Destruction Derby 2

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Destruction Derby 2

Developer(s) Reflections Interactive
Publisher(s) Psygnosis
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, PlayStation
Release date(s)
  • EU 1996 (PC)
  • NA 31 October 1996
  • EU January 1997 (PS)
  • JP 21 February 1997 (PS only)
Genre(s) Vehicular combat, racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer
Distribution CD-ROM

Destruction Derby 2 is a vehicular combat racing video game developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation.

Game overview

Destruction Derby 2 is the sequel to the MS-DOS, PlayStation, Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64 title Destruction Derby. Here the player must race on up to seven different circuits, in a range of modes, similar to its predecessor. The modes are Wrecking Racing (where the player must destroy or spin the other competitors), Stock Car (a typical race where it's 1st to the flag) and Destruction Derby, which is based around the crash arenas. Commentator Paul Page performed as the announcer.

Music

The soundtrack for the game was mostly performed by the unsigned Thrash metal band Jug (of Sunderland, UK) and Tuscan. Four of Jug's songs are available with vocals on their Myspace profile. The intro music was produced by Mike Clarke.

Reception

Destruction Derby 2 received mixed to positive reviews. Aggregating review website GameRankings gave the PlayStation version 78.11%[1] and the PC version 64.00%.[2]

References

  1. "Destruction Derby 2 for PlayStation". GameRankings. Retrieved 3 December 2013. 
  2. "Destruction Derby 2 for PC". GameRankings. Retrieved 3 December 2013. 
Preceded by
Tomb Raider
UK number-one PlayStation game
April–May 1997
Succeeded by
Micro Machines V3
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