Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Steer |
|---|---|
A | Accelerate |
B | Brake or reverse |
Z | Use the handbrake |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
How does Destruction Derby 64 play?
The game uses a third-person chase perspective. In race events, the objective is to complete laps and finish ahead of the opposition; in demolition derbies, players score by striking rivals and staying operational in an arena.
Players steer, accelerate, brake, reverse, and use the handbrake to manage corners and collisions. Events are organized into competitions with multiple races or derbies. Progress depends on placing well, earning points, and preserving a usable vehicle through increasingly demanding contests.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Destruction Derby 64?
In circuit races, brake before corners rather than entering at maximum speed. Use the inside line when it is safe, but avoid unnecessary side impacts that can slow the car or damage its handling.
In demolition derbies, attack opponents that are already engaged with another car, then move away before several rivals surround you. Watch the vehicle’s condition and favor controlled impacts over repeated head-on crashes.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the handbrake sparingly: it can help rotate the car, but it also leaves you vulnerable to a follow-up hit.
- 2
In arenas, keep moving and avoid becoming trapped against the wall.
- 3
Learn which parts of the car can absorb impacts before committing to a direct collision.
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