When comparing Battlefield: Vietnam vs FlatOut 2, the Slant community recommends FlatOut 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best LAN party PC games?” FlatOut 2 is ranked 72nd while Battlefield: Vietnam is ranked 73rd. The most important reason people chose FlatOut 2 is:
Multiplayer is still possible in 2021, with a patched exe.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Large battles
Up to 64 players can partake in a game at the same time, making for very large battles.
Pro Fun co-op
There are co-op maps included with the game, where you can team up with friends in order to cooperate in completing particular missions. This can offer a fresh change from the competitive side of the game.
Pro Runs well on any hardware
Due to the age of the game it can run great on less powerful PCs just as it does on powerful ones.
Pro Accessable to any skill level
The AI has multiple difficulties that can be set in the settings, allowing for any skill level of player to find a challenge at their gaming level.
Pro Multiplayer
Multiplayer is still possible in 2021, with a patched exe.
Pro Competing racers have personalities
Each driver has their own driving style and uses the same car each race. It creates storylines and allows noticing a player at a distance. This is especially useful in tournament races, since it's possible to get an overall better standing not just by driving better, but by eliminating the competition as well.
Cons
Con Few maps
Needs more maps or some randomization to keep it fresh.
Con Online component has since been abandoned
As there's is practically no-one playing the game since it's release in 2006, the online counterpart of the game might as well be obsolete.