Destruction Derby 64 brings the iconic vehicular combat series to the Nintendo 64. Developed by Looking Glass Studios and released in 1999, this entry shifts the focus towards chaotic arcade racing where causing damage is just as important as crossing the finish line. You earn points by intentionally spinning out opponents, causing high-speed collisions, and wrecking other cars on track layouts designed with deadly intersections to guarantee metal-crunching pile-ups.
How to play
The goal is to rack up maximum points through destruction and high placements. Since this runs via browser emulation, you will use the default N64 keyboard mappings: the Arrow Keys handle steering, while Z and X act as the A and B buttons to accelerate and brake. Press Enter for Start to pause or select options. Ram other cars into walls or aim for their rear quarter panels to spin them out for maximum points.
Tips
- In Championship mode, getting first place isn’t enough to win if you haven’t scored enough destruction points during the race. Focus on hitting opponents at intersections.
- Avoid taking head-on damage. Your car’s radiator is located at the front, and sustaining too much frontal damage will cause your engine to overheat and eliminate you from the race.
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