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Mayhem

Mayhem is a fast paced arcade racing and car destruction game. The inspiration for the game comes from two distinct types of events: Demolition Derby and Banger Racing. A demolition derby is more of an…

25 March 2011

Mayhem is a platform developed by Left Field Productions, released 25 March 2011 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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What Mayhem is

Mayhem is a platform game developed by Left Field Productions and released in 2011. It was published by Rombax Games. It is available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Mayhem is a fast paced arcade racing and car destruction game. The inspiration for the game comes from two distinct types of events: Demolition Derby and Banger Racing. A demolition derby is more of an American pastime, primarily at state fairs and the like. Participants take an old beat down car, strip it of all the glass and other "dangerous" elements, spray paint the car and decorate it to their liking, then beat it to death at the main event. The last vehicle standing is the victor. A Banger Race is more practiced in the UK. Races take place on small courses with pits and hills, and drivers are encouraged to send their opponents off course. Courses can have hazards and obstacles, and…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, educational and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

Mayhem launched on 25 March 2011, within three weeks of Crysis 2, Dragon Age 2, Total War: Shogun 2 and Dragon Age II.

Released around the same time: Crysis 2, Dragon Age 2, Total War: Shogun 2, Dragon Age II.

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When did Mayhem come out?
Mayhem was released on 25 March 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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