FlatOut 2 Xbox
Metascore
73 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Next Level Gaming
    88
    Even the Destruction Derby Arenas and Ragdoll Mini Games are all online playable for you!
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    87
    An outrageous orgy of twisted metal and flying debris. The races are fast and furious. Too bad the AI drivers cheat to keep the races exciting. [Aug 2006, p.28]
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  3. GamingExcellence
    87
    It's not a game you'll still be playing in a few years, but in the meantime its destructible racing at its best.

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User Score
7.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. BatteryHEAT
    9
    EXCELLENT STUFF! Ignore the naysayers, this really is one of the better racers on Xbox - and probably the ONLY "offroad" racer worth your time. What you need to know is that it will take some time to get to the good stuff. Things will seem slow and difficult at first but once you get money enough for a better car things pick up nicely. HINT: buy a bulky 4WD truck and wreak havoc on your opponents (ignoring your race standings) to build up money fast! It seems to me that many people just dont get the fact that the cars in this game come in three drive varieties: RWD, FWD and 4WD. Contrary to intuition the forward drive cars usually are the easiest to drive in Flatout2 instead of 4WD. This game would benefit from a larger selection of tracks. I'd especially like a few more pure street tracks. The three racing classes aren't really all that different as it is. Framerate is (a rock steady) 30fps which works fine most of the time but of course 60fps would be much, much better... Combined with the low graphics resolution of the original Xbox it sometimes feels like youre practically driving blind - you just can't see where you are going! There are some badly lit tracks where this is a real problem. So there definitely is room for improvement for the next sequel.… Full Review »
  2. Andyman
    10
    This is not Burnout, nor is it trying to be. It's not about the prettiest takedown or making the perfect lap. FlatOut 2 is all about having a down-n-dirty romp through the most destructible environments imaginable. The car (and crash) physics are finely tuned... but they're not something you'll gain mastery of immediately, and that is the beauty of FlatOut 2. The finesse required to navigate the sheer carnage of each race quickly separates those with skill (like myself) from those without (like Spartan 234). It's a complete blast from start to finish, and the hard rock soundtrack is the best I've heard in a game. Absolutely outstanding, and it surpasses the first game in every way possible.… Full Review »
  3. GloX
    9
    I for one totally do NOT agree with Spartan 234 and think that this game is again GREAT fun. Thank you again Bugbear for this. Like enjoyed playing the first Flatout very much I love playing the sequel which is even better than the original. My humble opinion is that this game tops even the Burnout series although I have played only 8% of this game so far. The physics and AI seem very natural to me and very suitable for a funracer like this. The dirt and gravel races are my favourite and I have to admit I havent played the minigames much yet as my main interest is in the races itself... good job Bugbear!… Full Review »
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