Destruction Derby 2

by Playstation

Product Features

• 1 Player
• 7 Incredible Destruction Derby 2 Tracks
• Get Maximum "Air" in Real-Time 3D
• Total Car Destruction
• Edit your own "Replays"

Product Details

• ASIN: B00000IJVY
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.2 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,815 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

GameSpot Review

Destruction Derby is one heck of a confused game. It's probably the only racing game that awards points for smashing into the opposition, even though the more your car makes contact with others, the more likely it is to blow up, thus ending the game. Perhaps because of this irony Destruction Derby, now in its second installment, continues to be one of the Playstation's most exciting racing titles.

The basics of Destruction Derby 2 are almost identical to the original. You will still find three modes of play (Wreckin' Racing, Stock Car Racing, and Destruction Derby), three cars to choose from, and a host of different tracks (seven raceways, four Destruction Derby enclosed arenas). What's new in DD2 is the size and speed of the courses. The winding, narrow, claustrophobic roadways of the first Destruction Derby have been replaced with huge, wide superspeedways worthy of games like NASCAR Racing and The Need for Speed. Each track offers its own set of characteristics and physics, with whipping turns, monstrous jumps, and high banks. All are infinitely superior to the tight, slow courses of the original.

But don't think for a minute that the game is easy just because the tracks are more conducive to high-speed racing. The sense of speed in DD2 is terrific, though not quite the 250 mph the speedometer claims. Regardless of which car you select, the asphalt in DD2 seems to be covered with glare ice - which means your car will be slippin' and slidin' from the get-go, rocketing the unwary straight to the back of the field. But keeping your car on the track is only half the battle.

This wouldn't be Destruction Derby without spectacular vehicular calamities galore - accidents that by far outclass those found in the first version of this game. Cars flip, roll, smoke, and splinter into metallic shards, leaving dangerous bits of shrapnel that in turn lead to some of the best multicar wrecks in gaming. Pit stops have been added for damage repair. Like the original, DD2 boasts some fabulous, photorealistic graphics for a spectacular view (though you'd be a fool to take your eyes off the road!). On the downside, the number of camera views has been reduced to two: in-car and low chase. A high chase view is sadly missing.

All things considered, Destruction Derby 2 would be more fun if it were a bit easier to play. Even so, it blows the doors off the original. --Jeff Kitts
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Racing Game Ever, except for Gran Turismo, November 30, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Destruction Derby 2 (Video Game)

How can these people say replay value is not there or that it is a stupid game. This game is the coolest racing game I have ever played. It makes no difference how or if you finish the race, as long as you crashed enough of your opponents, you will advance. Great frame rate and for its time, a great concept. Driver is better if you like a plot, Gran Turismo is better if you want realism, but for all out arcade style fun DD2 is the best game out.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Controls could be better but the mayhem is spectacular., November 13, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Destruction Derby 2 (Video Game)

The game is an excellent addition to the Destruction Derby family. I feel that the game could use a little bit more in controlling the vehicle. Overall the game does keep you on the edge of your seat while trying to destroy the other cars and keep yours in tip top shape and still win the race.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good game for hours of fun, March 3, 2003

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Ace6906 (Iowa City, Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Destruction Derby 2 (Video Game)

Destruction Derby 2 is a game for all you racing-destruction game lovers. You race for points by hitting opponents, regular stock car races, and the classic demolition derby. With four demolition arenas for hours of fun just on that. It needs more cars to choose from and to customize your cars but otherwise it is fun. When i bought my playstation it looked fun and it was my favorite out of 5 games. I would recremend it to all you crash bound racers.