From PSLS:
"You may not have heard of Cel Damage HD, or maybe the name rings a bell somewhere in the far corners of your mind. That far corner of your mind would likely be in the year 2001, as that is when Cel Damage first released for the original Xbox. This game is an HD makeover of that original title, which received mixed reception both critically and commercially. Should we be rolling out the red carpet or should this game be left back in time 13 years ago?
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Joe from TVG writes "Party games often shine for their simplicity. Delivering an approachable splitscreen experience while still offering excellent gameplay and perennial replayability takes masterful design."
I'm all about car combat games (non-racing ones, anyway) and I've never had the need for full camera control. Between rear view and radar, you can see everything. Thats how it is with Twisted Metal and Vigilante 8, at least.
Carlos writes "Over the last few years remasters have gained a lot of popularity, with many publishers deciding to return to the already proven formulas instead of rushing straight to a sequel - something which causes a lot of controversy in the gaming industry. However, that’s because more often than not fond memories of a game can be ruined due to a remaster not giving the same classic experience or bringing the quality it once had. When it does goes right it can reignite the passion for a franchise for both the new and old generation of gamers alike. So how does Cel Damage HD fair in a market full of remasters?"
Ken McKown writes: I never thought I would be talking about Cel Damage twice in the last two years. I was a fan of the original game when it launched well over ten years ago on the original Xbox, but let’s be honest, I never thought I would see this series again. It’s like being told they are making a sequel to Pen Pen TriIcelon (kudos if you remember that one.) Cel Damage is a colorful car combat title that feels ripped directly out of a classic Saturday morning cartoon, and it still substitutes for a solid weekend romp.
Had a lot of fun with this game back in the day on gamecube. The re-release is still fun but ultimately the lack of online multiplayer is awful for a game like this in this day and age. It seems like it would have been a no-brainer for a game such as this, so it's very strange why they went without adding it. It would fit perfectly for this game and would be about the only reason to purchase this outside of nostalgia.
Seems like there was some potential but it just fell short, especially without adding any content to bring it to this generation.
Xbox One gets Forza 5, PS4 gets Cell Damage HD :D