PlayStation 2 · 2002
Burnout 2: Point of Impact
A 2002 arcade racer from Criterion Games that made crashing as entertaining as winning.
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Format
- DVD
- Genre
- Racing
- Released
- 2002
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Overview
Burnout 2: Point of Impact is an arcade racing entry in the Burnout series developed by Criterion Games. It pushed the series' signature fast, forgiving handling and added Crash TV, letting players watch their crashes back in slow motion. The game was released on several systems, including PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
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Why it matters
Crash TV gave the series its distinctive personality, turning mistakes into a core part of the fun. Its 2002 release helped define the tone of arcade racing for a generation of players.
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The physical edition
A typical complete PlayStation 2 copy includes the single DVD disc, the case, and printed manual and packaging artwork. Regional editions may differ in cover art, manuals, or bonus materials, so compare the physical items before buying.
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Playing it today
The game runs on original PlayStation 2 hardware and is also common on PS2 emulation setups. Its arcade handling and Crash TV replays remain approachable for both series fans and new players.