Burnout 2: Point Of Impact

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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Developer(s)	Criterion Games
Publisher(s)	Acclaim
Engine	RenderWare
Aspect ratio	480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV)
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube
Release date	October 11, 2002 (PS2) April 8, 2003 (GCN) April 28, 2003 (Xbox)
Genre(s)	Racing
Mode(s)	Single player, multiplayer
Rating(s)	ESRB: E ELSPA: 11+ OFLC: M
Media	DVD

Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the sequel to the popular racer Burnout. The game was created by Criterion Games and was 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.

The basic gameplay of Burnout 2 is simple: race circuits around a track, either by yourself or against computerized or human opponents. However, the track features 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 causes the car to lose control and deform in a realistic fashion. After a short interval a replacement car then appears on the track without damage, but with a loss of boost.

Crash Mode glitches

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In Crash Mode, there are glitches that will allow the player to get an enormous score. One glitch is the flying truck glitch. This glitch is an explosion of a truck, and it happens when a truck is jackknifed at more than 90 degrees. It will be sent incredibly quickly into the sky and if it hits buses, the buses will spin at a massive speed, giving many points. Another glitch occasionally happens when a truck explodes, but stays on the ground, without flying up at all. This kind of glitch can also give an enormous score.

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 is the first use of Xbox live on a Burnout game. The GameCube and Playstation 2 versions include all custom cars from the Xbox version, but they do not have customizable skins, online functions, or custom soundtrack functions.

Trivia

• In real life there are two Interstate 88s, both in the Eastern United States. Interstate 88 (west) travels entirely within Illinois, while Interstate 88 (east) stays entirely within New York State.

External links

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