GT Advance 2: Rally Racing

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Jun 30, 2002
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. netjak
    88
    I can’t recommend this game enough. The GBA does not have too many great games, but add this one to the list. If you own a GBA and do not purchase this game after reading this review, it’s your loss.
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  2. IGN
    84
    An incredibly tight arcade-style racer. It's fast-paced with tight controls and a decent graphics engine.
  3. GameSpot
    81
    The game offers numerous options, it has a ton of cars and all of the tracks from the rally circuit, and it looks good for a handheld game.
  5. Nintendo Power
    80
    The improved racer adds hills and dips to the 40-plus rally courses, as well as a much-needed save feature. [Aug 2002, p.146]
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  6. GamerWeb Nintendo
    80
    While the game definitely is top notch, there are a few areas that could still use a little bit of tightening in order for it to really stand out.
  7. GameSpy
    80
    I like 'em fast and furious, not fast and frustrating. That being said, I fell in love with GT Advance 2 almost from the very beginning.
  8. GameZone
    74
    A good game that ends before its time. Now that it's over, I want to go back and unlock all of the cars that I missed, but I don't have any desire to play through the entire game again.
  9. Game Over Online
    70
    A very accessible racing title that is easy to play from the start so fun is also a word that comes along for the ride. But in spite of the variety, I came away with the feeling that there was too much and then at the same time, too little of a game.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    Aside form a handy save-game feature, though, it doesn't feel like much has changed here from the last game - at least not in terms of gameplay. [July 2002, p.126]
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  11. Pocket Games
    70
    There's a lot of replay value, but GTA 2 is somewhat marred by its control and some wacky physics. [Winter 2002, p.48]
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  12. GamePro
    70
    Looks and plays almost exactly like the original GT Advance—not a problem if you liked powersliding around the first game, but disappointing if you were expecting fifty dozen cars and pages of intricate tuning options.
  13. All Game Guide
    70
    With solid statistics tracking, a superb replay feature from various camera angles after each leg, and a diverse selection of race modes, cars, and tracks, GT Advance 2: Rally Racing offers heavy horsepower in the GBA racing garage.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#64 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Spitbot
    Mar 8, 2016
    7
    A cute little GBA racing game with some pretty fun game play. It's really short and the graphics aren't great either, but it'll keep youA cute little GBA racing game with some pretty fun game play. It's really short and the graphics aren't great either, but it'll keep you entertained for a bit. Does it break much from the norm? Not really, but it was a nice little side game for a while, and I definitely enjoyed playing it. The save system is really weird, you need to manually load your game from the menus, but after you figure it out it shouldn't be too problematic. Would I pay much for it? No, but if you come across it cheap at a yard sale or something, maybe you should give it a try.… Full Review »
  2. BillG.
    Nov 27, 2003
    0
    This game is not like the other gt's it has bad graphics it won't turn good it doesn't let you know what to do and over all This game is not like the other gt's it has bad graphics it won't turn good it doesn't let you know what to do and over all the practice is just a big circle.… Full Review »
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