Product Description

Expanding on the variety in TOCA Race Driver, TOCA Race Driver 2 will boast the most diverse range of powerful motor sports ever seen in one game. 35 of the world's most powerful big-name racing and street cars will feature in 31 championships covering 15 different motor racing styles including GT Sports Car Racing, Street Racing, Rally, DTM, V8 Supercars, Global GT Lights, Rally Cross, Formula Ford, Open Wheel Grand Prix, Classic Car Racing, Super Truck racing, Stockcar Oval Racing, Ice-Racing, Convertible Racing, and Performance Cars.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11309 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Codemasters
• Released on: 2004-04-23
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Xbox

Amazon.co.uk Review
The promotional blurb for Codemasters' latest racing game, TOCA Race Driver 2, makes an awful lot out of the in-game cinematics, the wealth of game options and the fancy new damage engine. However, what is also crucial to the game's success is this: TOCA Race Driver 2 plays like a dream. It follows the narrative-based approach of its predecessor, as you become a genuine character in the game. That takes you from the early races where you attempt to make your name, through to the big championships where you then have to prove it. There are plenty of championships to take on, too, and as with the wide selection of vehicles waiting to be driven, these are gradually unlocked as you make progress.

Even in single-player mode, though, the races are genuinely immersive and wildly entertaining. Sure, the game punishes your mistakes, but that's as it should be, and it rarely leaves you at the point where you don't want to have another go after a winning position has gone horrendously wrong. Fortunately, the AI of the computer-controlled cars is pretty much spot on too--they make mistakes, they adopt different driving styles, and only on occasions betray their non-human status. Online, the game is even better. Twelve players at a time can compete and it's here where the TOCA Race Driver 2 is at its most exhilarating.

And then there are the production values. From the stunningly realised cars and courses, through to the tightly woven voiceovers and gloriously cinema-like action replays, it barely puts a foot wrong. Not only then is the game a joy to play, it's also a joy to look at. The only minor niggle is that those who bought the previous game may have wanted a little bit more from the sequel, but that's not likely to stop them enjoying it. TOCA Race Driver 2 is an action-packed, compulsive and long-lasting racing game that's very unlikely to disappoint. --Simon Brew

Customer Reviews

Groovy Racer
Half way between a simulator and an arcade racer we have TOCA Race Driver 2. Lots of cars, tracks and types of racing offer although a total lack of TOCA Touring Cars which is odd given the title. Great graphics, sound, no real complaints and the storyline aspect has been given a total makeover and is much improved since TOCA 1.

The vehicle handling is absolutely spot on and just what I expected although there isn't much difference between the types of racing. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing because you can go from one type of racing to the next without too much trouble.

One of the features that really helps this game and needs a mention is redefinable controls. Quite why more X-BOX games don't allow you to set up the controller exactly how you want it is a mystery to me, a big thumbs up to Codemasters for this.

Overall one the best racing games around, if not the best.

The best just keeps getting better!!!
this game has once again gone to the limits of racing games! the graphics are the best out there by far. the attention to detail is out of this world. the best part about this game is the damage. they have made this mre realistic than ever before. for example is you collide with a wall head on at a high speed your race will be over. this game is full of things to do and unlock. the enables the gamer to play for hours on end! an absolute class game!!!! well worth the money!!!!

A lot of Potential but fell well short
The game puts you as an aspiring young driver trying to be a top racer by competing in different race series.
The graphics and sound are fantastic. The cars are extremely well detailed even down to the decals.
The game is very easy to get into. The cars handle very easily although there are noticeable differences between some race series, not all of them and not very realistic. And although there is damage its very forgiving. You have to really smash a car up to notice anything, most of the time its just cosmetic with some changes in sound. And I would have liked more rumble effect from the controller as well.
And although the game features a high number of cars and race circuits its only restricted to just its own race series, so you only have one or two cars from a few tracks to choose. I would have liked the option to race any car on any circuit.
So in the end its just several very easy mini-racing games stuck in one box.