- Platform: PlayStation2
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Everyone - Media: Video Game
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A sequel which, like its acclaimed predecessor, puts fun right at the top of the agenda, Burnout 2 dispenses with niggling irritants like realism and instead delivers top-class gaming entertainment. So what’s new? Added locations for starters, and the highlights are a twisty road round the Rocky Mountains and an inspired airport-based level. A greater variety of vehicles are available too, and naturally enough you have to balance your need for speed with a vehicle capable of good handling, taking into account the weather and the kind of level you’re racing across.
Yet ultimately, the core of Burnout 2 is still arcade-style racing, and frankly there’s little else that does it better. Burnout 2 is incredibly accessible and an absolute blast to play, whether you’re competing through the suitably enhanced single-player options or hooking up with friends--it’s completely irresistible. Visually, the game looks great and moves very, very quickly. The action too is interspersed with elaborate crashes, and when you do hit something you shouldn’t, at least you’re rewarded with an action replay for your trouble.
Negatives? Genuinely very few. Those who prefer their driving games flavored with a bit more realism are going to be happier with a Gran Turismo game than this, and in spite of some good improvements and additions, there aren’t enormous differences between this and the original, despite the fact that a lot more has been added to it.
These are nothing more than very minor niggles though. Easily one of the most downright enjoyable games of recent times, Burnout 2 is an exemplary piece of gaming entertainment, and a welcome antidote to the growing band of games that just take themselves far too seriously. Treat yourself. You’ll be glad you did. --Simon Brew
Amazon.ca Product Description
Burnout 2: Point of Impact is an arcade-style racing game set in six all-new United States-inspired locations, including Los Angeles, the Rocky Mountains, New Mexico, and a busy international airport. There are 32 new stages to drive and 14 all-new vehicles, as well as seven secret vehicles to unlock, including police cars, 1950s hot rods, and stock cars. Realistic weather effects include snow, rain, and fog. You can also take Offensive Driving 101, where you can "learn to burn" from the Burnout Driving School. All-new pursuit races allow players to race a police car and ram opponents off the road, and vehicles can get air and earn boosts by jumping.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!,
By Fish Myer (NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Burnout 2: Point of Impact (Video Game)
I never play such an exciting & realistic driving game before. This totally beats out the GT series! It keeps you busy on non-stoping driving excitment.
5.0 out of 5 stars
MOST FUN RACING GAME I'VE SEEN YET!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Burnout 2: Point of Impact (Video Game)
I have played a lot of racing games and none of them captivated me like this one. When I first played it it was ok until my first crash. The realism and graphics on the crashes are amazing. It shows windows cracked and glass all over the place and unbelievably real damage done to the cars. The crash or destruction mode is awesome because is sets you up in perfect places to cause some serious devestation where the goal is to cause as much damage as possible. The first one sends you down a hill into an extrememly busy intersection full of suvs, semi-trucks, small coupe cars and many more. You just plow through and fly up totaling your car and causing a 9+ car pile up with mass meyhem. This is the best racing game I have ever played! Without a doubt you should pick this game up because I know you'll be going back to the crash mode again and again. Definately 5 stars!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely fun!,
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This review is from: Burnout 2: Point of Impact (Video Game)
I have always wanted to play a racing game that focused on the crashses as well as the regular game play. I like to see things destroyed, whether they are in movies, tv shows, even video games. When it comes to crashes in other racing games that I have played, they keep keep the POV (point of view) where your driving POV is. Then this game comes along, and during the crashes, it takes you to a 3rd party bystander POV (more like a movie, actually) so you can see all the horrible devastating effects your crash just had! :) The crashes are put into slow motion, just like the movies! Plus, the general game play is great, just like any other arcade racing game. For the negatives (which aren't many): Though it doesn't matter to me on this particular game (although it may to some), you can't customize your cars. More positives: There are 3 modes of gameplay. First, complete a set of races to open up more races, areas, and cars. Second, a pursuit mode. Although they should've taken more energy points away for harder the hits on the car instead of one energy point per hit, you get to pursue a car and hit him with your car until their energy bar is to nothing. Hurry up though, you have a short time (at least 4 miles) to reduce the energy bar to nil. Third positve (and my favorite): Crash. You get to choose any car you want, the boost bar is always filled up for you, and you go out and make as big a mess as possible. Great for blowing off steam after that person just cut you off on the road coming home tonight, or any other incident you may get road raged about. Absolutely fun game, and with only $20, you can't go wrong!
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