''This game is what Henry Ford had in mind for the future of the automobile''

The Playstation had so many great games during it's launch window. I remember playing this at my cousin's house and wanting to run out for my own copy. It was pretty state of the art back then!

''[Destruction Derby] is what Henry Ford had in mind for the future of the automobile.'' - had me in tears.

Loved this game so much as a kid! Thanks for reviewing this game! This game had some of the best music and even better game play for the playstation. Thanks Ryan for sending this game to CGR for review!

This was a must have when the Playstation was released. Will go into the history books as a solid game.

The best strategy for me seemed to be to try to stay in 2nd place the whole race since you get double points for spinning the first-place car. Then try to win on the last lap or two.

This was possibly the very first Playstation game I played and I loved it. You can't beat getting the front of the car completely nackered and having to reverse around the bowl picking up those last few points.

I remember when this game came out when i was a kid. I rented it from Hollywood video, I was blown away by the destruction physics. I could never afford it, but i had some of the best destruction derby memories for those three days. =D

Psygnosis were masters of the game development craft back in the PSX days man. Wish they were still around.

There may be only like 8 race courses plus arenas, but the courses change configurations every season.

Fun times with this one back in the day :)

The "physics" and damage models completely blew my mind at the time lol. It's absolutely crazy how far technology has developed in just 20 years

does PS3 have backwards compatability with PS2 and PS1? or no

Great review, great game ~ Classic Game Room puts out rockin' stuff! :)

This was actually my first experience I had with the PS1 on a Blockbuster's back in 95-96.

RIP Psygnosis/Studio Liverpool 1984-2012 Destruction Derby was one of the very first Playstation games I remember playing, since they were released within about a month of each other. Loved it. Sooooooooo much.

Could you review destruction derby raw please.

Phenomenal review. This was also one of my first games ever!

Does anyone know if this is better than the 2nd game?

When I was 14 and I was playing this game, my dad saw me playing and looked at the game footage. He then said "Now I know I'm never gonna buy you a car."