Toca Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator

by Codemasters

Product Features

• Continues the pioneering use of cinematic plots in racing games -- detailed graphics and cutscenes will show you what it's really like to be a racer
• Select from one of 12 different drivers and battle your way to the Masters Grand Prix
• 33 championships with V8 Super cars, Rally cars, Street Racers, Formula Fords, Classics and more
• Intense damage system punishes you for reckless driving -- scrape one fender too many and you go to the pits and to a lower position
• Touch AI makes the aggressive computer-controlled drivers incredibly challenging

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000V48IY
• Item Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 5, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,135 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #69 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Simulation

Product Description

ToCA: Race Driver 2 is an incredible racing experience that takes you deeper into the world of professional car racing. You get a crash course in the world of racing, then you're forced to challenge more experienced drivers to earn a rank & money. As you improve, you'll become a star, face paparazzi, get involved in rivalries and try to earn a shot at the ultimate race: The Grand Prix! Incredible graphics with no backing soundtracks -- just you, the track, the competition and the rev of the engines, just like in real life Multiplayer action with tons of great vehicles to choose from

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST racing game I've ever gotten my hands on!!!!, December 10, 2004

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J. Kowalczyk "Dori Dori" (NYC) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Toca Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Video Game)

I'm 25, race go karts (2 stroke) and have a turbo mr2 and SR20 powered 240Z.. So i have racing experiance in life and in games. I have setup the new Logitech force feedback Pro wheel on a homemade dash and 240Z seat in my room. This setup on this game is SO awesome. Keep in mind i have never played this game on a joypad, only the wheel. I think the reasion a lot of people have bad things to say about this games "physics" is becuase you cannot feel G's in a game. This game is fast and responsive and i feel the tires break loose perfectly on key, I mean come on people.. if your driving a Ford GT90 or a Aston Martin DB9 and mash the gas out of a turn, your rear is going to step out beside you! and if 2 of your tires touch grass at the apex of a corner..your going to spin no questions asked! If your apex is at the peak of a crest..you will be fighting some oversteer! I have owned Gran turismo 4 Prolouge for almost a year now and still feel its not fast enough and there is still too much understeer, I'd rather fight the rear from coming around then curse that the car wont turn. Hey, i'm a die hard Gran Turismo fan (my fav being GT2) and i have much more fun and more of a challange playing Toca 2. And the vast arey of cars to drive, from open wheeled formula (that slide), too Closed wheel 1000cc GT lights (THAT GRIP) to even big rigs. I think the phisics are just perfect and are a blast to learn and master. If your into a challange that will end in great reward this game is for you. And you MUST MUST get the Logitech force feedback Pro wheel!! This game even has a Manual WITH CLUTCH option!! its very tricky to work by hand so i hope someone makes a standalone USB clutch peddle to work with this game. This game is very addictive and will have you restarting your race over and over untill you place 1st. I really think people are WAY to picky with games now adays.. This is one of the BEST racing games I've gotten my hands on..and i have over 30 racing games for psx including Import (touge 3, Kaido battle 1+2, Battle gear 3...) If your looking for an arcade gaurdrail rider don't buy this.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars FUN AND EXCITING RACING SIM!!!, October 18, 2004

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SwellBooks (Park Ridge, IL) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Toca Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Video Game)

If you enjoy NASCAR or F-1 / INDY CAR type racing games, you'll find a great deal in this game to like. This is a more realistic, racing sim than a power-sliding arcade racer like the BURNOUT or RIDGE RACER games. You'll actually need to brake and slow down to take many of the turns or else you'll wind up in the gravel and/or grass. No power-sliding here. And that's the kind of racing I love!

The game has a very engrossing career mode in which you start as a rookie driver and work your way up the ranks, acquiring new cars and tracks as you race from championship to championship on race tracks all over the world. The cut-scenes are done quite nice, with beautiful animation and voice acting. I really like the characters in the game especially the young woman named Mandy ,who is filming a documentary for TV about "me".

The cars and tracks are wonderful. And there are some nice rides in this game. Mustangs, Jaguars, stock cars, super trucks, open-wheel Indy/F1 cars, etc. My fav car is the 1968 Jaguar E-type. Its a beauty and fun to race.

Many of the tracks are real F-1, INDY CAR street & road tracks ( Adelaide, Bathurst, Surfers Paradise, Road America, EuroSpeedway ) and there are 2 ovals ( Texas Speedway, Pikes Peak ), and some are just made for the game. They are all gorgeous and challenging but fun to race on. My fav track is the Norrisring, which is unlocked later in the game.

The game can be a bit hard at first. But all you need to do is practice driving each track in the time trial or free-style race modes, and you'll be racing like a pro in no time. When racing against a large pack of cars ( there are often 20 or more cars in each race ) look for the weaknessess in your opponents. Watch where they slow down, what corners they brake hard for, and try to exploit their weakness by out-braking them into the corners. Also, when braking for tight turns, go to the inside and brake. If a car is following close behind, that will force him to go to the outside to try and pass you, and it is much harder to pass on the outside then the inside.

My one major complaint, is that you can only race each type of car on certain tracks. For example, there are 10 tracks I can race my Jaguar E-type on and that's it. Why not let gamers take their fav car and race it on any track. I'd love to race my Jag on the Norrisring or Road America but I can't. Why? That seems silly. But I guess I can live with it ( I guess I'll have to ), but in the future it would be nice if this was changed.

All-in-all, this is a fun game to play, with some great looking cars and tracks. I think most racing fans will enjoy it, too! -George Bauch.

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game, December 11, 2004

A Kid's Review

= 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: Toca Race Driver 2: Ultimate Racing Simulator (Video Game)

This game is so awesome, I play it all the time.Great selection of cars and it acually feels like you are in the car the graphics are so good.