Video: The Story of Cel Damage 2, The Car Racing / Combat Title That Got Blown Off Track

It hit the wrong gear

by Thomas Whitehead Sat 9th Jul 2016

Some GameCube owners may remember Cel Damage, a car racing / combat game that was also on Xbox and, eventually, PS2. Developed by Pseudo Interactive and published by EA, it had a mixed critical reception due to its rather unique blend of car racing and battling, though its visual style was certainly eye-catching.

There was a sequel planned at one point, too, which was aiming to improve on the shortcomings of the first title and act on feedback from critics and gamers. As Unseen 64 and occasional Nintendo Life contributor Liam Robertson explains below, Pseudo Interactive was keen to take the franchise further but couldn't, ultimately, secure a publisher for the sequel.

The video goes into a lot of detail about the sorts of features that were planned for the sequel, which suggests it could have been an interesting release in that GameCube era. Check it out below.

Tom has been involved in the games industry for over a decade, mostly writing about it or struggling to sell Indie games. Loves reading, writing, hunting Capcom’s fiercest monsters and watching baseball.

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Undead_terror
Sat 9th Jul 2016

Rebeltaxi anyone?

Looks like a fun game.

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KO-Cub
Sat 9th Jul 2016

@Undead_terror
Pan's great.

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Snow-Dust
Sat 9th Jul 2016

I remember this game, it was fun but that may just be nostolgia

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LordPieFace
Sat 9th Jul 2016

@Undead_terror Yeah, I found out about this through the RebelTaxi channel. Would have been nice to see another one with online multiplayer, don't care if Pan doesn't mind it.

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YoshiParty
Sat 9th Jul 2016

Never played this game, but it's a shame that the sequel never came to be. Game looked fun.

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MagicEmperor
Sat 9th Jul 2016

Never played Cel Damage, but interesting.

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Kevlar44
Sat 9th Jul 2016

Cel Damage is actually a really fun game. Too bad there wasn't a sequel i certainly would have played it.

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PixelSprixie
Sat 9th Jul 2016

@YouSeemFRAZZLED That's what I was thinking, also. :x it looks fun & I like Cel shaded games.

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troj27
Sat 9th Jul 2016

This game was great, the series needs to be revived, with some new added features it would definitely hold up in todays current gen

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gb_nes_gamer
Sat 9th Jul 2016

I never played Cel Damage but it reminds me of Vigilante 8 on the N64. I got the sequel also on N64. It was a good action driving game.

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Lil_B
Sat 9th Jul 2016

Brings back good times - I remember playing this endlessly with my brother when we were younger. Still got my ps2 copy in my room.

It wasn't perfect but like the Worms series back then, it was certainly good, chaotic fun with siblings & friends.
Saddened to hear about that it's sequel was never given a chance.

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Lunarsickness
Sun 10th Jul 2016

This game is seriously top tier for hidden gems on GameCube. Seriously. Everyone should try it.

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MyLegGuy
Sun 10th Jul 2016

I loved Cel Damage. It was so much fun to play with my brothers. I loved all the fun items like the rocket that lets you fly. I also liked how each map was very different and had lots of cool things that happen.

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Rubyace
Sun 10th Jul 2016

One of my favorites, especially when playing with a group. Cel Damage was more popular among my friends than melee ever was. Shame this game series never continued.