_ _ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ | \| | __| __| \ | __/ _ \| _ \ / __| _ \ __| __| \ | .` | _|| _|| |) | | _| (_) | / \__ \ _/ _|| _|| |) | |_|\_|___|___|___/ |_| \___/|_|_\ |___/_| |___|___|___/ H O T P U R S U I T 2 +--------------------------------------+ | By:AquaBlast | | Email:Freekstyle(at)Hotmail(dot)com | | Version:3.0 | | Date submitted:20/05/03 | | Last update:18/12/03 | +--------------------------------------+ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- C o n t e n t s : (A)........................................................Introduction (B)............................................................Overview (C)..................................................Driving Techniques (D)..............................................................Tracks (E)................................................................Cars (F).............................................................Pursuit (G).........................................................Tournaments (H).............................................................Secrets (I)..........................................................Conclusion +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - I n t r o d u c t i o n - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ Own the road in the worlds most elite exotics - Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and more. Intense Police pursuit will test your skill to the limit. The track is the best place to learn about driving so get out there and satisfy your Need For Speed. +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - O v e r v i e w - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ The aim in NFS is to unlock new cars and tracks. Along the way you will accumulate points which are used to unlock secret cars and tracks. The game is divided into two sections, Hot Pursuit and World Racing. In Hot Pursuit mode you will be chased by the law who will do everything in their power to stop you. World Racing is a more traditional and relaxed alternative where you race without the fear of the Police being in pursuit. Good luck....you're going to need it! +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - D r i v i n g T e c h n i q u e s - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ Although Need For Speed isn't a Simulation Game there are still certain Driving Techniques that should be learnt before you take on the later stages which become quite difficult quickly. All cars handle differently but the same principles are involved. This part of the guide will give you some general information on how to do control and race quicker and more effectively. +---------------+ |- Racing Line -| +---------------+ This is an important aspect in every racing game. Corners should be taken the correct way to ensure you go around them the quickest way possible. Avoid entering corners to late, this usually results in you 'riding the walls' and is slower than the correct method. The best way for you to take corners is by using the 'slow in, quick out' method. When you're approaching a corner brake accordingly and then turn inwards smoothly, when you feel your going to hit the inside barrier hit the throttle and you will be carried outwards. If done correctly you will fly past all the other cars and will have much more speed entering the next corner/straightway. +------------+ |- Drifting -| +------------+ Drifting is basically power sliding. You enter a drift when you feel the back end of the car slide out, this usually ends in a crash but drifts can be controlled and used to your advantage. By using a combination of throttle control and opposite steering it is possible to go around corners quicker than the above method. To start a drift enter a corner at the appropriate speed and then hit the handbrake and turn inwards, the back end of the car should slide out. With the back end out control the drift by gradually applying the throttle and counter steering to avoid crashing. It might take a while to get the hang of but it's definitely one of the quickest way of getting around the track. Try going on Free-run to practise. Also remember that certain cars are better than other so experiment and find out which one suits you best! +---------------+ |- Car Bashing -| +---------------+ I dont think there's a correct name for this ^_^ You've all done it one time or another. It's the final lap of a race and your in second place, the final corner is coming and you see the room to use your opponent as a barrier. Basically all you have to do is hit your opponent out, this will send him flying into the wall and will see you laughing your ass off as you win the race. Be careful though because it can happen to you! +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - T r a c k s - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ +----------------+ |- Alpine Trial -| +----------------+ This course is set high up in the Alpine mountain range. In general the course is quite fast without too many major corners. The higher up you get the tighter the corners become. Slow down to a reasonable speed before taking the S-curves and power out of the corners. Maintaining a good racing line is vital for speed on this course. - Shortcuts - As you begin there is a dirt path to the right of the first corner which goes past a house, use this to cut the first corner. From here you can join the main road but I advise you go in a straight line to reach another shortcut. From the second dirt path go straight again to reach the final section of this shortcut. Just before the S-curves there is a grassy area covered with trees. If you are skilled enough to negotiate your way through them you can cut over the grass to save some time. After the S-curves you will go up a hill and then the track goes left. Concealed to the right of this section is another dirt track which will allow you to gain more speed on the following straight. Near the end of the course and after the long left hand turn there is a formation of rocks and some thin trees. You can go through this area and under the rocks to cut a corner. +-----------------+ |- Ancient Ruins -| +-----------------+ A wide open course with plenty of speed grabbing opportunities. There are some long corners which will send you hitting the walls if you don't reduce your speed in advance. - Shortcuts - Right at the beginning near the top of the hill is a monument on your left. Cut across this section to maintain as much speed as possible. After the long straight the track goes to the right. Examine the left hand side of this corner to see a small canyon partially blocked by three cones. Go through here but take care going over the jump. A short while after the second shortcut you will go under an arch. To the left of this area is another monument which is a time saver. Be careful when exiting this section as there is a tree in the way, try to hug the side of the corner as much as possible. When you enter the Marina slow down and look to your right. You should see a wooden deck which you can use to cut a corner. Tap the controls instead of pressing them because your car will behave differently when driving on wood. +-------------------+ |- Autumn Crossing -| +-------------------+ You will undoubtably recognise the last section of this course from Alpine Trial. The same shortcuts apply here with some new ones towards the beginning. Watch out for all the blind turns and sudden rises as they may cause confusion. - Shortcuts - Follow the course until the track goes right, at the end of this corner you can get over the grass. You have the option of taking the outer right route or the inner left route in the section with a bridge overhead. Take the inner route as it is faster. On the first right hand corner after the bridge it is possible to cut over the grass. Be careful as there is a bump and you might lose control. Shortly after the last shortcut is a sign on the left hand side of the road. If you look closely you will see a dirt path, follow it all the way through the tunnel and back out on to the track. When you enter the leaf area go through the left turn and go up the dirt track on your left. Watch out for all the trees and also the wooden bridge. +-----------------+ |- Calypso Coast -| +-----------------+ This course has a lot of tight corners and also many obstacles such as trees and pillars to watch out for. Maintaining speed is hard because of all the corners and so few straights, this means a smooth racing line is vital. - Shortcuts - Go past the first monument on your right and proceed along until you come to a second, this time navigate your way through the pillars to cut a corner. When you enter the Marina area use the same shortcut you used on the Ancient Ruins track. Your going the other way this time so proceed with caution. After the tight left hand corner you should see a small wooded area on your right. Go through here. Near the end of the course slow down before you reach the small village and take the small pebbled path on your right. It is possible to follow this path all the way to the finish line. I recommend you slow down to take the path because one small error could see you hit an arch and stop dead. +---------------------+ |- Coastal Parklands -| +---------------------+ The course itself is set in a huge forest and has many straightways. Watch out for trees and be careful on dirt surfaces. A high speed track offering dense areas of forest and open areas of coastal road driving. Maintain maximum speed during the open areas of the track and master the numerous tight turns! - Shortcuts - As soon as the track begins to descend look to the right to see a small road which leads up and not down. Follow this all the way back to the main track. As you approach the tunnel look to the left of it and go down the dirt track. If you stay to the left and go under the bridge and then through the pipe you will save lots of time. Watch out for trees and other obstacles. +---------------+ |- Desert Heat -| +---------------+ As the name suggests this course takes places through a desert. Be cautious when travelling on dusty roads as they offer less grip. The proximity of the canyon walls will force you to flirt with danger in an effort to win! - Shortcuts - After the first long right hand bend the track splits up into two. If you go right it is quicker. Once under the metal bridge there is a long twisty straight. There are multiple dirt paths to the right of this section which are quicker than the road itself. If you decide to take these paths you will end up at the Gas Station. At the Gas Station you can go under the truck and then jump through the sign to avoid a nasty corner. If you decide not to take the last shortcut and continue on the track, proceed to the tight left corner and examine the right side of it. There is a track which leads to one of two places, the first one is straight back on to the track. The alternative is to drive through some plants which leads to a secret tunnel. The plants can be seen on the right hand side, the tunnel is slightly visible. On the final corner it is possible to go behind the rail and take the corner wider, in theory this is slower but by wall riding it makes it much quicker. +--------------+ |- Fall Winds -| +--------------+ Not too many straights on this course. There are loads of ascends and descends which make navigating the numerous tight turns a very difficult task. With its dramatic ascents and descents this track feels like a carnival ride out of control! - Shortcuts - After the second tunnel go around the right hand corner and then up the dirt path which is on the right hand side. This is the same shortcut in Autumn Crossing only this time your going the other way. Once you emerge from the leaf area go to the left of the tunnel for a shortcut through a big tunnel. This shortcut is also in Autumn Crossing. As you join the road from the last shortcut cut over the grass to your left, watch out for the bump. The next shortcut is found by a bridge take the inside route as it is quicker. If you feel like jumping over a ramp you can use the stairs of the bridge! +--------------------+ |- Island Outskirts -| +--------------------+ This is a high speed track set around a tropical island. Most of the turns can be taken at a high speed. Watch out for the slalom section as it can throw your car off balance. This track will push your car to its limits. With few corners this course allows your car to drive at its maximum speed for long periods of time! - Shortcuts - Towards the end of the course there is a left U-turn. If you slow down you will see some barricades to the right, drive through them and proceed over the bridge and back onto the main track. Shortly after the first slalom section the track narrows and the track splits up, go left as it is slightly quicker. +--------------------------+ |- Meditteranean Paradise -| +--------------------------+ This course combines sections from numerous others. Be careful on the more complex sections and don't be afraid to push your foot to the metal on the larger straightways. You'll also have to perfect your lines through the more complex sections including several chicane like S-curves! - Shortcuts - After the first long right hand corner go through the monument on your right. Shortly after the tunnel go through the small canyon on your right. Be careful going over the bump and try to avoid contact with the cones. After the second tunel there is another monument on the right. The next shortcut is in the marina. Go over the wooden deck on the left. After the tight left corner there are some woods. If you go through them it will save some time. The final series of shortcuts can be found in the town area. Just as you enter go to the right and onto the pebbled surface. The car will handle different on this terrain so be careful. +-------------------+ |- National Forest -| +-------------------+ The National Forest is basically a stunning drive through a red-wood forest. In general the course is flat and speed is easily maintainable. With few corners to slow you down you'll have to make use of the many shortcuts and open areas of track! - Shortcuts - As soon as you begin turn off to the right and go under the big tree. Follow this track all the way over the road until you join the main track. After the area where flames can be seen go left when the track splits. On the final corner you will go faster if you stay slightly to the left and go through the small stream. +-----------+ |- Outback -| +-----------+ Take on the wide open highways of the Outback. This challenging course consists of numerous blind corners and hairpin turns. You should also watch out for cactus and rolling balls of grass (or whatever they are). - Shortcuts - When you begin the track goes to the right. If you go up to the left you will enter an airfield. Proceed all the way to the end and then jump back onto the track through the back of an airplane! If you decide not to take the first shortcut through the airfield there is another you would have missed. Continue on the road and just after the section where you pass the tail of a plane there is a dirt track to the right. It is quicker to go through the airfield. Just before the bridge there is a track which goes through a river to the left. Don't go too fast or you might lose control. The next shortcut is my favourite and can be found in the tunnel. Look closely at the red and white sign that reads 'Keep Out', it is possible to go through it and enter a mine shaft! After you go through a couple of tunels you join the main track. Look on the map to see a tight left hairpin corner. Just before this area there are some telegraph poles and a cactus field. You can cut the whole corner by travelling through here but watch out for the poles and cactus! Just after the area where there is dust in the air there is a series of dirt paths to the left. These are the same ones featured in Desert Heat. +--------------------+ |- Palm City Island -| +--------------------+ This high speed course begins in a city and then takes you through a huge mountain range. There are many ascends and descends to add difficulty. Dealing with the tight turns of the mountainous ascents and descents are key to mastering this course! - Shortcuts - The quickest way through the multiple routes in the city is to go left immediately after you begin. This route is quicker than the rest. The next shortcut is hard to describe and may not be quicker. After the tunnel you go down a winding road. If you look closely at the right hand side you will see some trees that you can drive through. Once on the path go slowly to avoid contact with any trees. In the small village there are two shortcuts one after the other. Finding them is simple just look to the right of the main track. +-----------------+ |- Rocky Canyons -| +-----------------+ A torturous track through dry, baking hot terrain. Speed past canyon walls and hurdle through the wide open spaces of the desert plateau. Master the appexes and blind corners and risk collisons in the shortcuts. This track will test your driving skills to the limit. - Shortcuts - From the start position look at the map and see the first corner. You can avoid this corner by going straight, this will reveal and small dirt path which lets you avoid the corner and save valuable time! Shortly after the area with a sandstorm you can turn off the road to the right. Now you're on another small dirt track that lets you avoid a big S-curve. As you procede you will come across a stretch of road that has big rock formations in the middle of the road. After the last one of these look to the right to reveal a mine shaft. Crash through here and you'll end up inside a tunnel. When you emerge from the tunnel go off the road and to the right again. This will take you through a small river. Back on the main road there is another dirt track, this time going up to the left! This will take you out near the finish area! +----------------+ |- Scenic Drive -| +----------------+ A combination of speed and turns. The shortcuts will be familiar to you as they are featured on many of the tracks. Cruise through some of the most breathtaking scenery mother nature has to offer. Speed along the shadows that the canopies of enormous ancient rocks! This high speed track has few obstacles that really let you experience your cars true potential! - Shortcuts - Shortly after you pass under the big log go right onto the dirt path. Stay on this path for as long as you can by keeping to the right. After you pass under the iron bridge there is a shortcut that cuts a corner to the right. When the track splits go right. When the track splits for the second time there is a dirt path at the very right. Follow it through the pipe and under the bridge. Hog the right hand side for as long as you can before joining the main track. When you reach the coast line the track splits again, take the upper route as it is on the inside and requires you to travel less distance. +--------------------+ |- Tropical Circuit -| +--------------------+ From high speed coastal straightways to winding mountain roads this course has it all. This course is the longest and most difficult in the entire game. Diversity is the name of the game at this course! This track contains the best and worse driving conditions available! Master this course and a whole new experience will open! - Shortcuts - Where the lava is smouldering the track splits up, take the right route as it is quicker. When you enter the city ignore the first left corner and proceed to the second. This is the quickest way through. Cut through the village by taking the two dirt paths on the left. +-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - C a r s - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ +----------------+ |- Aston Martin -| +----------------+ ------------ V12 Vanquish ------------ Speed : 190 MPH 0-60 : 4.5 Power : 450 BHP This is the only Aston Martin car in the game. It has quite good handling and it's speed and acceleration are above average. It tends to slide out quite a bit so be careful when using the handbrake. Still, it's one of the best cars in its class so when you've got a choice of cars choose this one. +-------+ |- BMW -| +-------+ -- M5 -- Speed : 155 MPH 0-60 : 5.3 Power : 393 BHP The BMW M5 is also a Pursuit car. It feels quite heavy to drive but has lots of power and plenty of speed. Race through the six speed gearbox to go from 0-60 MPH in a quick 5.3 seconds. You might need to use the handbrake with this beast, nothing else seems to get it going sideways! -- Z8 -- Speed : 135 MPH 0-60 : 4.6 Power : 394 BHP Quicker off the mark than the M5 but with a slower top speed the Z8 is one cool looking car. It also feels much more responsive than the M5. The Z8 is one of the best roadsters in the game. The only real rival this car has is the Ferari 360. +-------------+ |- Chevrolet -| +-------------+ ------------ Corvette ZO6 ------------ Speed : 171 MPH 0-60 : 3.9 Power : 405 BHP Similar to Aston Martin Chevrolet have only one car in the game, where is the Camaro? The NFS edition of this car looks really cool! The car itself is very quick but like most American muscle cars feels a bit heavy. +---------+ |- Dodge -| +---------+ --------- Viper GTS --------- Speed : 185 MPH 0-60 : 4.0 Power : 450 BHP Everyones favourite in terms of style. The Dodge Viper is very fast and has good handling. Make sure you don't spin out by over using the handbrake. With an 8 litre engine who doesn't like this car? +-----------+ |- Ferrari -| +-----------+ ---------- 360 Spider ---------- Speed : 180 MPH 0-60 : 4.4 Power : 400 BHP The Ferrari 360 Spider is a truly stunning car. While not as fast as most other cars, it looks the best. The handling on this car is really good, but it's not performance that makes this car special, it's the looks. Watch out for the BMW Z8. ------------- 550 Barchetta ------------- Speed : 186 MPH 0-60 : 4.3 Power : 485 BHP The Ferrari 550 Barchetta was introduced in 2000. It has a higher top speed than the Spider and is also quicker in terms of acceleration. As with most of the Ferrari's it handles really well. Although on paper it's faster than the 360, in the game this appears to be slower. --- F50 --- Speed : 202 MPH 0-60 : 3.7 Power : 513 BHP This is my personal favourite. The Ferrari F50 is exceptionally quick with a top speed of over 200 MPH! It will take a lot to turn this car at high speed so expect to be using the handbrake a lot. Not much can get in the way of this car but watch out for the McLaren and the Mercedes CLK! +--------+ |- Ford -| +--------+ ---- TS50 ---- Speed : 155 MPH 0-60 : 5.9 Power : 335 BHP This car reminds me of the BMW M5. They are similar in both looks and performance. The car was designed for the Australian market and is powered by a 5.6 litre V-8 engine. Expect the performance to be like the M5's. ----------------- Mustang SVT Cobra ----------------- Speed : 175 MPH 0-60 : 4.9 Power : 385 BHP This is another true American muscle car. The handling is unresponsive and quite dull but it's speed is something else. This car can compete with the Ferrari 360 Spider! Not really exotic enough to be exciting but if you get used to it its quite fun. +-------+ |- HSV -| +-------+ --------- GTS Coupe --------- Speed : 171 MPH 0-60 : 5.1 Power : 402 I had never even heard of this company until I played this game. The Coupe GTS is capable of beating all cars in its class with ease. With a top speed of over 170 MPH and an acceleration time of just over 5 seconds you'll be tearing up the tracks in no time. +----------+ |- Jaguar -| +----------+ --------- XKR Coupe --------- Speed : 155 MPH 0-60 : 5.2 Power : 370 BHP Where is the XJ220? My favourite car has been left out of the game and instead we get a heavy piece of junk! Performance wise this car is quite poor. Try smashing it into some walls for satisfaction. +---------------+ |- Lamborghini -| +---------------+ ---------- Diablo 6.0 ---------- Speed : 205 MPH 0-60 : 3.8 Power : 550 BHP The Ferrari F50's ultimate rival! The Lamborghini Diablo is a pleasure to drive. Powered by a 6 litre V-12 engine the Diablo is very fast. Unlike the McLaren F1 and the Ferrari F50 the Lamborghini Diablo is still in production. ---------- Murcielago ---------- Speed : 205 MPH 0-60 : 3.7 Power : 571 BHP Lamborghinis latest installment: the Murcielago. This car is better than the Diablo in every sense but only by a fraction. It has the same mean look that the Diablo has and is one of my all time favourites. Finally you and your friends can race against each other in Ferraris and Lamborghinis. +---------+ |- Lotus -| +---------+ ----- Elise ----- Speed : 125 MPH 0-60 : 5.6 Power : 122 BHP I don't know how this car became so famous! It is slow and quite unattractive. This is the fastest of all the other cars in its class despite what statistics say. Try drifting with it though, this is the only reason I like this car! +-----------+ |- McLaren -| +-----------+ -- F1 -- Speed : 240 MPH 0-60 : 3.2 Power : 627 BHP This is the fastest car in the game. The McLaren F1 was introduced into the supercar world in '93. It uses a 6 litre BMW engine that produces over 600 BHP. To add to its already impressive performance it can reach 60 MPH in 3 seconds! Only 100 were ever built. ----- F1 LM ----- Speed : 207 MPH 0-60 : 3.8 Power : 668 BHP The Mclaren F1 LM is very similar to the McLaren F1. With slightly better handling and more power this is the car to show your friends! Only five of these were made, this fact alone makes the McLaren very desirable. Just think, this car can match a regular cars top speed in second gear, amazing! +------------+ |- Mercedes -| +------------+ -------- CL55 AMG -------- Speed : 155 MPH 0-60 : 5.8 Power : 355 BHP One of the slower cars in the game the Mercedes CL55 AMG is quite boring. You will find yourself using it quite a bit because it has numerous events in Ultimate Racer and Championship. ------- CLK GTR ------- Speed : 200 MPH 0-60 : 4.0 Power : 600 BHP This car is the McLarens only rival! The NFS edition of this car looks really cool! It can reach speeds of up to 200 MPH and can get to 60 in a mere 4 seconds. The handling on this car is also quite good, using its handling it's possible to keep up with the McLaren F1. +--------+ |- Opel -| +--------+ --------- Speedster --------- Speed : 137 MPH 0-60 : 5.7 Power : 145 BHP The Opel Speedster is in a class full of dull two seaters. These are the cars that introduce you to the game so they aren't very fast but have quite responsive handling. +-----------+ |- Porsche -| +-----------+ ---------- Carrera GT ---------- Speed : 200 MPH 0-60 : 3.9 Power : 558 BHP This is the concept version and is currently not in production. It is incredibly fast and has suprisingly good handling. This exotic clocks 0-125 MPH in under 10 seconds! NEW INFO : While recently in production only very limited ammounts where made. --------- 911 Turbo --------- Speed : 190 MPH 0-60 : 4.1 Power : 414 BHP This is the car that made Porsche famous. It has an incredible high speed which maxes out at 190 MPH! I love the handling on this car it will go anywhere you want it to go! Nice sounding too. +------------+ |- Vauxhall -| +------------+ ----- VX220 ----- Speed : 135 MPH 0-60 : 5.6 Power : 145 BHP This is another one of those dull two seaters I mentioned. The Vauxhall VX220 is quite fun to drive but its lack of real speed and slow acceleration let it down. +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - P u r s u i t - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ In Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 you are given the chance to chase down law breaking criminals. To begin select 'You're the cop' from the 'Hot Pursuit' menu. Once you have chosen a car and a track you can begin chasing the criminals. +----------------+ |- Pursuit Cars -| +----------------+ (1).............Ford Crown Victoria (2)..........................BMW M5 (3)..........Ford Mustang SVT Cobra (4)..............Chevrolet Corvette (5)..........Lamborghini Murcielago +------------+ |- Strategy -| +------------+ When you begin turn around and then press circle. A blue arrow will appear above the criminal you are chasing. If he/she is to difficult to catch you can call for backup with L2 (Chopper) and R2 (Road block). If the suspect is too fast or is far away press down the left analog stick for a speed boost but be careful you don't lose control. In order to arrest a suspect you have to position your car so that he/she can't move. The best way to do this is to pull up beside him and then ram him repeatedly. Use the enviroment to your advantage, trees and signs are all ideal to instantly stop a suspect. Another way is to handbrake turn your car in front of the suspect while he/she is moving quite fast. Your car will slowly bring the suspect to a stop and you can make the arrest. +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - T o u r n a m e n t s - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ There are two Tournaments in Need For Speed, one is called 'Ultimate Racer' and the other is called 'Championship'. The only difference between the two is the fact that in one of them you have Police chasing you. It doesn't matter which one you take on first. The only real differences are the rewards you get. +------------------+ |- Ultimate Racer -| +------------------+ So you want to be the Ultimate Racer? Risk it all on the mean streets and pit your skills - and your wits - against the advanced tactics of Police and their high-tech equipment....or be the cop doing the chasing! Gather points by advancing through the tree on your way to the final event. ----------------------- 1. Lotus Elise Delivery ----------------------- You will be driving on the Scenic Drive course and your task is to deliver a Lotus Elise to the finish line in under five minutes. If you succesfully do this you will unlock events 2,3 and the Lotus Elise. As this is the first event it shouldn't cause too many problems. Use the shortcuts highlighted in the Tracks section of this guide. Also look on the radar for Police positions, this can be a handy way of avoiding them. -------------------------- 2. Opel Speedster Delivery -------------------------- You need to deliver an Opel Speedster to the finish line of Meditteranean Paradise in under six minutes and fifteen seconds. If you succesfully complete the task you will unlock events 4,5 and the NFS edition of the Opel Speedster. Once again keep an eye open for the Cops using your radar and also watch out for the other road users who have a tendancy to get in your way. Also another thing I've noticed about this course is when travelling up hills with Automatic transmission the Opel Speedster loses lots of power so try this - Use manual transmission and downshift up most of the hills, it can offer a healthy speed advantage! ----------------------------- 3. Mercedes CL55 AMG Delivery ----------------------------- You will be driving on Tropical Circuit and must deliver a Mercedes CL55 AMG in under seven minutes. Another easy task which if beaten will unlock events 6,7,8. The course itself can be quite tricky so be careful. I've noticed that the CL55 AMG is a pretty good drift car so give it a go during the long corners for some time saving antics. To drift have a look at the Driving Techniques section above. --------------------------------------- 4. Australia vs Germany Desert Knockout --------------------------------------- I recommend you use the Mercedes CL55 AMG for this race knockout at Desert Heat. Use the shortcuts mentioned in the tracks section to your advantage. If you win you will unlock events 9,10. The Police can get VERY annoying here so watch out for them. This course has so many shortcuts to offer, it really worth your time looking at my shortcut section above to see them. ----------------------------------- 5. Pursuit Crown Victoria Challenge ----------------------------------- In this challenge you get to be a cop! Take your Crown Victoria and catch all criminals in two minutes. Watch out for a Mercedes CL55 AMG and a Lotus Elise. Have a look at the Pursuit section of this guide to see how things work, remember you can only call for a certain ammount of helicopters and roadblocks so use them wisely! You will most probably see yourself restarting this chalenge many times but don't give up! -------------------------------- 6. Germany vs UK Forest Knockout -------------------------------- The BMW M5 is the faster of the two cars you can use but the Jaguar is more manoeverable. This event is another easy one, if you win event 11 and National Forest 2 are unlocked. The Police shouldn't bother you too much here, performance wise your evenly matched apart from the fact they have some kind of Nitrous, lucky sods! ----------------------- 7. UK vs Australia Race ----------------------- You will be racing on the Ancient Ruins track and have a choice of two cars. I chose the HSV Coupe because it was faster. Winning here unlocks event 11. This has to be my least favourite course in the whole game. For starters you have those annoying pillars scattered all over the place which make negotiating the shortcuts very difficult. On top of that the Police and other road users seem to cause lots of problems so keep your eyes peeled! ------------------------------------ 8. GM Challenge Multi-Track Knockout ------------------------------------ Both cars are evenly matched so there is no advantage over choosing a specific one. Use the shortcuts from the track section for an easy win. Winning unlocks events 12,13,14. Because this is a Multi-track knockout try and place second or above in each race. The Police should be pretty fair here and the courses are generally fun! --------------------------- 9. Pursuit BMW M5 Challenge --------------------------- This is the second Pursuit challenge available. You will be using the Pursuit M5 which is faster than the Crown Victoria. You're on the look out for a Jaguar XKR and a HSV Coupe. Catch all the speeders in two minutes and thirty seconds to unlock event 15 and the Pursuit M5. Like the previous Pursuit challenge it might take a while to pass this one but stick at it and you'll be fine! ------------------------------- 10. HSV Meditteranean Challenge ------------------------------- You will be driving and racing against the Coupe GTS. The race takes place around Calypso Coast and lasts four laps. Win here to unlock Calypso Coast. On the whole I enjoyed this challenge, the Police where in your face but losing them in the ruins (like the game hinted) is a good laugh. Also try ramming your rivals into oncoming traffic, you probably won't see them for the rest of the race! --------------------------------- 11. Island Outskirts Lap Knockout --------------------------------- Use the HSV Coupe for this Lap knockout at Island Outskirts. If you win it unlocks event 16. I recommend you take the HSV Coupe for this one simply because its handling out matches the other cars! Three laps around this course can be pretty long but keep your concentration levels up because a slip at 100+MPH can be costly! Look for the Cops using the radar and then avoid them accordingly! ------------------------------ 12. Ancient Ruins Lap Knockout ------------------------------ This event is similar to the last one. Take the HSV Coupe and win the lap knockout to unlock events 17,18 and Ancient Ruins 2. Remember that the car in last place gets knocked out each lap so try staying in first place for the whole race! You should know the course quite good by now so use the knowledge you have to your advantage! Police are in full swing yet again so watch out! ------------------------------ 13. Pursuit Corvette Challenge ------------------------------ You will be chasing three Dodge Vipers and in order to unlock event 18 and the Pursuit Corvette you have to catch them all in three minutes. This chalenge will feel starnge at first because unless you've been playing Championship mode the Pursuit Corvette will be faster than anything you've used so far. One thing lots of people don't realise is that the Pursuit cars actually have a Nitrous Boost, Press down the analog stick to use it! -------------------------------------- 14. V12 Vanquish Point-To-Point Series -------------------------------------- You have to use the Astom Martin V12 Vanquish in this five series race. If you win you will unlock events 21 and 22 and also Autumn Crossing 2. At last we get a half decent car to race in, it's not all that good though! The races can be quite tricky so use all you've learnt so far to win. Police here can be annoying because in general the Vanquish is quite unstable and tends to spin out easily when the Police fish-tail you. Good luck! ----------------------------------- 15. European Invitational Challenge ----------------------------------- You should be familiar with the Vanquish after the last event so use it again here. It's a five races tournament but shouldn't cause too many problems. If you win you unlock the Alpine Trial course as well as events 22 and 23. Check out the shortcuts section here and put them to good use. The Cops shouldn't be that difficult to put up with! -------------------------------- 16. Ferrari 550 Alpine Challenge -------------------------------- You will be racing against three other Ferrari 550's so you will have no advantage as far as speed is concerned. If you use the shortcuts from the track section of this guide it should be a breeze. You unlock event 24 if you win. Finally you get to race in a Ferrari, this should be an enjoyable race. Not to difficult to pass just keep concentrating! ------------------------------------- 17. Ferrari 360 Alpine Point-To-Point ------------------------------------- The task is to deliver a Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge in under six minutes and ten seconds at the Autumn Crossing track. Watch out for the Police! Event 24 and Autumn Crossing are unlocked if you win. Lucky us we get another Ferrari here! This time it's the famous 360 Modena, I failed this challenge on purpose numerous times just to race this car! ----------------------------- 18. Pursuit Mustang Challenge ----------------------------- Another Pursuit challenge and the difficulty has increased! You will be chasing a BMW Z8 an Aston Martin Vnaquish and a Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge. If you catch them all in three minutes and thirty seconds you will unlock event 24 and the Pursuit Mustang. This one caused me some major problems. In the end I passed it with sheer luck when the last suspect crashed. Get the drinks in this one could take a while! ------------------------------ 19. BMW Z8 Tropical Time Trial ------------------------------ Complete a lap in under four minutes and fifteen seconds at Palm City Island using the BMW Z8 to unlock event 25. Spend the first lap on getting to know the feel of the car, It's quite good for going sideways! By the time the second lap is underway you should be familiar with both the car and the course so getting under four minutes is even possible! -------------------------------- 20. US Invitational Lap Knockout -------------------------------- This lap Knockout can easily be won by using the Dodge Viper. The race will take place at Fall Winds. Event 27 is unlocked if you win. Although you are racing Americas finest this course really isn't suited to the Dodge or the Chevrolet. Also some of the so called 'shortcuts' can lead to position loss so it would be better if you stayed on the main track most of the time! -------------------------- 21. Porsche Challenge Race -------------------------- The Porsche Carrera GT has Power and Speed advantages over the 911 Turbo so use it. Win this five lap race to unlock event 27. This race is long plain and simple. The Carrera has so much more to offer than the 911 so it would be wise if you chose it. Remember you're going to be speeding at around 170MPH here so watch out for inncocent cars and also the dreadful Police! --------------------------- 22. Lamorghini Lap Knockout --------------------------- Take the Murcielago and smoke the Diablo at this Lap knockout in National Forest. If you win you'll unlock event 28 and the Lamborghini Diablo 6.0. Now the cars are becoming more interesting the game becomes more enjoyable! Keep your eyes on the road and you should pass quite comfortably! One thing to watch out for is the Police! ------------------------------- 23. Porsche vs Ferrari Showdown ------------------------------- Not too tough, take the Porsche Carrera and beat all the opponents at Palm City Island to unlock event 28. Pure exotics and a very exciting race, try and keep your eyes on the road and off the cars! The course is fast so a crash wil be costly, the Police shouldn't be to annoying here but keep your eye on the radar to make sure! ----------------------- 24. Corvette Time Trial ----------------------- Record a lap of under three minutes and fifteen seconds in the Chevrolet Corvette at the Outback course. If succesful you will unlock event 28 and The Corvette itself. Nice course, Nice car. Be sure to use the shortcuts and you'll be smiling all the way to the finish line! ------------------------------- 25. US vs Germany Race Knockout ------------------------------- Use the Porsche Carrera GT for this race knockout. If you finish first you will unlock event 28 and the Outback 2 course. The Dodge and the Chevrolet are mere mice compared to the Bear-like Carrera GT, winning isn't an option its a certainty! One thing to watch out for is the Police and those stupid civilian cars. You've had enough experience with the Porsche by now though so avoiding them should be easy! ----------------------------- 26. US vs Italy Race knockout ----------------------------- Use the Lamborghini Murcielago for this three lap race knockout. Unlock event 29 and Calypso Coast 2 if you win. Yet again America are about to be taught a lesson by the Italian exotics! This might be your first race with a Lamborghini so it might take a few tries. Try drifting your way to success it is quite fun! -------------------------------- 27. Pursuit Murcielago Challenge -------------------------------- The hardest of all the Pursuit challenges. You will be chasing some of the fastest cars in the game: McLaren F1, Mercedes CLK GTR. Catch them all in under five minutes to unlock event 29 and the Pursuit Murcielago. I've had loads of emails about this one, the only thing I can say is preserve! It took me (I'm ashamed to admit) a whole afternoon to pass this one! Keep boosting until you get to a suspect and then start fish tailing him, eventually he'll crash and you can pin him to make the arrest! --------------------- 28. Supercar Series 1 --------------------- The McLaren F1 is faster than the McLaren F1 LM so don't be fooled by the name! You unlock Palm City Island if you win this eight race tournament. NOW WE'RE TALKING! the fastest car in the game and one of the fastest courses in the game, this is bound to be fun! --------------------- 29. Supercar Series 2 --------------------- You will be facing similar competition in this tournament as you did in the first. For winning you unlock Palm City Island 2 and event 30. Eight races here with some of the fastest cars in the game, fun or not? you decide. Check out the shortcuts and look out for the Police. You have to be quite good to win this one! -------------------------- 30. The Ultimate Road Race -------------------------- The competiton may be ultimate but the AI controlling them isn't! This may seem hard at first but once you get used to the car it is easy. You will be racing at Fall Winds and if you win you'll be crowned Ultimate Racer and as a bonus the McLaren F1 is added to your garage. Check out the shortcuts (You should know them by now!) and keep your eyes open for the Cops! ------------------------- 31. Ferrari 550 Endurance ------------------------- A bonus race around Ancient Ruins which can be frustrating. You will need to battle three laps against a field of Ferrari 550's. There are two NFS editions so be careful and use those shortcuts! Took me a while to get this one but it's quite satisfying when you do, especially when you know you've beaten thos peky little NFS editions! ----------------------------------- 32. Hot Pursuit 2 Championship Duel ----------------------------------- Winning this crowns you Hot Pursuit 2 Champion! The race itself is a one-on-one match between the Ferrari 360 Spider. Despite being the last event it is not that difficult. Just use all you've learnt so far and go all out! +----------------+ |- Championship -| +----------------+ Rub sheet metal with highly advanced drivers that test your driving skills and the limits of your machine, With no pesky Cops to interfere. A good finish unlocks more options for the next race as you choose your own path through the tree to become 'World Champion'. ---------------------------- 1. National Forest Challenge ---------------------------- You begin Your World Racing career with an easy single race. You will be racing on the National Forest Circuit. Winning this event will unlock events 2,3 and the National Forest track. If you've just beaten Ultimate Racer going back to the lower class cars can be EXTREMELY frustrating and tedious but luckily there are some good prizes to be won! You can probably win in any car but the CL55 AMG is the lightweight champion so choose that! ------------------------------------ 2. CL55 AMG Meditteranean Time Trial ------------------------------------ You will be racing the Mercedes CL55 AMG at Calypso Coast. You task is to achieve a lap time under three minutes and five seconds. Doing so will unlock events 4,5 and the Mercedes CL55 AMG. This challenge should be won on your first attempt, use the shortcut lists and radar to spot any time saving routes! ------------------------- 3. Ford TS50 Lap Knockout ------------------------- You will be racing to win a lap knockout around Coastal Parklands against four Ford TS50's. Winning here will unlock events 6,7,8 and the Ford TS50. Remember that you must stay above last position on each lap to progres so try staying at least second or better to win! The Ford can be a complete bugger to turn so use the handbrake! ----------------------------- 4. Lotus Elise Challenge Race ----------------------------- You will be racing on the Coastal Parklands track again this time using the Lotus Elise. Events 9,10 and the Coastal Parklands 2 course will be unlocked if you win. The Coastal Parklands track is fun so enjoy the luxury while you can. ------------------------------- 5. National Forest Lap Knockout ------------------------------- This event is a race knockout which takes place at National Forest. Take the Vauxhall VX220 for an easy win. Winning unlocks events 11,12. Don't let your concentration slip away this can get a bit difficult. Try staying in first place because it's a race knockout! ------------------------ 6. Jaguar XKR Tournament ------------------------ This three race tournament puts you up against seven Jaguar XKR's. Winning will unlock the Scenic Drive 2 course as well as events 11,12. I was annoyed at Jaguar for not including the XJ220 so I didn't enjoy this one too much! The Jaguar can be quite unstable like the Aston Martin so be careful! --------------------------- 7. BMW M5 Autumn Hill Climb --------------------------- Similar to the last event this one takes place at the Alpine Trial course and your opponents all drive BMW M5's. Win here to unlock events 11,12. These cars turn like bricks so you'll be hitting the walls more than a madman in hospital! <<< Lame Joke! Anyway, use the handbrake and look out for shortcuts! ---------------------------- 8. General Motors Time Trial ---------------------------- Choose between the Opel Speedster and the Vauxhall VX22O to complete a lap time of under three minutes and thirty seconds at Island Outskirts. Winning unlocks Island Outskirts 2. Genral Motors is just another way of saying 'crap cars' which is true! Soon though you'll be racing some of the best cars the wrold has to offer! --------------------------- 9. UK vs Germany Time Trial --------------------------- Choose the BMW M5 for this five race tournament. Rocky Canyons 2 is unlocked by winning. This tournament consists of five races all at different tracks. By winnign the first few races you can relax on the last ones as the points you accumualted are more than enough to win the championship! Lots of tracks means lots of shortcuts so be sure to check the shortcuts in the track section of this FAQ! ------------------------- 10. Point-To-Point Series ------------------------- The HSV Coupe is the best choice for this tour of five Point-To-Point courses. Winning unlocks events 16,17. I never liked the liked this style of race but I enjoyed this series. The HSV handles like a dream and drfiting is good fun so give it a shot! ---------------------- 11. Outback Time Trial ---------------------- You will be racing in the HSV Coupe at the Outback course. Your task is to complete a lap in under three minutes and ten seconds. If you succeed events 16,17 will be unlocked and as a bonus the Outback track. I like this course so winning here was easy for me, take a free run and leanr all the shortcuts for a very easy win. --------------------- 12. US vs UK Knockout --------------------- Choose either the Aston Martin Vanquish or the Ford Mustang. Each round lasts two laps. Winning here will award you with events 18 and 19. Another boring race, just pass this as quick as you can. ------------------------------ 13. Calypso Coast Lap Knockout ------------------------------ Take the Aston Martin for this lap knockout at Calypso Coast. Events 18 and 19 will be awarded if you win. Stay above last position on each lap to continue. I'm not sure if this happens in all games but mine tends to freeze on this race. Make sure you save before attempting this one incase you lose your data. -------------------------- 14. Meditteranean Knockout -------------------------- This is a race knockout which will take you to the Meditteranean. If you win events 20,21 and the Meditteranean Paradise 2 course will be unlocked. I took the HSV Coupe here because the car handles far better than the others. Watch out for the different road surfaces because they can make you crash. ---------------------------- 15. Ferrari vs Ford Showdown ---------------------------- This four race tournament allows you to race in either the Ferrari 360 Spider or the Ford Mustang. A win here unlocks events 22,23. It would be sensible to choose the Ferrari 360 here, it looks nicer and has way better performance than the Mustang. ---------------------- 16. Ferrari 360 Sprint ---------------------- You will be competing against a field of seven other Ferrari 360 drivers in this drive through Autumn Crossing. Events 22,23 and the Ferrari 360 Spider will become available if you win. This is what Need For Speed is all about, great cars, great locations! This is another one of those races that I failed intentionally just to get to race again! --------------------------- 17. V8 Multi-Track Knockout --------------------------- Choose either the Ferrari 360 Spider, BMW Z8 or the Ford Mustang in this race knockout. No prizes here! Just fly through this one using the 360 Spider, no prizes means no fun :( ---------------------- 18. 400BHP+ Tournament ---------------------- This is a six race tournament for cars with horsepower exceeding 400. Each race consists of two laps. Events 24,25,26 and the Aston Martin Vanquish are unlocked if you win. Once again the Ferrair 360 is the best choice here. --------------------------- 19. Convertible Cruise Race --------------------------- Choose from the BMW Z8 and the Ferrari 550 Barchetta on this three lap race through the Outback 2. Events 24,25 and 26 are unlocked if you win. Best choice here would be the BMW Z8. Lots of tricky shortcuts here so keep your eyes open. Also watch out for other road users! ----------------------------- 20. Aussie Rules Lap Knockout ----------------------------- This lap knockout takes place at Island Outskirts. Winning here will unlock event 27. You have to win here to unlock event 27 but the HSV is more than capable of smoking the competition. Watch out for barriers and other obstacles on this course. Seems like the AI cars are out to get you here too! -------------------------------- 21. Lamborghini Musrcielago Race -------------------------------- With a field of seven other Lamborghini Murcielagos to race with, this trip around Ancient Ruins isn't going to be easy. A win here will award you with the Lamborghini Murcielago itself and event 27. See the shortcuts section and keep the pedal to the metal here for an easy win. --------------------------- 22. V10 Alpine Lap Knockout --------------------------- You will be racing at Alpine Trial 2. I suggest you take the Porsche Carrera GT as it is faster. A win here will unlock event 28 and the Alpine Trial 2 course. Alpine Trial is quite a nice course so you wont have to worry about crashing to much. ---------------------- 23. V12 Challenge Race ---------------------- You will be racing five laps of the Desert Heat course in the fastest cars imaginable. Event 28 will be unlocked if you win. Now then this is more like it! The Ferrari F50 was my favourite here, I won easily. You should know this course well by now! ----------------------------- 24. Porsche Autumn Time Trial ----------------------------- Take control of the Porsche Carrera GT and take it for a spin around Fall Winds. To win record a lap of under three minutes and thrity seconds. You should be familair with the car and course by now. All you need to watch out for are the other drivers! Try drifting for a quick lap here! ----------------------- 25. Muscle Car Knockout ----------------------- Take the Dodge Viper for a six round race knockout. Finishing first will unlock event 28 and the Desert Heat 2 course. The saying 'American Muscle' is true. The Viper is a fast car but it handles awfully. To get around this try using the handbrake and other road users to go around corners quicker. --------------------------- 26. Point-To-Point Knockout --------------------------- This Point-To-Point course is set at Scenic Drive where you will be driving the fastest cars around. You will unlock event 29 and the Porsche Carrera if you win. Winning this nets you the Carrera GT one of my favourite cars the game has to offer. ------------------------------- 27. Lamborghini Past vs Present ------------------------------- You will be racing in the Lamborghini Murcielago. Your opponents will be seven Lamborghini Diablo's. A win here will unlock event 29 and the Rocky Canyons. Performance wise you have a slight advantage but you don't notice it at all really. Use your knowledge to help you here and smoke the competiton! -------------------------------------- 28. McLaren F1 Invitational Tournament -------------------------------------- A seven race tournament versus seven McLaren F1 drivers. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.....but it isn't. By winning here you will unlock event 30 and the Tropical Circuit 2 course. I enjoyed this one,the pure sense of speed this game has to offer really shines when you're racing in the MacLaren F1! -------------------------------------- 29. Mercedes CLK GTR Invitational Race -------------------------------------- This six lap race at Island Outskirts is one of the hardest in the game. You will be racing against six other Mercedes CLK GTR's. If you win here you'll unlock event 30 and the Tropical Circuit course. These cars handle well so you should try not to crash that much, if you make six clean laps you should win. ------------------------ 30. McLaren F1 Endurance ------------------------ Ten laps at Palm City Island using the McLaren F1. If you win you will unlock the bonus event (31) and will be crowned World Champion! I absolutely HATED this one! Ten laps was just to much and memories of those endurance races from GT3 came flooding back. Still, the McLaren is an enjoyable car to race! ----------------------------------- 31. Ferrari F50 Endurance Challenge ----------------------------------- You are evenly matched in this race so be careful. Take the high route each time the highway splits because its slightly quicker. Not much more to say here. Might take you a few tries but in general this shouldn't cause to many problems! +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - S e c r e t s - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ +---------------+ |- Information -| +---------------+ If you press the square button when a track or car is selected you will hear a voice which will give you some helpful information and hints about the car/track. If you do this to a car you can get a 3D view of it by moving the analog stick. +-------------------------+ |- Making Of Documentary -| +-------------------------+ In the 'credits' section under the options menu there is a 'making of Need For Speed' documentary which is quite interesting. +---------------+ |- Easy Points -| +---------------+ To obtain lots of points really easily all you have to do is press the L2 button (3D rotation) when the back wheels of your car are on the start/finish line. This does not work on the last lap. Your front wheels must be over the line and you must be travelling quite fast. This trick will get you 150,000+ points each time. Travelling at 100MPH or more usually works, the faster you go the more points you get. +---------------+ |- Plane Trick -| +---------------+ Another way of accumulating NFS Points quick is by doing this trick: Balance yourself over the edge of the plane so your car has both front and back wheels off the ground. Wait as long as you like and then tap the accelerator to get back to the ground. When all wheels of the car are off the ground it will count as a jump so you will get points. The only problem with this trick is that you don't know when you are getting points. You could be waiting there an hour and get nothing. Use the 360 view cam to make sure all wheels are off the ground. It is possible to get over 1,000,000 Points by doing this. The plane can be found on the Outback course. +-----------------+ |- Random Cheats -| +-----------------+ Enter the following at the main menu: Black and White - R1,L1,Left,Triangle,Left,Left,Left,L1 Chrome Cars - L2,R2,Left,Square,Left,Left,Left,R2 Heavy Fog - Triangle,Square,Right,R2,Right,Right,Right,Square RC Car - Right,Triangle,L1,R1,L1,L1,L1,Triangle McLaren F1 - Triangle,L1,Triangle,L1,R1,Left,R1,Left Ferrari 360 - R2,Square,R2,Square,Triangle,L2,Triangle,L2 +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | - C o n c l u s i o n - | +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ This FAQ was written for the Playstation 2 version of Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. It is based on the PAL version. If you have any questions or comments email me at: Freekstyle(at)Hotmail(dot)com. Thanks to my family for proof-reading this entire document! This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Copyright 2003 AquaBlast.