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Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
Developer(s)Juice Games
Paradigm Entertainment (PC and PS3 Ports)
Publisher(s)THQ
SeriesJuiced
Platform(s)PC, PSP, PS2, PS3, XBOX 360, and Nintendo DS
ReleasePS2, Xbox360, Nintendo DS
Canada September 14, 2007
United States September 25, 2007
PSP
United States October 8, 2007
Canada October 8, 2007
European Union October 19, 2007
Australia October 25, 2007
PC
Template:Country data World December 7, 2007
PS3
Template:Country data World October 22, 2007
Genre(s)Driving
Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer, online multiplayer

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights is a racing video game released on September 25 for the PS2, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS. The PSP version was released on October 8, 2007, the Windows version was released on November 16, 2007, and the PS3 version was released on October 22, 2007, though it was originally set for release at the same time as the other versions. It is a sequel to the 2005 game Juiced and the last game in the series. It was developed by Juice Games and published by THQ. It utilizes more advanced car modification methods in comparison to its predecessor.

A demo for the Xbox 360 version was released on Xbox Live Marketplace on July 19, 2007. A second, multiplayer demo appeared on September 14, 2007. Ursula Mayes is on the cover of the game on all platforms.

Game Play

Race Types

The game starts off in a night club where the player selects their character and car. Juice Games has decided to remove the racing calendar, the respect system and the drag races. After choosing a character and car, the player will get a list of available races, three of which must be won in order to move up to the next level. Juiced 2 includes three types of racing - Circuit, Destination and Drift races.

Your Character

A new feature in the game is the ability for the player to design their own character. This feature is available only on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC versions.

Modding

Exterior can be adjusted in terms of positioning, sizing, rotating and also 'flipping' the decal. The opacity can also be adjusted (for PS3/Xbox 360/PC only). You can save your decal pack and apply it to any car in your garage. License plates can be modified for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. THQ now has the ability to filter languages when adding letters to the plates. This means that offensive words are not allowed on both online and offline.

Interior

Driver DNA

Juice Games has also introduced a new feature called Driver DNA which records a players style of driving and creates a strand of "DNA". The DNA will be shown before the beginning of a race which can be viewed as a guide of players' driving habit. Other players can then download your DNA from PlayStation Network or Xbox Live and race against it in the Driver DNA Lab.

Online features

Like the previous Juiced game, Online features such as Pink Slip Races will affect your Career mode. A new feature is to have an Online Career and Crew. *You can download your friends' Driver DNA, view it and add them to your crew. You can trade cars and other items online. Each car has a log book which tells the current owner how many people have owned the car and what races it has been in. Online betting updates allow a player to bet during races, see how many people are betting on and against them, and what their odds are. Unfortunately, Online will be a feature only on the PC,PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. As this is a Games For Windows certified game, the online feature on the PC will be available on the Games for Windows - Live online service.

  • You are only allowed to add your friends DNA to your Crew in your Singleplayer Career. Online Crew races must be raced by players.

Cities

All of the following environments are available for racing:

  • Alps: A track running through the Alps, with snow and mountain on both sides. Although this track is not listed on the Juiced 2 website, it is in the game.
  • London: It is a fairly good track for drifting.
  • Paris: Paris contains spiraling tracks all around the Eiffel Tower. It is a very hard track to race on, due to the fact that it has many surprises.
  • Rome: This location has a spiraling track in and around the Coliseum.
  • San Francisco: This track is suited for normal street racing.
  • Sydney: The major landmark for this track is the Harbour bridge, which connects one half of the track to the other.
  • Tokyo: The Rainbow Bridge is a big part of the track. Drivers can also speed across the districts of Ariake and Shinjuku.

Cars

Juiced 2's cars are divided into classes.

  • Exotic: The pinnacle of automotive engineering, exotics are high performance cars that prove the benchmark in Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. Some drivers will strive to earn enough money to maybe buy themselves an Ascari KZ1 or a Pagani Zonda Roadster F.
  • Ricer: The late 80s saw the genesis of the modding scene. Starting in southern California, car enthusiasts began to modify their imported Japanese vehicles, following similar trends that originated in Japan. Common upgrades soon became available allowing the replacement of standard factory components with performance parts. Juiced 2 includes some awesome Japanese cars from the likes of Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota.
  • Euro: There's no doubt that the kings of the modding scene have been the Japanese imports. However, the European car manufacturers have started to get noticed too. The pinnacle of the Euro scene has to be the BMW M3, but there are others too.
  • Old Muscle: A muscle car is a high performance car with a large capacity engine. The original muscle cars appeared between 1964 and 1973 from American manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Plymouth, Dodge, Pontiac, and Ford. The appearance of the muscle car marked a general trend towards factory performance and in-turn reflected the importance of the youth market. Muscle cars offered a range of affordable vehicles with strong street performance that were perfect for racing. The addition of extra customized parts and body kits lead to even bigger engines so as not to comprise performance.
  • Modern Muscle: The original muscle car era is long gone. However, in a bid to return to those heady days many US car manufacturers have reintroduced modern interpretations of old classics. These new pretenders feature large V6 or V8 engines supplying an impressive 425 HP. They've been styled in a manner that acknowledges their roots but also looks like the future. Juiced 2 features modern muscle cars like the Dodge Viper, Dodge Charger, and Ford Mustang.

Soundtrack

In-Game Racing

Results, Podium, etc.

See also

Sources

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