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The best racer on Gamecube.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: April 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Let me start by saying that this is the best racing game on Gamecube. Much liek the original Burnout, you race through traffic at insanely high speeds. This time, getting boosts is easier, so the game is more enjoyable. If you played this game on PS2, you will know what to expect, and everything is perfectly in tact. The game is faster than Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, but also more enjoyable.

Unlike the first game, Burnout 2 has tons of modes for you to play in. There is the crash mode, where you try and cause the most damage. There are lots more races, a better selection of cars, and the option to play as cops. The game does get hard, but not to the point of frustration. The graphics are phenomenal, without any slowdown. Crashes are once again awesome.
If you own a Gamecube, you must buy this game.

Awesome Racing Game for Gamecube

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: April 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I myself played the first Burnout game and was somewhat pleased. However, it lacked gameplay modes and was quite hard to race, because the timer would run out too quickly. Burnout 2, on the other hand, takes full advantage of Gamecube and delivers the best, crisp graphics, fluid smooth speed, and is just genuine fun. There are many modes to play in, each is easy enough for the beginner, yet still challenging for the expert. Great for all ages, this racer for Gamecube is a must.

Great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: August 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

On game console, I generally like racing and mild multiplayer fighting (like Super Smash Brothers Melee). This game is great. As you may tire of hearing, the "physics" are right on -- you feel like you are really driving a car. The rumble in the controller adds some, but that could have been better. The audio is very good. When you honk your own horn, it sounds different in the open and in a tunnel. The number of tracks is great. The graphics are fast and clear.

You start out taking a driving lesson. This is a worthwhile requirement. If you read the on-screen directions, it will help you in later races.

The crash courses are great. You try to do as much damage in a single accident as possible. Kids love this and adults do, too!

Probably will not be replace by any other race software (except Burnout 3!), even Mario Kart Double Dash (which is different enough that we will probably get that, if only because we liked Mario Kart so much).

Best racing game ever...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: December 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've played almost all racing/driving games out there and this one takes the cake! The game is very simple, you have your choice of cars and you race, 'nough said! But unlike other racing/driving games it has several game modes including a Crash mode and a Pursuit mode.

Crash mode is probably one of the coolest parts of this game. You pick your car and you try to rack-up as much damage as you can, i.e. start one of the largest pileups as you can. The more damage you cause, the bigger the payoff. And you can play this in either single player or multi-player.

Pursuit mode is awesome! You have your get away car and of course your pursuit car. What you try to do is hit the get away car ten times to win. Easy enough right? WRONG! It is just crazy weaving through on-coming traffic trying to chase down the other car, or weaving through traffic trying to loose the pursuit car.

And the crashes are so real it makes you cringe in pain when you go head first into a semi-truck! Get this game it's well worth the $20!

Heart Pounding Excitement!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: April 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have loved this game since I played it on PS2. That said, the Cube version is even more eye popping and exciting!!!

The turbo boosts feature is awesome. To catch up with the leader you wind up in a frenzied havoc ridden charge through busy intersections and oncoming traffic. Better yet is the fact that even though you frequently travel at lightning fast speeds you miss buying the farm, by somehow managing to scrape by and swerve past other cars and obstacles within inches of your life. Until you master the controls, which are challenging but smooth and pretty easy to learn, you'll cause all types of damage both to yourself and the breath-taking surroundings. Just listen for the crunching sounds, blasting horns and scraping metal, so realistic, you would think that it was produced in hollywood.

The game excels in the area of crashing. There's minigames where the object is to cause as much monetaryu damage as possible. My kids and I played that for hours, even the youngest, or worst of drivers have an awesome time with this. Multi-player is awesome as well.

The computer controlled cars are out to get you, but in the name of keeping it real, do occassionally wipe themselves out when they're under pressure.

The game gets harder when it time to win championships, but stay the course and soon you shall soar like n eagle. Unlock hidden cars and discover more fun yet.

If you have a cube and like racing and or smash em up games, YOU MUST OWN BURNOUT II. You'll thank me.

Mike

Amazon.com is selling this item for US$20.00

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The Amazon.ca canadian price at 62 dollars is more than double the price at Amazon.com. I could understand minor price deviations, but this is rediculous.

WHAT A RUSH!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 24, 2003
Author: Amazon User

MAN THIS GAME IS HOT!, i really like this game i was gettin' sick wit' it! anyhow, this game is awesome, it is alot better than the first, the original was great but his game is nice. i think the environments are highly detailed and the cars are fast and furious. the crashes are so realistic and surprisingly the replays are good. i really don't have alot to say except this game is nice and you need to see it for yourself, the games speaks for it self!

oh yeah!, you have to take driving course 101 to play the game but it is really easy!

PEACE

Burnout 2+GameCube=BEST GAME EVER!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is, without a doubt, the best game I have ever played. Pursuit mode is AWESOME, and the all the Crash Mode options are fun! I would reccomend also playing head to head with a friend or family member, and if they have never played a video game in their entire life, convince them to play this, and soon you will be telling them that it's your turn! Burnout 2 is challenging is Championship Mode, but what would the fun be without some challenge? Never give up on those races. you will be able to unlock Pursuit Mode, awesome cars, and cool stages. Good luck!

THE BEST RACING GAME!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: May 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is the best racing game I have ever played! the graphics are cutting edge (at least for gamecube), the cars are all new, there are more events, including pursuit (where you get to be a police car), and crash (where you see how much money in damage you can rack up). This isnt one of the racing games where after a couple of hours, you have everything, this takes much longer!
Buy this game!!!

Best Racing Game for Gamecube

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: May 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've played several racing games on the 'cube, including the original Burnout. None of them compare to the gameplay and graphics of Burnout 2.
In addition to the championship mode, you get multiplayer racing and crash mode. All in all it is a very fun game. If you enjoy racing games, this is a must buy.

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