Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All

Second time's a charm in this successful adaptation of the hit TV series. The game immerses you in the high-octane world of drag racing with its rapid acceleration over short distances. Building powerful, unique engines adds a strategic dimension to the game, giving you the chance to beat your opponent right off the start line. Fans of the TV show will love it.

Drag racing might not be that well-known around the world, but it has been popular with speed freaks in the United States and Australia for decades. With race cars that hit speeds of over 300mph in just a few seconds, these races of acceleration over very short distances – usually a quarter of a mile – are a pure expression of speed and form the heart of the action in Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All.

Across the pond, drag racing has amassed a huge following, earning celebrity status for the drivers who compete at the major events organised by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). And this is the spectacular world portrayed in Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All, a faithful adaptation of the popular drag racing US TV show, Street Outlaws, featuring stars like Ryan Martin.

In the game, you can choose from among an impressive selection of 26 dragsters and five challenge cars as you take on the streets. Burning rubber til your tyres hit the optimal temperature, getting your timing right for the start lights, and refining your technique on the gears all add a strategic dimension that guarantees constant tension. The races might be short, but they are super intense with the slightest mistake proving fatal.

We liked the in-depth vehicle customisation. With an impressive selection of 26 dragsters and five challenge cars, you can create the car of your dreams. With more than 250 available parts, from wheel trims to tinted windows, every detail counts in optimising your racer's performance and style.

Our favourite part? The gear shift mechanic and the addition of a nitro boost that bring extra depth to the races, forcing players to stay on their toes.

And the tracks are varied, too, with 36 race locations to discover from urban drag strips to specially designed tracks. There are also extra challenges spread across the map, for some unique experiences as you make your way through the game.

For drag racing fans, Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All delivers total immersion in this noisy, exhilarating world, and remains true to the spirit of the hit TV show.