rec.autos.simulators

I got my copy of NFS2 today and my first impressions are very good.

After a few hours of play, here are some thoughts:

  o  The game installed very cleanly - set itself up in Win95 & worked
on the first try (more than you can say for NFS SE)

  o  The overall feel of the game is good - it runs fine on my p133
w/32mb

  o  This is definitely NOT a racing simulator -- diehard GP2/ICR2 fans
won't enjoy it

  o  This game isn't a direct replacement for NFS/SE -- I plan to keep
NFS.  They are sufficiently different enough that I will continue to
enjoy both.

  o  The cars showcase is awesome - great video, great slides

  o  The music rocks  -- But what would you expect out of an Allastair
Hirst prod ..

  o  The user interface is a little cleaner than w/NFS or SE

  o  You can now drive the wrong way, stay in car view during wrecks and
burnouts and modify the cars (color and about five performance settings)

  o  Haven't tried it w/a wheel & pedals, but looks like it supports 'em
all

  o  Unsure of how to use the cheats at this time (LilZip gives you
bonus car & Shotme gives you bonus track)

  o  Wrecks w/traffic on are spectacular -- I hit a Semi and he flipped
-- it was great !!

Definitely worth the price, especially w/EA's $29.95 upgrade offer.

Doug
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I totally agree with you there.

I also agree with you here. I will still find myself playing NFS and
NFS2. It isn't a direct replacement. Both games are great. And even
with NFS2 now in my hands I will still find myself wanting to play the
original.

What I missed was the cops. But then again what can they do when you
can go 300kmp+ :). Although I did miss the instant replay. What gives
?? I now have to complete the track to see the replay :(

Two words "Force - Feedback" controls !!

Sure ruin the game :)

Overall I like the game but wish some of the tracks were a little more
realistic. Unlike the original some of these tracks you have to sit
back and wonder if a $300,000+ car would be found dead on some of
these locals.

Adam