Way ahead of its time - NFS Hot Pursuit 2 | KuruHS

[@KuruHS]

Still live with more NFS! www.twitch.tv/kuruhs Subathon continues!

[@thejavagolf]

ok

[@NJDJ1986]

Alright that's nice

[@vergitable]

ok

[@vergitable]

@ammarsiddiqui1435 Man wrote the sequel to the bible.

[@s.baldrick3807]

The attention to detail in the PS2 version is great, your driver even dusts off the dash before a race and looks back when you press the look back button

[@ZachlikesMetal]

The ps2 version is easily one of the best NFS games ever.

[@ZoMTDU]

fr on god

[@syygnis]

Yeah. I love Hot Pursuit II PS2. Although the Hot Pursuit Challenge mod for Most Wanted is verrry good.

[@spotifex3214]

Whats the difference never played hp2 only underground and upwards

[@danielbelcher8592]

​@@spotifex3214The PC version was made by the old EA Canada team that also made NFS I to IV and Porsche Unleashed and when EA bought this new studio called Black Box they handed them the PS2 version over as their first project, meanwhile all other versions were made by the old team. When EA realized that the ps2 version sold a lot better they killed the old team and handed the whole franchise over to Black Box. The Ps2 version feels more like nfs underground engine wise, its got that fast paced gameplay and has more contrast is a little different. The regular version feels more like the old NFS games like High Stakes and Hot Pursuit, albeit the maps and cars between PS2 and PC are almost exactly the same but the gameplay feels different game engine wise.

[@CrazyCoconut722]

⁠@@spotifex3214 The other versions of Hot Pursuit 2 were made by (I believe) EA Seattle, while the ps2 version was made by Black Box. The ps2 version had better handling, richer and more vibrant environments, better cops, and the ability to play as a cop. Edit: Also after looking at more gameplay of the other versions, the ps2 version has much much better physics. The cars in the ps2 version feel more planted and weighty, making the car’s handling predictable and less random.

[@KoolMeester2]

The NFS HP2 soundtrack is S tier BANGING

[@True_Religions]

HP2 (PS2) is where all started for me. This racing game was stylish and well very detailed the fact that we had the optimal choice to change our racer to male and female they feel everything in the environment while driving and they had concept cars in the game they hadn’t released on the market yet, the tracks were very well designed and detailed for the shortcuts as well and they all had their own theme of environment, cops in this game were PERSISTENT in my opinion along with Most Wanted (‘05) they’re were the best in HP2 first cops to have nitrous, explosive barrels, roadblocks/spike strips, rockets for Christ Sake lol even the details when the car damage out. Love this game, Thanks Kuru

[@mitchmurray2260]

Differences between the PS2 version and all other versions: Different car modelling and versions of cars. The PS2 version offers the Splitscreen Mode(Two Players),While PC/GC/XBox version offers Multiplayer via Lan/Internet Powered by Gamespy. Large differences in track design and three extra tracks in the PS2 version. PC/GC/XBox version offers 'mirrored' versions of each track, along with forward and reverse versions offered by both versions. More cars available as pursuit versions in the PC/GC/Xbox game. The two versions group cars together in classes differently. For example the Ferrari 550 Barchetta races against much faster cars in the PC/GC/XBox version than in the PS2 version. No 'speed boost' option in the PC/GC/Xbox game in 'Be The Cop' mode. Different physics model and handling characteristics. The PS2 version offers the choice between 'Classic' and 'Extreme' handling characteristics; the PC/GC/XBox version does not. The PC/GC/XBox version suffers from definite control 'lag' of around 0.5 sec. While steering is not affected, it does affect accelerating and braking, and even extends to the car's interaction with the environment - on gaining air in a jump for example, the 'engine racing' sound plays after a 0.5 sec delay. There is a concern that this delay also carries over to traction calculations and the deeper parts of the physics model. The easiest way to demonstrate this is simply to press the horn and notice the delay before the horn sound is played. Different menu system and in-game HUD interface. The PC/GC/Xbox version allows you to switch between available cars during a multi-race tournament; the PS2 version does not. The PS2 version provides more feedback in game, with announcements of lap records when passing the finish line, notifications on reaching top speed and so on. The PC/GC/XBox version only announces the final lap and medal awards. Championship mode events in the PS2 version include traffic cars. Traffic is absent from Championship events in the PC/GC/XBox version. The PS2 version gives the player some control over the 'Zone Camera' feature, allowing you to perform a 360-degree rotation around your car at any time and also a 'look ahead' camera that is useful for scouting police roadblocks. Entirely different event trees. Different unlock systems - PC/GC/Xbox has you buying unlockables with accumulated points, while the PS2 version has set unlockables for each achievement. Busting speeders in Be The Cop/You're The Cop modes is very different - the PS2 version requires that you stop and detain a speeder, while the PC/GC/Xbox version only asks that you ram the speeder with your patrol car. The PC/GC/Xbox replay system only plays back as the player saw the race, while the PS2 version allows a selection of camera options. The PS2 version keeps track of a wide variety of best lap and total race times for each track across five car classes; the PC/GC/Xbox version does not. Each version offers different traffic vehicles. The buses and vans available in the PC version are not found in the PS2 version. Cops can be disabled during PS2 pursuits by slamming them into walls, traffic etc. At that time, they call for a tow truck and they are out of the pursuit. PC/GC/XBox police seem to be indestructible. The PS2 version shows the location of police roadblocks on the mini-map. They aren't shown in the PC/GC/XBox version. The PS2 version models a rev limiter when reaching the upper limit of a (manual) gear, causing engine- and road speed to fluctuate by around 5kph. The PC/GC/Xbox version does not model this; engine- and road speed simply stop increasing and remain steady at the end of a gear.

[@ВладимирМантуров-ж6р]

yeaah, HP2 is now my favourite NFS game (previously it was MW, but now it's on 2nd place in my personal favourite NFS game list

[@TankfromYT]

You know it's a good day when Kuru decides to upload on Yt

[@maigus12345]

Not only is this one of the best nfs games ever, it also has one of the best soundtracks in nfs history

[@anonymerius]

When Splitscreen and hanging arround with friends was a thing! My fav nfs

[@romanblvryfvce]

1:53 Dog: bomb has been planted 😂

[@longtailgt]

The end of the best era of NFS! What a brilliant game this was, on either the PC or the PS2, and imo one of the best titles in the series. I still have it on my PC and play it occasionally just for fun. And it IS fun! Sooo much fun! Later NFS games, or in fact the majority of modern racing games (or any games) lack that factor: fun and enjoyment and the simplicity of it all.

[@djhgaming15]

This game had one of the best soundtracks in any racing game

[@Mousetrap1740]

PS2 Hot Pursuit 2 was my first NFS. I finally started emulating and was fully expecting nostalgia to lie to me how good the game actually is but it doesn’t just hold up, it still slaps.

[@gault9411]

Favorite thing to do on the PS2 version is trick the cop AI to smash into a tree/rock or another cop off to the side of the road before it begins pursuit after you.

[@r0b3rt_959]

DEEP INSIDE YOUR WALL OF SHAMEEEEEE NOTHING EVEN MATTERS

[@FLuXX_PwR]

On the subject of gameplay vs graphics. It doesn't apply solely to racing. You mentioned Mario, but a great example is Dragon's Dogma. The graphics are okay, it is a dated title at this point. The story was... all over the place. It felt like I was in an MMO, no real attachment to named NPCs, side quests out the ass, quests didn't feel like there was any impact, and odd story flow. But, most all of it could be forgiven because the combat and general gameplay loop was so good. It still holds up today

[@colonelsection5821]

0:36 That cop screamed!

[@G4bri3lBatista]

I remember this race where we are forced to use the cockpit view. It was mind blowing for me because that is the only race where cockpit view is available, at least on ps2 version

[@TabletZombie]

Best driving game ever made. Hot Pursuit 2 is my favorite Need For Speed game. It features a lineup of some of the world’s hottest sports cars, arcade-style handling and blistering speeds.

[@SaabEJ]

Nfs hp2 on the ps2 was the very first game I ever played when I was 4-5. I remember driving a lotus Elise on coastal parklands, knocking down every road sign on the side of the road. I went so slow that the cops didn’t even start a pursuit 😂

[@jk2noob511]

i like how video was posted 30 second ago, but first comment posted 14 minute xD

[@jacplac97]

These barrels used to scare the shit out of me, when I was a child.

[@jammytimmy]

I agree with the statement that Unbound was released to fail its had very little updates & new content since its release. When they do release something its never actually advertised anywhere on social media, really bad when you think about it.

[@AHSValor]

Unbound just furthers my theory that all the classic IPs are purposely trying to implode and make a way for a mass market shift

[@ShatteredEmeraldGroup]

I played HOT PURSUIT 2 on the nintendo GameCube. I grew up with this game. Man so many good memories 😊

[@maslov_dd]

I don't know does it mentioned before, but nfs underground were made straight from the hp2 ps2 version for sure - everything is just so similar in terms of physics. Even car sounds are similar as hell, I think they were used ps2 samples as default. That's why everyone are loving hp2 ps2 so much😅

[@roflBeck]

Interesting. That explains why their PS2 versions were their baseline, and they ported to other platforms from that.

[@enterthekyuubi]

It is. Where else did you think the insane rubberband A.I. came from? 😂

[@Journey_to_who_knows]

They recycled models all the way to undercover

[@crash4267]

*Kuru press resent button* 0:38 cops: EEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRR

[@Nayte08]

I played the absolute shxt out of this with my brother growing up I was convinced we could’ve had some world records Legendary game and soundtrack

[@gbangyt-codmobile7037]

same here!!!!!!

[@woutervanheusden]

I grew up with the pc version and absolutely loved it. You are telling me there is a better version?

[@r0b3rt_959]

Yes.

[@Victor_2000s]

The PC, Xbox and Gamecube versions got a intentional downgrade to give more quality for the PS2 version which is the best.

[@mitchmurray2260]

Only the PS2 version was developed by BlackBox. All the other versions were made by EA Seattle and they were completely different and genuinely sucked by comparison..

[@anunnacy]

Outro music ftw! My all-time favorite NFS actually (NFS II SE).

[@starkiller7278]

Yeah, when I played the PS2 version, the PC version just felt so cheap. But I still have the PC version so. Sidenote: I noticed Kuru is in Hot Pursuit The Challenges. Enjoying it so far.

[@NamyDE]

bro i just love all the times where a bot racer clearly gets wrecked and kuru doesnt seem to notice or care and continues talking about something like 9:13 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Maximus6G]

Out of all of the NFS games I had on my PS2, HP2 was genuinely my favorite. Going break neck speed trying to evade the cops never got old.

[@DatOneCat]

Another "Recent" racing game I could say that has good physics and vehicle handling would be GRIP:Combat Racing. It ticked the same boxes for me the same way TRAILOUT did. I ended up just racing in passively while my opponents shot at one another. It just felt good to drive in. Another I'd say is Victory Heat Rally. Still in development but the demo is out there for anyone to play, it makes me want to play the final release version even more.

[@willfultrain6779]

HP2 was my first nfs game and I loved it. Also I know mw2012 gets a lot of hate but it's one of my favorite games mainly because it was the second game I got introduced to koenigsegg right behind my first encounter with the brand in horizon 1.

[@lukewood2662]

I, for one, enjoy playing NFSU2 more than Playback, MW2012 and 2015. That should tell EA something, cuz I'm sure I'm not the only one that prefers gameplay over graphics.

[@Dimension2010]

I played national forest track so much just to test each car's top speed. Biggest surprise was ts50 managed 262kph after going airborne haha.

[@Artificeral]

A superb example of how not having an open world can lead to superb track variety. This is still the last time we got a Greece environment in NFS.

[@trautsj]

The driving feeling great is the exact reason why I still play Horizon 5 every single week. It's the absolute best feeling racing game on the market to me. The way the cars handle is soooo fucking dialed in on that game. Plus it's gorgeous and there is a metric shit ton of car variety.

[@blahbah9254]

Racing should be intense

[@Leyuhm]

YESSS FAM MY FAVORITE NFS EVER

[@tylerabreo1610]

Another modern game where the handling model works: Hotwheels Unleashed 1

[@dwhizk]

the UI reminds that of Gran Turismo 1-3 UI

[@moonbear7289]

Gotta love the Furi soundtrack at the end

[@BundSama]

Hot Pursuit 2 on console is the best of the best. Most Wanted was good but IMO this was the better game, and the soundtrack alone was just top tier.

[@mitchmurray2260]

Only the PS2 version. Other console versions were trash

[@HistoricaLinux]

I also tested NFS Hot Pursuit 2 in my old 4Gb RAM CPU with Linux. RUn smoothly and very entertaining playing this now.. the game is for sure a masterpiece of its time. I documented it in my channel as well. 😎

[@HavocStolf]

Imho, the PS2 version of HP2 really only had the different tracks other platforms of it didn't have going for it but besides that I thought the PC, Xbox n GameCube versions were better out of the 4 versions.

[@crimson764]

Having played the PS2 version recently, I do agree with this still. The PC version for me was the one that I played way back when. But the PS2 version there’s some things I really dislike about it. Firstly the rubberband is worse on the PS2 compared to PC/Xbox/GC (not UG1 levels but still annoying especially at the beginning with the slow starter cars and the cops being next to impossible to lose, on the other version it’s still there but nowhere near as difficult.) and also the race knockouts in the PS2 version, are flat out boring. You could be spending around 10 minutes plus doing the same race over, 5 times. Thankfully in the other versions, that’s not a thing at all.

[@lilgemini4032]

@@crimson764Your point is not valid about the PC version, PC version is total downgrade and different from the PS2 version

[@railgun517]

... is it just me or do the physics feel better than Memefest..?

[@Victor_2000s]

Nah, the PC version crash physics looks outdated compared to the Wreckfest.

[@railgun517]

@@Victor_2000s can't tell if joke or not, but I meant The Crew Motorfest, just in case

[@Victor_2000s]

@@railgun517 You should specified with The Crew name.

[@kevricu]

Yes! still my favorite NFS game of all time, I could play this forever XD

[@zacharyfassett8190]

And there are some good mods for the pc version

[@Chrassi]

I played infinite hours of this game on GameCube, when the only trouble I had was doing homework.

[@SaucedUpLando]

Still waiting for an ACTUAL Hot Pursuit 2010 Sequel (Last Great NFS BTW). A true Hot Pursuit 2. Not whatever Most Wanted 2012 was 🤢

[@simonevo9743]

Rivals is already out bro

[@SaucedUpLando]

@@simonevo9743 Blasphemy 🤢

[@FiatUno2003]

NFS MW 2012 is good and you all just hate it because it isn't a real nfs yada yada yada

[@ultimateracer_]

2:22 damn, he's just like me frfr

[@yurei3714]

8 year old me loved this game

[@jorgecabrera7088]

the jaguar XKR/XK8 need to be in more games such a shame jaguar’s lineup is now garbage and also the CLK what a beast

[@grimmerjxcts2206]

The ps2 version is Goated

[@magicswizzle88]

Fun fact The rubber banding in this game is broken when ur the leader

[@kamikaze4172]

"You're all friends!" That's why you can't have more than 3 friends in a given party with 8 car races. Such a let down

[@jkliao6486]

My understanding of why they cheap out on handling is because you can't see handling in trailers. Not unless you have played tons of racing game. But the graphics? As long as they sell the game, who cares about if players complain about having banana handling? Most people won't be bothered to ask for a refund even if they can.

[@bochok5694]

Just 12 minutes of 6 hours stream? For real, man?

[@thejavagolf]

yay a new video

[@vespersten6039]

Out of the box

[@justinkrizenesky]

How did you play this?!? My PCSX2 decided to corrupt itself, now I cannot seem to find a PCSX2 download for it again, and I am big sad ):

[@ΣάββαςΓρηγοριάδης]

i love the outro

[@magicswizzle88]

Always wondered why they dont have the nfs edition of the bmw m5 ? Or is it replaced by the z8 cuz they share the same engine?? I adore this game btw

[@longtailgt]

Both the M5 and Z8 have hidden NFS editions but they got deleted from the final version of the game, reasons for which are beyond me.

[@TomokoxKuroki]

since when was one of the ai racers on ps2 named mika? ive never seen that one before

[@realmustangboy6437]

Bought the xbox version yesterday and it's a bit meh... but it might be on the version and i hope the game gets better as i progress.

[@smashkiller64]

Xbox GameCube and PC are all similar. PS2 is the first BlackBox game and has the better physics and gameplay.

[@VietnamG]

What better in the PS version?

[@Victor_2000s]

Better textures, better particles effects, better reflections, better shadows, more detailed tracks, better physics and extra desert track which doens't exist in anothers versions.

[@zacharyfassett8190]

Yes the nostalgia ❤

[@jiwik731]

Nah... Handling in Trailout does not work in so many cases to be consistent enough to have fun. :D

[@tolyo96]

7:23 - 8:05 why was that whole section just a close up of Kuru

[@hstd6604]

@@jackjamesp I think he has pretty solid takes for the most part but I dont like the meme overkill and the screen cuts every 5 seconds like at the start of this one

[@gang6009]

The racing physics is superb. This game is one of the very best ever made. The only thing bad about it the one uncle kracker song, that's the worst part of the game 😂

[@gbangyt-codmobile7037]

huh why though?

[@zbreezy95]

Why is the eu version so different to the us version

[@NORMANYOUNGG]

PC version have missing bits from the PS2 Like missions and hot pursuit are quite different

[@janosd4nuke]

You are thinking on so small of a scope Kuru... sure Heat did great for a modern NFS, but sadly that's not going to matter for EA. Here is my tinfoil take: axing of Ghost, choking out Unbound on marketing, then the recent shoving Criterion to Battlefield (AGAIN -.-") as well as releasing Grid Legends with no fanfare and right before Gran Turismo 7 were all one connected play. EA is not into competition, only market capture. Where they can Stockholm-syndrome an entire niche and force devs to BS deadlines and subpar products with still guaranteed sales... while extremely damaging in the long run, it's not like they care. Codies on F1 & Rally, sabotage anything else, so seemingly not the publisher backed out of the field but the devs F-d up and they merely made a 'reasonable response' NFS while getting back on track, still not as mainstream as Forza, so let's ice it for the current market. Despite it still being leagues above current forza as is IMO, but that's not what the consumer herds want. I've been worried about NFS since Hot Pursuit 2010 dropped... but now is the 1st time I actually care. It's not dead, but arguably even worse off.

[@IamJay02]

My god who tf edited this video

[@depressingNicolai-sv8ky]

Forza can be competitive

[@jk2noob511]

heyhey

[@alexander1485]

why doesn't he use a wheel? hed do better and the cars would be smoother.

[@No-vq1iv]

In what way? It was missing most features from the last 3 games.

[@Victor_2000s]

Pink slips? Weather and day time options?

[@No-vq1iv]

@@Victor_2000s Upgrades, proper car ownership, damage and maintenance... HP2 was bare bones racing and not much else.

[@Victor_2000s]

@@No-vq1iv Upgrades and mechanical damage are from High Stakes, not from original Hot Pursuit. Damage still exists on HP2, doesn't have much cars from the same manufacturer to have proper car ownership.

[@No-vq1iv]

@@Victor_2000s That's a shit cope if I've ever heard one.

[@longtailgt]

@@Victor_2000s The PS2 Hot Pursuit 2 has weather and time of day options, plus a few more options from the older games but other than that, it's very barebones indeed. Definitely a 1998 Hot Pursuit Part 2 rather than an evolution of the previous games.

[@HumpingBunny]

I liked the pc version quite a bit, right up there with high stakes

[@ihavethedumb]

I was lucky to grow up with the ps2 version of the game, until not I got into pc. Tried out the pc version and my god I'm glad I had the ps2. Also played Monster Jam which i think is another fun ps2 game. Kinda dislike The Crew, never fully enjoyed Payback, same with Heat which i just see as a reskin of Payback, Unbound looks like shit...Been playing forza alot more compared to nfs.