The first game seemed to be lacking a lot; online multiplayer, great graphics, and wider cast of characters. However in the sequel Activision steps it up and provides customers with, by far, the greatest kart racer on the iPhone. The graphics have been totally revamped and give this game the zany "Bandicoot-esque" feeling that was lacking in the first game. They have also provided us with a number of game modes, and online multiplayer!!!!!!

Breakdown of CBNK2:

Game Modes:

Mission:
Mission mode will take you through all twelve tracks in turn. Each track has a specific objective to accomplish. You can only advance to the next track by completing the objective, and by finishing third or better in the race. By successfully completing objectives and placing highly in the races you'll raise your rating and unlock additional characters and karts.

Cup:
A cup consist of three tracks, played in succession. After each track, points are awarded depending on how well you place. At the end of the cup, the scores are summarized and whoever has the most points is declared the winner. By placing well in cups, you have the chance to unlock new game modes and tracks.

Time Attack:
In time attack, it's just you against the clock trying to get the best total time possible. The very best time is stored as a ghost race, and exact replication of the movements of the kart throughout the level, showing you your position relative to the best run race. The best total race times for each track are stored in the Records section.

Eliminator:
The rules of the eliminator mode are as simple as the are brutal: each lap, the last placed character is kicked from the race and the last character remaining is the winner.

Collector:
In collector mode, some crystals are placed in each track. The objective is to gather as many as possible: the player who crosses the finishing lime with the most wins. You'll also need to keep track of a timer. Fail to reach the goal before the timer hits zero and you lose! You can snag crystals from others by hitting them with bombs, TNT, or missiles.

Arcade Mode:
In arcade mode, you'll race through all twelve tracks, one after another but you'll only have a certain time allotted to complete all of them. If the timer counting down reaches zero, the game is over. However, to aid you there are time extension points, restoring a portion of the timer, in each track, and you'll receive a few additional seconds between tracks.

Skill Mode:
In skill mode, you will be awarded points for wild jumps, long drifts and for shaving as much time off your total as possible. The best scores for each track are stored in the records section.


Multiplayer:
Multiplayer lets you race against other players, all over the world, in collector, eliminator, and versus races. To play a multiplayer game, either create your own game room and act as game host or join an existing game room as a guest. The game host selects the track and game mode. All players can select their own characters and kart.

Sound:
The game has a very fun and zany soundtrack which fits perfectly for this game.

Graphics:
The graphics have been totally revamped this time around and will surely not disappoint.

Ratings (Out of 5 's):

Gameplay: 
Graphics: 
Sound: 
Entertainment: 
Replay Value: 
Overall: 

Final Verict:
This game is top notch, Activision has really outdone themselves for this sequel. It has great replayability, and its highly entertaining. The animated checkered flag background on every menu really adds the the over all fun of this game. It's not worth the $9.99 but if and when the price drops I highly recommend picking it up.

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