Rollcage

PlayStation console exclusive

Rollcage is an arcade-style racing game for Windows and PlayStation, developed by Attention to Detail, and published by Psygnosis. The Windows version was released in the UK on March 24, 1999. The game's selling point was its unique physics engine, in which cars could drive on walls or ceilings because of the airflow passing over them at extreme speeds. The game also featured an original soundtrack by Fatboy Slim.

Released: 24 March 1999
Platforms: PlayStation Windows
Genres: Futuristic racing Racing
Developers: Attention to Detail
Publishers: SCE Studio Liverpool
Series: Rollcage
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Themes: Action
Country: United Kingdom
Age ratings: ESRB E CLASS_IND 14
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Entry: #1 in Rollcage

About

Rollcage is a 1999 racing video game developed by Attention to Detail and published by Psygnosis for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. It was followed by a sequel titled Rollcage Stage II.

Keywords

combat racing
destructible environment

Media

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Gameplay

The game's selling point was its unique physics engine, in which cars could drive on walls or ceilings due to the airflow passing over them at extreme speeds.

Reception

The PlayStation version of Rollcage received "favorable" reviews, while the PC version received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Next Generation said of the former console version, "Anyone with a hankering for fast cars and pretty explosions should be sure to give Rollcage a chance."

Joshua Romero of AllGame gave the PC version four-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, "If you have a 3D accelerator and have any taking to a great game, you shouldn't pass up Rollcage. True, PC players don't have the convenience that console players have and can rent the game, but Rollcage is worth the cash, no matter what system." He also gave the PlayStation version four stars, saying, "If you're into futuristic auto-combat/racing games and looking for something aside from Wipeout, give Rollcage a try. I'm guessing you won't be disappointed."