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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 104 Ratings

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  2. Negative: 5 out of 104

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  1. ChristopherS.
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    A magnificent game and quite possibly the best arcade racer ever made. If your a fan of intense fender to fender action then you owe it to yourself to pick up this game. Computer AI is believably aggressive and at times very difficult to beat. The city and rural landscapes are stunningly beautiful and almost totally destructible. By the end of a race the track will be thoroughly trashed and your car will be a twisted shadow of its former self. Unlike the NFS games (Underground and Most Wanted) this racer runs smooth as silk on my Athlon64 4000+ with Ati x850xt pcix and 2 gigs of ram. Awesome and highly recommended! Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. PhilP.
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    Great game! Had lots of fun with it and like it much better than the NFS series! Get it!
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. EseM.
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    The cars feel like you are actually driving something(prolly because the excellent physics engine). Driving takes some skill (a good thing) and a beginner might feel frustrated at the high speed races. One doesn't always know where the game will end up, when you throw a set of dynamic objects (including the cars) in to a physics engine. That's a plus.. well most of the time. Pc-version
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. AdamL.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Amazing! I love this game. So much better then the first one. The graphics are so much better, and far more realistic. The AI has been vastly improved. Overall, I think this game was amazing. I never even liked racing games until I found out about flatout, then I kind of got bored it if and it's dull gameplay. Then I got flatout 2, and its rocking my world. All I can say is: wow! there are no other words to discribe it. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. MikeL.
    Sep 3, 2006
    7
    FlatOut 2 is a fun game. You'll often find yourself in amazing crashes or incredibly close races. The minigames are plentiful and entertaining. Unfortunately once you've unlocked all of the cars in the single player Career mode you've done all the game has to offer other than playing the many game types just for fun. Personally I prefer Need for Speed: Most Wanted because the cars are way, way cooler and there's far more customization. Ah well, to sum up, this is a straight-up racing game with some destructive elements and some funny minigames. It's nothing amazing, but it's only $30 too. Five CD's is just stupid, by the way. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. SteveL.
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    Enjoying every minute of this game. The challenge of each level increases just enough where you want to play "just one more" before calling it a night. It's gotten to the point where I'm going back and cleaning up the 2nd place finishes to get them to first. What's interesting is that it's actually fun doing it. In most games something like that would be tedious. The events were tough (for me) at first but once you get the hang of them they're all doable. Graphics look fine to my eye; purists may find fault but there certainly aren't any distractions like excessive jaggies or anything like that. Runs smooth as silk on my 4400X2, AGP 850Pro, 2GB mem. Overall a great game and priced very fairly imho (bought via Steam). Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. MarcoT.
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    Addictive, easy to play and runs smoothly even on slower machines!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. FrankB.
    Feb 4, 2007
    9
    Good graphic and simulation of crashes, need just more texture on the car.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. Michael
    Mar 30, 2007
    9
    This is fun! Smashing other cars without getting hurt yourself. Reminds me of classics, like Crash Car Derby and other car crashing race games.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. FizzZizz
    Jun 21, 2007
    9
    Best car racing, car smashing game I've ever played. I am addicted to this game -- it looks fantastic, the tracks are amazingly well designed. Furious gameplay keeps me coming back for more. Only thing is that online play often crashes when trying to connect to a race or derby. I hope they make Flatout3 and fix the online issues for one of the best racing games ever. When it does work, online play is a blast. The car models are superb. The car wrecks and smashing is very satisfying on my wide LCD screen. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. MojoJ.
    Dec 25, 2006
    9
    I think many people comments without play this game more that few minutes... this game is far better NFS Carbon... better graphic, better physic... better gameplay. I play much time that game and more another racing games and i know very well what i say. I believe the most low ratting game is give of supporters of NFS series...people with fixed ideas. This is a game for 2? This is a joke. Maybe is not perfect but is a very good game. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. BadL.
    Dec 26, 2006
    9
    Best racinggame since NFSU I !!! And better than all NFS games together! Very god handling! Very good graphics! Intelligent programming! Only bugs by playing online.....
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. William
    Dec 27, 2006
    10
    I never really played racing games before but I bought the game anyway and I was suprised how fun it was. Anyone can enjoy the fun of smashing cars together and causing 5 car pile ups. The graphics are great, and the sound is too. Haven't found any gliches in the one player mode, but the game does crash sometimes during multiplayer on the internet. You get to upgrade your cars and buy the ones you want. The game isn't overly difficult, but there are tons of maps to race and it will keep you occupied for hours. The stunts are also really fun to play against other peope on the internet. Overall, this is a great game. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. Patton
    Jul 11, 2006
    6
    If you loved the first flatout, you'll have fun with this sequel. Is fondamental the same game with more tracks, more cars, and speed improvement... I'd call it Flatout 1.5 more than Flatout 2. For all people who don't know the game... Well, it's a fast arcade racing game. Good job with the graphic engine (the game run smoothly also with older pc..), good physic (it�39;s powered by Havok), decent A.I., and good multiplayer. The fact is that Flatout 2 want to be the Burnout for the PC... And, honestly, the Criterion Game for the consoles remains the KING of the racing arcade games! Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  15. ChrisB.
    Sep 10, 2006
    9
    This game is great for what you paid for it. The cars have great handling IF you know how to powerslide like the game tells you to. Awesome cars great crashes and even better multiplayer.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. SteveB.
    Sep 4, 2006
    5
    The screenshots looked ace but the gameplay is most definately not. Big dissapointment for me!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. BrianS.
    Jan 29, 2007
    10
    There's nothing quite like an all out demolition derby that lasts for 3 or 4 laps.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. BurnleyW.
    Mar 17, 2007
    10
    This game is highly addictive, and loads of fun. I don't normally like racing or derby games much, but this one is great! Highly recommended!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. BoP.
    Mar 25, 2007
    10
    Amazing Fun I have been addicted since I bought it the online element will only enhance the fun even more, trying to get all my friends to buy it off steam great work. If there's a flatout 3 I will gladly upgrade my gaming laptop to support it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. IR0nW.
    Jan 4, 2008
    9
    One of the best racing games for pc. The physics and graphics alone will make your jaw drop. I've been racing mulitplayer in this game since late 2006 and still i can't get away from it. I play at large resolution 1920x1200 and the graphics are very rewarding to the eyes. The online community is very international and has its share of racing legends, from the flatout perspective. All in all, if you like racing, highspeed wrecks, and gorgeous graphics then don't let this game pass you by. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. Darkh4wkyeahh
    Dec 21, 2006
    9
    It's the best ever destruction game very perfect!! great soundtracks.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. FreddeT.
    Dec 30, 2006
    10
    Great action & lots of fun. Excellent car racing feeling & handling.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. EvanV.
    Aug 12, 2006
    2
    Flatout 2, while an awesome game, pisses the player off and will injure you during extended play. Feel your tends begin to snap as you continually push as hard as you can on the up arrow or W, or whatever you set it and thats how it will always be, you can't set one control to two buttons, no, and you can't change during races so if your right arm gets tired, good luck finishing against the AI that will use the slowest cars and go 60% faster than you. The AI is very good at avoiding hard targets and there aren't too many, but there are essentially five other racer cars that only get in your way and two that you compete with: you will never see people aside from Sanchez or Benton and yourself (if you're good) finish in the top 1-2-3 for races. The AI cheats if you maintain first place long enough, they will fly past you at 220 mph when you're pushing it to the limits in the fastest car with nitro burning a mere 170, it is extremely frustrating. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. Juan-PabloJ.
    Aug 13, 2006
    10
    Just awesome game! It's really fun play this game try it on lan!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. DoctorTek
    Aug 24, 2006
    3
    After Playing Flatout 2, I was actually quite appauled at what the series had evolved in to.. The Racing stages are much the ssame - although now there is a 'Streetracing' Section to the game... Very Original and the Stunt Events have been made well - Unplayable in my opinion - replacing your car with a 'High Powered Rocket Car' and adding obsticles not only on the track - but in th air; no longer in highjump will it record the highest peak of your jump - but the height in which you hit the net.. The Game has gone downill... And I for one - don't like it. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. SiLenTALiP.
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    Whooooo crashing is my passion and im sure all the people who love racing and crashing will enjoy this game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. Albot
    Sep 18, 2007
    9
    Its great, i love it! The multiplayer part is just the best. So amazing funny to crash into your friends when doing LAN-party. And the graphics is top! and all the details.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. JeffR.
    Dec 23, 2006
    9
    Crazy fun game. For $20 downloaded through Steam, you can't beat it. $60 for a 360/PS3 game? Bah, $20 is a fair price for a game. I would have gave it a 10 if the 1920x1200 resolution wasn't scaled. It flattens everything out making it widescreen, so I play at 1600x1200 with all the settings maxed, looks great!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. Jan 18, 2012
    10
    This game is a classic, it's great fun at LAN parties and a huge amount of fun in Derby, some cars are a bit hard to control, but that kind of boosts the challenge a bit. The graphics are pretty good still, even for today's standards.
  30. Oct 2, 2010
    10
    Great soundtrack Great cars Great fun.Thx to my friend Remus for the ideea.One of the few racing games to must play.
  31. Dec 25, 2011
    9
    I just picked this game up a couple weeks ago and it's all I really play now. Me and my brother (who are both in their late 20's) love quick and fun multiplayer action games. Multiplayer is where it's at. I think game play in all modes (race, stunt, derby) is a blast. Physics are awesome, controls are simple (I use mouse/keyboard), and there is a pretty good variety of cars (which I think can be increased via downloads on the web). I don't play single player, so no comment on that. Expand
  32. Nov 23, 2011
    10
    I do not like racing games, (except NFS most wanted) but this one break the rules making it one of the best in the genre, please do me a favor and play it!
  33. Jan 25, 2012
    8
    Epic racing game, the career mode is very, very good plus every race seems to be challenging so far. Not to mention the fact you dont have to win to have fun with this(game rewards you alot for slamming into and destroying opponents cars). The soundtrack however does get repetitive and I wouldnt recommend playing it if your easily ticked off when you lose.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. There's no getting away from the fact that FlatOut 2 is damned good fun, and will bring you back to the days of Destruction Derby and its ilk. However, as much as we appreciate the tweaks – and that's really all they are – to the first game, there are still a few too many fundamental flaws which bring out a wail of frustration or a tut as you consider how easily certain annoyances could have been avoided.
  2. Where FlatOut felt like racing in a field, FlatOut 2 feels like racing on a film set. It has been reshaped into the archetype, competent arcade racer. [Aug 2006, p.89]
  3. The single-player Career won't take all that long to complete, but with a hugely entertaining multiplayer mode both on and offline, there's a good chance you'll continue playing for a while after.