Vehicular Combat (also known as Car Combat) is a type of video games where the main objectives of gameplay include cars, equipped with weapons like missiles, lasers, machine guns, flamethrower, and other weapons. The player selects his vehicle at the start of the game with a task to destroy other vehicles controlled by other players or AI (Artificial Intelligence). The genre introduces a series of different vehicles available for the players, each vehicle has its unique weaknesses, strengths, and special attacks. During the gameplay, the player may unlock hidden cars by accomplishing the certain in-game missions. Traditionally, vehicular combat revolves around fast-paced combat and actions inside the cars, emphasizing role-playing and other elements. In the games, the player just follows the simple play pattern, in which the player struggles to take down the increasing number of skilled foes, often in increasingly complicated battles, before facing the final boss character. Vehicular games represent the different gameplay from other traditional racing games. Tank, Boat, and Submarine, Aircraft, Futuristic Race, etc. are prominent features of Vehicular Combat.

10 Best Vehicular Combat Games for PS2

#1 Twisted Metal: Black

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Twisted Metal: Black developed by Incognito Entertainment and published by SCE is a Vehicular Combat, Single and Multiplayer video game for PlayStation platform. The game takes place in the post-apocalyptic-themed world, and it is the 5th title in the series of Twisted Metal. It offers the similar gameplay to its previous title and allows the player to select his vehicle and an arena to jump into the battlefield. There are several weapon-based vehicles available, and each has its unique statistics. The ultimate goal of the player is to explore the world from a third-person perspective, race against rival drivers and attempt to eliminate them from competition using multiple weapons. You can drive your vehicle in an open era and can pit against drivers in different levels. In the beginning, you’ve limited ammo, and you need to collect more to survive longer in the deadly match. Twisted Metal: Black offers prominent features such as various Vehicles, Open Environment, new Weapons, and more. Twisted Metal: Black is a fantastic game for those who love playing Vehicular Combat games.

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#2 Jak X: Combat Racing

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Jak X: Combat Racing is a Racing video game with strong Vehicular Combat elements developed by Naughty Dog. The game supports both Single and Multiplayer Modes and lets you dive into the game world by selecting your car. It takes place in Kras City and lets you control the character named Jak and his companion named Daxter. During the competition, the protagonist and his companion have been poisoned by the Krew. He forces the Jak to race for him in the next tournament and receive the antidote. Choose your vehicle and participate in Kars City Championship and compete against the world best drivers. In the game, each vehicle is armed with weapons and can be used to destroy against vehicles. There are different locations to explore and race against computer controlled cars. Earn experience points by completing each round and use these points to upgrade your vehicle, weapons, and your abilities. Jak X: Combat Racing offers core features such as Twenty-four Race tracks, Eight Open Combat Arenas, Destroy Competitor with Weapons, Customization, Adventure Mode, over 120 Missions and more. Try it out.

#3 WWE Crush Hour

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WWE Crush Hour is a Racing game with strong Vehicular Combat elements. The story revolves around Vince McMahon who wants to take over all television networks and launch its own TV Show named WWE Superstars. His upcoming show called Crush Hour is a derby-style show and includes over thirty WWE Superstars in custom cars equip with weapons and other objects. The game takes place in a destructible world and lets you select your character and vehicle, custom it with deadly weapons and equipment. Jump into the game world where you have to race against AI drivers with a simple task to eliminate them all to win the race. Destroy other cars using weapons and complete mission within time to score points and money. The amount of content to unlock depends on the points you score. Enhance your car ability by upgrading engine, weapons, and other. The game supports both Single and Multiplayer modes and lets you immerse yourself in combat experience. With exciting features, open environment, addictive gameplay, and superb mechanics, WWE Crush Hour is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.

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#4 Smuggler’s Run 2

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Smuggler’s Run 2 is a Single and Multiplayer Racing video game developed by Angel Studio and published by Rockstar Games. It is the sequel to the Smuggler’s Run video game and offers the similar game to its predecessor. The game takes place in three different locations around the world such as Russia, Vietnam and Georgia. In the game, you can take on the role of the protagonist, who works with a small smuggling organization and his ultimate goal is to deliver illegal cargo to destinations within three massive maps. It has a variety of vehicles and you can select one of them to start your game. It offers open environment and lets you navigate the world from third-person perspective. The story centers on the objectives assigned by the Colonel to EI. During the missions, you have to fight against enemies while avoiding border patrol and local armies. You can use different weapons to destroy the enemies’ vehicles and earn points that can be used to unlock further vehicles in the game. With prominent features, addictive gameplay, smooth controls and brilliant story, Smuggler’s Run 2 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#5 Burnout Revenge

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Burnout Revenge is a Sports, Racing, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game developed by Electronic Arts. Throughout the game, the player serves as a racer, where the main mission is to beat all the participants to reach the last line. The game is a combo of racing and vehicular combat where a player can hit another player’s car to get him out.

The included modes are rush-hour traffic, circuit racing, Road Rage, Burning Lap, and Crash Mode. In Road Rage, the player has to crash as many rivals as possible within a time limit, or until the player’s car gets wrecked. Eliminator is a race where every thirty seconds, the last-placed car gets detonated, and the race continues until only one racer left behind.

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#6 The Simpsons: Road Rage

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The Simpsons: Road Rage is an Action-Adventure, Vehicular Combat, Single-player and Multiplayer video game based on the animated TV series The Simpsons, and serves as the part of the series based on the show. It takes place in the brilliant environment and the game offers the superb story, revolving around Mr. Burns who has bought all transit system to create radioactive buses that invade the health of the public. The player takes on the role of the protagonist, who must navigate the world in order to earn money by driving around the vehicle for a specific time, picking up passengers and transport them to their destinations. During the gameplay, the player receives money for each successfully dropping off passenger. Along the journey, the player has to avoid the hurdles like nuclear transit buses, burns and other vehicles. The Simpsons: Road Rage includes prominent features such as Exploration, Become a Taxi Driver, Unlockable Content, stunning Locations, and more. The Simpsons: Road Rage is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.

#7 Motor Mayhem

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Motor Mayhem is an Action-Adventure, Vehicular Combat, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Beyond Games and published by Infogrames. It is set in the destructible world filled with foes, and their leaders. The game lets you get into the role of the protagonist, hold a steering and jump into battle against foes. It has a set of missions each with its challenges, vehicles, and enemies. Your vehicle is equipped with powerful weapons and can be unlocked by getting points. Use your weapons and eliminate competitors. Explore the game world, drive freely and accomplish missions. There are different weapons such as Missiles, Rocket Launcher, Machinegun, etc. that can be used to eliminate the enemies. To win the level, you must cross the finish line before your competitors. Upgrades your vehicles with engine, tires, suspension and other parts to enhance its abilities. With the best mechanics, addictive gameplay, and brilliant visuals, Motor Mayhem is the best game to play and enjoy.

#8 Mashed: Drive to Survive

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Mashed: Drive to Survive is an Action-Adventure, Racing, Vehicular Combat, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Supersonic Software. The game takes place in the stunning world and includes various vehicles to play and enjoy. Each car equips with weapons, and equipment and has its unique abilities. You can play the game from a top-down perspective. In the beginning, each race contains four cars, and your main task is to explore the game world, navigate obstacles and get power-ups to obtain weapons. Eliminate your competitors from race using weapons and gain experience. Unlock other cars, upgrades, weapons and abilities using your experience and become the best driver in the game. Play against AI Drivers or other players in Multiplayer mode and show your driving skills. You can equip your vehicle with deadly weapons such as a shotgun, missiles, rocket launcher and more. In Multiplayer Mode, you can play over four players and your task is to knock out players to win. Mashed: Drive to Survive includes features such as Thirteen Tracks, Various Weapons to pick up, Use Machine Gun, and more. Try it out.

#9 Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames or shortly named as Mercs 2 is a fascinating piece of art when we talk about Action-Adventure and shooting games with RPG elements. The game comes with super cool graphics, an open world, thrilling gameplay and a stunningly well written storyline. A proud production of Pandemic Studios, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is a sequel to Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction and is playable on PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. With a powerful and highly modified gaming engine “Zero”, game runs smoothly on almost every machine with the required specifications. The story of the game sets in Venezuela following the lead of a mercenary who worked honestly and got betrayed by the boss Solano. Player plans to revenge on Solano but Solano was not an easy man to find so in order to get to Solano, the player goes through a huge distance of destruction and mayhem. After a long struggle and killing a lot of low tier gang leaders, he finally catches Solano and kills him. The story of Mercenaries 2: World in Flames resembles a lot to the story of Just Cause 2 and The Saboteur and because of that this game is a inclusion to this specific genre. Trying it out won’t feel like wasting your precious time and instead, you’ll enjoy it.

#10 Roadkill

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Roadkill is an Action-Adventure, Open World, Exploration, Vehicular Combat, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Terminal Reality and published by Midway Games. It is set in the post-apocalyptic world and focuses on vehicular combat. The game offers the similar gameplay to Grand Theft Auto Series. Select your vehicle and get into the game world where you have to complete a series of missions to progress in the storyline. Your vehicle equips with deadly weapons and equipment. The goal is to race against AI drivers or other players, eliminate foes using missiles, machine guns, and other armors and complete each level within time. Use your experience points to unlock further vehicles, weapons and items. The game is inspired by the Mad Max. You assume the role of the protagonist named as Mason Strong and the main goal is to enhance your reputation by performing criminal activities and completing tasks. With detailed Environment, impressive gameplay, superb mechanics and exciting story, Roadkill is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.