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...because if I would have fully understood the impact that Rockstar's edited kill sequences had on the overall experience, I probably would have passed on purchasing it. 1up had a very interesting point here (p.s. they're not fond of the game at all). If you take into account the motion queues that you have to pay attention to (which already distract the player from the on-screen action) and add to that the various blurring effects that were added to achieve an 'M' rating, what you end up with is on-screen sequences that are confusing and hard to follow.
A lot of people are complaining about the ESRB, but it isn't their fault. It is Nintendo's fault for limiting what kind of content they will allow on their platform; it is the large retailers' fault for threatening not to carry such titles; it is the publisher's fault for caving. I understand that they obviously had time and money invested in this game's development, but they should have held my ground...and I should have too. I should not have supported another party deciding what is and is not acceptable for me to watch/play/listen to/etc.
Hopefully someone out there will come up with a mod a la the PSP version to turn off the washed-out epileptic fits transposed over the kill sequences.
Frustrating and disappointing. And the real kicker here is that the game itself isn't wildly impressive to start with. Over-the-top 'AO' content just would have distracted the player from that.
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If you played the first game the first thing you'll notice about this one is the executions. Compared to the first there PG rated. You cant even see whats going on in them. I had to turn the brighntess up all the way and squint like i was blind to get a remote idea of what was happening. A huge dissapointment from the first.
Overall gameplay is very similar the integration of the WII remote is actually very good. When you shoot you have to point the Wii controller as you would a good and it works very well. the graphics are also very similar. But if your looking forward to a game as crazy and gory as the first your going to be dissapointed
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If you loved the first Manhunt, you'll probably like the sequel enough to make it worth buying. The over all freaky, gritty, and gross feel of the first game is there. The basic mechanics work much the same way as well.
There are a few cool new features. You have to react to enemies searching for you in the shadows now. You can also climb and crawl.
But like it or not, the edited version DOES hinder the game playing experience. Manhunt is a perversely violent and demented trip through a nightmare world. It's SUPPOSED to be. The flashes of static every time you slash, stab, or bludgeon in execution mode does effectively mute the money shot. Manhunt 2 doesn't even contain half the gore of its predecessor. Sickos (like me) who enjoy playing games like this simply BECAUSE of their graphic nature, will (and should) feel cheated.
There are other disappointments. The graphics and physics are not any better than the first Manhunt's. In fact, thanks to the edits, they're probably worse. And the camera spins like crazy whenever you try and run from multiple enemies.
Buy it if you loved the first one. Buy it just to show that there is a vibrant adult market for games like this. But hopefully, once the silly controversy blows over, an adults only version will be available for purchase online.
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The executions are no longer available on YouTube. After reading someone's review I wanted to see the "executions greatest hits" and they were pulled. I agree that the controls are a bit strange, but I am having fun playing it. The game is definitely violent hence the M rating. I had to shut it off when my six year old came home from school today. It is not something that I want to share with him because of how extreme the violence is. I have to admit I am a bit upset with the cuts. I enjoy violence in video games. I liked the first one and I am currently enjoying the second. It rocks!
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If you liked the first one, you should enjoy this one.
The story is interesting, though I see where they're going with it. The graphics are definitely not state-of-the-art, nor do they need to be. Gives it a more gritty, sleazy feel. Nice touch on the health kits... very much in keeping with the character's mental state. The Wii controls are taking me a bit of getting used to, but I can tell once I get the hang they'll be a snap. So far as the controversial way Rockstar dealt with the executions... come on. If you are that hard up to see them go to youtube, there's a 10 minute "greatest hits" video highlighting all the unedited kills. At least we got the game. The sound design is outstanding and is making me rethink my career arc. A solid buy for only $40.00, and its only $30.00 for the PSP and PS2.
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