Danger Zone 2

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Danger Zone 2 is a sequel to the hit game Danger Zone, bringing more high-speed vehicular destruction. Players navigate through increasingly complex crash test scenarios, using their driving skills and destruction expertise to earn high scores. This game offers improved graphics, larger environments, and more varied missions than its predecessor.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Danger Zone 2 successfully captures the essence of Burnout's crash mode, providing a fun and explosive experience that fans of the series will appreciate.
The game features a variety of vehicles and crash junctions, allowing for satisfying destruction and replayability as players aim for high scores.
The graphics and environments are a notable improvement over the first game, creating a more immersive and visually appealing experience.

The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, with only a few regions and events, making it feel short and not worth the full price.
Many players have reported issues with controls, physics, and collision detection, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The absence of music, a proper UI, and features like replays and camera angles detracts from the overall enjoyment and polish of the game.

music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The reviews consistently highlight a significant absence of music in the game, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a soundtrack to enhance the gameplay experience. Several users suggest that the inclusion of music, particularly from iconic sources like the Blues Brothers, would greatly improve the game's atmosphere. Overall, the lack of a dynamic audio experience is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the excitement and engagement of the game.
- “I know it came out like 40 years ago, but I can't think of any license more fitting to this gameplay, and that's pretty much the music I've been listening to while I play.”
- “Other great songs for making your own soundtrack: Radar Love, Ace of Spades, Bad Dog No Biscuits, Titanic Vandalism, Ultra (KMFDM), Comfort Eagle, Little B!”
- “Seriously, I think the sound design is the biggest problem; a game like this should be loud, but it's so quaint and silent when other indies have insanely awesome soundtracks. Here, the main menu works as ASMR instead of hyping the player up.”
- “There's no soundtrack or music of any kind at all.”
- “No music whatsoever (even Dangerous Golf had music).”
- “This game lacks a bit of polish: there’s no music and just a bare bones UI.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users noting improvements in visual quality compared to its predecessor, while others criticize them as mediocre and lacking a distinct art style. Many comments highlight the Unreal Engine's typical look, describing the visuals as "okay" but suggesting that they could benefit from more stylization and refinement. Overall, while the graphics are not considered poor, they are seen as needing further development to enhance the gaming experience.
- “With the current sequel, the visuals have improved from a non-existing environment to a full, lush scenery.”
- “This game really reminds me of a nice hybrid of Burnout 2 and 3 crash mode - and with current gen graphics, it really is a new spectacle to watch everything around you get messed up by your own doing.”
- “Overall, it's not bad graphics, but could use work.”
- “Graphics would've been subpar in 2010, visual effects are bad, no music, sound effects without any punch, bland, hard to parse menus (a few icons would've helped immensely, all we get is white text).”
- “The controls are jank, changing graphics settings refused to keep it in full screen mode, and pressing enter (at any time) would take it out of full screen.”
- “The controls are just unreal engine, the graphics are just unreal engine, this game is not stylized at all, it feels like playing a prototype.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is centered around a crash mechanic reminiscent of classic titles like Burnout, focusing on causing maximum damage by launching cars into traffic. While some players appreciate the variety and challenge, others feel the experience is repetitive and lacks depth compared to its predecessor. Overall, the gameplay is described as decent but largely unchanged, with new mechanics that may not fully capture the essence of the original crash mode.
- “With the smashbreaker mechanic, you are allowed to detonate your car in order to generate further damage and fly off somewhere else.”
- “But I found the gameplay to be exciting, varied, and challenging.”
- “This variety of gameplay and exhilarating driving reminded me of my favorite driving games: Burnout 2, Driver, and Stuntman.”
- “Knowing 90% of gameplay is just smashing mode.”
- “In Danger Zone 2, another mechanic is added to further alienate the spirit of crash mode: run-up goals.”
- “While Danger Zone 2 improves upon the previous game by incorporating realistic exteriors instead of simulated scenarios within some kind of lab, it makes the gameplay experience worse by removing even further the elements that made crash mode great.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its over-the-top antics, hilarious glitches, and entertaining AI, making for a fun and cathartic experience. Players enjoy the absurdity of physics-based chaos, with massive objects being launched in comedic ways, contributing to the game's overall enjoyment.
- “It's fun, challenging, hilarious, explosive, and extremely cathartic.”
- “Other than a few hilarious glitches I faced, it felt superior in every way to its successor.”
- “The AI makes the whole game really funny and enjoyable.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting impressive performance even in chaotic scenarios and frame rates exceeding 80fps on high settings. Many agree that the optimization is comparable to or better than the original game, though one user rated it a 7/10.
- “Really great optimization overall for such a small studio, even when things are hitting the fan in the crash junction.”
- “Performance: great”
- “The optimization is on par, or better than the original game, with my FPS usually over 80 FPS in all maps on epic settings.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The story aspect of the game is centered around objective-based quests that can lead to frustration due to strict mission requirements, such as failing if players crash before reaching specific points. Despite this, the game captures an old-school arcade charm that encourages repeated playthroughs for better scores and leaderboard challenges, making the experience engaging for players.
- “The story in this game is engaging, with objective-based quests that add depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “The game captures an old-school arcade charm, encouraging players to replay missions to improve their scores and challenge themselves.”
- “Despite the challenges, the narrative elements keep players invested, making each mission feel rewarding and worth revisiting.”
- “DZ2 contains an objective-based quest on top of a three-coin system, making some levels more frustrating while others are a blast.”
- “Even if you make a massive wreck, which is the point of the game, if you're not quite at the intersection yet, it just says 'crashed!' and fails the mission!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
While the game offers significant replay value, some players find the experience hindered by repetitive and tedious run-ups, as well as lackluster intersections that fail to deliver the chaotic excitement expected. This mix of engaging elements and frustrating design choices affects overall enjoyment during repeated playthroughs.
- “Kinda short but a lot of replay value.”
- “Replayability should be the main focus, but many of the intersections are just boring with only a few cars. Where's the complete chaos and madness of the burnouts? The run-ups are seemingly endless and annoying, making replaying the levels a drag.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the new "run-up goals" in the game to be a frustrating addition, as they are often tedious and luck-based, making the grinding experience feel more burdensome, especially when aiming for gold or platinum medals. This shift from past modes has led to a sense of burnout rather than innovation.
- “Unlike past burnout crash modes, they decided they needed to innovate, except badly, by introducing 'run-up goals' which are 'optional' (optional only if you don't want to get the gold/platinum medals) tedious and often luck-based tasks you need to complete as you make your way to the actual crash junctions.”
- “Failing a run-up objective time and time again got tedious on a few levels.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express disappointment with the monetization strategy, feeling that it detracts from the nostalgic experience of the game and perceiving it as a cash grab rather than a genuine homage to the original series.
- “It just particularly stings when a game that's supposed to capture the nostalgia of a legendary series ends up being a blatant cash grab.”
- “Knowing the actual particle effects is not good as the advertisement.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game is stable, with only a few humorous glitches noted, suggesting a generally smooth experience that surpasses its predecessor.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”