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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
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Developer(s)	Criterion Games
Publisher(s)	Acclaim Entertainment
Engine	RenderWare
Aspect ratio	480p (EDTV), 480i (SDTV)
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube
Release date(s)	PlayStation 2 NA September 30, 2002 PAL October 11, 2002 JP April 1, 2004 GameCube NA April 9, 2003 PAL May 9, 2003 Xbox NA May 1, 2003 PAL May 9, 2003
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ELSPA: 11+ ESRB: E OFLC: M15+ PEGI: 3+
Media	DVD, Nintendo optical disc

Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the sequel to Burnout. The game is created by Criterion Games and published by Acclaim. It launched in 2002 for the PlayStation 2. It then launched for the GameCube in early April 2003 and was the last Burnout game made for an Nintendo home console. It was then released on the Xbox in late April of the same year in a special edition developer's cut, with improved features.^[1]

Gameplay

The basic gameplay of Burnout 2 is to race circuits around a track, either alone, against the game artificial intelligence or human opponents. The tracks feature traffic, complex junctions and obstacles which can make driving at high speeds difficult. In order to travel faster, the player needs to accumulate Boost. This can be done by driving down the wrong side of the road, drifting around corners at high speeds, swerving to avoid traffic and hitting jumps at speed to gain air.

Colliding with traffic or scenery at high speed causes the car to lose control and crash. After a short interval a replacement car then appears on the track without damage, but with a loss of boost.

The game includes a "crash" mode, in which the player(s) earn points by causing damage to other vehicles. There is also a police mode where one must wreck a bad guy's car to arrest him, unlocking the car.

The Xbox version is subtitled the Developer's Cut, featuring 21 new car skins. It also features an Xbox Live online leaderboard, which was the first use of Xbox Live in a Burnout game.^[1] The GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions include all the custom cars from the Xbox version, but they do not have customizable skins, online functions, or custom soundtrack capabilities.

Release controversy

To promote the game, Acclaim offered to reimburse once any driver in the United Kingdom who received a speeding ticket. Following a negative reaction to this from the UK government, the plan was canceled.^[2]

References

External links

• Burnout 2: Point of Impact at MobyGames
• Burnout 2: Point of Impact at IGN

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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Developer(s)	Criterion Games
Publisher(s)	Acclaim
Engine	RenderWare
Release date(s)	October 2, 2002
Genre(s)	Racing
System(s)	GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Rating(s)	ELSPA: Ages 11+ ESRB: Everyone
Preceded by	Burnout
Followed by	Burnout 3: Takedown
Series	Burnout

Burnout 2: Point of Impact builds on the unique arcade racing game Burnout by enhancing the quality in every aspect. The jumps, the boost and the unique features that's exclusive for the three consoles. Adding to the lap races is the sprint races and the cop races which you'll knock a car ten times to make it crash before the time is up or the sprint race is over. This is the final Burnout game for GameCube with its additional Crash courses made especially for this console. The Xbox goes further with online play and its achievements.

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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Developer(s)	Criterion Games
Publisher(s)	Acclaim Entertainment
Engine	RenderWare
Release date	PlayStation 2: September 30, 2002 (NA) October 11, 2002 (EU) April 1, 2004 (JP) GameCube: April 9, 2003 (NA) May 9, 2003 (EU) Xbox: May 1, 2003 (NA) May 9, 2003 (EU)
Genre	Racing game
Mode(s)	Single-player, Multiplayer
Age rating(s)	PEGI: 3+, CERO: 12+, ELSPA: 11+, ESRB: E, USK: 6+, OFLCA:M
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube
Media	DVD, Nintendo optical disc
Credits | Soundtrack | Codes | Walkthrough

Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the sequel to Burnout. The game is created by Criterion Games and published by Acclaim. It launched in 2002 for the PlayStation 2. It then launched for the GameCube in early April 2003 and then the Xbox in late April of the same year in a special edition developer's cut, with improved features.

The game takes place in the United States, and includes real-world cities, landscapes, and roadways from the USA: the only difference are the track names.

Gameplay

The basic gameplay of Burnout 2 is simple: race circuits around a track, either alone, against the A.I. or human opponents. The tracks feature traffic, complex junctions and obstacles which can make driving at high speeds difficult. In order to travel faster, the player needs to accumulate Boost. This can be done by driving down the wrong side of the road, skidding around corners at high speeds, swerving to avoid traffic and hitting jumps at speed to gain air.

Colliding with traffic or scenery at high speed causes the car to lose control and crash. After a short interval a replacement car then appears on the track without damage, but with a loss of boost.

The game includes a "crash" mode, in which the player(s) earn points by causing damage to other vehicles

Different versions

The Xbox version of Burnout 2 is subtitled the Developer's Cut, featuring 21 new car skins. It also features an Xbox Live online leaderboard, which was the first use of Xbox Live on a Burnout game. The GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions include all the custom cars from the Xbox version, but they do not have customizable skins, online functions, or custom soundtrack capabilities.

Reception

References

External links

• Burnout 2: Point of Impact at Mobygames.com
• IGN Gamespace
• Operation Burnout Fan Site

Burnout Series
Games:
Burnout • Burnout 2: Point of Impact • Burnout 3: Takedown • Burnout Revenge • Burnout Legends • Burnout Dominator • Burnout Paradise

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