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: 14 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. XboxAddict
    Aug 5, 2011
    87
    Thankfully, I was given the task of trying out Cars 2: the Video Game and each of the major concerns I had were quickly dismissed and replaced by an outstanding amount of entertainment. This isn't to say that there weren't any issues, but rather that the issues are relatively minor, outmatched by enjoyable gameplay and all wrapped up in a family friendly bow.
  2. Guardian
    Jul 22, 2011
    80
    What's this? A movie tie-in game that's actually good?
  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. XGN
    Jul 25, 2011
    70
    Cars 2 shows us that a game based on a movie isn't always bad. Both young and old will be entertained with all of the different modes and cars. But we just can't wrap our head around the fact that there isn't an online multiplayer available.
  5. MondoXbox
    Aug 26, 2011
    70
    A surprisingly well done and fun game, which would have better benefited from a full story mode and online play.
  6. Telegraph
    Aug 1, 2011
    70
    Cars 2 certainly doesn't lack personality and sheen, then, but there are some irritations that hold it back.
  7. Thunderbolt
    Aug 30, 2011
    40
    A poor game shrouded in an illusion of mediocrity.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. missael
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    Juego mucho mas divertido y solido que la película, que ya es mucho decir!!!
    Toma muchos elementos de la serie Mario Kart y al ser una    Juego mucho mas divertido y solido que la película, que ya es mucho decir!!!
    Toma muchos elementos de la serie Mario Kart y al ser una pelicula del mismo genero lo hace muy bien y no es otro videojuego mal explotado de Pixar    … Expand
  2. 4Nick3
    Apr 7, 2018
    9
    Cars 2 easily is the worst Pixar movie, but with that comes a great game. I'm a huge fan of the Cars series, a huge fan of Cars 3 (whichCars 2 easily is the worst Pixar movie, but with that comes a great game. I'm a huge fan of the Cars series, a huge fan of Cars 3 (which sadly has a game that doesn't look great) so when I saw this game for free on Xbox One, I got it not expecting much. I had it for a few days before I decided to play it. After I started, I literally couldn't stop. I had such a fun time with this game, about as much fun as I had with Mario Kart Wii when I was little, which says a lot. Although it lacks a story, and an online mode, I personally don't care, because I don't think a lot of people play this game at the moment, respectfully. This game was for the Xbox 360, and I'm going to assume that it looked pretty good. But on Xbox One X, it looks even better. Doesn't have graphics that can be compared to games nowadays, but the graphics are great and I appreciate the effort here. Overall, I'm 14 and I am having a blast with this and I'm happy I got this.… Expand
  4. vogler1604
    Jun 25, 2011
    9
    As with Toy Story 3, Cars 2 is another great movie tie in to be enjoyed by kids. Obviously taking inspiration from Mario Kart, DisneyAs with Toy Story 3, Cars 2 is another great movie tie in to be enjoyed by kids. Obviously taking inspiration from Mario Kart, Disney Interactive gives a valiant effort in making a fun racing game. 4 player multiplayer is definately a major highlight.… Expand
  5. Dreadblocks
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    This game is actually better than the actual movie and pretty playabl and fun
  6. SuperWario
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    Games like this are not really the best of games of games but cars 2 will appeal to any Mario kart fan. The graphics are nice and glossy andGames like this are not really the best of games of games but cars 2 will appeal to any Mario kart fan. The graphics are nice and glossy and the game plays smoothly. There is no story at all to the game! There are however events to complete in around 6 different chapters. These events can be played in free play and include races, hunter, and time trial events and more. The game can get repetative but people can try to get some of the achievements which will also unlock secret cars. Multiplayer is quite good where you can fight with one another or in a team. Weapons are not the best compared to Mario kart but this is one of the best contendors for it and by far the best movie game this year. An overall score of a high 70 or low 80.… Expand
  7. Zilcell
    Nov 12, 2011
    7
    This is a great movie game. The graphics look almost as good as the movie and the gameplay is almost as good as the Mario Kart games. TheThis is a great movie game. The graphics look almost as good as the movie and the gameplay is almost as good as the Mario Kart games. The difficulty is a bit harder though.… Expand
  8. Broyax
    May 13, 2018
    4
    Pour une adaptation d'un film en jeu vidéo, on pouvait s'attendre au pire... mais ce n'est tout-à-fait le cas. Le jeu en reprend tous lesPour une adaptation d'un film en jeu vidéo, on pouvait s'attendre au pire... mais ce n'est tout-à-fait le cas. Le jeu en reprend tous les avatars originaux à 4 roues, remuants et bavards, très bavards même avec une VF intégrale de bon aloi d'ailleurs. Il reprend aussi le choix éminemment discutable d'avoir placé les yeux des **** bolides dans le pare-brise... un choix imbécile puisque naturellement les phares sont les yeux d'une voiture et la calandre sa bouche, sa "gueule"... pas besoin de rajouter une "bouche" artificielle dans le pare-chocs qui plus est !

    Cela étant, le jeu est n'est pas vilain et assez bien réalisé ; il utilise à bon escient le principe des armes qu'on chope sur les circuits afin de déstabiliser ses adversaires ou de les ralentir. on remplit sa jauge de turbo via quelques "cascades" comme rouler sur 2 roues, sauter (!) ou bien rouler en marche arrière ! La conduite est bien évidemment ultra-arcade avec un bouton dédié pour "déraper"...

    Le souci -outre le fait que le jeu soit clairement destiné à un jeune public- concerne la répétitivité de ce genre de jeu ma foi très simpliste au cours duquel une lassitude patente s'installe plus ou moins rapidement. Le côté neuneu n'aide pas non plus à s'investir outre-mesure là-dedans... à moins d'être un peu demeuré à l'origine. Il faut dire que les films sont déjà assez bêbêtes comme ça et qu'un jeu sur ce thème ne s'imposait pas forcément.    … Expand

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#56 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011