In fact, if you want to win races you need to learn the shortcuts across the fields and mountains. MTM2 is loaded with variety. The trucks, which allow only rudimentary gear and suspension adjustment, won't intimidate novice or casual racers, but still allow those with the inclination to make some tweaks to get a bit more speed. The tracks cover various types of terrain and settings. There's even a late night race through a graveyard.
All tracks involve power-slides, spectacular jumps and cool stuff to run into.
I think I traumatized my four year-old son when he saw me crash into a herd of cows, sending them flying in all directions. Of course, my maniacal laughter probably didn't help. Running with a 3Dfx card, graphics on the tracks are quite good with all options turned on, but it would have been nice to include some kind of visual splash when you hit the water. Speaking of hitting the water, in some places the water is deep enough to let you drive around completely submerged. To add to the humor, the announcer's voice becomes gurgled when you're in the drink.