FlatOut 2
Encyclopedia
FlatOut 2 is a racing
video game developed by Bugbear Entertainment
and published by Empire Interactive
and Vivendi Universal Games. It is the sequel to the 2004-2005 release
FlatOut.
This game is themed more on the street racing/import tuner scene than its predecessor. Another notable change is the tire grip; players can now take more control of their car, worrying less about skidding in tight turns. The game has three car classes: derby, race and street.
It was first released in Russia on June 29, 2006, then in Europe on June 30, 2006.
The North American version was released August 1, 2006.
On October 3, 2008, A Mac OS X version was released by Virtual Programming.
minigames the goal is to shoot yourself out of the car and complete objectives like knocking down a set of bowling
pins, hitting the designated spots on a dartboard, score a field goal
or fly through flaming hoops. Players must use 'aerobatics
' to control the driver in-flight, but overusing it will increase drag
, which will slow the driver down and possibly prevent him/her from reaching the designated target. If the driver falls short of the target, players can use the "nudge". This gives the driver a small upward boost and slightly reduces drag. In the Stone Skipping Stunt minigame, the players must use nudge just as the driver hits the surface of the water to skip the most efficiently and reach the furthest. There are unfortunately many glitches with this mode i.e. getting stuck in objects.
to rate FlatOut 2 18+, and Empire Interactive to publish a German version rated 12+ that replaces the human drivers with crash test dummies. That version is also produced for the Japanese market. There is also a demolition derby mode which has around 10 tracks.
, under the new name 'FlatOut Head On'.
Racing
A sport race is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time...
video game developed by Bugbear Entertainment
Bugbear Entertainment
Bugbear Entertainment Ltd. is a Finnish video game company. It was established in March, 2000 and employed 40 employees as in 2007. The company solely focuses on various kinds of racing games.- Released games :- Upcoming games :...
and published by Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive
Empire Interactive was a UK based video game developer and publisher founded in 1987. It was closed under administration on 4 May 2009.-About Empire Interactive:...
and Vivendi Universal Games. It is the sequel to the 2004-2005 release
FlatOut.
This game is themed more on the street racing/import tuner scene than its predecessor. Another notable change is the tire grip; players can now take more control of their car, worrying less about skidding in tight turns. The game has three car classes: derby, race and street.
It was first released in Russia on June 29, 2006, then in Europe on June 30, 2006.
The North American version was released August 1, 2006.
On October 3, 2008, A Mac OS X version was released by Virtual Programming.
Ragdoll physics
The ragdoll physics in the sequel have been greatly updated. During the race, the driver may be thrown out of the car if slammed into a wall at a high speed. In the numerous StuntStunt
A stunt is an unusual and difficult physical feat, or any act requiring a special skill, performed for artistic purposes in TV, theatre, or cinema...
minigames the goal is to shoot yourself out of the car and complete objectives like knocking down a set of bowling
Bowling
Bowling Bowling Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule Bowling (1375–1425; late Middle English bowle, variant of boule...
pins, hitting the designated spots on a dartboard, score a field goal
Field goal (football)
A field goal in American football and Canadian football is a goal that may be scored during general play . Field goals may be scored by a placekick or the now practically extinct drop kick.The drop kick fell out of favor in 1934 when the shape of the ball was changed...
or fly through flaming hoops. Players must use 'aerobatics
Aerobatics
Aerobatics is the practice of flying maneuvers involving aircraft attitudes that are not used in normal flight. Aerobatics are performed in airplanes and gliders for training, recreation, entertainment and sport...
' to control the driver in-flight, but overusing it will increase drag
Drag (physics)
In fluid dynamics, drag refers to forces which act on a solid object in the direction of the relative fluid flow velocity...
, which will slow the driver down and possibly prevent him/her from reaching the designated target. If the driver falls short of the target, players can use the "nudge". This gives the driver a small upward boost and slightly reduces drag. In the Stone Skipping Stunt minigame, the players must use nudge just as the driver hits the surface of the water to skip the most efficiently and reach the furthest. There are unfortunately many glitches with this mode i.e. getting stuck in objects.
Censorship
The ragdoll physics have prompted the German software rating organization USKUnterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle
Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle is the organization responsible for computer game ratings in Germany.- Ratings :...
to rate FlatOut 2 18+, and Empire Interactive to publish a German version rated 12+ that replaces the human drivers with crash test dummies. That version is also produced for the Japanese market. There is also a demolition derby mode which has around 10 tracks.
Remake
In 2008 the game was re-released for PSP with additional features and soundtrack from FlatOut: Ultimate CarnageFlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
Hypers Maurice Branscombe commended the game for "looking and playing better than ever before". However, he criticized the game for its soundtracks and stated that "its load times are too long"....
, under the new name 'FlatOut Head On'.
Awards
- Won IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
's award for Best PlayStation 2PlayStation 2The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
Racing Game of 2006. - Won XplayXPlayXPlay is a drag and drop application created by Mediafour. This third party program allows for easier access of digital music on an iPod and is not supported by Apple...
's award for Best Racing Game of 2006.