Character animation is a bit jerky but since these soldiers are all outfitted in bulky suits of armor I doubt they would be moving too gracefully anyway. You can see the flames from their jetpack as they launch into the sky and their current weapon is perfectly modeled and shown in their hands so you always know what they are about to shoot at you. Special effects are simply breathtaking. Explosions look like real video superimposed over the game graphics with billowing gas vapors exploding in vibrant colors so real that you can almost feel the heat. Structures and devices all take damage and can be deformed and damaged appropriately.
Force fields flash and sparkle as they take damage until they ultimately fizzle out.
The music in Tribes 2 consists of some thumping techno tracks with some heavy metal influence. It's a perfect match for the intense action that is normally taking place on the screen. Of course if you get tired of the music you can always toggle it off in the options menu and settle for the amazing sounds of high-tech combat. Sound effects are some of the best and each weapon has a unique sound when it fires. The resulting explosions sound as good as they look.