Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

 GameCube
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Killer aerial shots, intense chases, and a rock-infused soundtrack make for a heart-pounding ride. [18 Oct 2002, p.124]
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  2. Nintendo Power
    82
    Packs in lots of game play and replay value, with dozens of challenges set in beautiful locations. [Nov 2002, p.219]
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  3. BBC Sport
    80
    With plenty of racing challenges it should have a decent amount of longevity but their repetitive nature might grate for some.
  5. GameZone
    75
    The sluggish pace may be a bit too much for gamers who need a fast and furious racing game, but those with the patience to get past the speed issue will find a good arcade-style racer with some great ideas.
  6. Game Informer
    75
    The graphics are great and the only deterrents are some questionable physics and the idea that a cop could catch me in my Opal. [Nov 2002, p.134]
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  7. Nintendophiles
    75
    The amount of events available makes for a busy amount of things to do, with a great multiplayer mode to complement it. The control can sometimes be a bit tight though.

Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best GameCube Game of 2002
31
#31 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
49
#49 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. GlennLosio
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This Game is also fantastic I played it before but still couldn't beat the levels It was totally awesome and totally cool that this Game isThis Game is also fantastic I played it before but still couldn't beat the levels It was totally awesome and totally cool that this Game is the best racing game I ever played before.… Full Review »
  2. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. My first contact with Need for speed hot pursuit 2 was the gc version. Not the best, but still very fun.… Full Review »
  3. PizzaSubCombo
    Oct 18, 2019
    4
    With development of the Gamecube, PC, and Xbox versions handed off to EA Seattle, the results do not receive a passing grade. Tracks have beenWith development of the Gamecube, PC, and Xbox versions handed off to EA Seattle, the results do not receive a passing grade. Tracks have been redesigned to be more technical than necessary, the handling model takes a more realistic approach - leaving many cars simply not feeling fast enough - and there's a tangible layer of input lag to the controls that makes the Gamecube variant feel like a budget-priced knockoff. Development of the series was handed over to BlackBox for good reason; this one doesn't make the cut.… Full Review »
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