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CARMAGEDDON II: CARPOCALYPSE NOW WALKTHROUGH
There's nothing like running over fat dogs and crushing mental patients against the wall with
their own beds. Keith Pullin does all that and more, as he too, goes quickly round the bend
PCZ #69, 95%

Intro
Most of Carmageddon II is fairly straightforward really; learn the tracks and kill inordinate
amounts of innocent civilians. However, it's not all foot to the floor and blood streaks on the
door. The missions can cause problems, and it's those stages we're concentrating on mainly
here. So, belt up, and get a grip.

MISSION BY MISSION WALKTHROUGH
Group 1

The first three races before the mission act as a warm-up. The other cars are lightweight, and
pedestrians and animals are abundant. Explore, get used to the car and remember: the more
peds dead, the more time you get. Try and visit the bank; crashing into the vault rewards you
with some top quality gear. If you fancy practising some high-speed manoeuvres, slip onto
Beaver City's ample orbital.
Rocky Too is a sprawling level with masses of tricks to try. Extra Power allows you to push
massive rocks onto other cars, and the Wall Climber makes your tyres stick to any surface -
ceilings and all.
It won't take long to reach the Boulder Dash mission, and when you do - just take it easy.
Tumbling over edges doesn't help time-wise, so just get round those bends. Try and aim for
under a minute per lap. Oh, and you get no extra time for killing on missions. So don't bother
- it's cruel and pointless.

Group 2

At first it seems that the antennae are impossible to reach. That's utter rubbish, of course.
Pick the Eagle Mk III (that's if you've accumulated enough credits to actually have a choice)
and just follow the ramps - generally speaking they point in the right direction. Most jumps
require a take-off speed of around 80mph. Hit the right rhythm, and bounce from one rooftop
to the next like a rubber ball.
This mission teaches you a very important skill, and that's the ability to control your jumping
so you can land in very enclosed areas. As the game progresses, you will find, of all the
skills, this is by far the most important.



Group 3

The 'Home Sweet Groan' race takes place in Max's junk yard. In the middle of the stage is
his home, and it's around here that you'll find plenty of contraptions to deliver swift death to
your adversaries. Have fun, see who can be lured into Max's lair, and then nail 'em!
The race in the quarry can be precarious as it's sometimes hard to find peds, and the other
contestants bash you around quite badly. Try and make the most of the ample time bonuses,
and power-ups lurking behind or on crates and boxes. Usually they're not too far from the
actual circuit, so a small diversion is often worth your while.
On the mission stage, loonies from a local mental home are on the loose. There are 22
patients in all, and you have to squish all of them. It's probably best to go for the larger
groups first, and then pick up the stragglers later. We've marked their exact locations on the
map, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. As for those irritating mentalists on the roof,
just bounce up to them with Kangaroo power-ups, or something similar.



Group 4

There are quite a few handy power-ups near the start to help you on this mission, but by far
the best antidote to this little predicament is the Solid Granite Car. It should be lurking just
outside the glass-fronted building near the start point.
When you've got it, head straight for the truck which should by now be charging at high speed
directly for you. Go for the head-on collision, and you should seriously hurt him. He'll probably
head off into the junk yard after that, so follow him, grab as many useful power-ups as you
can, and keep twatting the life out of him.
It's advisable to go for a vehicle other than the Eagle Mk III for all of this. The heavier the car,
the more damage you inflict on your opponent. As long as you keep up a fairly relentless
assault, the time limit shouldn't be a problem.



Group 5

The 'In Cold Blood' mission is a toughie. The snow makes you slide all over the place, the
track is hard to see, and most of the race takes place on the side of a mountain, meaning that
most of the race is spent on a 90-degree angle. Well, you're halfway through the game now,
so what do you expect? The best advice, as for most of the missions, is to just take it easy.
Keep your speed at around a hundred miles an hour - any faster and you're a dead man.
Always keep a beady eye on your mini map, making sure you never stray too far from the
circuit, and avoid getting any big air. When it comes to the ski jump, try and hit the ramp at
about 50mph: the car should stay level thus averting any nasty Eddie the Eagle-type
landings. Stay out of the way of the many quarter pipes too, as they can really slow you
down.
The real trick to this stage is finding the shortcuts. The many hairpin turns give you ample
opportunity, and if you look carefully you can see narrow passageways and crevices that your
car can easily slip into. In terms of vehicles to use, go for something small and
manoeuvrable, or maybe one of the large-wheeled machines on offer - at least then you can
obtain some grip on the slippery surface.



Group 6

The 'Runway Runaway' race can be full of surprises, especially if you head into the airport
terminal. If you drive up the stairs there are some duty free shops, and on the roofs of those
there are some power and armour bonuses. This group of races concludes with an excellent
mission - it's pretty easy too.
First of all, select a fast, agile car (something like the Eagle perhaps?) and simply belt around
the fairground at top speed killing everything in sight. A lot of the clowns can only be reached
through well-timed jumps: for example, the two on top of the tower in the middle of the
fairground can actually be decapitated if you hit the take-off ramp at the right speed (around
100mph).
Watch out though, some of the clowns don't die at the first attempt. They may be fat, but
they're often quite nimble and sometimes glance off a bumper attempting to escape. Make
sure you go back and finish them off, and only leave the scene of an 'accident' when
dismemberment takes place.



Group 7

There are only four air traffic controllers to kill on the 'Control Freak' mission, but look where
they are - right at the top of the tower. It takes some practice, but it seems the only real way
to reach these well-guarded enemies is to use the airport 'props' as ramps to jump up to the
tower. If you're very lucky you can smash straight through the glass.
However, another method is to find a Slaughter Mortar and fire into the control tower to kill
them. Alternatively, grab one of those tail things and see if you can smash the windows with
that. Of all the levels this one seems to be down to luck rather than judgement but, as
always, if you improvise, you can't really fail. The time limit is the real enemy here, so don't
hang about when you first start.



Group 8

Solid Granite Car power-ups are strewn all over the USS Lewinsky. Use these to make short
work of the gun turrets; any that are left over can be demolished by picking up the mutant tail
thingy near the start. When the turrets on the top deck have been destroyed, head below
deck as quickly as possible. There are more turrets here - wipe these out using the same
technique. And surprise, surprise - the core of the ship can be despatched in the same way.
When you've done all that head up to the top deck and kill the admiral.
A medium-sized, tough car is needed for this stage because you're often caught up in
explosions; anything small and defenceless will be annihilated in these situations, so make
the right choice.



Group 9

This is the first time you face opponents on a mission stage and they don't mess about. Their
vehicles are massive and they know how to use them. Being rammed into one of the many
cliff faces is a common occurrence here; so make sure you keep moving constantly. You can
combat their tactics by selecting a fairly large car yourself; the only trouble is you have to
decide how much speed you're willing to sacrifice, as the time limit is again tight.
To destroy the oil wells, slowly drive into the nearby black boxes. The wells can be levelled in
any order, but it's probably best to go for the ones in wide open areas first - wait until the field
has thinned out a bit before heading off into the frantic zones.



Group 10

The second race is superb. In true Blues Brothers spirit choose a fast car and set about
confusing those feds. Try and get two or three to chase you around, pick up a Kangaroo
power-up (or something of the that ilk) and then go flat out towards a brick wall and jump at
the last moment. Any police chasing you crash into the wall and die. This hectic city stage is
bursting with similar cunning tricks so don't be afraid to take let your despicable mind run riot.
After the fun comes the horror - the final stage. This is probably the only really linear level in
the entire game - and to be frank, it's a bit of a shock to find. Prepare for this stage by
picking the fastest car available; after that the key to this stage is opening the blast doors.
Basically, any canisters you see knocking around must be destroyed; blowing them up opens
various blast doors around the silo. The first few are obvious; they encircle some kind of
dome. But after that, they're not so easy to find, especially with the cruel time limit imposed.
But follow the route, destroy everything you see and it all becomes apparent. All you need is
speed and a good memory; master that combination and you complete the game. Well done.
All you have to do now is wait for Carmageddon III.


BOXOUT
CHEATS
Still can't do it? Luckily we have here a complete list of every single wacky cheat the game
has to offer. If you can't cut it with these activated, you really haven't got a hope

LAPMYLOVEPUMP    Cheats enabled
IWISHICOULDFLYRIGHTUPTOTHESKY    Fly mode
SMARTBASTARD    Complete the race
WETWET    Bonus
GLUGGLUG    Mega bonus
STICKITS    Peds glued to the ground
MEGABUM    Giant peds
TWATOFF    Explosive peds
CLINTONCO    Hot rod
FASTBAST    Turbo peds
SUPACOCKS    Invulnerability
TINGTING    Free repairs
MINGMING    Instant repairs
STOPSNATCH    Timer frozen/time thaw
WATERSPORT    1 underwater ability
TIMMYTITTY    Time bonus
CLANGCLANG    Bodywork trashed
BLUEBALLZ    Frozen opponents
BLUEPIGS    Frozen cops
SWIFTYSHIFTY    Turbo opponents
PIGSMIGHTFLY    Turbo cops
MOONINGMINNIE    Lunar gravity
TILTY    Pinball mode
STICKYTYRES    Wall climber
JIGAJIG    Bouncy mode
MRWOBBLEY    Jelly mode
DOTACTION    View peds on map
FRYINGTONIGHT    Ped electro ray
WOTATWATAMI    Greased tyres
STUFFITUP    Damage magnifier
EYEPOPPER    Instant handbrake
ANGELMOLESTERS    Immortal peds
WHIZZ    Turbo
SUPAWHIZZ    Mega-turbo
LEMMINGIZE    Stupid peds
TAKEMETAKEME    Suicidal peds
PILLPOP    5 recovery vouchers
BIGTWAT    Solid granite car
DUFFRIDE    Rock springs
BLOODYHIPPY    Drugs
RUBBERUP    Gripomatic tyres
GOODHEAD    Peds with stupid heads
STIFFSPASMS    Mutant corpses
LEDSLEDS    Gravity from Jupiter
EASYPEASY    Slow-motion peds
TINYTOSS    Mini peds
FURKINELL    Turbo bastard nutter nitros
HOTASS    Afterburner
DIDEDODI    Mine shitting ability
LIQUIDLUNGE    Oil slick from your arse
SKIPPYPOOS    Kangaroo on command
ZAZAZ    Ped annihilator
POWPOW    Opponent repulsificator
OOHMESSYMESS    Dismemberfest
XRAYSPECS    Ethereal peds
GETDOWN    Groovin' peds
MRMAINWARING    Ped panic attack
FARTSUITS    Helium peds
LARGEONE    Pissed peds
HIPPOTART    Fat bastard peds
BLOODYARTISTS    Stick insects
COWCOW    Ped repulsificator
OSOSTRONG    Extra armour
OSOFAST    Extra power
OSONASTY    Extra offensive
OSOVERSATILE    Extra everything
OSOSTRONGSOSTRONG    Double extra armour
OSOFASTSOFAST    Double extra power
OSONASTYSONASTY    Double extra offensive
OSOVERSATILESOVERSATILE    Double extra everything
STRINGVEST    Max armour
VASTNESSES    Max power
FISTNESSES    Max offensive
SKEGNESSES    Max everything
THATSALOTOFARMOUR    Extra armour slot
THATSALOTOFPOWER    Extra power slot
THATSALOTOFOFFAL    Extra offensive slot
THATSALOTOFSLOTS    Extra slots all round
STRONGBONES    Bonus armour slots
FASTBONES    Bonus power slots
NASTYBONES    Bonus offensive slots
LOADSABONES    Bonus slots all round
EVENINGOCCIFER    Drink driving
FRYFRY    Ped flame thrower
INEEDAPILL    Ped Valium
OYPOWERUPNO    Power-up cancel
BIGDANGLE    Mutant tail thing
BONBON    Slaughter mortar
GOTOINFRARED    Cloaking device

BOXOUT
KILLING FIELDS
Most of the time they seem to just leap into your path, but at other times you can't kill
pedestrians for toffee. Here's how to make the most of your weapons

Pedestrian repulsificator
A giant spring that fires out of the car, launching any unsuspecting pedestrians into the air
and far, far away.


Opponent repulsificator
Same as the pedestrian repulsificator, but it affects cars too. Can be a real lifesaver on the
last few races (and on network games).


Pedestrian flamethrower
A ball of fire bellows out from your car and torches any surrounding pedestrians. Great for
killing mental patients and clowns.


Spiked ball and chain
Take out a dozen pedestrians at any one time with this huge 'ball and chain'. It's also very
effective on other vehicles.


Pedestrian electro-bastard ray
If you find a suicidal pedestrian power-up and one of these, you're in for one hell of a time.


Pedestrian annihilator
Similar to the pedestrian electro-bastard ray but available through the power-up inventory. Fry
until you can fry no more.