Burnout 2: Point of Impact

 Xbox
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. GameShark
    100
    It's fast, it's addicting, and it's got Live support. You simply cannot go wrong with this title, and this one is truly the best version.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    There's no story line, but Burnout 2 is one of those games that's actually better for the lack of it. [28 July 2003, p.82]
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  3. GamingTrend
    96
    I am completely stunned at how much playtime this game has.
  5. Gamezilla!
    95
    I absolutely love this game.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    94
    An exhilarating and addicting arcade racing experience wrapped in some great looking graphics.
  7. GameZone
    93
    From the adrenaline-inducing races to the exhilarating crashes, Burnout 2 is a title that you won't be able to put down until everything is unlocked.
  8. VGPub
    93
    This is the best damn racing game this side of "Gran Turismo."
  9. TeamXbox
    92
    One of the most exciting and intense racers to date. The speed, action, and crashes are so amazing that it’s mind-boggling.
  10. Xbox Nation Magazine
    90
    In terms of pure adrenaline and graphical splendor, there isn't a racer out there that can stack up against Burnout 2. [June-July 2003, p.88]
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  11. TotalGames.net
    90
    It looks a hell of a lot better, runs smoother and feels faster. So there’s no confusion here then: this is not a straight port. Got that? Good.
  12. Official Xbox Magazine
    90
    What makes the crashing so addictive is the visual, visceral spectacle of the fully deformable vehicles piling into each other, catching air, rolling, and spinning across the highway. [July 2003, p.82]
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  13. GamePro
    90
    Although the PlayStation 2 and GameCube versions of the sequel have been available for some time, the Xbox version nudges ahead of the other two as the best looking of the bunch.
  14. Armchair Empire
    89
    Hell-bent on destruction psycho drivers finally get a game to meet their rubbernecking tendencies full throttle.
  15. GameSpy
    89
    One of the best arcade racing games I've played.
  16. IGN
    86
    The speed is amazing and the crashes are phenomenal. I'll never give up my Crash mode. It's too much fun.
  17. GameSpot
    86
    The crash mode alone makes this game worth seeing, and the inclusion of the well-done championship and multiplayer modes makes it the best pure arcade-style racing game available on the Xbox.
  18. Game Informer
    85
    A title you should check out. [June 2003, p.113]
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  19. XGP Gaming
    85
    It is an arcade racer at heart but a frantic, action packed, total-your-car racer in every other light and it makes its way to Xbox owners sporting improved crash physics, improved AI, more speed, new game modes and custom soundtracks.
  20. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    82
    Xboxers luck out with the most polished Burnout yet, and a handful of thoughtful tweaks will inspire envy in PS2 and GC vets. [July 2003, p.121]
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  21. Eurogamer
    80
    Any game that has you physically dodging oncoming cars from your television is no ordinary game.
  22. Cheat Code Central
    80
    If you want to play against a friend there is a two-player mode but if you want to really squeeze all the fun from this game, hog it and play against the AI. Having no friends has never been so much fun.
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  23. Play Magazine
    80
    Visually, Criterion has gone completely mad, shoehorning entire cities, airports, and back roads into full view. [June 2003, p.66]
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  24. Gamestyle
    70
    Offers very little above the original Playstation 2 version.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Xbox Game of 2003
88
#88 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
33
#33 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 9 out of 29
  1. evolution98
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    My favorite childhood racing game and one of the greatest racing games of all time.

    It was such a BIG improvement over the original in    My favorite childhood racing game and one of the greatest racing games of all time.

    It was such a BIG improvement over the original in every way. Here is why...

    -The car models looked way better than the original,
    -the car crash sounds and physics sound and look so much better as well,
    -there were way more cars to unlock,
    -there were so many courses to unlock and race on with different weather effects,
    -the boost mechanic was improved and made more fun,
    -the soundtrack by Stephen Root was perfect,
    -there were new game modes added such as Tutorial mode: to show you how to play the game, Pursuit Mode, Point To Point Races, Face Off Mode (which had more challenge and strategy) and Crash mode which would become a staple to the series.
    -The championship mode was also significantly improved and gave us many tracks and cars to unlock which gave the game so much replay value including the Custom Series championship.
    -I like the cheats you unlock when you beat this game like the first game did.

    This game had so much depth and substance to it.

    It's perfect.    … Full Review »
  2. Uter
    Dec 20, 2003
    9
    I would say that this is the best arcade racer on xbox. It's better than NFS Underground for sure.
  3. BobU.
    Sep 18, 2003
    9
    The racing is fun and not insanely difficult or friustrating. The crash mode really sets this title above all others - completely fun and The racing is fun and not insanely difficult or friustrating. The crash mode really sets this title above all others - completely fun and addictive. The only race game I've played that I'm keeping for a while!… Full Review »
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