Of course, no two people have the same taste in music, so some might find this soundtrack enjoyable. While it's not bad, it's not great either, and entirely forgettable. Further, the music is the usual racing mix of hardcore techno and guitar rock. While not annoying, these sound effects are forgettable. It's difficult to hear any difference in engine sounds between vehicles. In regards to the sound effects, they basically consist of engine sounds and tire screeches. The title's sound effects and music are uninspired at best. A fast-loading image of the car would have been preferred. While this seems minor, trying to look through a list of one hundred obscurely-named cars to find the desired vehicle can become quite a chore with that short load between each car. But when a different vehicle is selected, there is a three to four second loading time before the next car pops up. For example, during vehicle selection, the player is 'treated' to a fully 3D render of their vehicle of choice racing on a track. While the menus are easy to navigate and nicely designed, the load time for some menus can be annoying. The game's interface also suffers from a few minor problems. It would just be nice if the game world were a bit denser. But again, realism was the aim of the developers and they've pretty much nailed it. Maybe Genki could think about adding a few more buildings, tunnels, and bridges. It would be nice to see a bit more scenery in the sequel to make the game feel a bit less sparse. While the tracks are realistic looking, there isn't very much trackside detail.

The car selection interface could be improved. Having everything light up when a player challenges a rival would be more fulfilling. When a car flashes its headlights to challenge another racer, the light affects neither the opposing car nor the track itself. Another minor gripe is that there isn't really any dynamic lighting. This is quite annoying, but easily forgivable. Also, the game will occasionally freeze completely for about half a second in the middle of gameplay, for no apparent reason. Luckily it usually doesn't last too long, but it's certainly noticeable when it occurs. First, on some occasions where many cars are onscreen, the game will drop from its usual 60 frames per second and slow down quite a bit. TXR2 also has a few graphical problems and glitches that hamper the gameplay slightly. But for those who enjoy competing in one race after another, it's highly rewarding and (it goes without saying) highly addicting. To some, this could end up feeling more like a chore than a game. While the credit system has been toned down from the Japanese version to make the cars seem cheaper, it still requires many hours of gameplay to see very many of the game's vehicles. This translates into needing to race against a great number of rivals just to be able to afford some new cars and upgrades. This is sort of amplified by the fact that you don't seem to get very many credits for winning races. The idea of racing rivals on the same track over and over again just may not appeal to some. Starting with the obvious, I should mention that some players may not enjoy the basic gameplay model featured in Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2. However, only Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2 masters need apply. Also, victories against the most difficult rivals will open new branches in the game's highway. Race victories versus certain rivals will give the ability to purchase new cars in the quest mode, and there are more than one hundred in all for the player to collect. The view distance runs deep into the horizon, and instead of 'drawing-in,' scenery fades in through a black fog hidden way back into the perspective, making it hardly noticeable unless you look for it.ĭiligent players will be rewarded for their playtime with unlockable extras. The feeling of driving under an overpass and through a long tunnel is perfectly recreated in the game world, just as it should be. Trackside detail is rendered realistically with high-quality textures and enough polygons to keep everything looking nice. Racing the night away - Review By digitaltacoĪlthough the track may not be filled to the brim with glitz and special visual effects, it accomplishes exactly what it needs to the graphics perfectly display the highway in a manner that draws the player in. PlanetDreamcast | Games | Reviews | Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2

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