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Dakar 2 is an easygoing arcade-style take on one of the world's most grueling rally races. The selection of vehicles covers quite a range. There are three main vehicle classes: cars, trucks, and bikes.

The car class is actually composed of lightweight pickup trucks modified with dune-buggy-style tires and suspensions, while the truck class contains diesel-powered big rigs. The class you choose has a clear effect on how difficult the game is. Dirt bikes are fast and light, which means they have a tendency to oversteer in sharp turns and bounce around on hilly courses. It's also much more common to take a spill on a bike than it is to roll over in a car or truck. The other side of the coin is the truck class. Dakar 2 is one of the few games to incorporate big-rig racing, and it's a welcome twist. Each truck is a modified dump truck or semi cab, which means that bouncing into the air or sliding around in the mud really aren't problems, thanks to the massive weight of these vehicles. Overall, the tire physics feel accurate.