Customer Reviews

Midnight Club 2

5 star:		(60)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

Without a doubt, Midnight Club II is the best racing game I've ever experienced. Take the thematic elements of MC-I (it's only redeeming quality), add the graphics and highway speeds of "Extreme Tokyo Racer II", then throw in a pinch of 2-wheel action, and you've got one slick recipe for yet another Rockstar hit.

I was skeptical of buying this game at first, since I had purchased the first Midnight Club (for $20), and was wholly unimpressed. The gameplay and environments seemed so one-dimensional, and the only thing that I found to be redeeming was the fact that I didn't have to learn new controls when I switched from the GTA series. However, after looking at Rockstar's incredible flash website for the game, that skepticism was quickly banished.

I just bought MC-II yesterday, and I am thoroughly thrilled with every aspect. The graphics of the race vehicles alone are a vast improvement over the first; however, there's more. The virtual environment, in terms of realism, is leaps and bounds above most racing games I've played. Unlike MC-I, the streets aren't just long avenues adorned with solid rectangles, painted to look like buildings. You have gas stations, parking lots, and even the "Los Angeles River" (the large concrete drainage aqueduct). I can't wait to unlock Paris & Tokyo! My favorite improvement, in terms of environment, is the freeway/highway racing. This is what MC-I was missing...whereas Extreme Tokyo Racer was missing the "urban" element, and was all highways. This combines the two, and the rush you get from weaving in and out of congested urban areas, then opening up the throttle on a freeway, is mucho intense!

The AI for the pedestrians and other non-race vehicles is an improvement, but the real gem is the AI for your opponents. They never do the same thing twice, but they seem to keep an overarching racing strategy in mind, one that changes and improves as you advance further in the game.

The player controls are much better, as is the heads-up display. Nitrous Oxide tanks are unlocked after the first race; you only get one boost per race. After a few more races, SST (SlipStream Turbo) is unlocked. This allows you to draft another racer (follow closely) until you light up the SST meter and fly past him/her. Another fantastic improvement is weight transfer. In cars, this allows you to self-correct any in-air pitching or rolling. However, the real fun comes after you obtain the motorcycle. If anyone has had the pleasure of riding the PCJ's in GTA Vice City, you will be blown away by the Cohete! Using weight transfer, you can pop wheelies, slouch down to cut wind resistance, and make sharp turns without having to slow down. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's very hard to go back to the old 4 wheels...what a rush!

I haven't gotten the Network Adapter...YET! I plan to very soon...but for right now, this game continues to blow my socks off. As with Vice City, I have nothing negative to say about this game. Midnight Club II is, quite simply, an exhilerating, addicting experience that, unlike the first one, does not lose its charm. And I'm sure that network play holds much more promise. Basically, this is everything I wanted from a racing title, and more. Enjoy!

Other than Need for Speed:Hot Pursuit 2, I've never played a racer with a greater sense of speed, on the Playstation2, than Midnight Club 2. Rockstar San Diego(formerly Angel Studios) kept their promise when they said that MC2 would be alot like The Fast and The Furious. With a hip-hop/techno soundtrack, ingenoius track designs, and absolutely stunning vehicles to race with; MC2 is a force to be reckoned with. The icing on this baby, though, lies in the Track Editor and Online Play...wherein the possiblities for racing are practically endless.
My only gripe is, at times, there is almost too much speed and the tracks can be insanely difficult. In LA alone, I clocked in some serious playtime trying to get past those tracks. One thing is for sure, though,...it's deeply satisfying when you do win a race. This is Street Racing at its' finest and every racing fans' dream. I could go on for hours about just how good this game looks and plays but the best thing for me to do is recommend you give Midnight Club 2 a shot. You won't be disappointed. It's one of the Upper Tier Racers out there for the PS2 and definitely worth having in your PS2 library.

I had very high hopes for this game judging by the screenshots, and movies. When I bough MCII, I was pleased, but a little disappointed. First of all, there are three cities totalto race in, Paris, L.A., and Tokyo! Sounds fun, right? Right, except that you have to work your ... off to earn Paris and Tokyo. Only L.A. is available at first. What a bummer! Another problem is the opponents you face and the challenges they give you. You are ALWAYS the major underdog. It's like the Bulls vs. the Nuggets in the NBA, except now it's in a video game with street racing. Don't be surprised to find yourself trying race over and over again. On the other side, the cars are pretty cool, and the city graphics are VERY slick, much better than even those in Vice City, Rockstar's other famous title. Two-player is pretty nice, but I find the lack of games modes to be a train wreck! This game is way better than the first MC, but it is NOT the best racer on the PS2. Need for Speed Hot Pursuit is! Overall, if you are a big fan of racing titles or big city environments, then you may find Midnight Club II worth your investment. Once you gain access to Paris and Tokyo, the game is awesome. Especially in Paris, the landmarks are everywhere, the graphics are some of the best in a racing game, and the cities become an all-out funfest to explore! You won't hardly want to race anymore. it is very open-ended, much like GTA Vice City. My Rating-8.9!

Wow, i was really looking forward to this game in the first place because i wanted to have a fun racing game, and i got exactly what i wanted. Right away you have a quick fun run with you partner throught the game Moses. He helps out through ur career mode and gives you new moves and good tips. The cars are fun to handle as you dont have to be too frusterated about hiting walls and stuff like that everytime. There are pedestrians roaming around, and lots of traffic at times. You can travel through LA, Paris, and Tokyo and there are tons of cars including a motorcycle. If you liked the fast and the furious or you like racing games, or you just wanna have fun with a great game, including the online feature so u can drag race online. Rent this game then buy it cuz your sure to like it.

If you played the original MC and found it dull and boring, you're not alone. The first Midnight Club simply stank, and was easily outclasses by even the most generic racers of its time.
That said, Midnight Club 2 is not at all like its predecessor. For one thing, it's fun. The roadways are numerous and vast, and there are lots of little corners where shortcuts can be found. In addition, the scenery is much nicer - the cities where the game supposedly takes place are disturbingly similar to the real thing (I live in Hollywood). The amount of detail in the streets and that of the shops is incredible, considering that you don't have to get out of your car (in fact, you can't).
Overall, it's very close to Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (fun-wise, graphics-wise, and pretty much overall) - you can go pretty much everywhere in the large, vast cities, but only in your car, and the graphics are quite a bit nicer than GTA. Also, the characters, much like in GTA, are pretty memorable and funny - from the trashy Watts girl to Hector, who looks and sounds disturbingly like Razor Ramon.

I typically love racing games, however, I have never played a game in that genre simply as thrilling as Midnight Club 2. As an owner of Midnight Club, the original, I thought that that game didn't cut it for me. When I saw the previews for MC2, though, I knew that I needed it.
The game allows you to race in three different, massive international cities: Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo. The cities were very well done as they have all the familiar landmarks in place and they put MUCH more effort into them than in Midnight Club. The cities also come alive with neon signs, obstacles (such as trucks speeding past the freeway you need to get onto, making you have to make it under the truck in a split-second) and tons of traffic and pedestrians make for much more heart-pounding action and fun.
As a couple people have commented, I will tell you about the music. I think that it's great, because it adds to the excitement of the action. For example, there is much techno music played and it goes great with races. It builds up your adrenaline!
This game completely relates to the movie The Fast and The Furious, and I completely love it. If you want amazing, high-speed action, pick up your copy of Midnight Club 2. There's no reason you could regret spending money on this work of art. Midnight Club 2 deserves to be in the top five games of all time category.

I'm new to the PS2 world. I just got a unit because it was on sale and got this racing game because I thought it would be the only thing I could play with out using 12 buttons. As an over the hill game player (not quite 40 yet) I have to say I really enjoyed this racing game. The set up could be a little easyer, but I'm sure if I was 16 it would be no problem. The grafix are so far ahead of any thing I played as a teen. I can't compare this to my Atari 2600 days. I have tryed a few other racing games, Grand Truismo3, it was to hard to play, and not as much fun. With this game I really felt the sense of speed while driving on the high way and trying to manuvore the streets of L.A. I can't say it was like driving a real car, but the action was great. I even won a few races.

I rate games 0-10. This game getting 10. The game includes cars which you street race against. You start out in LA, one of the 3 cities: LA, Paris, Tokyo. You start cheap but move up with the cars you unlock. But this is in Career Mode. In arcade mode using different cheats I'll teach you you will have lots of fun! In the game you can use nitro boost to go faster R2. To ride on one wheel: L1. To look behind. L2. Cheats.

Find options. Go down once and find cheat codes.

To unlock all cities and cars. Enter: pennyThug

To get unlimited nitro boost enter: greenLantern

To do midair tricks in midair by holding L1 and move left stick
Enter: carcrobatics

To shoot rockets and use a machine gun with clicking the left and right stick ENTER: savethekids

Have a blast!!

Being a big fan of street racing games I had to pick this one up the day it came out. Imagine a setting like Tokyo Extreme Racer Zero only times ten. Not only can you challenge people then race on freeways, you can exit those freeways and adventure all through the city streets, with pedestrians, stop signs, lights, trash bins and a load of other stuff to smack if your unlucky, all while being chased by cops, and trying to find the best routs through the city(s) to win against 1-6 other racers.

The graphics are right up there with "The Getaway", maybe better. The cars are not licensed, but they look exactly like fixed up Rx7's, vipers, integras, civics, Fto's....you name it. This game has three HUGE cities, L.A, Paris, and Tokyo. I have yet to see Tokyo, since you have to earn your way to the next city, starting in LA, then to Paris, then Tokyo. What is great about this game is the motivation to play, every time you win a race either a new car or a new upgrade gets added to the game....
If you get sick of racing, you can always roam around the city to learn the streets, show off your car, ect... when your ready to race, your map has indicators of potential oppents, to flash your lights at and challenge....then its on!!

The music is great too, with the option to change through a variety of tracks or have it off. You can also turn off the voices of the other racers (they get annoying, especially those from east LA). Once you earn better cars and the motorcycle, learning to control your car is important, like how to powerslide, use weight transfer while in the air, or when its safe to hit the nitrous button. I should warn some people, because this game is hard....but if your up for a challenge and love street racing, dont hesitate to get this game.

yo this game is the bomb i like it so bad i hope if they make mc 4 they better make it with people going for aride with you and a you can come out of your vechile and talk to people on the side of the street and i hope they make it with more places to go like calaforinia and somewhere in the carribean like jamaica and the small islands of st eustatius saba st maarten curacua bonaire aruba peurto rico and nederlands.