PlayStation 2

Dakar 2: The World's Ultimate Rally

Overall, this game isn't the best graphically, or even in execution, but it is certainly good for a diversion or for a person who isn't looking for a full-fledged simulation racing title. If you're just looking for a good, fun, racing title that looks realistic, this could be the one for you, but if you're looking for something like Gran Turismo, you'll probably end up disappointed by the lack of depth and semi-arcadey feel.

Le Paris-Dakar aura décidément du mal à être représenté dignement dans l'univers du jeu vidéo. Quelques bonnes idées pour cette édition, de gros oublis également mais surtout un gameplay pas très au point, parfois sympa, parfois franchement mauvais allié à une physique pas toujours très convaincante. Ca pèse un peu lourd dans la balance et on préférera se tourner vers d'autres softs arcades plus réussis.

Dakar 2 is a below-par rally game with some good ideas, but poor engine and execution. No matter how much practice and effort you put in, it won't do much good at mastering the game. Hire it if you absolutely must, but if you're disappointed at spending money on this game, don't say I didn't warn you...

Dakar 2 is a very bad game, which should be reserved for children under five, and that bloke from The Fast Show who thinks everything's brilliant. It's not exaggeration to say it's the least fun of all the games we've played this year. While we can appreciate that Acclaim yearns for a hit game like the desert lusting after the rain, we can't see how throwing substandard, undercooked, multi-platform tat at the problem is going to solve anything. Do not buy this. Ever.