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RED FACTION 2 V.S. HALO AND TIMESPLITTERS 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 17 / 17
Date: October 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Now, as an extreme RF2 fan, I waited all summer for this baby. Since my sis' works at blockbuster, i got it early.
GAMEPLAY: So far, the gameplay is very addictive and unorthodox unlike the first. You get anything you want in the game, sometimes you find out your inventory holds weapons that you never even knew.Fun and gory, much better than TUROK. GEO-MOD is still there, more sufficient and better than RF1.
GRAPHICS: Cleaner than the first faction and no slow downs in multi-player. TIMESPLITTERS 2 was a little crude on the graphics. RF2 is a XBOX game on PS2 in my opinion.
SOUND/MUSIC: The sound is perfect, smart [...] remarks and high tech noises, screams, yells, and shattering glass. NOW HERES THE DOWNFALL to the game, the music. Its not the sappy danger music in HALO, but safe and pointless music in RF2 or, Calypso.
MULTIPLAYER: Three words, NO SLOW DOWNS! You got that a lot in the first one, but since the graphics are better, you don't get any of that, so don't worry about it.
OVERALL: i'm gonna stick to my 5 out of 5 grade, because, it wasn't the beautiful graphics or weapons, or disgusting music, but the GEO-MOD! this is the only game with it, and this is what makes it fun! You can make your own bat caves, or holes in the ground so the bots can fall in them, this game is perfect! THE BEST GAME FOR PLAYSTATION 2 THIS SEASON!

JOIN THE REVOLUTION

Awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: November 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best Multiplayer game I have ever seen. Four-player deathmatch is more or less required in first person shooters theese days. Thus, it's pleasing to see that Volition has upgraded Red Faction II with the coveted four-player split-screen, doubling the number of players available in comparison to its prequel. Your stats are kept to which wwe will start tpo see come in other games also. You can also create your own bots for your profile tio and their stats are also kept. In early form, the multiplayer game runs quite well, too, with several different game types available for up to six participants (although only four of them can be human).
Deathmatch,Team Deathmatch,Arena, team Arena, Bagman, Team Bagman, Capture The Flag and a Hidden one Regime.
Three-man teams are a little on the thin side for something like CTF, but since the levels are designed around a relatively small player count, the team games run well enough. Free-for-alls are what most players will probably choose, though, since the player limit is just about right for deathmatch.
Singleplayer
The single player mode is great too. Their are all kinds of different challenges and it isn't super easy either. Their is a good replay value becuase your ending is different depending on your Heroics. Its very addicting to. I didnt want to stop playing until my mom unplugged the PS2.

Presentation 9.0
The story-driven presentation keeps the action moving (even if the screenplay could use work) and the interface is much improved (better weapon-swapping especially).
Graphics 9.3
A big improvement in every area, fast framerate, great background detail, lighting and special effects serve as fine wrapping for the destruction.
Sound 8.5
The voice acting's failings are mainly the fault of the writing, and the soundtrack is unusually effective in a low-key way
Gameplay 9.3
Great first-person control is the centerpiece, surrounded by strong weapon and level design. There are a few spots where progression needs work, but they're relatively uncommon.
Lasting Appeal 9.3
The multiplayer mode is the biggest asset here, but the single-player game will probably draw you back as well.
Overall 9.2 Get this game

I would give it 10 stars if I could. Best PS2 game to date

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: October 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I am very picky when it comes to video games... I am an addict, but I have to say - I picked this game up yesterday and I was absolutley blown away. It was very smoothly graphically textured and the controls were unbeilveable. I must say I rank this up there as now my favorite PS2 game. There is a rain scene that blows away any graphics in any PS2 to date (when your outside and the hail and rain are coming down. You also have the option of holding 2 guns at once...) The sound is also TOP NOTCH! My wife was even impressed and she hates video games... MUST HAVE!
Take it from me, you have many weapons to choose from and an elite team to help you through your missions.Lots of fun

Halo for the PS2!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: November 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is indeed a game for Halo fans. The graphics are extremely well and the AI is very good and very tough, no matter what skill level you have it on.If you are like me and like to blow walls and vehicles up,this game will fit your need.I love the multiplayer mode and the fact that you can frag your friends.The envirorments are well done,and the animation's are very good.This game is a bargain.You are getting quallity just as much as you would an expensive game. You can get into vehicles from tanks to mechs!This game is fun and addictive.

cons
It is a little short
Characters mouths don't move somtimes when they are talking
controllers are complex at first.

Hope my review was helpfull!!

good game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: October 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

basically the game is all about killing a guy named sopot who's a ... dictator with the heart of gold, well not gold more like ... i dont know. anyways you get several teamates all of which help you through most of the missions. i only have the demo from the playstation magazine but i do get kill lots of guys. another cool thing about this game is the debrie(?) that flies around when bullets hit the wall, kinda like the matrix. the geo-mod is also improved, which means you can blast through basically anything. so im gonna give this game 5 stars. so ... buy this game when it comes out and i guarantee you wont be dissapointed.

My God, It's about time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: September 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just want everybody out there to know that this game will allow you to use a USB mouse and Keyboard!! This is a major complaint I have had with the Playstation 2, (the only one!), that Sony put two USB ports in the system but really does not let gamers use a keyboard and mouse for most FPS. Why?! I do not think it would take much programming to map out the buttons on a keyboard. Oh well, let the mistakes of the past be forgotten if this trend continues. To all of you out there who do not mind playing FPS with the regular controller scheme, you are better than me but I find it frustrating.

Guns, Guns, Guns, and More Guns

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: January 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is better than the first (primarily by not making it so dang long). The storyline is about a group of nano-enhanced soldiers trying to kill a corrupt dictator, which happens about 1/2 way through the game (then there's a plot twist, but I won't spoil that). There are enemies constantly shooting at you, but, like the title says, you've got plenty of powerful weapons to mow them down. Like the CAS-14 automatic shotgun, the NICW, the AK-47....er I mean the CAR-72 assault rifle, the bolt-action sniper rifle, the MKAP-94 (one of the coolest guns), the WASP (Wide Area Saturation Projectile...need I say more?), and of course; the .50 caliber assault machine gun (assault machine gun is an understatement....it's more like an assault cannon)! The game's single and multiplayer are both fun (if you don't have a multi-tap, you'll be missing out on the multiplayer insanity). If you want to mow down hordes of enemies and have challenging objectives at the same time, this is the game for you!

Even more insanely violent fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This sequel has little to do with the Red Faction of the original. Sadly, our hero Parker does not return to kill more bad people. Instead, you play one of the few remaining nano-beings that are being hunted down. I think. I don't remember the plot that well because after a while, it really doesn't matter. All you need to know who is to shoot in this game and that's fine.

They packed more action into this sequel, big time. Bigger guns, more guns, ridiculously fast and accurate computer opponents in 2pm bot mode that will have you swearing at the TV. Not only is there Deathmatch, but there are other variations, all of which involve a lot of killing.

If you liked Red Faction, and especially liked the 2pm mode, you'll get into this game. Keep in mind though, they upgraded the Deathmatch mode by basically jacking up all of the settings so that it moves at crackhead speeds at times. Your average life span on some boards is about 5 seconds before you get taken out by a railgun.

Anyway. If you like first-person shooters with a 2pm mode as well, and you like games that tell there's violence, blood, AND gore, then pick this baby up.

look out halo

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

THis is one of the best first person shooters availible today. the geo-mod engine is stunning. there is nothing quite as satisfying as blowing away a wall to get to a guard cowering in the corner. the weapons are as powerful as ever. My favorite is either the double pistol or the grenade launcher. there are also a couple of vehicles you can commandeer, such as a submarine, a tank, and (*gasp!*) even a mech! Ah the joy of pure destruction. the submarine levels are quite frustrating because of the atrocious submarine control scheme and the murky water makes it impossible to see five feet in front of your little vehicle. that is my only real complaint with the game.

Graphics- 8/10.
they are kind of rough around the edges, not the finley tuned masterpice that Metal Gear Solid to was, but they suffice.

Gameplay- 10/10
this game is perfect gameplay wise. plus you can set the multiplayer up to one person vs the AI, so it can be a single player deathmatch.

SOund- 9/10
the bullets whizzing by your head sound good, and the anguished screams of men are teriffic. Ballistics are ok, not quite medal of honor quality, but it is sufficient.

Plot-4/10
somthing about supersoldiers. didnt make much sense, nor do i really care. this game is about the gameplay, baby!

Replay value- medium.

so buy this game. i dont care what system you have. buy it.

oh- one more thing. GORE. yes parents, this game contains high levels of gore. you launch a grenade at someone, and he literally blows apart and spatters on the wall. I am 14, and this does not bother me at all. far from it. i find it amusing. i just thought id let you know.

One of the best First Person Shooters.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This will pave a way for future FPS and is one of the best games ever for PS2. You can play Multiplay by yourself and even create bots to be your teamates. If you win with them you can add to their attributes. It is also fun with single player where you can acquire over fifteen weapons most with two ways to attack the person. there is over seven levels broken down into four smaller levels apiece. This is one of the games that you might never get tired of playing with all the forms of multiplayer games.

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