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Danger Zone 2

It’s great to see crashing as a major game mechanic back with a bang, Danger Zone 2 is the smash ‘em up we’ve been waiting for since PS2 era Burnout.
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63%Game Brain Score
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57% User Score Based on 74 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 14 reviews

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Danger Zone 2 is a single player arcade racing game. It was developed by Three Fields Entertainment and was released on July 13, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

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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gameplay6 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Danger Zone 2 successfully captures the essence of Burnout's crash mode, providing a fun and explosive experience.
  • The game features improved visuals and varied environments, enhancing the overall aesthetic and gameplay experience.
  • The addition of run-up challenges and traffic checking mechanics adds depth and replayability to the crash junctions.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and inconsistent vehicle handling.
  • There is a lack of content, with only a few levels and no replay feature, making it feel short and lacking in depth.
  • The presentation is poor, with a minimalistic UI, no music, and a lack of engaging sound design, detracting from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Danger Zone 2 is centered around the exhilarating mechanics of crashing and causing damage, reminiscent of classic titles like Burnout. While it introduces some new features and improved visuals, many players feel it lacks content and variety, leading to a somewhat repetitive experience. Overall, the core mechanics are enjoyable, but the game suffers from limited polish and restrictive gameplay elements.

    • “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.”
    • “By expanding on the explode-'em-up gameplay we know and love, Danger Zone 2 makes some nifty improvements to the formula.”
    • “Knowing 90% of gameplay is just smashing mode.”
    • “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.”
    • “Overall decent gameplay, but still mostly the same as the first game.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the significant improvements over its predecessor, showcasing lush environments and enhanced visual effects. However, others criticize the overall quality as mediocre, likening it to a prototype with a lack of distinct art style and poor UI design. While the Unreal Engine visuals are generally acceptable, many feel they fall short of current standards, suggesting that further refinement is needed.

    • “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.”
    • “The new locations and more vivid art style vastly improve the game's looks, while the extended run-ups add a little extra challenge to the levels.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music aspect has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple users noting the complete absence of a soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience. Many players express a desire for music reminiscent of classic titles like Burnout 2 and Dangerous Golf, suggesting that the inclusion of a fitting soundtrack could significantly enhance gameplay. Overall, the lack of music is seen as a major flaw that the developers should address in future updates or sequels.

    • “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!”
    • “It also shows that the complete package will need an actual race mode, matching music, and a smack-talking DJ, but even that is fixable should the developer decide to release it as DLC.”
    • “There's no soundtrack or music of any kind at all.”
    • “I miss the Burnout 2/Dangerous Golf style of music though.”
    • “This game lacks a bit of polish: there’s no music and just a bare bones UI.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report excellent performance with high frame rates and stability, others experience frequent crashes and choppy gameplay. Overall, the optimization is considered commendable for a small studio, but performance issues persist for some users.

    • “Really great optimization overall for such a small studio, even when things are chaotic in the crash junction.”
    • “The optimization is on par, or better than the original game, with my FPS usually over 80 FPS in all maps on epic settings.”
    • “Possibly the worst performance I've ever seen; crashes about every 30 seconds no matter what settings I try. Don't buy this.”
    • “Performance can be a little choppy and vehicle handling lands on the wrong side of generous, but overall, the game still delivers on its promise of a crash mode experience.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its over-the-top antics and hilarious glitches, contributing to a fun and cathartic experience. Players find the chaotic physics and amusing AI interactions to be particularly entertaining, making the gameplay both challenging and laugh-out-loud funny. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment and replayability of the game.

    • “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.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its improved visuals and new challenges, along with online leaderboards that enhance competition. However, some players find certain levels tedious and lacking in excitement, which can detract from the overall replay experience.

    • “Kinda short but a lot of replay value.”
    • “Huge improvement in visuals, new additions increase challenge and replayability, online leaderboards, crashing is still a blast.”
    • “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, so replaying the levels over and over again is a drag.”
    • “Kinda short, but a lot of replay value.”
    • “[Huge improvement in visuals, new additions increase challenge and replayability, online leaderboards, crashing is still a blast.]”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 game features an objective-based quest system on top of a three-coin mechanic, making some levels more frustrating while others are a blast.”
    • “There is a certain old-school arcade charm to the game, where you'll want to replay each mission multiple times to challenge yourself and climb the leaderboards.”
    • “Even though it can be tough to achieve a high score without crashing, the game encourages repeated playthroughs, reminiscent of classic arcade games.”
    • “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!”
    • “There is some frustration because, like Burnout, it can be tough to get a really good score without screwing up, like totaling your car before the danger zone or missing your mark.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 process feel more burdensome, especially when aiming for gold or platinum medals. This shift from previous gameplay mechanics 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

    Reviewers express disappointment with the monetization strategy, labeling it as a cash grab that undermines the nostalgic value of the game. The disparity between advertised features and actual gameplay further exacerbates their frustration.

    • “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

    Overall, users report that the game is stable and performs well, with only a few amusing glitches noted, which do not detract from the overall experience compared to its predecessor.

    • “Other than a few hilarious glitches I faced, it felt superior in every way to its successor.”
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Danger Zone 2 is a arcade racing game.

Danger Zone 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Danger Zone 2.

Danger Zone 2 was released on July 13, 2018.

Danger Zone 2 was developed by Three Fields Entertainment.

Danger Zone 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Danger Zone 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Danger Zone, Wreckreation, FlatOut 4: Total Insanity, Wreckfest, Ridge Racer Unbounded and others.