Once again Juiced. A different racer.

User Rating: 8 | Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights X360
By TransAmSD455 | Review Date:
Juiced was a very misunderstood racing game last generation. While thrown into the garbage can for its less than perfect graphics and its very difficult physics. I myself returned it after 3 days of playing, then i bought it again when it was cheaper =) After really giving the game a shot, i learned to like it. I got used to its very difficult physics (which turned out to just be one big step of a learning curve) and I finally realized that Juiced was simply misunderstood and that people would rather have great looking graphics and cheap and easy game play rather than a game that brings a challenge and depth.

This time Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights comes to us with A LOT more flash! girls and stripes and cars and colors everywhere, it can get to be a bit overwhelming at first. There is one thing Juiced has done to kinda make sure it wasent labeled the same way it was on its first outing. It really concentrated on graphics and tried a while new physics engine. Alot of Juiced first attributes make a return such as driver personality(which now includes you! thats right, a "DNA tracker" tells you what kinda driver you are based on how you drive) and an incredible car list.(yes the Trans Am makes a return!)

The Physics engine is most likely gonna put off a lot of regular gamers in the sense that its a heck of a lot different from your regular racing game. The game promotes drifting and boosting around corners. Sad to say that might just be too difficult for your average gamer, then again your average gamer wouldn't even consider Juiced. The typical Juiced player tends to be a real race fanatic =)

Graphics have really improved and this is one of the flashiest looking games i have seen in a while, the game takes itself really seriously and tries to really simulate you being you and getting through races with a character you design and create to try and appear however you want. Car customization in the performance department lacks any real depth that a game such as Forza has but in the cosmetic department, rivals that of need for speed underground or whatever you wanna call it.

All and all i am quite surprised at how well Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights turned out, mind you i myself am kinda disappointed and weirded out by the physics engine, but i gotta admit, its already growing on me. So with a great car list and customization offering, big beautiful car models and sweet looking graphics over all...i must say, Juiced might not score well with average gamers, but its a heck of a game! and i just cant wait to see how well they improve on this fine racing formula. Juiced 3 Muscle bound speed anyone? ; D

Other Helpful Reviews for Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights

  • Rating:9.5

    Great fun

    By getsetgo | Review Date: Oct 02, 2007 | X360

    Sometimes i don`t understand games reviewers. I am really pleased i have learnt to ignore them. Why is Juiced 2 gettting such a low score ? This game is fun. It offers plenty of challenges and the tracks are really well ... Read Full Review

    5 of 5 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Don't count this one out!

    By Wordflow | Review Date: Sep 18, 2007 | X360

    Juiced sucked. Plain and simple. The customization may have been a bit better then Underground at that time but everything else brought it down. However no one said that the game didn't have potential. Juiced 2 is where ... Read Full Review

    7 of 8 users found the following review helpful
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