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The Legacy Continues

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I just "solved" SR2 last night. Visually, it was a triumph for Crystal Dynamics. Spectacular effects, a motion camera that worked pretty much flawlessly throughout, and a combat system that was both simple to learn as well as versatile for both the "button mashers" and strategists.

There were some minor framerate hits toward the end (nothing drastic, but noticable.) The end fight sequence was a bit of a "gimme", but the surprise ending (which I won't divulge here... Oh, okay...Darth Vader is also Raziel's father... those silly Sith Lords get around! ;-) ) was handled quite well.

And it also ends with the now obligatory cliffhanger... hopefully, SR3 will uphold the tradition of fine story-driven computer titles that has earmarked this series over recent years, and will be released soon enough to keep Raz-fans happy.

SR2 only garnered 4 stars from me due largely to its length; compared with its PSX predecessor, it seemed to end rather abruptly and I got the impression in several areas that they had intended to develop other sections and simply didn't get around to it. Part of this is understandable, given the size of the development team and the sheer scope of the work they produced. This was somewhat offset by the extra added content (concept art, what amounts to the script for the dialog, voice sessions with the leads, outtakes, etc.) Still, it would have been nice for a bit more game content to explore. To give credit however, they did a nice job of scripting the storyline in such a way that it naturally unfolded while at the same time remaining concise and unfettered with unnecessary minutia. The voice acting was superb, and shares top billing with the visuals for conveying the narrative.

Turn the sound up and the lights down as you enjoy this one! :)

Game developers watch and learn from the Masters

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I will chose Quality over Quanity every time. I was beginning to think that the requirement for intense graphics and great game play in a PS2 game was unbearable load times every few minutes(Red Faction). Well guess what there is NO IN GAME LOADING.

Pros: NO LOADING
Top Notch Graphics
Top Notch Voice Acting
Top Notch Story Line

Cons: Short Game
Saving at specified points only

(...) Game developers take some notes form EDIOS THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A VIDEO GAME

Great Game....To Rent

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I pre-ordered this game a long time ago, and now that I got it, I wish that I had rented it first. Dont get me wrong, stunning graphics an great gameplay and all that, but it is waaaay to short of a game..The storyline keeps you guessing until the end, but once you see the ending, it makes re-playing it kind of boring. So after dropping down a wad of cash for it, I got to play a cool game for about 10 hours, and now I will probably never play it again. This is a must play game, but if I could go back in time, I wouldnt buy it, but just pay a couple bucks to rent it for a few nights.

Love the Graphics

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is a visual masterpiece. the only real limitation this game has is that it is way too short. I hope CD adn EDIOS are planning another one real soon or they are going to have a lot of people upset

Good game, nice story

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great, It has a nice story that started with Blood Omen, then continued with Soul Reaver 1. And now we have Soul Reaver 2. This game looks great, the graphics, sound, voice acting and gameplay is well done. I gave it 4 stars just beacuse it lacks actual boss battles.

It's all about the Story...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game simply because, after playing the first two games in the series, I was completely enthralled with the overall storyline, and Soul Reaver 2 doesn't disappoint.

The time travel elements of the game can be a little confusing at some points, just trying to figure out when you are. But what's fantastic about it is that, by going into Nosgoth's history, we see elements of all three games finally coming together into one coherent storyline. Several characters from Blood Omen make appearances here, and we see the true mechanizations of the plots that Kain went through centuries ago.

The ending of the game is what really makes it for me... without spoiling it, we see many elements from Soul Reaver 1 finally explained, and the simply massive twist at the very end of the game left me staring at the screen in shock.

I gave it only 4 stars because, as some other reviewers have said, the game is rather short. There are no bosses per se (unless you count those Diablo lookalikes scattered throughout). While the puzzles are definitely better than the block-pushing puzzles of the first game, the overall gameplay isn't that much different from SR1.

If you're looking for a deep gaming experience, you'd probably be happier with Metal Gear or Silent Hill. If you want to explore the history of Nosgoth, and find out just what's REALLY been going on through all three of these games, you can't do without SR2.

Great story but way to short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It picks up right where the first game leaves off. The story and the gameplay are excellent. I only give it 4 stars because the game is way to short. It is possible to finish the game in about 3 hours.

mediocre

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Crystal Dynamics must have read their message boards a little too closely when designing Soul Reaver 2. All the hardcore fans were so (angry) about the story and ending of Soul Reaver, CD apparently over compensated and put nothing but plot in the sequel. Tons and tons of elegant cutscenes and story elements are brought out through amazing voice talent, and each one reveals something cool about the series history. Everything in between, however, just felt like filler made of essentially the same (bad) combat as the first game. I thought we weren't going to be able to just jump over bad guys anymore. Seemed to work 80 percent of the time for me... You've got no incentive to fight unless you're severely wounded and need to regain energy by feeding, so why bother? Instead, you will spend countless hour's just running from place to place trying to spot the one ledge or cavern that will allow you access to the next area. The only thing that will motivate you to send Raziel loping across Nosgoth is seeing this epic tale come to some kind of conclusion. The first game's tedious block puzzles have been mercifully replaced by more creative mind benders, which helps to offset the uninspired combat. The final battle is the only one that could even be consiedered a boss fight. Though, and Raziel is invincible throughout the whole thing, which would be cool if i was a dangerously uncoordinated 4 year old.

Cool Game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This was a great game. Granted things were different from the first one, but I personally think that it enhanced the game. This time around, the enemies got progressively harder to beat, I like that too. The story line in my opinion was more in-depth than the origonal, so even had the game play been boring (which it was not) I would still have been intrigued and unable to put the controller down. I think all in all this game deseves a 5 star rating, and I would reccomend it to anyone.

Awsome!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Aside from the uaual things that makes a great game good. Which is game play, graphics ect.(which is perfect) The story is a simple, but amusing one. Even though I am new to the popular Soul Reaver trilogy, i'm sure old fans won't be let down. They should release an X-Box version to this. I will certinly play the first one.

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