Midnight Club II takes you to the streets of the world's biggest cities, to experience the future of illegal racing! Four-person multiplayer action to keep your adrenalin pumping

On the streets of Paris, Tokyo and Los Angeles, a group of notorious drivers race on city streets, behind the wheels of the latest performance-enhanced cars & bikes. You are now a member of this Midnight Club, and are trying to reach the top of your ranks!

There are no rules here -- use any route, shortcut or driving technique it takes to make it to the checkpoint first

Incredible new vehicles, driving physics and mechanics for white-knuckle racing

Compete against the computer in Story Mode as you win the pumped-up rides of your opponents

Master the evasive tactics you'll need to avoid law enforcement and still come out ahead in the race

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I was skeptical of buying this game at first, since I had purchased the first Midnight Club (for $20), and was wholly unimpressed. The gameplay and environments seemed so one-dimensional, and the only thing that I found to be redeeming was the fact that I didn't have to learn new controls when I switched from the GTA series. However, after looking at Rockstar's incredible flash website for the game, that skepticism was quickly banished.

I just bought MC-II yesterday, and I am thoroughly thrilled with every aspect. The graphics of the race vehicles alone are a vast improvement over the first; however, there's more. The virtual environment, in terms of realism, is leaps and bounds above most racing games I've played. Unlike MC-I, the streets aren't just long avenues adorned with solid rectangles, painted to look like buildings. You have gas stations, parking lots, and even the "Los Angeles River" (the large concrete drainage aqueduct). I can't wait to unlock Paris & Tokyo! My favorite improvement, in terms of environment, is the freeway/highway racing. This is what MC-I was missing...whereas Extreme Tokyo Racer was missing the "urban" element, and was all highways. This combines the two, and the rush you get from weaving in and out of congested urban areas, then opening up the throttle on a freeway, is mucho intense!

The AI for the pedestrians and other non-race vehicles is an improvement, but the real gem is the AI for your opponents. They never do the same thing twice, but they seem to keep an overarching racing strategy in mind, one that changes and improves as you advance further in the game.

The player controls are much better, as is the heads-up display. Nitrous Oxide tanks are unlocked after the first race; you only get one boost per race. After a few more races, SST (SlipStream Turbo) is unlocked. This allows you to draft another racer (follow closely) until you light up the SST meter and fly past him/her. Another fantastic improvement is weight transfer. In cars, this allows you to self-correct any in-air pitching or rolling. However, the real fun comes after you obtain the motorcycle. If anyone has had the pleasure of riding the PCJ's in GTA Vice City, you will be blown away by the Cohete! Using weight transfer, you can pop wheelies, slouch down to cut wind resistance, and make sharp turns without having to slow down. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's very hard to go back to the old 4 wheels...what a rush!

I haven't gotten the Network Adapter...YET! I plan to very soon...but for right now, this game continues to blow my socks off. As with Vice City, I have nothing negative to say about this game. Midnight Club II is, quite simply, an exhilerating, addicting experience that, unlike the first one, does not lose its charm. And I'm sure that network play holds much more promise. Basically, this is everything I wanted from a racing title, and more. Enjoy!

18 of 20 found the following review helpful:

Midnight Club 2....Apr 19, 2003
By blackaciddevil
Other than Need for Speed:Hot Pursuit 2, I've never played a racer with a greater sense of speed, on the Playstation2, than Midnight Club 2. Rockstar San Diego(formerly Angel Studios) kept their promise when they said that MC2 would be alot like The Fast and The Furious. With a hip-hop/techno soundtrack, ingenoius track designs, and absolutely stunning vehicles to race with; MC2 is a force to be reckoned with. The icing on this baby, though, lies in the Track Editor and Online Play...wherein the possiblities for racing are practically endless.
My only gripe is, at times, there is almost too much speed and the tracks can be insanely difficult. In LA alone, I clocked in some serious playtime trying to get past those tracks. One thing is for sure, though,...it's deeply satisfying when you do win a race. This is Street Racing at its' finest and every racing fans' dream. I could go on for hours about just how good this game looks and plays but the best thing for me to do is recommend you give Midnight Club 2 a shot. You won't be disappointed. It's one of the Upper Tier Racers out there for the PS2 and definitely worth having in your PS2 library.

9 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Fun, But Not the BestApr 12, 2003
By C. Conard "ExtremeAvalanche"
I had very high hopes for this game judging by the screenshots, and movies. When I bough MCII, I was pleased, but a little disappointed. First of all, there are three cities totalto race in, Paris, L.A., and Tokyo! Sounds fun, right? Right, except that you have to work your ... off to earn Paris and Tokyo. Only L.A. is available at first. What a bummer! Another problem is the opponents you face and the challenges they give you. You are ALWAYS the major underdog. It's like the Bulls vs. the Nuggets in the NBA, except now it's in a video game with street racing. Don't be surprised to find yourself trying race over and over again. On the other side, the cars are pretty cool, and the city graphics are VERY slick, much better than even those in Vice City, Rockstar's other famous title. Two-player is pretty nice, but I find the lack of games modes to be a train wreck! This game is way better than the first MC, but it is NOT the best racer on the PS2. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is! Overall, if you are a big fan of racing titles or big city environments, then you may find Midnight Club II worth your investment. Once you gain access to Paris and Tokyo, the game is awesome. Especially in Paris, the landmarks are everywhere, the graphics are some of the best in a racing game, and the cities become an all-out funfest to explore! You won't hardly want to race anymore. it is very open-ended, much like GTA Vice City. My Rating-8.9!

9 of 10 found the following review helpful:

Fast and The Furious hits the Playstion!!Apr 13, 2003
By Adam Wishne
Wow, i was really looking forward to this game in the first place because i wanted to have a fun racing game, and i got exactly what i wanted. Right away you have a quick fun run with you partner throught the game Moses. He helps out through ur career mode and gives you new moves and good tips. The cars are fun to handle as you dont have to be too frusterated about hiting walls and stuff like that everytime. There are pedestrians roaming around, and lots of traffic at times. You can travel through LA, Paris, and Tokyo and there are tons of cars including a motorcycle. If you liked the fast and the furious or you like racing games, or you just wanna have fun with a great game, including the online feature so u can drag race online. Rent this game then buy it cuz your sure to like it.

8 of 9 found the following review helpful:

GTA: RacingApr 17, 2003
By impitbosshereonlevel2 "impitbosshereonlevel2"
If you played the original MC and found it dull and boring, you're not alone. The first Midnight Club simply stank, and was easily outclasses by even the most generic racers of its time.
That said, Midnight Club 2 is not at all like its predecessor. For one thing, it's fun. The roadways are numerous and vast, and there are lots of little corners where shortcuts can be found. In addition, the scenery is much nicer - the cities where the game supposedly takes place are disturbingly similar to the real thing (I live in Hollywood). The amount of detail in the streets and that of the shops is incredible, considering that you don't have to get out of your car (in fact, you can't).
Overall, it's very close to Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (fun-wise, graphics-wise, and pretty much overall) - you can go pretty much everywhere in the large, vast cities, but only in your car, and the graphics are quite a bit nicer than GTA. Also, the characters, much like in GTA, are pretty memorable and funny - from the trashy Watts girl to Hector, who looks and sounds disturbingly like Razor Ramon.

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