| Destruction Derby 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Reflections Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Psygnosis |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Windows, PlayStation |
| Release | PlayStationPC |
| Genre(s) | Vehicular combat, racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Destruction Derby 2 is a 1996 vehicular combat racing video game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis for PlayStation and Microsoft Windows. The sequel to Destruction Derby (1995) and developed by the same team, players race with the goal of earning points by damaging opponent cars. Standard races and matches based in arenas with the goal of remaining the last player driving are also available.
Destruction Derby 2 is an overhaul of the original and features ideas that did not make it into the first game, including tracks that feature obstacles and improved realism. The car mechanics were also redesigned. Development was also focused on Americanisation: the game style shifted away from the British banger racing of the original, and the cars and music were changed to fit a NASCAR theme. The game features Paul Page as commentator, and the soundtrack was created by thrash metal bands Jug and Tuscan. Destruction Derby 2 was positively received, with reviewers praising the large tracks and car physics, though the PC version was criticised for its difficulty.
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