Grid 2

2013Codemasters SouthamPlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360

Be fast, be first and be famous as the race returns in GRID 2, the sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, multi-million selling Race Driver: GRID.

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What it feels like

High-speed racing and the rush of competition generate kinetic thrills and momentum-driven exhilaration. The slogan 'be fast, be first and be famous' carries overtones of victory and rising status.

Exhilarating75%

Triumphant50%

What it's about

Racing as an athletic competitive sport is the defining theme; the tagline emphasizes being fast and famous.

Sports85%

How it plays

Driving mechanics and vehicle handling form the definitional core of play. Vehicle upgrades and customization feed progression, though secondary to driving skill.

Vehicular Control95%

Gear Upgrades40%

How it looks and sounds

GRID 2 uses detailed 3D graphics aiming for realistic depiction of vehicles, tracks, and racing environments.

Photorealistic70%

How it's structured

GRID 2 features a bounded campaign mode with a progression arc from starting racer to famous champion, structured as an authored story. Racing against opponents—both AI and other players—to finish first is the central competitive loop. Single-player career campaign is a major structured mode, though multiplayer is also present.

Campaign80%

Competitive PvP75%

Single-Player70%

Local Co-op55%

Online Co-op50%

Long-Haul Scope45%

Multiple Endings30%

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