A new mission-based single-player mode. Players take on the role of a trainee London cabbie or a Hollywood stunt driver in San Francisco to hone their skills and unlock secret vehicles.
Players can explore highly detailed (for the era) recreations of San Francisco—famed for its steep hills and jumps—and the tight, winding streets of London. midtown-madness-2
Traditional closed-track racing with barrier-lined streets. A new mission-based single-player mode
The vehicle roster grew to 20 cars, ranging from the nimble Audi TT and VW New Beetle to heavyweights like the Freightliner fire truck and the iconic double-decker bus . and oncoming traffic.
The game is widely remembered for its "drive anywhere" philosophy, allowing players to ignore traffic laws entirely in favor of suicidal shortcuts through parks, malls, and oncoming traffic.