Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 193 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 62 out of 193
  3. Negative: 13 out of 193
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  1. LaurenceC.
    Dec 5, 2002
    5
    This is a step backwards from the previous 2 NFS games. The main attraction to me was owning, tuning and lovingly taking care of the cars I could afford. This is just a cheesy ramfest, with no damage system, no depth, questionable handling, and no purpose other than to line EA's pockets with undeserved cash. Sya needs to have his eyes checked mind, this game looks gorgeous.
  2. LeviF.
    Mar 10, 2003
    6
    This game has one major flaw you would easily find in NFS IV. Career Mode. There is a point system which can be used to unlock tracks and cars, but it's just not the same. And EA still hasn't implemented Hot Pursuit mode online yet, something I was hoping they would add in the second installment of 'Hot Pursuit. But there is only Single Race and Lap Knockout for internet This game has one major flaw you would easily find in NFS IV. Career Mode. There is a point system which can be used to unlock tracks and cars, but it's just not the same. And EA still hasn't implemented Hot Pursuit mode online yet, something I was hoping they would add in the second installment of 'Hot Pursuit. But there is only Single Race and Lap Knockout for internet play. Not impressed.… Expand
  3. MoriczB.
    Apr 14, 2004
    5
    This game is lame, all the fun and the car management fromthe NFS5 was dropped for a arcade style game. Lame :((
  4. CaioO.
    Dec 25, 2002
    5
    It is still pretty fun. But I agree with Laurence: it is much worse than the previous 2 versions. No more career mode, no more tuning cars, no more damage... NFS Porsche was very good. They could have kept much of it, just adding other manufacturers. Now, the variety of cars is really good, but everything else is disapointing.
  5. Izoeros
    May 11, 2022
    6
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  6. SyahrulN.
    Nov 22, 2002
    6
    This game is great . Nice new added cars and tracks . However the graphic is yieks... to be compared to NFS 5 : Porche Unleashed.
  7. JoeBob
    Mar 6, 2003
    7
    This is a great game single player, but they really should have added the police in mulitplayer, cause racing around is just boring. They could have done a lot more..
  8. morfil
    Nov 1, 2013
    7
    This game isn't all that great. Porsche Unleashed is much better. The graphics are nice but the tracks and races are boring. The two cons are that some races are way too long and get frustrating when you're just about done and crash, and the tracks don't have enough stretch to go fast. What's the point of simulating a 500hp+ car when there's not enough room to max it out? Just when you'reThis game isn't all that great. Porsche Unleashed is much better. The graphics are nice but the tracks and races are boring. The two cons are that some races are way too long and get frustrating when you're just about done and crash, and the tracks don't have enough stretch to go fast. What's the point of simulating a 500hp+ car when there's not enough room to max it out? Just when you're about to pass 200mph there's a sharp turn and you have to go back to 80mph. I found that very disappointing. Also there's a chase camera which is underdeveloped, it hurts your eyes when you play in that mode. The cars never get damaged and there are no ramps to jump off. Play Porsche or Underground instead.… Expand
  9. Govin_Lock
    Nov 28, 2013
    6
    Going to good graphics, Moderate to excellent cars, moderate realistic car damage and good driving physics. but has a bad gameplay and bad police chase that can boring the player.
  10. dlcatalin
    Jul 12, 2020
    6
    I can see what made it a hype in 2002, but i played it in 2020 so ... 6 is the best i can do
  11. Inny74
    Mar 4, 2021
    6
    This version for PC, Xbox, and Gamecube is okay, but the PS2 version is superior in every single way.
    EA Seattle did good, but BlackBox did what EA Seattle did, and helluva better job at it and then some for the PS2 version. While this one is okay, it pales in comparison to the superior PS2 version. 6 is all I can do for non-PS2 versions, because it looks and plays rushed and very low    This version for PC, Xbox, and Gamecube is okay, but the PS2 version is superior in every single way.
    EA Seattle did good, but BlackBox did what EA Seattle did, and helluva better job at it and then some for the PS2 version. While this one is okay, it pales in comparison to the superior PS2 version. 6 is all I can do for non-PS2 versions, because it looks and plays rushed and very low budget.

    If you have a powerful enough PC, install PCSX2 and buy the PlayStation 2 version of the game, configure the buttons to keyboard controls (or use a controller), and play it that way.    … Expand
  12. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    7
    Старая добрая Need for Speed. Даже заставку помню, спустя 18 лет после релиза.
  13. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    7
    Polis kovalamacaları, her yönden gelen saldırılar eğlenceliydi. Oynadığım ender yarış oyunlarından.
  14. Alpha10
    Aug 19, 2021
    7
    Good racing game which released at 2002 , during childhood it was with good graphics of scenery for low spec pc but had many cons .
  15. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 23, 2023
    5
    this one is a rare exception, if not the only one, the ps2 version is prettier and has more visual effects and particles than the PC version

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best PC Game of 2002
14
#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
44
#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PC Gamer
    68
    A moderately entertaining, albeit retrograde, arcade driving experience. [Jan 2003, p.112]
  2. PC Gameworld
    79
    The game has an all around solid polished look, and still manages to retain a steady frame rate without any slowdown.
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  3. ActionTrip
    80
    The sad thing is that even when you use high res modes such as 1280*1024, you still don't get anywhere near the feeling of a true photo-realistic ambience...All things considered, NfS: HP2 is one heck of racing experience.
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