version, although the texture detail suffers due to the Nintendo 64's smaller texture memory.

Multiplayer, unlike its Playstation counterpart, has split screen for up to four players. The arenas that you can't play in single player 'arcade' mode are available in multiplayer once you unlock them in the championships.

There are 24 cars in all. The player start out with 12 that are just plain style cars painted up to look more like race cars. But, there are 12 secret cars that you earn by doing championship mode and time trials. These cars include:
*Baja Buggy: A blue and yellow car. Looks like a Volkswagen Bug.
*Low Rider: Pink low rider with blue hood design.
*Woody Wagon: Green wagon with wood panels. Probably a Ford.
*Pickup: Cloud and gold color. Looks like a Chevy S-10.
*Taxicab: Yellow taxi with checkered pattern.
*Blue Demon: Ford Mustang GT. Light blue with a blue stripe through the middle.
*Ragtop: Red car with white stripes. Probably a Corvette.
*Hot Rod: Black Hot Rod with flames.
*Ambulance: White Ambulance with red stripes.
*Hatchback: AMC Gremlin. Green with dark green stripe.
*Street Rocket: Light blue with turquoise front. Probably a Pontiac.
*Police Car: Grey police car with white doors.