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D2

Score: 40%
ESRB: Mature
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Warp
Media: GD/4
Players: 1
Genre: Miscellaneous/ Miscellaneous/ Miscellaneous

Graphics & Sound:

When a game spans 4 CDs, you know there will be some incredible graphical potential. D2 is no exception. D2 has vast and lush 3D cut-scenes throughout the game, and in-game graphics that are equally incredible. Brilliantly rendered scenes will draw you into the movie-like quality, and the sound will blow you away. When hooked up to a stereo, you will be immersed into the vast outside areas that you will be exploring. And just wait 'til you hear the sound fx of dying plant-men!

Gameplay:

Just because a game has 4 CDs doesn't mean it's gonna play like it's 4 CDs! D2 has got to be one of the more tedious games I have ever played. There is a constant need to go back and forth throughout sections of the world. During this time, there will be the incredible cut-scenes as mentioned above. However, after you get past the glorification, they get annoying! Trust me, they are waaaaaay too long and boring, for the most part.

One feature I liked was the need to hunt for food (which increases your Hit Points). Pull out your rifle and earn some meat. Also while exploring outside, D2 offers pop-up battles that will earn you experience points and level ups. RPG fans may like this feature, but if you aren't used to it, it is highly annoying. When you come to the fight scenes, you will notice that you are actually at the same spot that you encountered the enemy. This is a great addition when compared to the mysterious background changes present in most RPG games. The actual fighting seems more like an arcade gun-shooter.

Honestly I don't know what I would classify D2 as. It has elements from different genres including RPG, Action/Adventure, Shooter, and probably a bit of Interactive Cinematics. No matter what you call it, however, D2 just isn't that enjoyable.

The game does switch between 3rd and 1st person modes to break up some of the monotony. While indoors, just as the PlayStation game 'D' also was, you will be restricted to certain sections of the house while in 1st person mode (fighting scenes are also looking through the eyes of the lead character). However, while roaming outside you will be in 3rd person mode, giving you free range of movement (down the paths, at least). It is here where you will gain experience.


Difficulty:

Like any other RPG/Adventure game should be, the difficulty in D2 increases as your experience increases. Enemies get more difficult to kill and it takes more shots to do just that. Other than simple puzzle solving, the only other thing would be getting used to the aiming of your guns and navigating through the worlds.

Game Mechanics:

First you watch some movies. Then you collect some items. Next you walk around ... and fight, fight, fight. Repeat.

That is it. Controlling the game is fairly simple once you get used to the controls. Sometimes aiming is a bit tricky as you are fighting, but that is simply a learning experience. But because of the nature of the game, I really can't recommend this game to many people. If you enjoy a bit of all genres of games, then D2 may be for you, but I warn you that this game is a rental at best... 4 CDs doesn't always mean the game is all that long!!! Finally, parents be cautioned: D2 is rated 'M' ('Mature') for a reason. Even though it is computerized, there is still nudity and gore present that wouldn't be appropriate for minors.


-Woody, GameVortex Communications
AKA Shane Wodele

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