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** ''Midnight Club II'', good gravy, ''Midnight Club II''. The game spares no expense in giving you a challenge not even an hour after you start the game. Hector's second race is an ''unordered race'', and pair that with your only possible choices at that point being the Citi, Citi Turbo, or the Torrida, and your only option is to pray lady luck is on your side.
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** ''Midnight Club II'', good gravy, ''Midnight Club II''. The game spares no expense in giving you a challenge not even an hour after you start the game. Hector's second race is an ''unordered race'', and pair that with your only possible choices at that point being the Citi, Citi Turbo, or the Torrida, and your only option is And it shows no signs of easing up on you once you get to pray lady luck is on your side.Paris after beating Dice, either.
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** As for a particular city, Paris in ''II'' is often singled out as the hardest city in that game to race in. On account of all the congested routes, abundance of jumps that can make or break you in the most difficult of races, and its sheer amount of traffic that makes even ''Los Angeles'' blush.
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** Unordered Races in general can be a right pain in the ass if you don't know the map like the back of your hand and/or have a terrible sense of direction (i.e., you can't stop looking at the map). Pair that with the overall brutal difficulty, and you'll stop counting the number of restarts made well after you surpassed double digits.
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* RetroactiveRecognition: Would ''you'' have known Thomas Bangalter was one half of Music/DaftPunk before his contribution in ''II's'' soundtrack?
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* NintendoHard: To say that these games are tough is putting it nicely.
** ''Midnight Club II'', good gravy, ''Midnight Club II''. The game spares no expense in giving you a challenge not even an hour after you start the game. Hector's second race is an ''unordered race'', and pair that with your only possible choices at that point being the Citi, Citi Turbo, or the Torrida, and your only option is to pray lady luck is on your side.
** ''Midnight Club: Los Angeles'' is considered second only to ''VideoGame/FZero GX'' in the NintendoHard racing game pantheon. The combination of [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard (allegedly) unstoppable AI opponents]], impossible-to-shake police chases, [[GoddamnedBats heavy, hard-to-dodge traffic]], and the where-the-hell-am-I-going nature of the open-world races is enough to frustrate most gamers, even with a well-timed EMP or Roar attack to knock out the competition. [[http://kotaku.com/5067216/midnight-club-los-angeles-review-the-fast-and-the-infuriating Kotaku]] actually went so far as to call it "a ''VideoGame/NinjaGaiden'' caliber challenge". Rockstar later [[http://www.giantbomb.com/news/midnight-club-makes-membership-easier/645/ patched the game]] to soften the difficulty curve in the early parts of the game. This patch is also integrated into the ''Complete Edition'' along with the ''South Central'' expansion and associated DLC.
** Also, despite being called ''Midnight Club'', the game works on a [[InUniverseGameClock 24 hour-like clock]], which means that means half of the time, you will be racing during the day. Hilariously, it is impossible to see traffic coming at you during the day (as half the cars blend into the road itself), but quite easy to see them at night (when their headlights and taillights are among the few things you can see on the road). Furthermore, ''LA'' slows down time to show your car spinning out of control as the AI races past you. Therefore, only race at night, stay close to the center of the map, and use the zone skill to keep your speed on turns, and you might just beat the game while only pressing the restart button 1500 times.
** If "{{Rubberband AI}}" was in the dictionary, this game would be a listed example. Winning by milliseconds is the norm. After you cross the finish line, the others racers jump across it like they were waiting just off screen. If you screw up anywhere, you will go from first place to last before you can blink and be left in the dust for the rest of the race.
** In the first game, many people found chasing down the drivers to get the option of doing the race ''harder than the actual race''.
** To give another example of how Nintendo Hard effects players, if you search this game you'll see references to people preferring to play the game in Race Editor mode where the game just lets you drive around and not actually compete.
** Complaints over the game's difficulty led to Rockstar taking the unprecedented step of issuing a patch to make the game (allegedly) easier.
** Even those used to the game remark on the sometimes-impossible (as in actually physically impossible as in "even driving with nitro on all the time there isn't enough time to cross the map") nature of the car-delivery side missions.
*** ''However'' at the same time the game actually ''averts'' the trope because, reportedly, if the player loses enough races, missions, etc. the game actually scales down the difficulty somewhat. As a result, if you (intentionally or not) lose enough races, but still at least complete the races - as opposed to restarting a race every time you wipe out and the enemy AI gets an insurmountable lead - the game is, in theory, supposed to actually become easier.
** ''Midnight Club II'', good gravy, ''Midnight Club II''. The game spares no expense in giving you a challenge not even an hour after you start the game. Hector's second race is an ''unordered race'', and pair that with your only possible choices at that point being the Citi, Citi Turbo, or the Torrida, and your only option is to pray lady luck is on your side.
** ''Midnight Club: Los Angeles'' is considered second only to ''VideoGame/FZero GX'' in the NintendoHard racing game pantheon. The combination of [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard (allegedly) unstoppable AI opponents]], impossible-to-shake police chases, [[GoddamnedBats heavy, hard-to-dodge traffic]], and the where-the-hell-am-I-going nature of the open-world races is enough to frustrate most gamers, even with a well-timed EMP or Roar attack to knock out the competition. [[http://kotaku.com/5067216/midnight-club-los-angeles-review-the-fast-and-the-infuriating Kotaku]] actually went so far as to call it "a ''VideoGame/NinjaGaiden'' caliber challenge". Rockstar later [[http://www.giantbomb.com/news/midnight-club-makes-membership-easier/645/ patched the game]] to soften the difficulty curve in the early parts of the game. This patch is also integrated into the ''Complete Edition'' along with the ''South Central'' expansion and associated DLC.
** Also, despite being called ''Midnight Club'', the game works on a [[InUniverseGameClock 24 hour-like clock]], which means that means half of the time, you will be racing during the day. Hilariously, it is impossible to see traffic coming at you during the day (as half the cars blend into the road itself), but quite easy to see them at night (when their headlights and taillights are among the few things you can see on the road). Furthermore, ''LA'' slows down time to show your car spinning out of control as the AI races past you. Therefore, only race at night, stay close to the center of the map, and use the zone skill to keep your speed on turns, and you might just beat the game while only pressing the restart button 1500 times.
** If "{{Rubberband AI}}" was in the dictionary, this game would be a listed example. Winning by milliseconds is the norm. After you cross the finish line, the others racers jump across it like they were waiting just off screen. If you screw up anywhere, you will go from first place to last before you can blink and be left in the dust for the rest of the race.
** In the first game, many people found chasing down the drivers to get the option of doing the race ''harder than the actual race''.
** To give another example of how Nintendo Hard effects players, if you search this game you'll see references to people preferring to play the game in Race Editor mode where the game just lets you drive around and not actually compete.
** Complaints over the game's difficulty led to Rockstar taking the unprecedented step of issuing a patch to make the game (allegedly) easier.
** Even those used to the game remark on the sometimes-impossible (as in actually physically impossible as in "even driving with nitro on all the time there isn't enough time to cross the map") nature of the car-delivery side missions.
*** ''However'' at the same time the game actually ''averts'' the trope because, reportedly, if the player loses enough races, missions, etc. the game actually scales down the difficulty somewhat. As a result, if you (intentionally or not) lose enough races, but still at least complete the races - as opposed to restarting a race every time you wipe out and the enemy AI gets an insurmountable lead - the game is, in theory, supposed to actually become easier.
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* ThatOneLevel: A couple of races in the series can qualify as such, and even Midnight Club 3 is known for being the hardest game of the series, thanks to its [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard cheating AI]]. Other examples of this include a few of the unordered races in 2, especially Haley's first race.
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* ThatOneLevel: A couple of races in the series can qualify as such, and even Midnight ''Midnight Club 3 3'' is known for being the hardest game of the series, thanks to its [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard cheating AI]]. Other examples of this include a few of the unordered races in 2, ''II'', especially Haley's first race.race and Savo's third race.
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* The police. In earlier games, they merely rammed you around and impeded your race progress, but in ''LA'' they can actually bring you to a stop and take you out of the race by placing the PlayerCharacter under arrest. They're also ''incredibly'' persistent, potentially able to track you ''even when you're so far away from them you can't see them on the minimap''.
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* PortingDisaster: The UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance version of the first game is an absolute trainwreck compared to the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 release. The [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic licensed soundtrack by Surgeon and Dom & Roland]] were swapped out with [[SensoryAbuse awful, ear-bleedingly loud chiptune renditions]], the HUD is painfully minimalistic [[GuideDangIt which makes it difficult to reach a nearby checkpoint if you don't know where to go]] and [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard difficulty spike is so frustrating that it can give]] ''VideoGame/MarioKart'''s RubberbandAI a run for its money.
** Downplayed with the UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable port of ''3: DUB Edition''. While it misses a handful of features such as Race Editor and suffering a bit from framerate issues, it remains faithful to the [=PS2=] and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} version while retaining almost every single content ([[VersionExclusiveContent and adds some exclusive licensed music]] which isn't present in other versions including the UpdatedRerelease ''DUB Edition Remix''). Overall, it's impressive by handheld standards compared to other games that were released on the [=PSP=], for example, ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted''.
** Downplayed with the UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable port of ''3: DUB Edition''. While it misses a handful of features such as Race Editor and suffering a bit from framerate issues, it remains faithful to the [=PS2=] and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} version while retaining almost every single content ([[VersionExclusiveContent and adds some exclusive licensed music]] which isn't present in other versions including the UpdatedRerelease ''DUB Edition Remix''). Overall, it's impressive by handheld standards compared to other games that were released on the [=PSP=], for example, ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted''.
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* PortingDisaster: The UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance Platform/GameBoyAdvance version of the first game is an absolute trainwreck compared to the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 Platform/PlayStation2 release. The [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic licensed soundtrack by Surgeon and Dom & Roland]] were swapped out with [[SensoryAbuse awful, ear-bleedingly loud chiptune renditions]], the HUD is painfully minimalistic [[GuideDangIt which makes it difficult to reach a nearby checkpoint if you don't know where to go]] and [[TheComputerIsACheatingBastard difficulty spike is so frustrating that it can give]] ''VideoGame/MarioKart'''s RubberbandAI a run for its money.
** Downplayed with theUsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable Platform/PlayStationPortable port of ''3: DUB Edition''. While it misses a handful of features such as Race Editor and suffering a bit from framerate issues, it remains faithful to the [=PS2=] and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} Platform/{{Xbox}} version while retaining almost every single content ([[VersionExclusiveContent and adds some exclusive licensed music]] which isn't present in other versions including the UpdatedRerelease ''DUB Edition Remix''). Overall, it's impressive by handheld standards compared to other games that were released on the [=PSP=], for example, ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedMostWanted''.
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* DemonicSpiders: The police. In earlier games, they merely rammed you around and impeded your race progress, but in ''LA'' they can actually bring you to a stop and take you out of the race by placing the PlayerCharacter under arrest. They're also ''incredibly'' persistent, potentially able to track you ''even when you're so far away from them you can't see them on the minimap''.
** Not only the police is classified as such, but in ''DUB Edition REMIX'', certain cars driven by the AI, such as the Gemballa GT 750 (if you drive slower cars) and the Lamborghini Diablo VT (if you drive a fully upgraded C Class car like the Supra) would ruin your day, as they'll easily get past you, no matter how well you drive.
** Not only the police is classified as such, but in ''DUB Edition REMIX'', certain cars driven by the AI, such as the Gemballa GT 750 (if you drive slower cars) and the Lamborghini Diablo VT (if you drive a fully upgraded C Class car like the Supra) would ruin your day, as they'll easily get past you, no matter how well you drive.
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* The police. In earlier games, they merely rammed you around and impeded your race progress, but in ''LA'' they can actually bring you to a stop and take you out of the race by placing the PlayerCharacter under arrest. They're also ''incredibly'' persistent, potentially able to track you ''even when you're so far away from them you can't see them on the minimap''.
**Not only the police is classified as such, but in In ''DUB Edition REMIX'', certain cars driven by the AI, such as the Gemballa GT 750 (if you drive slower cars) and the Lamborghini Diablo VT (if you drive a fully upgraded C Class car like the Supra) would ruin your day, as they'll easily get past you, no matter how well you drive.
* The police. In earlier games, they merely rammed you around and impeded your race progress, but in ''LA'' they can actually bring you to a stop and take you out of the race by placing the PlayerCharacter under arrest. They're also ''incredibly'' persistent, potentially able to track you ''even when you're so far away from them you can't see them on the minimap''.
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* MemeticMutation: ''Midnight Club still cancelled soz.'' [[labelnote:Explanation]] Originating from one of videos by [[Website/YouTube YouTuber]] Theo "[=BlackPanthaa=]" Thomas, this quote has turned into a recurring meme among the fanbase [[TakeThat while serving as a potshot directed at]] Creator/RockstarGames for permanently shelving the series while focusing on ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV'' and ''Online''.[[/labelnote]]
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* MemeticMutation: ''Midnight Club still cancelled soz.'' [[labelnote:Explanation]] Originating from one of the videos by [[Website/YouTube YouTuber]] Website/{{YouTube}}r Theo "[=BlackPanthaa=]" Thomas, this quote has turned into a recurring meme among the fanbase [[TakeThat while serving as a potshot directed at]] Creator/RockstarGames for permanently shelving the series while focusing on ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV'' and ''Online''.''Online''. (Ironically, it would also be used on [=BlackPanthaa=] himself after he started a ''Midnight Club LA'' playthrough series only to abandon it.[[/labelnote]]
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* NightmareFuel: The sounds when certain powerups are in use, such as the ''Disruptor'' in Los Angeles, and ''Roar'' in L.A Remix (less so in DUB Edition). However, despite this, the ''Disruptor'' powerup sounds like it could be in a horror movie, and is a perfect example of HellIsThatNoise.
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* NightmareFuel: The sounds when certain powerups are in use, such as the ''Disruptor'' in Los Angeles, and ''Roar'' in L.A Remix (less so in DUB Edition). However, despite this, the ''Disruptor'' powerup sounds like it could be in a horror movie, and is a perfect example of HellIsThatNoise.movie.
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** ''Los Angeles Remix'' for [=PSP=] is a bit more of an example compared to the former mainly due to Rockstar London struggling to fit the content much as possible despite the [=UMD=] (and hardware) limitations. Though the majority from the base game is still present, it recycles the Los Angeles map from ''Midnight Club 2'' (in addition to some rework such as additional shortcuts) and the career is shortened up, which can be beaten in few hours. Worst part is that the cutscenes were entirely omitted, making the plot much weaker than in the original [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and a chunk of cars cannot be used depending on which map you're playing]]. As a compensation, Tokyo (returning from ''DUB Edition Remix'') was added in addition to an exclusive career (and new rivals to race) and the Audi R8 ([[TemporaryOnlineContent which was Rockstar Social Club-exclusive and can no longer be obtained through normal means of gameplay in the original]]) is given for free of charge after beating Booke.
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** ''Los Angeles Remix'' for [=PSP=] is a bit more of an example compared to the former mainly due to Rockstar London struggling to fit the include as much content much as possible despite the [=UMD=] (and hardware) limitations. Though the majority of content from the base game is still present, it recycles the Los Angeles map from ''Midnight Club 2'' (in addition to (though with some rework reworks added such as additional shortcuts) and the career is shortened up, which has been truncated to the point where it can be beaten in a few hours. Worst The worst part is that the cutscenes were entirely omitted, making the plot much weaker than in the original [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and a chunk of cars cannot be used depending on which map you're playing]]. As a compensation, Tokyo (returning from ''DUB Edition Remix'') was added in addition to an exclusive career (and new rivals to race) and the Audi R8 ([[TemporaryOnlineContent which was Rockstar Social Club-exclusive and can no longer be obtained through normal means of gameplay in the original]]) is given for free of charge after beating Booke.
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** The [[MakeMeWannaShout Roar]] ability in ''Dub Edition''. Not only does it cause traffic to move out of the way, but it also causes the rival cars to swerve and fishtail like crazy. Using this when the rival is about to make a sharp turn, is going off of a jump, or is about to go down a narrow passageway can quickly turn the tide of the race in your favor.
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** The [[MakeMeWannaShout [[GaleForceSound Roar]] ability in ''Dub Edition''. Not only does it cause traffic to move out of the way, but it also causes the rival cars to swerve and fishtail like crazy. Using this when the rival is about to make a sharp turn, is going off of a jump, or is about to go down a narrow passageway can quickly turn the tide of the race in your favor.
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* [[GoddamnedBats Goddamned Traffic]]: There is nothing more aggravating than having a clear shot at the finish line only to have your run rudely interrupted by a hapless AI computer. [[AuthorsSavingThrow Which is why Rockstar made]] [[TheJuggernaut Aggro]] and [[MakeMeWannaShout Roar]].
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* [[GoddamnedBats Goddamned Traffic]]: There is nothing more aggravating than having a clear shot at the finish line only to have your run rudely interrupted by a hapless AI computer. [[AuthorsSavingThrow Which is why Rockstar made]] [[TheJuggernaut Aggro]] and [[MakeMeWannaShout [[GaleForceSound Roar]].
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Midnight Club 2's [[CreepyAwesome "Brain" tracks by D-Noiser and Michael Da Brain]] counts as this. Take a good listen to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjNDedit-RY "Brain 29 (Demon Of The Church Mix)"]] and also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Kvnjknv6E "Brain 30 (Train Psycho 303 Mix)"]]. These tracks tend to get the player on edge and claim justice/outrun the racers including [[FinalBoss Savo himself]] when beating his races with a [[LightningBruiser Torque JX.]]
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Midnight Club 2's [[CreepyAwesome "Brain" tracks by D-Noiser and Michael Da Brain]] counts as this. Take a good listen to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjNDedit-RY "Brain 29 (Demon Of The Church Mix)"]] and also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Kvnjknv6E "Brain 30 (Train Psycho 303 Mix)"]]. These tracks tend to get the player on edge and claim justice/outrun the racers including [[FinalBoss Savo himself]] when beating his races with a [[LightningBruiser Torque JX.]][[AwesomeMusic/MidnightClub It has its page here]].
