Burnout 2: Point of Impact review - ColourShed

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Burnout 2: Point of Impact review
Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox
Release Year: 2002
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment, Electronic Arts
Genre: Arcade Racer
► Music (in order):
"Menu Music"
"Airport Terminal"
"Interstate 88"
"Ocean Sprint"
"Freeway Dash"
"Sunrise Valley"
"Credis Music"
Burnout 2 Soundtrack composed by Steve Emney and Stephen Root
► Gameplay, audio and images from:
Acclaim Entertainment
Criterion Games
Electronic Arts
Gamasutra
Rockstar Games
Rockstar North
Rockstar San Diego

[@ColourShedProductions]

In case you're wondering, 'Burnout 3: Takedown' and 'Mafia' are the next games I'm reviewing...

[@secovlad6441]

What amazing timing on these, I was just getting back into the series! Do you plan on reviewing Legends and Dominator as well? Maybe eventually do the whole series if you're up for it. Thanks for the quality content!

[@alphamaledriveshard]

This is all well and good. But where's the Forza Motorsport 4 review?

[@YDINO69]

What about paradise

[@ColourShedProductions]

@@secovlad6441 I don't know how to record PSP footage proficiently at the moment (it's why I haven't reviewed GTA Chinatown Wars & Gran Turismo (PSP) yet), so most likely after I review 'Revenge' and 'Paradise' first.

[@secovlad6441]

@@ColourShedProductions Makes sense, I remember PSP capture cards being quite rare and expensive. Hope you manage a reliable setup.

[@OmgItsLeaa]

That menu music. I love it

[@stulchmulch227]

It’s 2 am here in Germany and I just wanted to go to sleep but when colourshed uploads, I have to watch it so...

[@shiveringlights377]

Farbenhütte beste

[@manueljammers4747]

@@shiveringlights377 in der tat

[@ericwolbring2800]

Zugriff Jungs

[@mclarenf1gtrlmedition715]

Where in Germany do u live?

[@el_polaco5822]

Bei mir genau so 😁

[@peexstile]

You didn't mention the dynamic music transitions, one of the coolest aspect of it.

[@Tricky197]

Burnout 2 is my favourite. Love the music and car selection, makes it very memorable. Still love Burnout 3 too though.

[@DonutDario]

I think you forgot the most important thing in your Review. The great music of this Game. Sure, there is no licensed music in this, but the composed music is just epic. Each racetrack or location got his own iconic composed music. And the special feature, in my opinion, is that there are always two different versions of each track. The normal soundtrack for each racetrack plays in the background all the time, but when you boost, a new alternate "rockier" version of the soundtrack plays along your boost session. When you loose your session, the normal soundtrack will fade in. I think it's a great way to push your boost session, the alternate soundtrack pumps the adrenaline right up in your veins. It's just an awesome feature, and I never see it before.

[@jammygamer8961]

Could we eventually see the bugbear developed flatout series? (Only the bugbear games)

[@Totone56]

This would nice to see them again, especially after plaing Wreckfest !

[@BullworthGraduate]

Man, oh man, Burnout 2. While not the best game in the series (that would be Burnout 3 btw), it was still quite a great and addicting racer to play. It’s a shame though that it doesn’t get talked about as much as the games that followed it.

[@evanhanley6437]

Been waiting so long. Such a massive improvement over the original. Beat it twice. Once you played it for so long, its extremely easy to beat. I own and listen to the soundtrack daily. Definately in my top 5 racing games of all time.

[@loser3655]

Evan Hanley all the songs are extremely catchy

[@youtubesucks1111]

burnout revenge better

[@evanhanley6437]

@@youtubesucks1111 Didn't enjoy it as much as 3 and 2. Still had fun with it though.

[@miguelarmas8649]

Wish I could go back to my childhood

[@dennismolina9033]

My favorite is Palm Bay Heights! That music sound so bad ass! lol, it's definitely the best in the Burnout series

[@Mx64MaxyImpress]

Burnout 2 was last game developed by Acclaim Xbox version has special color for some custom car The pattern for Burnout career is Championship,Face-off,Point to Point,Pursuit,and you do all over again

[@gameandstuff]

you mean published

[@pedroasif6844]

One of my favourite racing games of all time. The Japanese Muscle was the most underrated car, in the right hands, you were unbeatable once you unlocked it. Also is 7:10 the reason why the Custom Series Championship was so pants-shittingly hard? It just might be.

[@slavathecar]

It's good timing you choose to do the Burnout series right now, as the next NFS game you are yet to review is 2010's Hot Pursuit, which is developed by Criterion as well. It would seem like a logical follow-up review to both NFS Shift and Burnout 3: Takedown.

[@meleter8107]

What about the run? Wasn't that released earlier?

[@meleter8107]

@gremlinstdm gaming oh okie

[@meleter8107]

@gremlinstdm gaming I for some reason always had the perception the game was released in 2009. Then again maybe if I knew anything about the game excluding its generally underwhelming reception I would of known. Edit: it's because of the colour choice made for the boxart making it look like the game would have a dark and gritty colour pallet like most wanted 2005.

[@slavathecar]

@@meleter8107 In fact, I believe Shift 2 Unleashed might have been released ahead of The Run as well. Though Shift 2 was more like a Project Cars prequel than an NFS title.

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

Definitely my favorite Burnout, no doubt.

[@edothebad]

Burnout also cancelled soz

[@ptrcrispy]

L

[@adamothman1124]

Midnight Club Still Cancelled Soz I came to the video just to see your comment

[@angelovercetti67]

same

[@currychips]

Give over.

[@TheCamSays]

Reaching closer and closer to the “lazy generation”. We won’t be standing in line for much longer.

[@LuciusGeronimo]

We need to be wasting our time good before the review comes out

[@youtubesucks1111]

That was burnout 3.

[@xscythe67]

And 2 steps to your First Day *of the rest of your life*

[@vinhoverde3843]

This was my first ps2 game ever, and my first video game ever, i just loved it, even tho my game was all in spanish it was a great time

[@thetexanhusky]

One criticism you forgot to mention is in regards to the crash mode. There is a hidden time limit, and if you're unlucky, the event will end before you can rack up a bigger score. It's quite annoying, and I'm glad they adjusted it in later games.

[@ylightspeed5038]

could you make an test drive unlimited 1 review?

[@Alanphuphalee]

4:59 When I was in Thailand they had Burnout 3 arcade machine in the shopping centre

[@danitorres124]

I bet it was one of those console+tv+controllers inside a box where you put a cent and it allows you to play for a few minutes

[@Alanphuphalee]

@@danitorres124 I think you're right. They have a lot of those for Winning eleven which is basically PES. I'm guessing it's not 100% legal

[@chip300RR]

this is my favourite burnout by far, the soundtrack of sunrise valley and the airport and the custom class cars just made this extreamly enjoyable, i actually beat this game without crashing once too somehow, the supra was the most op car in this

[@denizo9263]

👀

[@reeanimationgaming1034]

To be honest, I actually think that burnout 2 is my favorite, now that I look at it again.. The crashes looks spectacular here, and the camera lingers long enough, for you to enjoy the spectacle.. The burnouts after this one, the camera is way too close to the car during crashes, and no drone shots, plus the camera cuts too fast away again.... Yeah, Burnout 2 is the best one :-)

[@KesMonkey]

Sweet. Was playing this today. Still great fun. I've been looking forward to this since your Burnout review.

[@lukeario3980]

*why did I read this in Ralph’s voice*

[@revolverocelot3741]

About time! Thank you!

[@darianthescorpion1132]

I’ve played every Burnout in the series and I have the most memories with Burnout 3. Back in the day, my profile had over 500 hours logged. Childhood well spent. And I can’t wait for your Burnout 3 review! 😁😁😁

[@senorlechuga8832]

Oh yeah finally I really hope you review the entire series (or at least the most important games) And maybe others like Split Second, which is kinda chaotic too

[@The-Ry-Guy]

This game brings back many memories! Great review!

[@wicho99w99]

This is the best channel by day for classic games reviews dude great job

[@dawnslayer]

Great video man, keep up the good work!

[@l1nus0nl1neproductions9]

Another thought provoking review of youre’s, Nice :) now I can't wait for that burnout 3 review. Cuz that intro defies a generation 😎

[@ianispeein3770]

Man hearing the theme song gave me chills this burnout 2 was so great

[@krelakuma]

Beat game in the series and probably my favourite arcade style racer.

[@ArgentinaStyle]

The option to use a manual transmission!! Downshifting on the way into a tight corner for a drift is so satisfying.

[@LouisTheSEGANerd]

Even though it doesn't offer as much compared to the later games in the series, 2 is still my favourite burnout game due to it's excellent force feedback wheel support (on ps2), manual gearbox option (which would be removed from 3 onwards) and it's much more 'pure' arcade gameplay rather than feeling more like a console game...

[@tOSdude]

Can confirm that you can beat the championship with 1 car, I've got a short live stream series doing just that.

[@mazda9624]

There's a reason I have over 70 hours clocked on this game. The controlls feel so tight as it truly feels like the best Burnout game for pure racing mechanics. It also helps that the soundtrack is super kick ass and makes the races feel much less mundane. Also, one thing that makes this game super easy to still enjoy today is that it was the first ever PS2 game to support progressive scan (480p) and pair that with widescreen and surround sound support, this game is still a visual and auditory masterpiece in 2020

[@ButtonMasher]

I still have them on both game platform. It brings back some good memories. Thanks!

[@zachhatten261]

Bro that opening music just threw me back to 2003 putting the Blockbuster disk into my Xbox on a Saturday morning .

[@piercelawless1730]

Loved burnout 2 when it was first released in late 2002. Only thing I hate about it was how the other cars would be right behind you straight after a crash (RubberBand) and that yellow car who was always right behind near the end of the game.

[@Nexxus088]

As someone who played burnout one when it was brand new, it felt generic even in 2001 or 2 or whatever it was.

[@mazda9624]

2001 on PS2, 2002 on Gamecube/Xbox

[@ogbee9690]

The series got a lot better from there

[@datcat3390]

I would love to see you review collin mcrae dirt

[@LuciusGeronimo]

Can't wait for the Takedown review. One of the best racing games ever and also my one of my favorite game of all time.

[@BaDMrFr0zty]

awesome love your video's have you ever played the flatout games?

[@Lighthalzen]

Can't wait for the Dominator review, still my favorite alongside Revenge

[@Asaylum117]

I can't wait the day you tackle Burnout 3: Takedown. I just recently bought the game on PS2 and I do really enjoy that game, so I would like to see your thoughts on that one, when the right time comes.

[@AgeofJP]

imo it's still the racing game that's the most fun in general...a great complete package and the driving- and crash physics were the best of the series

[@youtubesucks1111]

You're lucky you still have a ps2. I played mine on Xbox back in the day but my Xbox broke and I can't find a new one anywhere so... PLEASE MAKE BURNOUT 3 REMASTERED.

[@Asaylum117]

@@youtubesucks1111 I am still shocked that my PS2 is still functional after many years, since I got it for Christmas. Unfortunately, it doesn't read DVD movies/shows anymore, but it still can read games thank god.

[@jackg1356]

The memories started flooding in as soon as I heard that intro

[@davidroudebush6947]

I loved this game when I was a kid but I only finally beat the game recently

[@Sir_Robin_of_Camelot]

Oh my, that guitar in the beginning takes me back, I forgot how awesome the soundtrack was.

[@BiIlDipperIy]

I feel bad for almost kinda overlooking the burnout games as a staple of my childhood.. Until I started seeing gameplay of it and my brain clicked. I used to play this game for hours and hours just trying to unlock cars (don't think I ever did lol) but I had fun and that's what matters. I never actually owned burnout 3 but I played it at my aunts a lot and when someone said "we are the lazy generation" I instantly remembered everything about that game and how awesome that was too. When you hear a games menu music, and instantly recognize it as *that games menu music* you know it's a really damn good game.

[@JebMotorsport]

First time early. Loved Burnout Legends: feels weird seeing all those tracks here lol

[@Scroolip]

So I found a really awesome PS2 HDMI cable thing from a company named Pound. There's a lot of reviews on it on youtube from big collectors like MetalJesusRocks. The adapter sharpens the image a lot and upscales the video from 480i to 720p. It really improved my recordings a lot for ps2 games and it may be worth looking into. they make one of these adapter per console thats out there and cost around 30usd. Granted I think your video looks good anyways but it does make text a lot sharper with this cable.

[@tonytheofficer]

youtube randomly sent me this, and im not complaining. i love to see modern day videos of my childhood game that i cant remember when i first started playing cause i was probably too young.

[@ALMF-iz9nn]

Also can't wait for both Takedown and Hot Pursuit 2010 review

[@jjc0064]

I must be the only person who misses the manual transmission in Burnout...I loved the pure driving, awesome power sliding, and near misses which the later Burnouts don't have. Takedowns in 1&2 feel properly earned, and you're just supposed to plough through everything in later games? Not fun to me.

[@mazda9624]

I subscribed to you years ago knowing this video would eventually be made.

[@prla5400]

Nice. Seen the DD2 footage?

[@mazda9624]

@@prla5400 ?

[@A_furry69]

My childhood favorite

[@chrisbandicoot9552]

Can't wait for the Burnout 3 review. That was my first Burnout game.

[@EliBTR5.3]

First ever Burnout I ever played and still to this day my favorite

[@Wubsy96]

Will you cover any computer-exclusive games? Like say, Midtown Madness 1 and 2?

[@theturtleman986]

That themesong!

[@Teddy_Bear312]

I would love for you to review the "A2 Racer series". "A2 Racer II" was the one i played alot when i was 6-7 years old or so. It can be pretty tricky to get the games working on modern hardware though

[@hwogrillo]

That title music is so iconic.

[@jeffreywaugh926]

Would love to see ReVolt reviewed n64

[@bknysz45]

I grew up with that game ! 7 yrs old me thanks you very much !! And that soundtrackkkkk !!!

[@jaymacc93]

DANGEROUS DRIVING AKA BURNOUT!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@accurist_1056]

4:57 they do in fact have Burnout 3 Arcade machines in almost every mall in Thailand.

[@MetalArrow]

Favorite Burnout of all time. Authentic and RAW.

[@ghostangel1669]

No Mention of Burnout Revenge - My first Criterion experience... RIP

[@claudiobizama5603]

It comes after Takedown

[@Mw2_OG]

My childhood... spent so many hours on this game

[@CountFisco]

Menu music so iconic

[@drpepper3838]

YOU ARE UNDERRATED!!!

[@MrJohnReviews]

Ah Burnout 2, the Tekken 2 of racing sequels, everything that could´ve been impreoved was improved one of my favorite PS2 games besides GT4 and GT3 and of course Burnout Revenge, great video Colour-San.

[@llixensl]

True Crime Series is in need for my nostalgia

[@mattrebacz]

Have you reviewed wreakfest?

[@Aryan-MNV-2000]

Are gonna do the review for god of war games???especially 2018 version??? And horizon zero dawn

[@maccaronich]

This was my first and still most favourite Burnout game

[@ThierryRocksTV]

Burnout 2 is so underrated all cuz B3 overshadowed it

[@MrCrazyTart]

One of my prizes ps2 games I still have. (Along with MC2 and underground 2) I spent so many hours as a kid playing this.

[@cjrstudios4100]

Burnout always had a really good soundtrack

[@ALMF-iz9nn]

More Burnout videos please. Thanks

[@AJ6spd]

Review ford racing 1, 2, Downtown Run

[@stingyringpiece]

quite simply one of the best racing games ever created.

[@shnubdawg7730]

I want the burnout series to continue.

[@juegofuego6715]

This was my number favorite game of all time for a good while

[@kaiserrino8774]

Since you do so many racing games. How about F Zero or Wipeout?

[@Ziimbiian]

Since it didnt have Takedowns, after playing a lot of 3 and Revenge, my only way to do takedowns in this game was to push my AI Opponents to any traffic car and avoid getting hit in the process. Worked wonders but it was kinda hard to pull off.

[@zenvost1753]

Did you played Burnouts: Revenge 3: Takedown Dominator?

[@andersdenkend]

Favourite Burnout!

[@patrickhein6986]

I can´t count how many Hours my Brother and I dumped into the Crash Mode, trying to beat each others Highscore over and over again. Wonderful Memories.

[@violet_stein]

Surprised that this is like the first time that I'm 3 minutes early lol

[@Synical16]

you should review Test Drive Unlimited 2 , it was a really good open world racer, you'd like it.

[@Guchymusic]

Are you going to review Burnout Paradise at some point? Would love to watch it.

[@Journey_Awaits]

The music is so damn good and is it me or is the scene design awesome too. It oozes personality and it's a treat to just watch, I used to just drive along the beach and watch the sun.

[@MUSTDOS]

Please do test drive unlimited with platinum patch

[@yogabudiwidiantoro3762]

The Burnout who introduced me (or maybe you) the coolest and memorable car in Burnout series and still exists until Burnout Paradise, The Custom Couple. Great body kit, green paint job, and blue vinyls is a things who made that car cool and memorable in my mind.

[@prla5400]

and slow as a tortoise

[@yogabudiwidiantoro3762]

@@prla5400 I know it's very slow as same as Tortoise (or maybe Sloth) but just only in Burnout Paradise not in prequel Burnout games. In prequel Burnout games, that car is so fast, not fastest but one of faster car.

[@ziom12PL]

Maybe review of all Gran Turismos?

[@Aryan-MNV-2000]

Please do the review for ps3 and ps4

[@tomhoward4905]

Don’t forget Burnout Revenge too!

[@bielkrieger5917]

The reason why I love this game (until now): - Crash mode - Pursuit - Oval Racer - Supercar

[@jmalo11]

can I play this on xbox 360 S?

[@basithph8958]

The best part about Burnout? The crashes!

[@YDINO69]

How are you gonna review the series without paradise