If you liked Takedown, then you will definatly appreciate all the additional things they have done with Revenge!
Multiplayer is wonderful as well, except no crashbreaker, and on crash courses, it always seemed with both players went at the same time, only the first one to start the wreck was the one who got almost every bit of credit for the wrecks. But crash mode definatly added a humorous part to the game, seeing how you could make a $20 million dollar car wreck with a huge car pile up.
One of the things that you will find most fun is the sense of speed that you are driving with. Definatly the fastest "sense of speed" game that I have seen yet. The gameplay is fun as well, doing takedowns on anyone is always a "feel good" thing. But when you start doing Vertical, Traffic, Wall, Pole, Van, Truck, etc takedowns, then it becomes even more intense and fun. Especially when the Camera slows, and begins to watch the person you just took down.
The Graphics are very crisp and clean for the PS2, and the sounds only lacking ever so slightly. The value of this game, compared to other racers, and games of its Genre is a Must have if you like this kind of series/Genre. Even if you dont like this type of game, I would definatly recommend that you rent it just to play it because it is truly a must play one way or another.