Cars 2: The Video Game

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  • Summary: Inspired by the upcoming DisneyPixar animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game lets players jump into the Cars 2 universe with some of their favorite Cars personalities in exotic locations around the globe.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GamingXP
    Jul 24, 2011
    80
    Hidden under all the Pixar-Animations Cars 2 proves to be an awesome racing game!
  2. IGN
    Jun 22, 2011
    80
    Under all the Pixar beauty is an extremely fun game.
  3. Game Informer
    Jun 21, 2011
    78
    The game's levels take you through a variety of iconic areas, but they ultimately lack the wow factor that more fanciful takes that other games in the genre offer. At the end of the day, however, Cars 2: The Video Game is a satisfying racing game with a reserve tank of charm. And if multiplayer is your thing, the entire game can be played via a four-way split screen. Chances are, if you have younger gamers in your household, you'll have a few eager challengers in no time flat.
  4. Nintendo Power
    Jul 1, 2011
    70
    And like Mario Kart Wii, Cars 2 is at its best when you're playing with pals. [July 2011, p.89]
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  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 27, 2011
    65
    It isn't an amazing adaptation, but Avalanche Software made it all work, creating a video game that fans of the movie and the Cars franchise as a whole can enjoy. What the title manages to achieve is enough to forgive some of its shortcomings.
  6. Nintendojo
    Aug 4, 2011
    58
    The game certainly isn't perfect– the backgrounds are forgettable, and the game oscillates too readily between being a pushover and cheating badly– but it does better than most games of its ilk and is worth a look for curious young gamers.
  7. Eurogamer Portugal
    Aug 25, 2011
    50
    For fans looking to extend their experience to other levels, it may even be worth it but otherwise there are better games out there for this purpose.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Franchua
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Excellent tie in game, good voice acting, good controls, nice soundtrack from the movie but also new track, you can play as any character fromExcellent tie in game, good voice acting, good controls, nice soundtrack from the movie but also new track, you can play as any character from the beloved film cars 2… Expand
  2. SwitSwat
    Sep 13, 2012
    8
    It is, obviously, nowhere as superior as the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 version in terms of graphics, but it still delivers fun, explosiveIt is, obviously, nowhere as superior as the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 version in terms of graphics, but it still delivers fun, explosive gameplay. Following a bit of a different storyline than the movie, Cars 2 has various playable characters, various game modes, and really cool multiplayer. One day a friend came over, and we decided to play the multiplayer. And, yeah, it was great! We spent so much time trying to blow each other up with different gadgets and weapons. Although, the game does eventually get old. But, it takes time. In the end, it receives an 8 from me.… Expand
  4. jeff_reviews
    Jul 23, 2013
    7
    "Cars 2: The Video Game" is fun and has nice graphics, but ranks far below other racing classics like Mario Kart. The game has various and"Cars 2: The Video Game" is fun and has nice graphics, but ranks far below other racing classics like Mario Kart. The game has various and cool characters from the film, and has great multiplayer races. Although its not as fun and interesting with the characters, the game is at least worthy for a look at and a try.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best Wii Game of 2011
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#33 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2011
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#6 Most Shared Wii Game of 2011