Codemasters have finally released a sequel to highly-acclaimed simulation racer TOCA Touring Car Championship. TOCA 2 Touring Cars delivers more of everything that the original contained while not straying away from the series authentic premise.

Game modes include Championship (sprint, feature), Challenge (arcade racing in three difficulties), Single race (options include weather conditions, laps, qualification and computer cars), Time Trial (standard, challenge and two player pursuit), Link Up (Play with up to four players) and Test Track. Multiple game views are also available, in fact all up five are offered including the thrilling head cam and bonnet viewpoints.

TOCA 2 also features a long list of car setup features like brake balance, down force, gears and suspension. The resembling quality of this simulation to the 1997 Auto Trader/RAC British Touring Car Championship is also staggering with the real vehicles, advertising, tracks, locations, commentator, rules and even presentation. Support for NeGcon, Madcatz, other steering wheels and Sony's Dual Shock Analog Controler are also provided whilst memory cards will come in handy in order to save all data including times, championship details and earned vehicles.

Options include the ability to balance sound, switch off the commentary, modify the two-player audio setup, select the split screen cut, position the screen, reconfigure your controls and choose from which language you would like to play with. Multi player gaming is offered in the form of two-player split screen battles or with a link up cable for four player action. ~ Brad Penniment, All Game Guide