LEGO Racers 2 is the sequel to the first LEGO racing game entitled LEGO Racers, released for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance in 2001. In this game, the player has more freedom, as well as more characters to race and talk to. There are five large worlds, starting with the hometown, Sandy Bay. The player then moves along to Dino Island, Mars, Arctic and finally Xalax, the racing planet. There the player challenges Rocket Racer again in a large stadium. After Rocket Racer is defeated, he will happily hand over the title of the greatest racer in the universe. Returning characters are Rocket, Sam Sinister (named Baron Von Barron in the first game) and Johnny Thunder as a non-raceable character.

Races in LEGO Racers 2 are handled quite differently than in the original LEGO Racers game. Each world (except for Sandy Bay) has five races. Four of these races are easier; complete these and you can race the boss of the particular world you are in for the fifth race. If you defeat the boss, you will get a super upgrade to your car as well as a golden brick, which you receive after every race. Collect enough golden bricks and you may travel to a new world, with the final world as Xalax, where you face off against Rocket Racer to win the game.

Cheats

Play as a Martian:
Press [Right] [Left] [Right] [Up] [Down] [Left] [Right] [Up] [Up] at the main menu (front end).

Dino Island track(s):
Press [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Up], [Left], [Right] at the main menu.

Mars track(s):
Press [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Down], [Left], [Right] at the main menu.

Arctic track(s):
Press [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Up], [Right], [Left] at the main menu.

Xalax track(s):
Press [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Left], [Left], [Right], [Right], [Down], [Right], [Left] at the main menu.

Wide-angle mode:
Pause game play then press [Left] [Left] [Left] [Right] [Right] [Right] [Up] [Up] [Up] [Down] [Down] [Down] [Left] [Left] [Left] [Right] [Right] [Right].

Gameplay Hints

Rigels track: Shortcut:
There is a shortcut where the tunnel full of water is located. When you enter, there is a waterfall to your left. Go through it and you will be close to first. Note: If you are going through it for the first time you will find a Gold Brick.

The Berg's track: Shortcut:
When you race The Berg, look out for the hidden shortcuts on the track. One is hidden in the cave.

Rocket Racer track (Xalax, Grand Finale):
It is best to avoid the ramps as you can lose speed and control when you land. It is better to weave in and out of all the ramps and barriers, keeping up a constant speed.

Sam Sinister:
On Dino Island, you will meet Sam Sinister. He will use all the power-ups, but he can also be hurt by your power-ups. If you defeat him, he will give you a much better engine that will increase your speed. The easiest way to defeat Sam Sinister is to destroy his car. Do not do this when he is near a Pit-Lane. Also try knocking him off the large spiral.

Reigel:
On Mars, you will race against Riegel, the head Martian. He drives a giant mech with amazing shields. He cannot be hurt by power-ups, but he cannot pick them up. This race is about pure speed. If you defeat him, Riegel will give you a Martian shield generator to make your car tougher.

The Berg:
In the Arctic, you will be challenged by the Berg, a large ice monster who does not even need a car. Like Riegel, he cannot pick up weapons, nor is he affected by them. The Berg can create giant ice stalagmites behind him, though -- drive carefully. If you defeat him, he will give you super-grip wheels.

Brick Boost power-up:
Use the Brick Boost to gain speed at essential times in a race. The Brick Boost can also be used to correct yourself if you are going into a spin. Also, if you use a ramp or a jump, hold down [Brick Boost] as you land and speed off without bouncing along and losing speed. If it is a close race you may want to save your Brick Boost for the last lap, where a sudden surge of speed could win the race for you.

Vehicle add-ons:
Vehicle add-ons are won by completing bonus games and beating Bosses. Power is nothing without control, so do not get too many Power add-ons without getting Grip add-ons.

Here's the intro cutscene of a game that's both fun to play and a pleasant reminder of what Lego means to all of its fans: