Asphalt: Urban GT 2

 DS
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
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  1. MikeS.
    Mar 2, 2007
    9
    Nice graphics, lots of options from racing to police chase. Lots of cars to choose from when you progress ... if you're into racing games like Need for Speed this NDS is a must.
  2. NecrisR.
    Nov 17, 2006
    10
    I really think this game deserves somewhere between a 7.5 and 8.9. It's very fun, and they finally prove they get the DS. It has about PS-One or N64 level graphics (which is amazing in a hand held to ME still) and it has a very good control scheme. Although, after the backlash to the strapped on stylus controls in the first few rounds of racing games I wish someone would look at I really think this game deserves somewhere between a 7.5 and 8.9. It's very fun, and they finally prove they get the DS. It has about PS-One or N64 level graphics (which is amazing in a hand held to ME still) and it has a very good control scheme. Although, after the backlash to the strapped on stylus controls in the first few rounds of racing games I wish someone would look at Starfox Command and do something similar, using buttons or dpad for gas, break, turbo, E-Break (for corner sliding) and stylus just for steering as an option. Not the ONLY way to play, but an option. Would be cool. Good sense of speed, KILLER sound (the main title track from Moby is stuck in my head constantly since I got it) All in all a solid racer, I just wish the bikes felt a little more different from the cars. Here's hoping the next generation of DS racer will get it even closer to right. Control schemes on this system should be all about choice!… Expand
  3. HannahR.
    May 10, 2007
    4
    This game is really easy. I had the first one on my samsung phone and the game play is not much different from that. There is a very good selection of cars (but no Porsche :-o) and lots of tracks. My 5 year old son clocked this game in about 3 days. He seemed to find more joy in pimping out the rides than racing. My partner liked this game a lot although I think that had something to do This game is really easy. I had the first one on my samsung phone and the game play is not much different from that. There is a very good selection of cars (but no Porsche :-o) and lots of tracks. My 5 year old son clocked this game in about 3 days. He seemed to find more joy in pimping out the rides than racing. My partner liked this game a lot although I think that had something to do with the PCD's! The game doesn't utilize the touch screen much, which is basically the whole point of a ds.… Expand
  4. MarkM.
    Nov 20, 2006
    9
    Nice graphics, very fast paced game play, from racing to running from the police. And triple nitro giving you the outrages feel of speed.
  5. Bruce
    Jan 3, 2007
    7
    7.5 - it's good but not great. Nice graphics but the racing gameplay is nothing special.
  6. JenniferZ.
    Feb 17, 2007
    7
    A solid improvement over the abysmal first Asphalt title. Cleverly, the developers have pinched some of the good features from the Burnout series and NFS:MW which makes for a fair amount of depth to this racer. The visuals too are a marked improvement over the messy first Asphalt - the graphics are clear and well defined, the sense of speed is quite convincing. Unfortunately, the driving A solid improvement over the abysmal first Asphalt title. Cleverly, the developers have pinched some of the good features from the Burnout series and NFS:MW which makes for a fair amount of depth to this racer. The visuals too are a marked improvement over the messy first Asphalt - the graphics are clear and well defined, the sense of speed is quite convincing. Unfortunately, the driving model is far too simple to provide any fun in itself, especially in multi-player mode which is severely lacking. This sort of game on the DS lives or dies on its multi-player functionality, and sadly this is where Asphalt 2 really lets itself down. Certainly one of the better racers for the DS, but still not quite there yet!… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    Asphalt: Urban GT 2 is the second in series of games. Asphalt: Urban GT 2 is much fun than the original game and music is better and there more cars and tracks to chose from. The difficulty is adjustable so the game is also fun for casual gamers and the others who are not the best gamers.
  8. MattyH.
    Jan 24, 2007
    8
    I was hooked playing this for at least a few days. The music gets annoying after a while, but the game play is somewhat fast paced and intense with good incentives.
  9. thejonez
    Feb 3, 2013
    7
    Asphalt: Urban GT 2, while fun, certainly isn't the best we have seen from a racing game. It had a wide variety of cars to customize, but the game is lazy in the fact that there is no story and it is merely a large selection of repetitive arcade levels. Progressing through was decent because of the cars you could get later.The graphics are great for a DS game and really stand out! TheAsphalt: Urban GT 2, while fun, certainly isn't the best we have seen from a racing game. It had a wide variety of cars to customize, but the game is lazy in the fact that there is no story and it is merely a large selection of repetitive arcade levels. Progressing through was decent because of the cars you could get later.The graphics are great for a DS game and really stand out! The races can get really chaotic, which can be a blast, literally! Overall, pretty good game that is missing an impressive single-player mode due to its arcade style.… Expand
  10. sebastianali
    Jan 3, 2020
    7
    Si bien las físicas son muy raras y la IA ridículamente sencilla, hay mucho contenido y gráficamente esta muy bien. La música también es decente. Es muy adictivo pero con algún que otro problema, pero es lo que podes esperar de un juego de carreras en DS.
  11. ninjaguy454
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Asphalt 2 was an awkward change of pace from the first title and it introduced many gameplay elements I've grown more accustomed to when I started playing the series later in its life time.

    The regular racing in this game is turned up to 11. This game goes from being an arcade need-for-speed-like game to a high-octane ultra racer where physics is given the middle finger and your more    Asphalt 2 was an awkward change of pace from the first title and it introduced many gameplay elements I've grown more accustomed to when I started playing the series later in its life time.

    The regular racing in this game is turned up to 11. This game goes from being an arcade need-for-speed-like game to a high-octane ultra racer where physics is given the middle finger and your more worried you may accidentally break the game. This is actually good, and I loved this part of the game. Upgrading my car so that it can go faster and handle those turns with nonsensical precision was a joy and there were times where I had a couple of laughs and thought I was gonna break the collision. It was a joy.

    Unfortunately, it seems like the AI just can't keep up with me. It's like they took the difficulty from the prior game and just threw it out the window. If the races were more than 2 laps I could easily lap my opponents within the 3rd or 4th lap because you just blaze past them. If there's ever an opponent you are struggling to get ahead of, just bash them into a wall. It takes them wayyy too long to get back up to speed and you've basically won.

    It's a shame because I think I'd enjoy this game more than first if it weren't for how absolutely easy it is. I'm sure a kid may get a kick out of it, but come on. Give the AI a bit of a fight. It doesn't hurt to let the player come in 2nd or 3rd even. it's good motivation to get better.

    The music I think Is as good if not maybe a bit worse than the first game. I ended up muting it after a few hours because I thought it got kind of repetitive and the revving noises sound like a low-quality recording of a diesel truck.

    This game still looks great visually and it was fun playing some new tracks and re-visiting some other familiar ones. Technically, I felt as though this game suffered. I noticed more lag in the title screen and even while playing. There were some glitches I discovered during gameplay as well. Notably, one that I thought was kinda silly was where the handling for how quickly you can turn your vehicle is absurd shortly after the race begins.

    I think the first game may be the superior title over this one, but I wouldn't exempt it and would even recommend playing with friends.    … Expand
  12. GameloftFan
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    The Game is fun and better than the previous one. Good Selection of tracks, luxurious cars and the music is great. But the only disadvantage is the difficulty, the game is too easy which ruin enjoying the game.
  13. MatheusPiter
    Jun 9, 2021
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos de corrida do ds. bons gráficos e muitos veículos pra escolher.
  14. TheDukeNukeDoom
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    This game is impressive on the DS. It has a great lineup of vehicles. My favorite part is the song that plays in the main menu.

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  1. GameSpot
    75
    Asphalt: Urban GT 2 is a fun and visually impressive arcade-style racer, even if it is just an evolutionary upgrade of the original game.
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  2. Worth Playing
    60
    Though the game is gussied up with smooth visuals (and again, the Pussycat Dolls), the incredible ease of each and every event ultimately renders the game worthless for most seasoned gamers.
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