Picture this: it's the 90s. Your jeans are baggy, your music is grungy, and your favorite pastime is watching big metal boxes crush into each other across a dirt track. Enter 'Destruction Derby 2', a game that takes that obsession for destruction and cranks it up to eleven—well, actually it's more like twenty, but who's counting? Strap in as we tear through this sequel that outshines its predecessor like a well-polished bumper.
'Destruction Derby 2' draws you in with an exhilarating variety of modes: Wrecking Racing, where accumulating points through glorious collisions is essential, and Stock Car racing, where you can still wreck the competition while pretending you’re following the rules (spoiler alert: nobody ever does). The game kicks it up a notch with its new tracks, allowing you to navigate jumps and obstacles—because what’s the point of racing if you’re not using the car as an airborne weapon of mass destruction? Exhaustively designed championships mean you can put your skills—and your car—on the line, with only the last car on the track remaining upright getting a ticket home. And the new pit stops? Let’s just say they make for a dramatic retreat for those who weren't prepared for the onslaught!
The visuals are a feast for the eyes, or at least enough to distract you from how terrible your driving skills truly are. With bright colors and exaggerated damage effects, it's a beautiful blend of playfulness and destruction. Watching cars slowly crumple like a soda can after your ex sat on it brings a satisfying joy that only a true demolition derby can deliver. The graphics may not match today's high-tech standards, but for '96, they were pure eye candy on your CRT.
'Destruction Derby 2' is the game for those who love chaos, speed, and the sweet sound of crunching metal. Whether you’re racing for points or just looking to blow off steam, this title provides endless hours of entertainment. If crashing and thrashing into other cars while blasting traditional thrash metal music sounds like your jam, then buckle up, buddy! This game is pure, destructive bliss.