PlayStation 2 racing games that still hold up

First released on the PlayStation 2

15 games

Games

Need for Speed: Underground 2003 Why it still holds upWith tuning unlocked through story races and Style Points earned by drifting and shortcuts, the garage and the road still feed each other today.
SSX 3 2003 Why it still holds upOne connected mountain with no loading screens still gives each run a single long descent today.
Gran Turismo 4 2004 Why it still holds upOver 700 cars, dozens of driving missions and a crew chief mode that speeds the race up still give you many ways to spend a race today.
Burnout 3: Takedown 2004 Why it still holds upAggression tied to the boost reward, and a crash you can still steer, keep every race a risk worth taking today.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec 2001 Why it still holds upA progression of races, license tests and championships tied to unlocking cars still gives a career a clear path today.
Twisted Metal: Black 2001 Why it still holds upAnother run is still worth it for the different special weapon each driver gives, which gives each character its own way to fight.
SSX Tricky 2001 Why it still holds upThemed tracks and an uber trick system that turns trick chains into boost still give each run something to chase today.
MX Unleashed 2004 Why it still holds upThe hills are still what to play it for today: weight and suspension timing, not only speed, decide how you take one.
Burnout Revenge 2005 Why it still holds upA race where traffic is a weapon is still the heart of the game today.
Midnight Club II 2003 Why it still holds upA city to cut through however you like still gives each race many routes.

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