MotoGP 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Jan 22, 2002
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Game Informer
    70
    The ironic thing is that Namco has removed the pictures of the riders during the races - that's a feature I used to like! [Feb 2002, p.82]
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  2. PSX Nation
    70
    In the right frame of mind and with enough patience, "MGP2" is an absolute blast for players who want their racing semi-realistic, hard and with a convincing sense of virtual speed hitting their windshield (i.e. the TV screen).
  3. GamerWeb Sony
    70
    The simulated gameplay is well created, the depth is more than appropriate, and the graphics are quite good, but the repetitive soundtrack and somewhat frustrating races and opponents take away from the fun factor.
  5. Gaming Age
    67
    The stop-and-go gameplay is an acquired taste but is worth it if you have patience.
  6. Yahoo!
    60
    Merely another bike sim that does not quite make the grade. Lacking intrinsic excitement, its appeal will not last beyond the time it takes to complete.
  7. PSM Magazine
    60
    On the one hand, you have these lightning-fast bikes to ride; on the other, you spend most of the time making them slow down. [Mar 2002, p.30]
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  8. TotalGames.net
    58
    We had hoped that Namco was going to take this chance to fix the many obvious problems with the game – sadly no, they’ve just churned out a virtually identically sequel, warts ’n’ all. Avoid!

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. aspentitan
    Oct 14, 2020
    6
    This is a cd based racing bike game with an arcade like feel. It is a clear upgrade over ps1 however it's still a fairly new release for theThis is a cd based racing bike game with an arcade like feel. It is a clear upgrade over ps1 however it's still a fairly new release for the ps2 console. While it does nothing wrong it is still quite rudimentary as far as gameplay goes and a new player to this series should feel quite at ease quite early.… Full Review »
  2. JaniF.
    May 26, 2002
    10
    The best SIMULATION on PS2 so far. Very addictive and perfect playability.
  3. Muffin
    Apr 18, 2002
    9
    Excellent game let down by a number of flaws. Lack of avaialability of lap times- one blink and they're gone. In two player mode, the Excellent game let down by a number of flaws. Lack of avaialability of lap times- one blink and they're gone. In two player mode, the replay focuses on the bike which finishes first - no good if you finish second.… Full Review »
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