An awesome update to a classic.
The new tracks are all quite nice looking, and continue the am2 tradition of beautiful visuals. Some of the new touches like slipstream and the new modes don't make a huge impact, but give returning fans something different to try. In general this 'sequel' has been tweaked and polished in many small ways (new 'doppler' sounds when passing cars, better collision effects, improvements to old/new track visuals) The game still comes down to the tried and true drifting and racing the clock...personally the fun of drifting through European streets and oceanside villages never gets old for me. The ability to play multiplayer over a LAN only sweetens the deal. In the multiplayer however, there is a weird issue where all the machines playing the game must be set to a 60hz refresh. I use an LCD so it doesn't matter to me, but CRT users may complain about this.
In short, those who liked the original will find even more to love about this sequel. The bargain price is more than worth the improvements to an already great game. It may not be the deepest racer out there, but the simple visceral thrill of speed and exhilaration of driving that perfect road are conveyed by this game better than any other arcade racer.