- Top Gear 2
Infobox VG
title = Top Gear 2
developer =Gremlin Interactive
publisher =Kemco (Super NES)Vic Tokai (Genesis)
released = Super Nintendo
vgrelease|Japan|JPN|December 22 ,1993
vgrelease|North America|NA|December 30 ,1993
Sega Genesis
vgrelease|North America|NA|June 2 ,1994
genre =Racing
modes =Single Player , Multiplayer
ratings = VRC: GA (Genesis)
platforms = SNES, SMD,Amiga
media = CartridgeTop Gear 2 (known as Top Racer 2 in Japan) was the sequel to the
1992 game Top Gear, released onJanuary 1 , 1993 for theSNES , May 24th, 1994 for theSega Mega Drive and in1994 forAmiga . It was developed byGremlin Interactive and published byKemco .
=Gameplay= In this sequel, the game becomes more realistic, with a damage bar on the left side of the screen, slower cars, and the possibility to upgrade your machine. The cars become more difficult to handle and the opponents are faster and tougher than in the previous game. The new addition ofweather also plays a role, forcing the player to change from dry to wet tires.The game takes place in 16 countries including 64 cities, starting with
Australasia (Australia and New Zealand). After each country is beaten, the player is given a password, which can be later used to pick the game back up from that position.The actual gameplay is quite simple, there is a map showing which directions the upcoming turns will be, and the player is given 6 "nitro boosts" at the start, which dramatically increase the cars speed for a short period of time. On certain courses there are pickups along the road ranging from a "$" which is $1,000 cash, a "N" which is an extra "nitro boost", and a "S" which is an automatic nitro administered right when picked up and returns each lap. The other pickups can only be collected once per race.
The player has the option of either an automatic or manual
gearshift , and can configure the controls as they please at the opening menu of the game.External links
* [http://www.gamespot.com/snes/driving/topracer2/index.html "Top Gear 2"] at
GameSpot
* [http://www.gamestats.com/objects/569/569731/index.html "Top Gear 2"] atGameStats
* [http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=313315"' Top Gear 2"] at1UP
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