Need for Speed II

March 31, 1997 EA Canada Electronic Arts
Racing Simulator
PC PS1
About

There are three main game types. The first two are single race and tournament and the last is a knockout race. Single races allow players to become familiar with the circuits and increase their skill of any one of the six tracks. The six tracks are called Mediterranean, Mystic Peaks, Proving Grounds, Outback, North Country, and Pacific Spirit.
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67.8
Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date March 31, 1997
Developer EA Canada
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person, Third person