Released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast, Vigilante 8: Second Offense is a vehicular combat video game, the sequel to Vigilante 8. Players engage in battles with various vehicles equipped with weapons, in an alternate 1970s setting. The game allows for single-player story missions or multiplayer modes and introduces new features such as the salvage points system, allowing upgrades to vehicles. The game received praises for its sound design and challenging gameplay, expanding on the foundations laid by its predecessor.