Nintendo 64

Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA

Rush 2 doesn't feature the best graphics known to man, but its overall look certainly gets the job done. Same goes for sound. What it does excel at, though, is finely tuned gameplay. The physics engine, admittedly wacky, is an absolutely joy to toy around with whether it be exploring or straight-forward racing. I only wish Atari had focused less on improving the series' racing element for standard tracks and more on the crazy trick goodness that is Rush. In the long run, I feel the standard tracks of San Francisco Rush are superior to those found in Rush 2. That said, the Stunt Track alone makes Rush 2 just as good if not better than San Francisco Rush. Nice job Atari. Highly recommended, especially if you're a fan of the series.

Rush 2 is net als z'n voorganger San Fransisco Rush een zeer realistisch racespel. Behalve dat het aantal racetracks is verviervoudigd, kan ik echter weinig gegronde redenen vinden om SF Rush in te ruilen voor Rush 2. Het is absoluut een toppertje maar er hadden wat mij betreft wel wat meer extraatjes in gemogen.

There is so much to do in Rush 2, you'll need a lot of time to play it. I feel it is one of the best racing games out there. I strongly recommend it.

Les circuits sont bien dessinés, et offrent souvent plusieurs itinéraires possibles, ainsi que des raccourcis. La maniabilité de la voiture est relativement bonne et on s'amuse donc à ce jeu plutôt bien réalisé. Rush 2 est par conséquent un bon jeu de course sur N64. On regrettera simplement le manque de fun général, la pauvreté graphique de certains circuits et décors, et la musique très moyenne. Si vous avez aimé San Francisco Rush sur N64 ou même en arcade, vous devriez toutefois apprécier cette suite.

In terms of audio, the music has an old-school "gangsta" vibe that I dig, but the occasional sound effects like birds chirping in the park sound positively fake. When you hear that crowd roar, it's hard to tell if they're cheering or screaming in horror. Rush 2 has its flaws, but if you're looking for arcade racing on the N64, this one should do the trick.

Well, it had to happen sooner or later. Trying to cash in on its popular San Francisco Rush arcade hit, Midway has released Rush 2: Extreme Racing USA. If you remember, the original SF Rush for the N64 wasn't all that bad, but it wasn't great either for a first-generation racer. Rush 2 stinks up the joint pretty bad. It's basically the same thing as SF Rush with a few tweaks here and there. Same type of gameplay, same boring graphics.