''Full Auto'' is a 2006

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for the

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developed by

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and published by

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. The game was originally developed by

for the PC. It features destructible environments and (in certain races) a mode called "Unwreck" which rewinds time if the player makes a mistake and wants to try again. The game was removed from Games on Demand in August 2012. A sequel, '' Full Auto 2: Battlelines'', was released exclusively for the

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Vehicles

In ''Full Auto'', there are four vehicle classes. Each has its own abilities, strengths and weaknesses. There is ''Class A'', which are faster, but have less durability than their counterparts. ''Class B'' is the middle class of vehicles having a fair amount of speed, and decent durability. ''Class C'' consists of slow, but highly durable vehicles. A fourth class, ''Class S'', is home to the "ultimate" class where its vehicle is very powerful, fast and durable. Note that in online play all players, regardless of how far they have gotten in the career mode, have access to all vehicles in whatever class the host of the room determines. However, tuneable weapons are not permitted on Live play unless they are unlocked from the career mode.

Weapons

The weapons of ''Full Auto'' are mounted on the vehicles, and have unlimited ammunition, but require a cooldown period if fired too quickly. The weapons become active after approximately 10 seconds of racing into the game.

Reception

The game received "average" reviews according to the

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. In Japan, ''

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'' gave it a score of 27 out of 40, while ''Famitsu X360'' gave it a score of two eights and two sevens for a total of 30 out of 40. Theo Wells of ''

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'' gave the game four stars out of five, saying: "Graphically, the level of detail in the tracks is simply stunning compared with the scenery on '' Burnout'', a reflection of the superiority of the new Xbox over the old." Michael Donahoe of ''

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'' similarly gave it four stars: "A variety of wheels and weaponry ensures there'll be loads of destruction, while the online option gives this gas-guzzler some extra mileage." However, Jason Hill of ''

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'' gave it two-and-a-half stars out of five: "A big selection of different events suggests variety but the action soon becomes repetitive. ''Full Auto''s main competitor, ''Burnout'', offers significantly more diversity in its challenges."

References

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