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[[File: | [[File:Crazy Frog Racer 2 manual.png|thumb|300x470px|Cover art]]{{Good Article}}<b>Crazy Frog Racer 2</b>, or '''Crazy Frog Arcade Racer''' in the United States, was released on December 1, 2006 and is the sequel to [[Crazy Frog Racer (Game)|Crazy Frog Racer]]. Like the original, it was developed by Neko Entertainment. It was published by Valcon Games in the United States and by Turtle Games in Europe. It was released on PlayStation 2 and PC. It features added bonus content, new mini games, new characters, and tracks based on Crazy Frog music videos. | ||
Like its predecessor, this game is a kart racing-style. There are twelve tracks total, with four cups based on the music videos, each with three tracks. | |||
== Development == | |||
Following the release and success of [[Crazy Frog Racer (Game)|Crazy Frog Racer]], development began on Crazy Frog Racer 2. Up to the release of the sequel, the first game sold more than 140,000 copies in the UK. | |||
Early names for the new characters added to the game were the "[[Boss Drone|Evil General]]", "[[The Holiday Thing|Hawaiian Crazy Frog]]", "[[Sub Drone|Torpedo Drone]]" and "[[The Annoying Drone|Crazy Frog Drone]]". | |||
A new website was also created for the game, [[CrazyFrogGame.com|crazyfrogracer2.com]]. | |||
On December 1, 2006, the game was released.<ref>https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/hi-octane-sequel-to-chart-busting-crazy-frog-racer-on-ps2-and-pc-released-today-samples-available-for-review</ref>{{#ev:youtube|6_c_4Pzd8LY|360x240|right|Game trailer|frame}}<h2>Game Modes</h2>The game features the same basic game modes as the first game: Championship, Single Race, Time Trials and Chase. | |||
=== Championship === | |||
The standard game mode. Like the first game, the player must play each cup in order to progress to the next. | |||
==== | ====Football Cup==== | ||
The Football Cup is based on the [[We Are The Champions]] music video. Completing it unlocks the Ice Cup. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!'''Football Cup''' | |||
!'''Stadium''' | |||
!'''Space Cup''' | |||
!Space Bed | |||
[[File: | |- | ||
|[[File:Football Cup.png]] | |||
|[[File:Stadium thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Space cup thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Space bed thumb.png]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Football cup trophy.png]] | |||
|[[File:Stadium Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Space Cup Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Space Bed Map.png]] | |||
|} | |||
==== Ice Cup ==== | |||
The Ice Cup is based on the [[Jingle Bells]] music video. Finishing it unlocks the City Cup. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!'''Ice Cup''' | |||
!'''Snowmen's Village''' | |||
!'''Ice Observatory''' | |||
!Frozen Aliens | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Ice Cup.png]] | |||
|[[File:Snowmen's village thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Ice observatory thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Frozen aliens.png]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Ice cup trophy.png]] | |||
|[[File:Snowmen's Village Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Ice Observatory Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Frozen Aliens Map.png]] | |||
|} | |||
[[File: | ==== City Cup ==== | ||
The City Cup is based on the [[Axel F]] music video. Crazyland is based on [[House of Mirrors]]. Winning unlocks the Beach Cup. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!'''City Cup''' | |||
!'''Crazytown''' | |||
!'''Mount Crazymore''' | |||
!Crazyland | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:City Cup.png]] | |||
|[[File:Crazytown thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Mount crazymore thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Crazyland thumb.png]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:City cup trophy.png]] | |||
|[[File:Crazytown Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Mount Crazymore Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Crazyland Map.png]] | |||
|} | |||
==== Beach Cup ==== | |||
The Beach Cup is based on the [[Popcorn]] music video. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!'''Beach Cup''' | |||
!'''Sun Island''' | |||
!'''Volcano''' | |||
!Beach City | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Beach Cup.png]] | |||
|[[File:Sun island thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Volcano thumb.png]] | |||
|[[File:Beach city thumb.png]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:Beach cup trophy.png]] | |||
|[[File:Sun Island Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Volcano Map.png]] | |||
|[[File:Beach City Map.png]] | |||
|} | |||
=== Battle (Multiplayer) === | |||
Like the first game's Arena mode, except it has four stadiums, based on the four cups. All four stadiums are unlocked from the start, however. | |||
< | <gallery mode="nolines"> | ||
[[ | File:Foot arena.png|'''Arena 1 - Foot''' | ||
[[Category: | File:Winter arena.png|'''Arena 2 - Winter''' | ||
File:City arena.png|'''Arena 3 - City''' | |||
File:Beach arena.png|'''Arena 4 - Beach''' | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Mini Games=== | |||
====Crazy Dance==== | |||
[[File:CFR2dance.png|alt=Crazy Dance|215x215px|thumb|Crazy Dance mini game screenshot.]]Choose the music and difficulty level with the left and right button. Press the correct button at the right time and try to beat the high score. Don't miss a button and try racking up incredible combos.[[File:CFRpinball.png|alt=|215x215px|thumb|Crazy Pinball mini game screenshot.]] | |||
====Crazy Pinball==== | |||
Roll around Crazy Frog like he's in a pinball machine. Hit the drones to rack up points. | |||
== Characters == | |||
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="80" heights="80"> | |||
File:CFR2 Annoying Thing.png|[[The Annoying Thing]] | |||
File:CFR2 Ellie.png|[[Ellie]] | |||
File:CFR2 Holiday Thing.png|[[The Holiday Thing]] | |||
File:CFR2 Jack.png|[[Jack]] | |||
File:CFR2 Flash.png|[[Flash]] | |||
File:CFR2 Sub Drone.png|[[Sub Drone]] | |||
File:CFR2 Drone.png|[[Drone]] | |||
File:CFR2 Grim.png|[[Grim]] | |||
File:CFR2 Annoying Drone.png|[[The Annoying Drone]] | |||
File:CFR2 Michel.png|[[Michel]] | |||
File:CFR2 Bobo.png|[[Bobo]] | |||
File:CFR2 Boss Drone.png|[[Boss Drone]] | |||
</gallery><gallery mode="nolines" widths="64" heights="64"> | |||
File:Annoying Thing vehicle.png|The Annoying Thing's Helmet | |||
File:Ellie Vehicle.png|Ellie's Scooter | |||
File:Holiday Thing Vehicle.png|The Holiday Thing's Raft | |||
File:Jack vehicle.png|Jack's Jetpack | |||
File:Flash Vehicle.png|Flash's Hoverboard | |||
File:Sub Drone vehicle.png|Sub Drone's Torpedo | |||
File:Drone Vehicle.png|Drone's Hoverbike | |||
File:Grim vehicle.png|Grim's Hoverboard | |||
File:Annoying Drone Vehicle.png|The Annoying Drone's Boots | |||
File:Michel vehicle.png|Michel's Car | |||
File:Bobo vehicle.png|Bobo's Bananacycle | |||
File:Boss Drone vehicle.png|Boss Drone's Cockpit | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Bonuses== | |||
Unlike the first game, bonuses are no longer purchased using coins. Instead, more similarly to ''Mario Kart'', a player must collect a Power Up coin to be randomly given a power up. This also means that certain power ups are no longer character exclusive. Similarly, nuts can be collected to repair vehicle damage. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|'''Name''' | |||
!Bored Sphere | |||
!Made-Up Sphere | |||
!Two-Slit Sphere | |||
!Missiles | |||
!Toxic Cloud | |||
!Magnet | |||
!Flash Light | |||
!Mortar | |||
!Boost | |||
!Shield | |||
!Drones | |||
|- | |||
|'''Icon''' | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Bored Sphere.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Made Up Sphere.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Two Slit Sphere.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Missiles.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Toxic Cloud.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Magnet.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Flash Light.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Mortar.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Boost.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Shield.png]] | |||
|[[File:CFR2 Drones.png]] | |||
|- | |||
|'''Description''' | |||
|It remains active throughout the race and disappears when someone touches it. To be touched, a vehicle must pass near it. | |||
|The two halves of the sphere split several yards apart and form a magnetic field that cuts across part of the track. It remains active throughout the race and disappears when a player touches it. To be touched, a vehicle must pass between the two semi-spheres. | |||
|It has two horizontal slots where two blades come out and swirl around. It remains active throughout the race and disappears when a player touches it. To activate the trap, a vehicle must pass over it. | |||
|This is a set of 3 simple and efficient missiles. The missiles only shoot forward, so make sure you got good aim or you will waste them. | |||
|This weapon drops a toxic cloud. It remains active throughout the race and disappears when a player passes inside it. To activate the trap, a vehicle must pass over it. | |||
|This weapon is based on a metallic plate that will slow down your opponent if they passes toward it. It remains active throughout the race and will disappears when a player activates it. | |||
|It is a powerful light that will blind the opponent just behind you for a short while. It works only once so you should try to use it when it is the best moment. | |||
|It is launched in a bell-shaped trajectory and can only hit a target at least 10 yards ahead and up to a distance of 30 yards. The projectile automatically targets the opponent, if he is inside the target zone. | |||
|The Boost will help you get out of problems and take a serious positional advantage. You can only use it once. | |||
|The Shield will protect you for a short while. You can use it for example when your about to win, this will definitely settle the odds in your advantage. | |||
|The Drones spin around your vehicle and will protect you against you opponent's physical attacks. The best tactic is to get in close to another player and ram into them. | |||
|} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*The game was released in the United States as "Crazy Frog Arcade Racer" because [[Crazy Frog Racer|the first game]] was not released there like in other countries. | |||
*There are difference between the Championship and Single Race modes. In Championship, different objects appear such as advertisement billboards. | |||
*[[File:CFR2Trial.png|thumb|Crazy Frog Racer 2 trial screen|175x175px]]The intro of the game is the same as in Crazy Frog Racer. Despite [[Matilda]] being in the intro, she wasn't added as a playable character. | |||
*In the [[More Crazy Hits|More Crazy Hits: Ultimate Edition]] album there is a trial of the game. It has a simple installer, and only lets the user play for forty minutes.[[File:Insert CD.png|thumb|Insert CD|251x251px]] | |||
*In PC version, when it asks to insert the CD, there is a rare picture of Crazy Frog in glasses with slightly open mouth. | |||
*The track layouts for every track in Crazy Frog Racer 2 are identical to [[Crazy Frog Racer (Game)|the first game]].[[File:CrazyFrogRacerTexture.jpeg|left|thumb|206x206px]] | |||
*Many textures and assets are shared between the two games. | |||
*When the game puts you back on the course after falling off, hitting accelerate at the exact right time gives you a boost. | |||
*There's a randomly placed tree texture on the Ice Observatory track. It's only visible from one side, so it can only really be seen if you're driving through the stage backwards. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
[[:File:CrazyFrog2 PCManual.pdf|Instruction manual scans included in the PC version (PDF).]] | |||
===Cover Art=== | |||
==== Windows ==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:366243-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-front-cover.jpg|Front Cover | |||
File:366244-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-spine-sides.jpg|Spine | |||
File:366245-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-back-cover.jpg|Back Cover | |||
File:366246-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-media.jpg|Disc | |||
</gallery> | |||
==== PlayStation 2 (PAL) ==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:471700-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-playstation-2-front-cover.jpg|Front Cover | |||
File:471699-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-playstation-2-spine-sides.jpg|Spine | |||
File:471698-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-playstation-2-back-cover.jpg|Back Cover | |||
File:471703-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-playstation-2-media.jpg|Disc | |||
File:471701-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-playstation-2-manual.jpg|Manual Front Cover | |||
File:471702-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-playstation-2-manual.jpg|Manual Back Cover | |||
</gallery> | |||
==== PlayStation 2 (NTSC) ==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Arcade racer boxart.jpg|Full boxart scan of Arcade Racer for PS2. | |||
File:Arcade racer disc.png|Disc scan of Arcade Racer for PS2. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==== Other ==== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:RussianCFR2.jpg|Official boxart of russian release by 'Noviy Disk'. | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Screenshots === | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:863730-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-the-game-s-load.jpg|Checking Disc screen | |||
File:863734-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-this-screen-is.jpg|Controls setup (Windows) | |||
File:863732-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-the-title-screen.jpg|Title Screen | |||
File:863733-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-the-main-menu-menu.jpg|Main Menu | |||
File:863737-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-character-selection.jpg|Character Selection Screen | |||
File:863740-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-the-first-championship.jpg | |||
File:863748-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-the-second-race.jpg | |||
File:863754-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-dance-frogg-mini.jpg|Crazy Dance Minigame | |||
File:863757-crazy-frog-arcade-racer-windows-screenshot-the-froggy-pinball.jpg|Crazy Pinball Minigame | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:Games]] | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Games for PlayStation 2]] | |||
[[Category:Games for PC]] | |||
[[Category:Games Released in Europe]] | |||
[[Category:Games Released in America]] | |||
[[Category:Crazy Frog Racer Games]] |
Latest revision as of 16:39, 2 July 2023
Crazy Frog Racer 2, or Crazy Frog Arcade Racer in the United States, was released on December 1, 2006 and is the sequel to Crazy Frog Racer. Like the original, it was developed by Neko Entertainment. It was published by Valcon Games in the United States and by Turtle Games in Europe. It was released on PlayStation 2 and PC. It features added bonus content, new mini games, new characters, and tracks based on Crazy Frog music videos.
Like its predecessor, this game is a kart racing-style. There are twelve tracks total, with four cups based on the music videos, each with three tracks.
Development
Following the release and success of Crazy Frog Racer, development began on Crazy Frog Racer 2. Up to the release of the sequel, the first game sold more than 140,000 copies in the UK.
Early names for the new characters added to the game were the "Evil General", "Hawaiian Crazy Frog", "Torpedo Drone" and "Crazy Frog Drone".
A new website was also created for the game, crazyfrogracer2.com.
On December 1, 2006, the game was released.[1]
Game Modes
The game features the same basic game modes as the first game: Championship, Single Race, Time Trials and Chase.
Championship
The standard game mode. Like the first game, the player must play each cup in order to progress to the next.
Football Cup
The Football Cup is based on the We Are The Champions music video. Completing it unlocks the Ice Cup.
Football Cup | Stadium | Space Cup | Space Bed |
---|---|---|---|
Ice Cup
The Ice Cup is based on the Jingle Bells music video. Finishing it unlocks the City Cup.
Ice Cup | Snowmen's Village | Ice Observatory | Frozen Aliens |
---|---|---|---|
City Cup
The City Cup is based on the Axel F music video. Crazyland is based on House of Mirrors. Winning unlocks the Beach Cup.
City Cup | Crazytown | Mount Crazymore | Crazyland |
---|---|---|---|
Beach Cup
The Beach Cup is based on the Popcorn music video.
Beach Cup | Sun Island | Volcano | Beach City |
---|---|---|---|
Battle (Multiplayer)
Like the first game's Arena mode, except it has four stadiums, based on the four cups. All four stadiums are unlocked from the start, however.
-
Arena 1 - Foot
-
Arena 2 - Winter
-
Arena 3 - City
-
Arena 4 - Beach
Mini Games
Crazy Dance
Choose the music and difficulty level with the left and right button. Press the correct button at the right time and try to beat the high score. Don't miss a button and try racking up incredible combos.
Crazy Pinball
Roll around Crazy Frog like he's in a pinball machine. Hit the drones to rack up points.
Characters
-
The Annoying Thing's Helmet
-
Ellie's Scooter
-
The Holiday Thing's Raft
-
Jack's Jetpack
-
Flash's Hoverboard
-
Sub Drone's Torpedo
-
Drone's Hoverbike
-
Grim's Hoverboard
-
The Annoying Drone's Boots
-
Michel's Car
-
Bobo's Bananacycle
-
Boss Drone's Cockpit
Bonuses
Unlike the first game, bonuses are no longer purchased using coins. Instead, more similarly to Mario Kart, a player must collect a Power Up coin to be randomly given a power up. This also means that certain power ups are no longer character exclusive. Similarly, nuts can be collected to repair vehicle damage.
Trivia
- The game was released in the United States as "Crazy Frog Arcade Racer" because the first game was not released there like in other countries.
- There are difference between the Championship and Single Race modes. In Championship, different objects appear such as advertisement billboards.
- The intro of the game is the same as in Crazy Frog Racer. Despite Matilda being in the intro, she wasn't added as a playable character.
- In the More Crazy Hits: Ultimate Edition album there is a trial of the game. It has a simple installer, and only lets the user play for forty minutes.
- In PC version, when it asks to insert the CD, there is a rare picture of Crazy Frog in glasses with slightly open mouth.
- The track layouts for every track in Crazy Frog Racer 2 are identical to the first game.
- Many textures and assets are shared between the two games.
- When the game puts you back on the course after falling off, hitting accelerate at the exact right time gives you a boost.
- There's a randomly placed tree texture on the Ice Observatory track. It's only visible from one side, so it can only really be seen if you're driving through the stage backwards.
Gallery
Instruction manual scans included in the PC version (PDF).
Cover Art
Windows
-
Front Cover
-
Spine
-
Back Cover
-
Disc
PlayStation 2 (PAL)
-
Front Cover
-
Spine
-
Back Cover
-
Disc
-
Manual Front Cover
-
Manual Back Cover
PlayStation 2 (NTSC)
-
Full boxart scan of Arcade Racer for PS2.
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Disc scan of Arcade Racer for PS2.
Other
-
Official boxart of russian release by 'Noviy Disk'.
Screenshots
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Checking Disc screen
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Controls setup (Windows)
-
Title Screen
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Main Menu
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Character Selection Screen
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Crazy Dance Minigame
-
Crazy Pinball Minigame