MegaRace 2

Cryo Interactive

Rank: #5 / 7
Released: 1996
Studio: Cryo Interactive
Genre: racing video game

At a glance

MegaRace 2 is a combat racing game developed by Cryo Interactive and released in 1996. It follows the earlier MegaRace and adds fully rendered 3D cars, new weapons and shortcuts on tracks. Players race along routes with multiple paths to the finish, and can fire weapons in reverse at cars behind them. Winning races earns in-game cash prizes, which can be spent on cars and weapon upgrades. The game also brings back host Lance Boyle, joined by a co-host whose name changes. MegaRace 2 is listed as a single-player game, with Family Sharing. Its listed platforms are Microsoft Windows and DOS, while the Steam platform listing is Windows. Microids is the listed publisher. Steam categorizes it under Action and Racing.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for solo combat racing with branching routes, weapon use and race winnings that can go toward cars and upgrades.

What is good

Multiple paths to the finish
Fire weapons at cars behind you
Race winnings buy cars and weapon upgrades

What to know first

Single-player only
Steam platform listing is Windows only

Verdict

MegaRace 2 centers on armed races, route choices and spending winnings on cars and upgrades. Its listed play mode is single-player, so it is not presented as a multiplayer racing option.