Much improved compared to the first game. However, it's just as frustrating and unfair as the original. Hats off to the development team, they really managed to create some of the most toxic racing AI I've ever seen in a racing game. Watching them crash (all thanks to the often poor track design) never got old though. Speaking of bad track design, whoever designed the Pacific Spirit track should be ashamed of themselves.

I'd only recommend checking this out if you like the series and are interested in how it all started. Otherwise, feel free to skip this one - you won't miss much.