No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy In H.A.R.M.'s Way
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Video Game Reviews of No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy In H.A.R.M.'s Way
Customer Review: An awesome game
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of great first person shooter games out there, but NOLF 2 is one of the best. The graphics are very good (9/10) and the storyline is great and you don't feel like you're getting lost and confused (10/10). The game is also "long enough," having 15 chapters that you can't just blow through in a few minutes. In fact, a few of the chapters are fairly long, which I find good in a game. The dialogues are also clear and rather funny at times (10/10). There are many weapons to choose from and some are even entertaining, like the laughing gas. It's also kind of fun to burn civilians with the welder just because it takes a few times for them to die. The blood is realistic but it is a little frustrating that the bodies disappear because there's just something nice abotu seeing a massacre. However, this game is funny to say the least so it doesn't take too much from the game. The sounds are good and the enemies' abilities to be alerted by noise is very realistic (10/10). I've played this game so many times that I can't even count anymore. It's definitely worth the money, even if it was $50.00.Customer Review: NOLF: The Seventies
Summary: 4 Stars
No One Lives Forever 2 is a very fun game that largely carries on in the tradition of the first, but can't recapture its spirit. The first game, which was as close to a female Austin Powers flick as legally possible, sparkled with 60's era James Bond superspy culture. Largely unrealistic in its over the top plot and villainous characters, it still drew the player into its day-glo trippy world with fantastic physics, consistently stunning graphics and level design, and sympathetic protagonists brought to life with (mostly) sharp and humorous dialogue.
The sequel trades in the psychadelic backdrops for a more serious, relatively colorless atmosphere. While perhaps more realistic, it's nevertheless not as fun as the first. It never approaches the level of tedium, but there was nothing in NOLF 2 that really compelled me to continue exploring through the next level as in the first game. Except my completist ego of course.
Another mistake I believe was made in excluding the training sessions back at headquarters. These introduced the exotic and often silly superspy weapons, and also built depth into the original game's atmosphere. I missed those interludes in the sequel. I was also disappointed with 2's restrictive pre-mission weapon selection. NOLF's ability to choose inventory between levels gave me a greater feeling of control over my methods of conquest. Not to mention the sequel is a bit shorter, which just adds to the shallow feeling.
I also fear the developers tried to lean too hard on the "stealth" mechanic, which doesnt really work any better in the sequel than the original. Too many sequences in NOLF2 are frustrating trial-and-failure excercises, due to inconsistent enemy awareness. Perhaps the worst error was the inclusion of infinite enemy respawn points at certain areas of the game. It's simply a cheap, illogical, and frustrating tactic to extend difficulty without having to work too hard at gameplay balance.
In its own right, NOLF2 is a very good first person shooter. But comparisons to the first are inevitable, and in their attempt to differentiate the sequel from the original, the developers may have learned the hard way that the only direction away from the fantastic No One Lives Forever was down.
Customer Review: Laugh my ...... off
Summary: 5 Stars
Every time I play this game on the net I start laughing so much that I usually get my butt kicked. If you are looking for a game that makes you laugh this is the one. With the wide range of weapons to choose from you can make your opponent slipe on bananas, put them to sleep, trap them or just kill them and more. Even though the game has some glishes it's well worth the fun. I highly recommed NOLF 2.Customer Review: Buggy but fun game
Summary: 4 Stars
NOLF2 has some bugs still. However it is tons of fun.
The Good: It is well-written and the voice acting is stellar. Graphics are great.
The Bad: The game play is a bit repetitive at times. Also, it does happen to freeze up occasionally. I had to check with a walkthrough several times, only to find that I missed welding a small hinge or lock. Also, I am not sure how much fun this would be to play again... replay value is important in a game.
Don't cheat with this game... there is one spot (on a level in India) that if you do cheat, you won't be able to finish the level. I know because I learned this the hard way. (OK, I admit it... I like to cheat when playing off line).
So, I am giving this 4 stars due to replay value and bugs. If you are willing to put up with these two issues, it is well worth the time and investment.
I would like to see another adventure with Cate in it.
Customer Review: Love the Brit Accent!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had so much fun playing this game. The accent is to-die-for. Funny. Decent play time and difficulty is moderate, too. Regular shooter game that doesn't always scare you to soil your pants. =)