ATV: Quad Power Racing 2
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Aggressive All-Terrain Action
Engineered for full-throttle arcade competition, ATV Quad Power Racing 2 throws players into high-speed off-road heats where vehicle handling prioritizes an exaggerated, stunt-heavy experience. Developed by Climax (Brighton) Ltd. and published for the North American region by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. with AKA Acclaim acting as the publishing label, the title rejects polite driving lines in favor of chaotic, contact-heavy rivalry across rough outdoor environments.
Professional Roster and Global Circuits
Before launching off the starting grid, players select from ten professional racers, featuring real-world athletes such as Dana Creech, Kory Ellis, and Tim Farr. These competitors take part in an extensive campaign spanning 17 tracks across five distinct global environments. Each course is engineered with severe elevation shifts, wide expanses, and sharp terrain variations designed to disrupt clean racing lines and force constant tactical adjustments.
Handling Mechanics and Freestyle Stunts
The core handling model leans entirely into accessible arcade spectacle rather than strict physical simulation. Riders can whip their quads sideways through sharp turns using wide power slides, while massive launch ramps invite massive airtime over difficult obstacles. Airborne sequences double as a scoring and style showcase, giving players access to over 20 unique freestyle tricks. Successfully executing these mid-air maneuvers requires balancing acrobatic flair against the danger of a clumsy landing that forfeits earned momentum.
Contact-Heavy Rivalry and Real-World Branding
Positioning on the track involves more than clean cornering; racers can physically engage opponents by throwing kicks and trading paint to fight their way toward the finish line. This aggressive physical combat ensures that crowding into tight chicanes becomes a test of dominance. Furthermore, the presentation integrates real-world in-game sponsors, decking out rider gear, vehicles, and trackside banners in authentic branding to amplify the off-road atmosphere.
Multiplayer Modes and Local Competition
When transitioning away from solo tournament runs, the game offers dedicated multiplayer features to support head-to-head showdowns. On the Nintendo GameCube, the software accommodates one to two players offline, allowing friends to compete directly in split-screen races on original hardware without relying on online infrastructure. Rated Everyone by the ESRB, the package delivers a direct, stunt-driven racing experience suitable for competitive local sessions.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 | Nintendo GameCube.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Climax (Brighton) Ltd | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | AKA Acclaim | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Climax (Brighton) Ltd | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | AKA Acclaim | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Climax (Brighton) Ltd | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | AKA Acclaim | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Acclaim Entertainment S.A. | France | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | GameCube | MobyGames |
| Genre | Racing | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Acclaim | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Wii | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Racing | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-01 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2003-01-27 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2003-03-14 | France | MobyGames |
| 2003-01-22 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 2003-02-28 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| January 22, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 28, 2003 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 021481653028 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GATE-USA | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000083DZO | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 10299 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GATP-EUR | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3455196530218 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 10299 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3455196530225 | France | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | DL-DOL-GATP-EUR | France | MobyGames |
| upc | 021481653028 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000083DZO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 10299 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
