Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

GamePro

Between its ripping sense of speed, edge-of-the-seat gameplay, and impressively original and deep features, [its] glorious PS2 debut just smokes.

Maxim Online

Hot Pursuit not only gives you the keys to more than 20 exotic cars, it also gives you the unsurpassed joy of leaving traffic cops in the dust.

GameNow

Brings together all the best bits from every other driving game of the past five years. [A+; Nov 2002, p.64]

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Has everything I've ever wanted from a sports car racing game: Cool rides, some of the best engine noises ever committed to a gaming sountrack and most importantly, a sense of incredible speed and power. [Nov 2002, p.186]

XGP Gaming

From the second that they catch you in their radar, these boys are all over you like white on rice and these guys are not afraid of trading paint to put you into a guardrail or two. Just getting through the course without getting pinched is an accomplishment in itself.

My Gamer

The soundtrack is exceptional, offering rock and techno play-lists, and a fully customizable jukebox feature letting you filter any tunes or even whole genres however you like.

GamerWeb Sony

Very few racing games in the past few years have actually been thoroughly invigorating, and this title comes through in the clutch to deliver a singular racing experience that is nearly unmatched.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

One of the most wicked arcade-racing games I've ever played. [Nov 2002, p.284]

Gaming Age

Quite simply, the best arcade racer in years and a worthy follow-up to its PlayStation granddaddy...if you have a PS2, that is.

Game Revolution

The best arcade racer to hit the PS2. With it's combination of really fun gameplay, good delivery, terrific tracks and robust modes, this is definitely worthy of gracing the collection of any console racing fan.

Gaming Maxx

An amazing game, which is much better than its predecessors on the PC.

GMR Magazine

Strangely, the best version is on the least-powerful hardware. [Feb 2003, p.93]

Cheat Code Central

It's fast, furious and one of the best times I've had playing vid in a long time.

IGN

It has an excellent reward structure to keep the player motivated through all of those challenges.

netjak

To be dead honest with you all, I can’t think of a single major flaw in this game.

PSM Magazine

Phenomenal tracks, control, and police interaction combine to create one of the most unique and challenging arcade racers ever - and the best on PS2. [Oct 2002, p.26]

GameSpy

The best arcade racing game available for the PlayStation 2.

Game Informer

Others, like myself, will instantly fall in love with the intense adrenaline rush of the chase, and be able to play this game all day and night. [Oct 2002, p.80]

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

It might lack the polish to be genius, but there aren't many more enjoyable or expansive driving games. [GamesMaster]

GameSpot

Not only one of the best games in this long-running series, but also one of the fastest, most visceral, and most polished racing games currently available for Sony's console.

GameZone

The most appealing aspect is the game's length. Hot Pursuit 2 is one of the longest racing games out there.

Entertainment Weekly

Killer aerial shots, intense chases, and a rock-infused soundtrack make for a heart-pounding ride. [18 Oct 2002, p.124]

Absolute Playstation

The graphics are sweet, and the racing is sweeter still. Its pure, unashamed, high-energy fun, and it lasts for ages!

G4 TV

Probably no other racing game this year will deliver as much heart-pounding fun.

Play Magazine

The visuals at work here are arguably the best ever in high-speed, open-highway gameplay, especially considering the self-induced slow motion and course study, which is wicked cool. [Oct 2002, p.84]

GamingWorld X

Far and away the fastest and most furious arcade racer available for the PS2.

PSX Nation

Though its graphics aren't as pretty as "Burnout 2's," HP2 delivers the goods: intense races, cool real-life cars being driven at law-breaking speeds, hundreds of virtual miles of terrain over which to race, a pumping soundtrack.

All Game Guide

Offers a impressive amount of arcade-style fun bolstered by the number and variety of courses, challenging Hot Pursuit mode, and excellent lineup of vehicles.

TotalGames.net

Whilst definitely not monumental, it’s a fair distraction that’s in need of a bit of a boost.

Eurogamer

Although Hot Pursuit 2 is an excellent racer, well worth buying and stuffed with many hours of gameplay, "Burnout 2" is all that and more, without having to obey strict license agreements regarding damage.

Gamer.tv

Driving through such locations would be a joy in itself if only you felt some sense of response from the cars. As it is, the sensation of driving goes largely unchanged with terrain.