''MotoGP 2'' is a 2001 racing video game developed and published by

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for the

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. It is an officially licensed

MotoGP Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have been held since the start ...

game. It is a sequel to ''

'' (2000). It was followed by '' MotoGP 3'' in 2003.

Gameplay

''MotoGP 2'' is based on the

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. New to the sequel is the legends mode where the player races against famous riders from the past. Other modes are arcade, season, time trial, challenge, and versus. All of the five tracks from the previous game are included, alongside five new ones: Barcelona-Catalunya, Assen,

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, and

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. A new addition is the ability to race in wet weather. One new tuning option has been added. The rider

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have more

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s and they have improved animations compared to previous game in the series. ''MotoGP''s graphical problems with aliasing and flickering have been improved.

Reception

''MotoGP 2'' received generally positive reviews from critics. ''

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'' concluded that " ..MotoGP 2 is a great addition for racing fans who missed the original MotoGP among the sea of more popular launch games such as

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and

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, and those who do own the original will certainly appreciate all the new changes that this sequel incorporates." ''

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'' said that "MotoGP2 is more like an add-on to the original, with slight tweaks in every category, but retaining the design, feel, and balance of the first." ''

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'' summarized: "Challenging superbike races and plenty of variety make MotoGP an enjoyable contest with durable replay value." ''GameZone'' said that " erall, the game is definitely a blast to play, but despite the five additional tracks it still gets boring too quickly." ''

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'' recommended the game "for serious motorcycle sim fans only".

References

External links

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