Vehicular combat games (also known as just
vehicular combat or
car combat) are typically
video or
computer games where the primary objectives of gameplay includes
vehicles, usually armed with
machine guns,
missiles,
molotov cocktails,
pipe bombs,
hand grenades, and other
improvised weapons, attempting to destroy vehicles controlled by the
CPU or by opposing players. The genre normally features a variety of different vehicles available for play, each with its own strengths, weaknesses, and special attack abilities. Players may also unlock hidden vehicles by completing certain in-game tasks. Traditionally, vehicular combat games focus on fast-paced action inside the vehicle, rarely, if ever, concerning themselves with
role-playing or other elements. Games may include racing themes, but they are generally secondary to the action.