Burnout 2: Point of Impact

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  • Summary: Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the follow-up to the original smash hit with improved graphics, faster gameplay, and bigger, more spectacular crashes. While the first Burnout was inspired by European movies and locations, its sequel is inspired by American films such as The Fast and theBurnout 2: Point of Impact is the follow-up to the original smash hit with improved graphics, faster gameplay, and bigger, more spectacular crashes. While the first Burnout was inspired by European movies and locations, its sequel is inspired by American films such as The Fast and the Furious. Set in US locations, the game gives you an all-new set of vehicles: modified Japanese cars, pickups, SUVs - plus some bonus rides such as police cruisers, and classic 50's hotrods. Also, expect tighter handling, better crash deformations, new music, new game structure, enhanced physics, new lighting, improved car models, a new replay system, and fast-paced fun.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. GameShark
    100
    It's fast, it's addicting, and it's got Live support. You simply cannot go wrong with this title, and this one is truly the best version.
  2. GamingTrend
    96
    I am completely stunned at how much playtime this game has.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    94
    An exhilarating and addicting arcade racing experience wrapped in some great looking graphics.
  4. GamePro
    90
    Although the PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions of the sequel have been available for some time, the Xbox version nudges ahead of the other two as the best looking of the bunch.
  5. GameSpy
    89
    One of the best arcade racing games I've played.
  6. GameSpot
    86
    The crash mode alone makes this game worth seeing, and the inclusion of the well-done championship and multiplayer modes makes it the best pure arcade-style racing game available on the Xbox.
  7. Gamestyle
    70
    Offers very little above the original Playstation 2 version.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. evolution98
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    My favorite childhood racing game and one of the greatest racing games of all time.

    It was such a BIG improvement over the original in    My favorite childhood racing game and one of the greatest racing games of all time.

    It was such a BIG improvement over the original in every way. Here is why...

    -The car models looked way better than the original,
    -the car crash sounds and physics sound and look so much better as well,
    -there were way more cars to unlock,
    -there were so many courses to unlock and race on with different weather effects,
    -the boost mechanic was improved and made more fun,
    -the soundtrack by Stephen Root was perfect,
    -there were new game modes added such as Tutorial mode: to show you how to play the game, Pursuit Mode, Point To Point Races, Face Off Mode (which had more challenge and strategy) and Crash mode which would become a staple to the series.
    -The championship mode was also significantly improved and gave us many tracks and cars to unlock which gave the game so much replay value including the Custom Series championship.
    -I like the cheats you unlock when you beat this game like the first game did.

    This game had so much depth and substance to it.

    It's perfect.    … Expand
  2. BertE.
    May 15, 2003
    10
    The best race-game for the x-box.
  4. KevinS.
    Jul 24, 2003
    10
    This is the best racing game i've ever played. They got everything right. The sense of speed is amazing, the crashes are amazing, the This is the best racing game i've ever played. They got everything right. The sense of speed is amazing, the crashes are amazing, the course design is amazing, and i love that you're rewarded for driving dangerously.… Expand
  5. BobU.
    Sep 18, 2003
    9
    The racing is fun and not insanely difficult or friustrating. The crash mode really sets this title above all others - completely fun and The racing is fun and not insanely difficult or friustrating. The crash mode really sets this title above all others - completely fun and addictive. The only race game I've played that I'm keeping for a while!… Expand
  6. Uter
    Dec 20, 2003
    9
    I would say that this is the best arcade racer on xbox. It's better than NFS Underground for sure.
  7. AndrewM.
    Jul 24, 2003
    7
    I too am a little disappointed with this title, although the crash sequences are fantastic. Despite the awesome crashes and imense feeling of I too am a little disappointed with this title, although the crash sequences are fantastic. Despite the awesome crashes and imense feeling of speed that this game generates, I would never call it the best racing game on the xbox! In terms of game time, the single player missions come and go in the blink of an eye! Around 5 hours of gameplay and it's all over...all cars unlocked etc... difficulty settings need an over haul...yes there is a challenge with the customs cup, but it a simple matter of avoiding on-coming traffic and not much else...there is not much in the way of computer AI...they don't block paths or try and push you into traffic...nothing. The multi-player is fabulous however, and is the only reason this game has any longevity! For mine, Project Gotham is still the ultimate racing game for xbox. Many many hours of game play have gone into that one. (although I would love to see Grand Turismo 4 on the xbox...that would rule. Have you seen the photo-realistic back drops??? You must. It's almost enough to make my buy a PS2!!!)… Expand
  8. RavenX301
    Jul 18, 2003
    5
    Im sorry, but Midnight club II is way better. This one is just race after race after race, the only cool things are the crashes, other then Im sorry, but Midnight club II is way better. This one is just race after race after race, the only cool things are the crashes, other then that its not like it should of been. But, I well say it's alot better then the first, but it's just a boring racer and Midnight club II as twice as much to offer, with everything this title has......… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Xbox Game of 2003
86
#86 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#33 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003