But others will see weapon limits in play, will have everyone constantly strapped to a stick of dynamite, or see racers fully-powered so that little can hurt them. Some may play out as a straightforward race – you and your competitors grab as many weapons as they can and utilise them for all they are worth. Many of the events are different too, not just in the usual way of mixing up standard races with time trials, drifts, last man standing or full leagues, but in Beach Buggy Racing 2 each of those comes with its own set of rules. Admittedly some do feel extremely similar to one another, but the usual speed boosts, oil slicks, homing missiles and rockets are nicely complemented by some more ‘out there’ options – smashing through chicken coops will see your opponents left with feathers flying, reverse controls always bring a bit of a panic and hitting others with Donut Tires and anti-grav knocks see them struggling to keep on course.

It’s great to see 44 different power-ups present throughout the game, and with these being drip-fed into action through the well-thought-out Adventure Mode you’ll probably get the chance to utilise them all too. Of course, any kart racer worth its salt relies on the weaponry that is included and Beach Buggy Racing 2 is no different. Things turn weirder still as you head into outer space, as Beach Buggy 2 forgets about its roots and allows us to take in racing across all manner of environments.

You’ll be found heading to the deserts of Egypt, will spend time dodging fire-breathing castle-dwelling dragons, and you’ll be navigating your way through the darkest dino-filled jungles. The racing is a piece of solid enjoyment too, with numerous worlds bringing together a ton of tracks that each have their own unique styles and environments.

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