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{{Infobox VG
|title = Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now
|image = [[File:Carma2boxuk.jpg|236px]]
|caption = UK PC Version CD cover
|developer = [[Stainless Games]]
|publisher = {{EU}} [[SCi]]<br />{{NA}} [[Interplay]]
|designer = 
|engine = [[BRender]] v1.3
|released = '''Original:''' November 30, 1998<br />'''Digital:''' October 17, 2013
|genre = Vehicular combat
|modes = Single player, Network Multiplayer
|players = 1 - 12 players
|ratings = {{w|Entertainment_Software_Rating_Board|ESRB}}: M<br />{{w|BBFC}}: 18<br />{{w|Office_of_Film_and_Literature_Classification_(Australia)|OFLC}}: MA15+<br />{{w|ELSPA}}: 15+ (cut)<br />{{w|USK}}: 16+
|platforms = Windows, Macintosh
|media = CD-ROM
|requirements = Windows 95 / 98<br />166MHz CPU<br />16MB RAM<br />200MB Hard Disk Space<br />DirectX 6 2MB Graphics card<br />4x CD-ROM Drive<br />DirectX 6 Soundcard<br />IPX (for network game)
|input = Keyboard & Mouse
|image2 = [[File:Carma2boxus.jpg|236px]]
|caption2 = US cover
}}

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'''''Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now''''' is the sequel to the computer game ''[[Carmageddon]]'', released on November 30, 1998. The game was developed by Stainless Games and published by Sales Curve Interactive. It has been released for both PC and Macintosh.

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''Carmageddon II'' is generally regarded as the best game in the series due to its improved graphics, improved physics and overall better gameplay. It is also the only game in the trilogy which does not have an official expansion pack.

==Gameplay== <!--T:5-->

===Single player=== <!--T:6-->

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As with ''[[Carmageddon]]'', there are 3 ways to finish most levels:

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*Complete the race, passing through every [[checkpoint]] before time runs out
*[[Wasted|Waste]] all the opponents
*Kill every pedestrian in the level

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Three levels of difficulty are available to choose from.

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As the player progresses through the game they unlock '[[groups]]' of levels. These consist of 3 standard "Race, Wreck, or Wreak havoc among the populace" levels, followed by a [[mission]]. Each mission has specific tasks to accomplish, and must be passed to unlock the next group. The game is completed when group 10 is finished, and all cars and levels are unlocked as a reward.

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The time limits are more generous than in the first game, and the player can kill [[Pedestrians|pedestrians]], crash into opponents or perform certain actions to gain extra time.

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''Carmageddon II'' was one of the few racing games at the time to feature deformable model removable parts on its cars, making for more realistic dents and crashes. The vehicles can be bent in half, leaving them with fewer wheels on the ground, and can even be sheared in half, causing retirement from the race if the damage is not repaired before the vehicle touches the ground.

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{{See also|Levels in Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now}}

===Multiplayer=== <!--T:14-->
{{Main|Multiplayer#Carmageddon II}}
''Carmageddon II'' supports 2-6 players, over a LAN Network or IPX Network.

==Characters== <!--T:15-->
{{main|:Category:Drivers in Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now}}
{{See also|List of vehicles in Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now}}

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''Carmageddon II'' features 40 Characters, each with their own individual vehicle - 10 more than its prequel. The player can only choose [[Max Damage]] at the start, but opponents vehicles can be bought after a race using Credits earned.

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''Carmageddon II'' features a heavy metal soundtrack with songs from {{w|Iron Maiden}} and instrumental tracks from Sentience. Depending on the version of the game, some songs may differ.

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#Sentience - Machina Directa
#Sentience - Finer Scale
#Sentience - Pressure Them (Steam/GOG/Uncensored versions)
#Sentience(?) - ''unknown name''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL55bA9PNUA</ref> (Censored version)
#Sentience - Magnificent Speed (Censored version)
#Iron Maiden - Man on the Edge
#Iron Maiden - Be Quick or Be Dead
#Iron Maiden - Aces High
#Iron Maiden - The Trooper

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Like its predecessor, ''Carmageddon II'' was subject to criticism for the level of violence portrayed in the game. It is rated 15+ by ELSPA. In some countries, the pedestrians (and animals) are zombies, and blood is turned to green slime: In Germany, aliens replaced the pedestrians. Internet released '[[Blood Patch|blood patches]]' restore the original human pedestrians. The blood pack was later released in the United Kingdom in 1999, earning the game an 18 certificate.

==Changes from ''Carmageddon''== <!--T:20-->
*The amount of sprites has been decreased - [[pedestrians]], [[pickups]], etc. are now full 3D models.
*[[Items]], [[missions]], [[status]], [[crushage]] and the [[mini-map]] have been introduced.
*[[Cops]] and the [[prat cam]] have been removed, but were planned to be in the game during [[prototype information|prototype]] stages. Some info on those things is still in the final game, but [[unused content|unused]].
*Different character roster, different [[locations]], different [[menu]] styles.
*[[APO]] now has 30 slots that must be purchased before being filled.
*[[Opponents]] are no longer [[stealworthy]] - they must be purchased.
*Levels are organized in [[groups]].
*Some things have become more complex (e.g. the physics, [[Action Replay]], [[powerups]]).

==Re-release== <!--T:21-->
On October 17 2013, ''Carmageddon II'' was re-released via the ''Good Old Games'' online store.[http://www.gog.com/news/release_carmageddon_2_carpocalypse_now]

==External links== <!--T:22-->
*[http://games.sci.co.uk/games/basic.asp?version_id=4 ''Carmageddon II''] at Sci Games
*[https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28683965/Carmageddon%20II%20-%20Manual%20-%20PC.pdf Instruction Manual] direct download (ENG - 348 KB)
*[http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/89957-carmageddon-2-carpocalypse-now/index.html Review scores] at Gamerankings
*[http://www.tower.net.au/~robsol/carma/carm2_faq.html RCS' ''Carmageddon 2'' FAQ]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyrYDSwD_gk Intro] on YouTube
*[http://games.sci.co.uk/games/downloads/default.asp?sortType=Patch ''Carmageddon II'' patches] at Sci Games
*[http://devwam.toshiba-3.com/viewtopic.php?id=313 ''Carmageddon II'' patches guide] at devWAM

==References==
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{{Carmageddon Games}}

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[[Category:Carmageddon games]]
[[Category:Mac OS games]]
[[Category:Windows PC games]]
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