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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
PlayStation 2
Released On: Sep 30, 2002
86
8.4
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
86
100% Positive
31 Reviews
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0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
86
100% Positive
31 Reviews
31 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
There's no story line, but Burnout 2 is one of those games that's actually better for the lack of it. [28 July 2003, p.82]
No matter how you choose to play Burnout 2 – Championship, Chase, or Crash -- the ultra-responsive gameplay will shine through as the pinnacle of arcade-racing perfection.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 User Ratings
8.4
73% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
25% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
2% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 44 User Ratings
8.4
73% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
25% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
2% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jesus, what a fun driving game, the controls were delicious, in my 0pinion it is a MUST PLAY for ps2
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Destruction can be a beautiful thing; Burnout 2 does life endangering with more verve, elan and panache than you'll find anywhere else right now.
With slick graphics, fantastic crashes, and strong replayability, Burnout 2 is more then worth a look and strong consideration for 2002’s "Sleeper" of the Year.
It's still longer than the first game, and is better and more exciting than most of the other racers out there.
Overall the game seems more complete than the first. [Nov 2002, p.124]
8 / 7 / 8 / 7 - 30 silver [Vol 799; 9 Apr 2004]
Burnout 2: Point of Impact is a very slick arcade racing game. This installment of the Burnout series is bigger and better than the previous Burnout game. There are more cars to race and crash with like the Custom Sports Coupe and the Supercar. The game play is similar to the last one: Race against 4 cars through a variety of events, race through checkpoints in a set time limit and try to come first. The game gives you a generous amount of time to race from checkpoint to checkpoint so basically, you don't have to worry about reaching the next checkpoint in time and getting a "Time up" screen and then ending your race (if you crashed too much in the first game, you would find it difficult make it to the next checkpoint). You have a boost bar and you fill it by dangerous driving like near missing traffic or catching some air. When you fill the boost bar and use it in one go (you can only use it in one go anyway), you'll get a "Burnout" in which either you'll continue boosting (depends if you ranked up enough dangerous driving maneuvers while your boosting) or gain a boost bonus towards filling up the boost bar again. The graphics have slightly improved with new environments to race around like an Airport terminal or the snowy mountains. A new mode added in Burnout 2 called "Crash" has you choosing from a selection of Crash Junctions then crashing your selected car into another vehicle and trying to cause a big pile up. The more cars at the junction crash, the more points (or Dollars) you earn. The crashes like the first one are very meaty but unlike the first game, you can't save your crashes which is a shame. The game also features a pursuit mode in which you pursue someone and try to ram them off the road within a set road distance. To win cars, you either have to win them in some tournaments or "Face off" events in the game. There is a good championship mode with races to win and tournaments to compete in and returning from the previous game, there are also "Face Offs" in which you race against one car and if you win, you'll unlock the car you have just beaten. The music is kick-ass like the last game and while your boosting, the music becomes more intense which is nice and because this is the last Burnout game published by Acclaim and the next ones are published by EA, this is the last Burnout game with no licenced soundtracks. The game has a fantastic sense of speed when your boosting along at such speed and with that pumping soundtrack blasting out of your speakers, Burnout 2 is an ideal arcade racer which should appeal to people seeking some arcade racing action.â
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Thrilling road racer that was a game-changer for an entire genre and still looks good today.
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Dodging the normal traffic while blasting full speed in a police cruiser is simply exhilarating! A fun, fast-paced arcade racer that could be a bit deeper.
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The best thing about this game is the "CRASH" mode simply because when it ends it shows the replay in slow motion and consequently you see every piece of the car breaking up which makes the gameplay more immersive.
Taking into account that it is a 2002 game, the deformation of the cars is simply sensational Dust and smoke particles are not left out either.. they are perfect.
... I give a score of 7 because the game is good when you play it for the first time but it has a very bad replay factor
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Tenia unas buenas expectativas con Burnout 2: Point of Impact y simplemente no me llego a gustarme por completo . Decepcionante que flojea en todo los apartados del juego .(menos en gráficos que no esta mal por ser un juego de 2002 )
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Summary Features six new United States locations, including Miami, Los Angeles, The Rocky Mountains, New Mexico and a busy international airport; thirty new stages and fourteen all-new vehicles; seven secret vehicles to unlock including police cars, 1950's hotrods and stock cars; point-to-point races; all-new points-based championship gameplay s...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- GameCube
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
Initial Release Date: Sep 30, 2002
Developer:
- Criterion Games
Publisher: Acclaim
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