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- Flat Out 2 is one of the most underrated car games ever made.
- It’s so unique because of the different play modes it comes with.
- It also doesn’t show any weaknesses when it comes to having realistic physics.
The racing genre in video games has always been a fan favorite. Over the decades, we have had hundreds of racing games from different developers. However, some of these games were highly overlooked and could have been the next big thing if they had gotten enough attention. One of those games is FlatOut 2.
Ahead Of Time Physics
FlatOut 2 is one of those games which are all about fun. The game draws a near-perfect line between arcade and simulation by providing excellent drive mechanics and crash physics and combining them with different play modes. These things instantly grabbed my attention when I first discovered this game.
Flatout 2 this game is a blast! and looks beautiful 😎
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When your car is hit, the damage will not just be some scratches like in other games of the time, but you will see visible dents, shattered window glass, or even the car door being wholly destroyed if you get hit too hard from the side.
Your car also reacts realistically whenever it’s hit by another car. If you drive at a fast speed and some object comes in front of you, causing your car to stop, your driver will fly out of the windshield, which is both realistic and funny at times.
If your car suffers too much damage, it can lose its tires, affecting your driving. Taking too much damage will also cause your car to catch fire and explode, eliminating you from the race.
The driving physics is also pretty decent. It is not very detailed like the other games, but the variety of cars provides a different driving experience. The cars are neither too difficult to drive nor too easy. I rarely easily get used to drifting and driving in car games, but here, I can have fun with driving even when I lose.
Unique Game Modes
What makes this game unique is the different play modes it provides the players. Apart from the regular race mode, you get Derby, Stunt, Event, and Career modes. Out of these modes, my favorite is derby, which is the most chaotic and attention-grabbing.
In this mode, as the name suggests, you are trapped in an arena with up to seven other cars, and the only way to win is to destroy other players’ cars by hitting them and surviving to the end.
The incredible crash physics of the game truly shines in this mode. Even I, someone who has been playing this game for years, am still amazed by how well this game handles all the action.
The AI also is pretty decent for a game that came out in 2006 as the AI players/cars will not let you get away quickly even if you tried your best, and will follow you around the derby arena until your perfectly shining car turns into a junkyard car.
The most unique mode that this game brings is the stunt mode. There are twelve different arenas to choose from in this mode, where you must perform various stunts.
But the twist is that you don’t have to perform stunts with your car; you have to drive it to some distance, launch your driver out of the car through the windshield, and perform stunts with him. Some of these stunts had me rage quitting back in the day, but I kept returning because this mode was addictive.
The event mode is very similar to the regular race mode but also different. The race arena is a smaller map with a looped race track in this mode. The laps take less time to complete, and all the cars drive at much faster speeds because of the nature of the track.
Online Support Even In 2025
Lastly, Flat Out 2 has excellent multiplayer support, which works even in 2025. The servers never crash, nor is there too much ping. I still play derby and regular modes with my friends, and the servers work smoothly.
Moreover, the online mode offers unique vehicles like the batmobile and a school bus, each having unique strengths and weaknesses, which takes the fun to new heights.
The game has also recently received workshop support and Steam deck verification, which is surprising considering how old the game is. Moreover, a new FlatOut game, FlatOut VR, has been announced, which makes me enthusiastic that we will get FlatOut 5 in the coming years and hopefully more updates for FlatOut 2 as well.
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Moiz Banoori, with a decade of experience in gaming and tech journalism and a degree in journalism, is a notable figure in the industry. He has contributed to various esteemed platforms, showcasing his expertise in both reporting and opinion writing.
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