9.2 /10 1 Votes
4.7/5 GOG Developer Bugbear Entertainment Genre Racing video game | 9/10 Steam Initial release date 29 June 2006 Series FlatOut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Distributor(s) Vivendi Universal Games
Virtual Programming (Mac) Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer Platforms Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 2, Macintosh operating systems, PlayStation Portable, Linux Publishers Empire Interactive, Valve Corporation, Konami Similar FlatOut games, Bugbear Entertainment games, Racing video games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flatout 2 playstation 2 trailer release trailer
FlatOut 2 is a racing video game developed by Bugbear Entertainment and published by Empire Interactive. It is the sequel to the 2004 game FlatOut.
Contents
- Flatout 2 playstation 2 trailer release trailer
- Flatout 2 playstation 2 trailer official trailer
- Ragdoll physics
- Censorship
- Remake
- Critical reception
- Awards
- References
This game is themed more on the street racing/import tuner scene than its predecessor. A notable change is the tire grip; players can now take more control of their car, worrying less about skidding in tight turns. The game has three car classes: derby, race, and street.
It was first released in Russia on June 29, 2006, in Europe on June 30, 2006, and in North America on August 1, 2006.
In 2008, an OS X version of the game was released by Virtual Programming.
In 2014, a Linux version of the game was released on GOG.com as part of the launch of Linux support.
Flatout 2 playstation 2 trailer official trailer
Ragdoll physics
The ragdoll physics in the sequel have been greatly updated. During the race, the driver may be thrown out of the car if slammed into a wall at a high speed. In the numerous Stunt minigames the goal is to shoot yourself out of the car and complete objectives like knocking down a set of bowling pins, hitting the designated spots on a dartboard, score a field goal or fly through flaming hoops. Players must use 'aerobatics' to control the driver in-flight, but overusing it will increase drag, which will slow the driver down and possibly prevent him/her from reaching the designated target. If the driver falls short of the target, players can use the "nudge". This gives the driver a small upward boost and slightly reduces drag. In the Stone Skipping Stunt minigame, the players must use nudge just as the driver hits the surface of the water to skip the most efficiently and reach the furthest.
Censorship
The ragdoll physics have prompted the German software rating organization USK to rate FlatOut 2 18+, and, in turn, Empire Interactive had to release a German version rated 12+ that replaces the human drivers with crash test dummies. That version is also produced for the Japanese market. There is also a demolition derby mode which has around 10 tracks.
Remake
In 2008, the game was re-released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation Portable with additional features and a new soundtrack, under the new name FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage for the Xbox 360 and PC, and FlatOut: Head On for the PSP.
Critical reception
The PC version of FlatOut 2 received "generally favorable reviews", while the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions received "average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave the PS2 version a score of all four sevens for a total of 28 out of 40.