Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, released in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube, is a high-octane racing game that continues the legacy of the Need for Speed series. Players experience the thrill of the chase, either as a racer or a police officer, in a wide selection of supercars across various tracks. The game is well-known for its arcade-style gameplay, diverse environments, and a broad lineup of performance-tuned cars with an emphasis on high-speed pursuits. Its genre is primarily arcade racing.