Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 172 Ratings

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  • Summary: Become the "Champion Road Racer" by conquering numerous racing events, all carrying rewards such as: cars, tracks and high performance upgrades. The game challenges the driver to dodge traffic, police and natural elements in high speed and high style... true NFS style! Evade any copsBecome the "Champion Road Racer" by conquering numerous racing events, all carrying rewards such as: cars, tracks and high performance upgrades. The game challenges the driver to dodge traffic, police and natural elements in high speed and high style... true NFS style! Evade any cops encountered, as getting busted just might end your career. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. GamePro
    100
    Between its ripping sense of speed, edge-of-the-seat gameplay, and impressively original and deep features, [its] glorious PS2 debut just smokes.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Has everything I've ever wanted from a sports car racing game: Cool rides, some of the best engine noises ever committed to a gaming sountrack and most importantly, a sense of incredible speed and power. [Nov 2002, p.186]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    One of the most wicked arcade-racing games I've ever played. [Nov 2002, p.284]
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  4. netjak
    90
    To be dead honest with you all, I can’t think of a single major flaw in this game.
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  5. Games Radar
    87
    It might lack the polish to be genius, but there aren't many more enjoyable or expansive driving games. [GamesMaster]
  6. Absolute Playstation
    83
    The graphics are sweet, and the racing is sweeter still. Its pure, unashamed, high-energy fun, and it lasts for ages!
  7. Gamer.tv
    64
    Driving through such locations would be a joy in itself if only you felt some sense of response from the cars. As it is, the sensation of driving goes largely unchanged with terrain.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
  1. SamB.
    Jun 19, 2004
    10
    The Best!
  2. Andrew
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    Best car racing game i've ever played. Hours of fun!! The car selection is excellent, the control is incredible, the cops are harder to Best car racing game i've ever played. Hours of fun!! The car selection is excellent, the control is incredible, the cops are harder to ditch which makes the game even more challenging.… Expand
  4. Captain_Faramir
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    Probably has the best soundtrack in any game to date. With artists like Bush and Rush songs constantly playing while racing with epic cars onProbably has the best soundtrack in any game to date. With artists like Bush and Rush songs constantly playing while racing with epic cars on amazing tracks and police chasing, it is an incredibly iconic game in the racing genre.… Expand
  5. DanF.
    Oct 29, 2002
    9
    The most entertaining game I have played since Outrun in the arcades! It's not as realistic as GT3, but it has the same sense of speed The most entertaining game I have played since Outrun in the arcades! It's not as realistic as GT3, but it has the same sense of speed and sheer fun that the old arcade games did. Add some cops, and you have an absolute winner!… Expand
  6. silasbodnick
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    I just had so much damn fun with this game. I can't tell you how many hours and how many nights I lost just trying to get a better time tryingI just had so much damn fun with this game. I can't tell you how many hours and how many nights I lost just trying to get a better time trying to slander those idiots off the road. There is something to be said about creating a simple game with amazing graphics an incredible sound that many developers today seem to be missing.… Expand
  7. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    7
    The game builds on the first one and while it didn't feel as fresh it was still a nice ride and any fan of the racing genre that is lookingThe game builds on the first one and while it didn't feel as fresh it was still a nice ride and any fan of the racing genre that is looking for a fun arcade racer should pick this up.… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Oct 8, 2003
    4
    Needs to have the cars customizable like porsche unleashed and underground.

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#10 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#14 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002