CheatCC: FlatOut
- Rated, [2/5]. "FlatOut has all the makings of a great budget games, except that it's not great and that it's not budget priced." (PS2)
- http://cheatcc.com/psx2/rev/flatout.html

PSX Extreme: FlatOut
- Review by Aaron Thomas, [4.9/10]. "This will be $20 in two months - wait until then."
- http://www.psxextreme.com/scripts/reviews2/review.asp?RevID=396

1UP: FlatOut
- [6.0/10] "FlatOut basically feels like a slightly more frustrating successor to the original Destruction Derby series on the PlayStation 1 (well, the first two games)" (PS2)
- http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3142064&did=1

G4: FlatOut Review
- Rated [3/5] "In the final analysis, there's not a lot to truly complain about here, but there's also only so much to really enthuse over." (PS2)
- http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/52090/FlatOut_Review.html

Stuff Magazine: FlatOut
- Rated [6.5/10]. "Like a late-night hookup with the town floozy, this game might look promising when you take it home, but trust us, the next morning you're going to wonder why this disc is snuggled up inside your Xbox. Rent."
- http://www.stuffmagazine.com/hype/review.aspx?id=9453

IGN: FlatOut Review
- Review by Ivan Sulic, [7.5/10]. "Welcome to our full review of automobile physics. Lesson one: Not wearing a seatbelt is unwise."
- http://ps2.ign.com/articles/633/633357p1.html

Jolt.co.uk: FlatOut
- Review by Colin Barnwell, [7.5/10]. "FlatOut’s visuals are pretty decent if nothing flashy." (PS2)
- http://www.jolt.co.uk/index.php?articleid=3143

Game Over Online Magazine: FlatOut
- Review by David Brothers, [75%]. "FlatOut has hit the market at what could easily be called the worst possible time." (PS2)
- http://www.game-over.net/reviews.php?page=ps2reviews&id=340

GameSpot: FlatOut
- Review by Alex Navarro, [7.9/10]. "For those who just want to race fast, wreck hard, and look good doing it, FlatOut fits the bill." (PS2)
- http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/driving/flatout/review.html

GameZone: FlatOut
- Review by Michael Knutson, [7.9/10]. "Once players boot up the game, there are several different modes for players to choose to enter in: Career Mode, Quick Race, Time Trial, Bonus, and Multiplayer." (PS2)
- http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r21234.htm

TVG: FlatOut Review
- Review by Derek dela Fuente, [8/10]. "Empire Interactive mount a serious rival to Burnout3; just remember to buckle up your seatbelt..."
- http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles/Flatout_Review_6692_3981_0_0_10_0.htm

TimesOnline: FlatOut
- Review by Nigel Kendall. "This has to be the perfect game for the frustrated modern driver." (PS2/Xbox)
- http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/games_and_puzzles/article397021.ece

3DAvenue.com: FlatOut
- Review by Simon Hutchinson. "It seems that these days the major focus for racing games is realism or the ability to customize cars, it was not always this way." (PS2)
- http://www.3davenue.com/index.php?mod=article&id=925

GameSpy: FlatOut
- Review by Will Tuttle, [4/5]. "Empire and Bugbear bring something to the racing genre that's been missing for too long: fun." (PS2)
- http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/flatout/636615p1.html

Next Level Gaming: FlatOut
- Review by Michael Mullis, [88/100]. "There is a lot of fun to be had playing Flatout." (PS2/Xbox)
- http://www.nlgaming.com/nl/asp/id_1212/nl/reviewDisp.htm

Sydney Morning Herald: FlatOut
- Review by Bennett Ring, [4.5/5]. "While Flat Out doesn't have the budget of other leading driving games, the amazing handling of the vehicles within ensures that this is one racer worth parking in your lounge room." (PS2)
- http://www.smh.com.au/news/Games/Demolition-delight/2004/12/08/1102182333788.html

AceGamez: FlatOut
- Review by Dexter Pearson, [9/10]. "Flat Out is a fantastic game. I've never heard of the developer Bugbear before but if they continue to produce games of this calibre, I can see big things for them in the future." (PS2)
- http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_playstation2/Flat_Out_PS2.htm

PlayStation World Magazine: FlatOut
- Review by Staff, [9/10]. "It's one of those driving games that tickles all your fun buttons at once, leaving you with a massive grin." (PS2)
- http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=111511&site=psw

Worthplaying: FlatOut
- Review by The Rabbit, [9/10]. "Flat-Out is an adrenaline-inducing racing game with an exciting story line, spectacular crashes and a not-too-serious attitude in the best movie-like fashion." (PS2)
- http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=27636