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Great game but......

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 08, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have a blast with this game. If you have all the requirements plus more than there should be no problems. The thing I hate most is the one camera view. The view you drive in is the view you get to see on playback after the race. I still love this game and will play it lots more.

underground is beneath this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

i stupidly sold this game to buy nfs underground.2 months later i sold under ground a bought this again. this game has great cars for any car finatics out there and the play, while not always realistic provided a lot of fun.it has the lotus elise, opel speedster, bmw m5 , bmw z8 ,dodge viper, ferrarri 360 spyder, 550 merronello , f50, and the mcclairen f1 just to name a few. everyone talks about dodging the cops but chasing speeders was even more fun. you can drop explosives, call for back up, and set up spike strips.this game is so much more than underground, which has crappy cars , poor performence, and horrid corses. please buy this and save a hell of a lot of cash

Great game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Recently I downloaded the demo of Hot Pursuit 2, and it persuaded me to go out and buy the game (should be coming soon :)) Anyways, I've played this at a friend's house and have found it excellent. I love the "Be The Cop" mode as well as the cars provided in the game. I find that this game (even the demo, in my case) has high replayability. The graphics for this game are nice, and it runs well on my computer (Intel 4 3.0 Ghz processor, 1GB RAM, and some sort of good video card :P) But as people have said before, all the tracks are practically identical. You might want to consider that before you buy it, but otherwise, it'll be worth your money.

Good, but maybe not perfect

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I've had NFS III hot pursuit for years, so when I saw the newer version come out I decided to try it. Well... I definitely think it could have been better. The graphics are wonderfully detailed, and I love the 3D effects much better than those of the previous version. However, sometimes they are too much for my computer to handle, and everything gets so jerky it is hard to see what I'm doing. When that happens, the graphics tend to lose their effect.

I've found the system of earning the option to race more tracks to be pretty annoying. Even if I win everytime, it still takes a lot of races around the same old tracks to unlock something new, and that can get pretty discouraging. Also, there is not nearly as much control over car tuning as I would have liked. They all tend to handle about the same, so I really begin to miss the customization features of NFS III.

There are some definite high points, though. The graphics, when they work, are incredible. The music is also really nice - it fits the racing mood perfectly, and has plenty of variety. The cars are fairly highly detailed, and the hot pursuit mode works out pretty well (if not a little too easily for the racer on the run). Overall I would recommend this game, but definitely make sure your computer can easily handle the graphics and make it worth your while.

Love it!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game in a pack with other Need For Speed games, the other ones sucked compared to this one. My computer has froze up a few times, though. Great graphics. Looks EXACTLY like real life. Oh, by the way u can get free money. Go to www.cheatplanet.com and look at the hints. There are cars that go 205 M.P.H! This is the best PC game I have ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those who can drive w/ just a keyboard

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: November 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a must-try game.
NFSHP2 is for the ELITE video game driving simulator fans... the ones who cut their teeth playing video games using nothing but a keyboard since the start! I remember playing NFS1, NFS2, NFS2 SE, NFS3 Hot Pursuit, NFS4 High Stakes, Porsche Unleashed, Viper Racing, and a myriad of other driving simulators using just my keyboard and ranking in the top all the time.

I thought I should mention this because a lot people whine about simulators that do not work well with their overpriced accessories like force feedback steering wheels, pedals, etc... which BTW do not feel even remotely like real steering wheels, pedals, etc... I walked into CompUSA and tried all the high end toys like the top of the line FF wheels, etc... and they may be fine for kiddies who want to play driving games, but in real life the steering feel isn't even remotely the same as a force feedback wheel. You have about 4 full turns from lock to lock. Most FF wheels are what, 1/2 turn from lock to lock?
Also the pedals don't feel right most of the time. The vacuum brake booster combined with the hydraulic proportioning valve on the brake lines gives the pedal a firm but slightly "soft" feeling and allows for easy modulation. The throttle also has some resistance in the cable.

Back to the game:
Need for Speed HP2 plays very much like Need for Speed High Stakes style graphics and gameplay mixed with the Porsche Unleashed physics - just a bit more arcadish. I always felt Porsche Unleashed was one of the more realistic driving simulators... especially when piloting that GT-1 in turns, you could feel the in-game steering jump/turn with the road surface but after awhile it gets frustrating.

Need for Speed High Stakes has always been my favorite NFS game since it allowed easy access to modifying the cars - you could easily get McLaren F1's as police cars chasing after you. You would no longer get away from a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor or a Chevrolet Caprice in your McLaren F1. Now you'd have a Police McLaren going wide open on your six!

I started modifying the cars in the game and there are LOTS of options for doing so - so long as you know the terminology.
Check out the car.ini files for each of the cars and you'll see what I mean. I can give cars AWD, FWD, or an open differential in the back... driving a peg-leg RWD car has never been more fun or hectic!!! Try out a modified Crown Vic with driving wheel = 2 (passenger rear tire only) and you'll know what it feels like driving in the snow with an open differential on a 99-up Crown Vic. Not exactly fun on slippery roads.

The cars have unique engine sounds (i.e. the Cobra R has a distinct V8 growl at wide open, while the 4-bangers sound like 4-bangers) and the physics are extremely similar to Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed only it's more arcadish than a pure simulation, and in my opinion, this increases the fun factor. If I wanted a real, and I mean REAL driving simulator, I would just log some time on a real race track.

Pros: Fun Factor is increased with the slightly more arcadish driving physics, but it's not unlike Porsche Unleashed. Spin outs aren't as easy to get out of as they were in NFS: High Stakes. Lots of cars to choose from, with unique engine sounds. Fun to play with using a standard keyboard. Games that REQUIRE steering wheels and pedals may be ultra realistic but they totally detract from the FUN FACTOR.

Cons: Not extremely realistic - for those who want realism, go with NASCAR Season 2003 w/ a steering wheel + pedals.

Note: I felt the music wasn't the BEST but it's music that I'd want on the radio while driving. I hate it when I'm at the race track and the radio is playing soft jazz or classical music.

After extended playing of this game, I found that there were indeed only 4 tracks being recycled over and over again, and that there's no weather changing or night driving. These are a big oversight, BUT IMHO the game makes up for these with a better editing system. I can go into the ini files for each car and modify the sway bars, tire sizes, wheel diameters, brake material and rotor size, etc... and it'd have a big effect on handling!

I.e. after setting up my Z8 for a tendency to have a bit more oversteer, I was zipping through S-curves like it was a rally race and I was doing MUCH better against the police. I was more in control and could PIT the cop cars, forcing them to stop chasing me. All I did was modify the tire sizes, brake rotor sizes, and cut some weight from the car (about 100-125 lb ala weight reduction kits).

The game dropped in price to the lowest it will go before it'll be discontinued. Go out and try this game. But beware, if you hated Need for Speed Hot Pursuit and High Stakes, chances are you will not like HP2. If you loved Porsche Unleashed and NASCAR Racing Season 2002 and 2003, chances are you may not like HP2 if you're a realism-nut.

This is one botched game, what happened in network play

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: January 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I wanted to post this just as an FYI for anybody who fell in love with the original hot pursuit. This game's hot pursuit mode is totally heinous. EA really botched it. You can't be the police and chase down bad guys with your buddies over the network. We bought a bunch of copies found this out and sold a bunch of copies totally lame. So just a heads up

Oh Yeah!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 13
Date: September 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Finally, a new addition to the "Need For Speed" racing series for the PC. This new addition was greatly anticipated so as to sustain the image of Electronic Arts after their release of "Need For Speed:Porsche Unleashed", which really didnt awe-inspire Need For Speed fans worldwide. Its pretty much based on the same gamplay as Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, but its way better. Better cars, better tracks, and better AI.

From the screen-shot previews Ive seen, this game is amazing. Weather affects such as rain, snow and dust really test your driving skills. The driving modes are similar to the modes found in the prior versions of NFS: Arcade, Simulation and Hot Pursuit.

If youd decide to play as the police, you can call for air-support, an option unavailable in the previous version of Hot Pursuit.

If youre looking for the ultimate car simulation/arcade for your PC, look no further. This is it!

Keyboard racer

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: March 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Okay, I apologize for my earlier review. For some odd reason I was reading reviews on this game and someone said to run it with a keyboard. Well, I have a force-feedback steering wheel which worked very poorly on this game (VERY POORLY). However, when I started using the keyboard this game was as fun as the NFS games of old.

The physics model does stink in my opinion compared to Colin McRae Rally 4.0 or Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed, however it is fun.

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I have every need for speed game ever made from the original Need for Speed to Porsche Unleashed. They were all great.

This game is HORRIBLE!!! Save your money.

I don't know who coded it, but to say that the physics model is bad is a GROSSSSSS understatement!!

The gameplay is beyond bad, it's a travesty!

I just tried it and it runs fine, it just .... horrible!!

I just installed it and played it 1 hour ago. 1 hour from now it will be uninstalled. Oh, it's so bad I feel bad even selling it.

I'm going to write that it's bad in my item description just to stop people from buying it. AHHH!! run!!

Just HOW COULD EA screw this up???

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: April 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I loved the NFS series of games, and had high expectations from this one. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a bit of a lemon.
To elaborate, herer are my vioews after playing the game for over a fortnight:

1. Where the HELL is night driving, driving in rain/snow, and damage???
2.Cop mode is the best part of the game, but the cops suck. They could not arrest me after trying for 2 weeks! and no, I did'nt have to use cheat codes for that. Even a moron could out-drive them.
3. ONLY 4 Tracks, what was EA thinking?
4. It is a pain trying to earn money and unlock more tracks and cars, cause you gotta earn a HUGE nos of points!!

But , on a positive note, the game has certain good points in it favor:

1. Graphics are very good, and the Music is terrific, EA really got this well done!( and frankly, it seems to be the only good point about the game)
2. The range of cars is really huge.
3. Lots of innovative features , if you are a cop, like calling for backup an additional chopper or car, in addition to the spikestrip.

I can only say that this series of NFS is a fine game, but it is a wimp compared to the previous ones. Gimme back NFS 2,3,4 and 5 anyday!

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