Choose from a variety of high-performance machines
Six unique tracks
Split-screen two-player racing
The idea of a sequel to The Need for Speed should make many folks happy. After all, who didn't enjoy the thrill of racing down some of the most beautiful stretches of road in the world - roads made for cool sports cars that would fulfill our need for speed, even if that darned state trooper in the Mustang got in the way.
The graphics are much better than NFS 1. The texture maps look a lot cleaner and the race tracks are lush and beautiful. The inside of the cars, as in NFS 1, are modeled after their real car counterparts. With six different tracks, ranging from the Outback to the Himalayas, you're sure to find something you like. The bad part about all of this graphic detail is the speed. The game requirements recommend a Pentium 166mhz processor, so you'll need some real speed to see it in all of its beauty. Even on my beast Pentium Pro 200, there was a noticeable framerate loss in full screen mode (wow!). For many of you, reducing the screen size will be necessary, taking away from the immersive driving experience you were looking for.
High-performance cars and open-road racing