Top Gear 2 hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Kemco (SNES), Vic Tokai (Genesis), Gremlin Interactive is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It was later ported to the Amiga and Amiga CD32 in September 1994 by Gremlin Interactive, and to the Sega Genesis in September by Vic Tokai. While more realistic than its predecessor, Top Gear 2 maintained the arcade-style gameplay the series is known for.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Top Gear 2
Top Gear 2 (released as Top Racer 2 in Japan) is a racing video game developed and published by Gremlin Interactive. A direct sequel to the 1992 game Top Gear, it was first released by Kemco for the SNES in North America in September 1993, and then the Super Famicom in Japan on December 22. It was later ported to the Amiga and Amiga CD32 in September 1994 by Gremlin Interactive, and to the Sega Genesis in September by Vic Tokai.
While more realistic than its predecessor, Top Gear 2 maintained the arcade-style gameplay the series is known for.
How Top Gear 2 Plays
Upgrading the gearbox mainly improves the car's top speed, improves the car's fuel economy, and can greatly improve the car's acceleration starting with the third out of four gearboxes that are available, but gearbox upgrades require an engine that is strong enough to allow shifting into higher gears in order to be effective. Upgrading the nitro makes nitro boosts accelerate more strongly and reach higher top speeds. The paint shop allows the color of the car to be changed.
Since there are no pits for cars to refuel in unlike the first game, upgrading the gearbox becomes mandatory in order to get the fuel economy needed to survive the longer races in the later portions of the game. The game takes place in 64 tracks spanning 16 countries, each of which contains four races, starting with Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) and ending at the United States. Players must take care to avoid too much damage to any area of the armour.
Why Players Still Load It Up
They concluded that "for simple, straightforward fun, Top Gear 2 still qualifies". It was later ported to the Amiga and Amiga CD32 in September 1994 by Gremlin Interactive, and to the Sega Genesis in September by Vic Tokai. Super Gamer gave the SNES version a review score of 83% stating that the game has better graphics and more depth.
Nintendo Power gave the SNES version a score of 3.55 out of 5. Reviewing the Genesis version, GamePro assessed that Top Gear 2 has a good number of tracks and solid controls, but feels outdated compared to contemporary racing games due to the limited options for altering the car's configuration. While more realistic than its predecessor, Top Gear 2 maintained the arcade-style gameplay the series is known for.
Top Gear 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Top Gear 2 online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play Top Gear 2?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Top Gear 2?
Development was handled by Gremlin Interactive, with Kemco (SNES), Vic Tokai (Genesis), Gremlin Interactive publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Top Gear 2?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.