Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense is a combat vehicular shooter for the Sony PlayStation 1 where players engage in explosive car battles set in a funky alternate 1970s universe. As a sequel to the original, the game offers improved graphics, a diverse roster of drivers and vehicles, each with unique weapons and special moves, and interactive, destructible environments. Players can engage in a single-player story mode or battle against friends in multiplayer mayhem. The game's mix of driving and combat mechanics, coupled with its retro setting, defines its place as a standout title in the vehicular combat genre.