Software:Mayhem (video game)

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Mayhem
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Developer(s)Left Field Productions
Publisher(s)Rombax Games
Platform(s)PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: March 25, 2011
  • EU: March 30, 2012 (PS3)
Genre(s)Racing

Mayhem (also known as Mayhem 3D) is a racing video game developed by Left Field Productions, published by Rombax Games, and distributed by Zoo Entertainment for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.[1] The game is a demolition derby style game that features 3D gameplay that works on any TV.[2]

Mayhem would be the final game developed by Left Field Productions before the company went out of business.

Graphics

The game features full 3D compatibility for any TV. It has an art style similar to MadWorld for the Wii, an oversaturated graphic novel style with the only colors being black, white, and red as the sky.

Gameplay

The career mode is split into graphic novel chapters. There are multiple different game modes to play throughout the game. There are many things to unlock with Mayhem Points and Stars, including vehicles and tracks.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PS3Xbox 360
GameRevolutionD[3]D[3]
GameZoneN/A5.5/10[4]
OXM (US)N/A5/10[5]
PSM4/10[6]N/A
Aggregate score
Metacritic53/100[7]47/100[8]

The PlayStation 3 version received "mixed" reviews, while the Xbox 360 version received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7][8]

References

  1. Halapch, Julie (February 28, 2011). "Mayhem Arrives in 3D on X360 and PS3 in March 2011". Archived from the original on November 13, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111113022301/http://cgrempire.com/2011/02/mayhem-arrives-in-3d-on-x360-and-ps3-in-march-2011/. Retrieved February 3, 2020. 
  2. IGN staff (February 24, 2011). "Destruction Descends Upon Xbox 360 and PS3 with Mayhem 3D this March". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/25/destruction-descends-upon-xbox-360-and-ps3-with-mayhem-3d-this-march. Retrieved February 3, 2020. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Bischoff, Daniel R. (May 5, 2011). "Mayhem [3D Review"]. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150908003300/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/mayhem-xbox360. Retrieved February 3, 2020. 
  4. Steinlage, Tate (April 13, 2011). "Mayhem 3D Review (X360)". Archived from the original on April 16, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110416073626/http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/mayhem_3d/. Retrieved February 3, 2020. 
  5. Lewis, Cameron (May 2011). "Mayhem 3D review". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 75. Archived from the original on September 3, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130903204119/http://oxmonline.com/mayhem-3d-review. Retrieved February 3, 2020. 
  6. "Review: Mayhem 3D". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (46): 81. June 2011. 
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Mayhem 3D for PlayStation 3 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mayhem-3d/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3. Retrieved February 3, 2020. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Mayhem 3D for Xbox 360 Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mayhem-3d/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360. Retrieved February 3, 2020.