Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

ReleasedSep 30, 2002

Xbox
Nintendo GameCube
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 2

About

The Need for Speed series returns, this time reverting back to the 'chase' arcade experience instead of a racing simulation. Top speed racing is the name of the game, where you must outchase not just the opposing drivers, but the cops. Choose from a selection of today's (and yesterday's) top sports cars, including the Ferrari F50, Porsche 911 and a range from the likes of Ford, Corvette, BMW, Lotus, Mercedes, Aston Martin, the McLaren F1 and a lot more. The competitive race mode allows you to take on other drivers and beat them to the line. A selection of tracks allows you to not only dodge incoming traffic, but perform deadly jumps and stunts to receive points. These points, combined with the points recieved from your finishing position, can unlock new cars and tracks. The Hot Pursuit mode combines all the major elements of the competitive mode with the chance to out run the cops. They will throw everything at you to try and stop you, including running you off the road, setting up road blocks and unleashing an attack helicopter equiped with missiles. Three busts by the cops ends the race.

Developer: Black Box Games, EA Seattle
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genres: Racing
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective: First person, Third person
Age ratings: ESRB E
Time to beat: 11 h rushed · 14 h normally · 17 h completionist
IGDB rating: 77 / 100 (283 ratings)
Also known as: Need For Speed : Poursuite Infernale 2, NFS:HP2

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Nintendo GameCube	Sep 30, 2002 · North AmericaOct 18, 2002 · AustraliaOct 25, 2002 · Europe
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Oct 21, 2002 · North AmericaOct 24, 2002 · AustraliaNov 8, 2002 · Europe
PlayStation 2	Sep 30, 2002 · North AmericaOct 24, 2002 · AustraliaOct 25, 2002 · Europe
Xbox	Oct 1, 2002 · North AmericaOct 24, 2002 · AustraliaOct 25, 2002 · Europe