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Need for Speed II

Take control of eight Super Cars and race your way through six different tracks from Australia to Nepal. Much like the first in the series, the sequel has plenty of high performance cars to choose from, including the McLaren F1 or Ferrari F50 and a few concept cars, each handling differently. Once you've beaten the six tracks, a new track is available to you. It's a fast paced racing game which is intended to play more like an arcade racer than a true simulation. The main difference between this and the previous Need for Speed game is in the tracks, with less open road tracks in this sequel. Also, there are no cops to chase you. However, the tracks available are have a range of detail, and s...

Genre: Driving
Year: 1997
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 2

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Achievements

40 achievements · 470 total points

Prove Yourself Win a race on Proving Grounds (any mode, any laps).
1 pts
Emu Racer Win a race on Outback (any mode, any laps).
2 pts
Finnished First Win a race on North Country (any mode, any laps).
3 pts
Stanely Cup Winner Win a race on Pacific Spirit (any mode, any laps).
4 pts
Alexander The Great Win a race on Mediterraneo (any mode, any laps).
5 pts
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary Win a race on Mystic Peaks (any mode, any laps).
5 pts
What Did You Really Prove? Win Proving Grounds in a tournament
1 pts
Proving Your Potential Win Proving Grounds in a tournament with simulation driving.
5 pts
Unsettling the Dust Win Outback in a tournament
2 pts
Leave 'Em in the Dust Win Outback in a tournament with simulation driving.
5 pts
Man of the Town Win North Country in a tournament
3 pts
Key to the City Win North Country in a tournament with simulation driving.
5 pts
Burning Bridges Win Pacific Spirit in a tournament
4 pts
Chief Driver Win Pacific Spirit in a tournament with simulation driving.
5 pts
King of the Sea Win Mediterraneo in a tournament
5 pts
The Dead Sea Win Mediterraneo in a tournament with simulation driving.
10 pts
King in the North Win Mystic Peaks in a tournament
5 pts
Night King Win Mystic Peaks in a tournament with simulation driving.
10 pts
What Could Have Been... Win a 1v1 race against a Ferrari F50 using the Jaguar XJ220, on Mystic Peaks. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
50 pts
Ford V. Ferrari Win a 1v1 race against a Ferrari F50 using the Ford GT90, on North Country (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
25 pts
First Rule of Italian Driving Win a 1v1 race against a McLaren F1 using the Ferrari F50 with no mini-map, no HUD, and front camera view, on Mediterraneo. HUD and view must be changed within 5 seconds of start. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
You're LeMans Win an 8 lap race on Proving Grounds using the McLaren F1, against a full grid of McLaren F1's using the Cockpit view, no HUD, and no mini-map. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
5 pts
Bonus Track Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 1:58.64 or better on the Bonus Track with one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and with traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Mediterraneo Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 1:48.25 or better on Mediterraneo with one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and with traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Mediterraneo Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on Mediterraneo against one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Bonus Track Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on the bonus track against one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
North Country Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 2:12.65 or better on North Country with one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and with traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Mystic Peaks Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 2:48.45 or better on Mystic Peaks with one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and with traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Mystic Peaks Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on Mystic Peaks against one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Outback Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 1:28.34 or better on Outback with one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and with traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Outback Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on Outback against one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
North Country Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on North Country against one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Pacific Spirit Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 1:58.76 or better on Pacific Spirit with one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and with traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Pacific Spirit Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on Pacific Spirit against one opponent with the same car, using the McLaren F1, and traffic on. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Proving Grounds Lap Time Champ Complete a lap in 0:49.95 or better on Proving Grounds against a full grid of the same car as the player, using the McLaren F1. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Proving Grounds Race Time Champ Beat the best race time, with any number of laps, on Proving Grounds with a full grid of the same car, using the McLaren F1. (Advanced difficulty, simulation style).
10 pts
Muhammad Ali Place in first place in every race in Knockout mode. (One session and simulation mode).
100 pts
K.O.! Survive to the last race in Knockout mode and win the final race. (One session).
25 pts
The Final Two Complete a race on the bonus track in Knockout mode.
10 pts
Knocking Out Reality Survive to the last race in Knockout mode and win the final race, with simulation style on. (One session).
25 pts

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Need for Speed II frequently asked questions

How do I play Need for Speed II online with a friend?

Need for Speed II (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Need for Speed II on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Need for Speed II in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Need for Speed II netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Need for Speed II have achievements?

Yes, Need for Speed II has 40 achievements worth 470 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Need for Speed II for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Need for Speed II on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.