At its heart, Destruction Derby Raw is essentially a compromise. It isn't nearly as good as the Gran Turismo or Ridge Racer series as far as racing goes, and it can't match Twisted Metal for all-out destructiveness, but it does do both surprisingly well. In the Wreckin' Racing mode, you try to unlock 25 tracks and more than a dozen vehicles by earning points through winning races or inflicting heavy damage. In the multiplayer mode, Battle, you can choose many submodes such as Assault, Destruction Derby, Skyscraper and Pass Da Bomb. All of the submodes amount to smashing your live and artificial opponents before they smash you, albeit in different and unique ways.
Game play is smooth and cars handle naturally with an almost arcadelike feel.
Graphics are mediocre, with boxy cars and unimpressive damage effects. On the other hand, the music and sound effects are good, and they fit the game well. Loading time is slow and the movies are dull, however. Rent this game to play with friends rather than buy it. Recommended for ages 6 and older.