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Despite the fact that Hale gets infected by an alien virus during the early stages of the game, he continues to fight on against hordes of Chimeran enemies just waiting to be destroyed, one by one. The Carbine makes a welcome return (although I wish there was a Carbine 2 as well found later in the game), as well as the Bullseye (2), Shotty, Fareye and LAARK (rocket launcher), among others. I couldn't possibly explain to you how enjoyable it is decapitating an alien gunner from hundreds of feet away through use of the Fareye, a sniper rifle that slows down time for that perfect shot. Perhaps the biggest difference between the first and second Resistance is the huge leap in graphics. For example, the rocket launcher might be found during a battle with a larger enemy or robot, or a sniper rifle would be found on a cliff leading down.
Gameplay: Resistance 2 is easily one of the most thrilling and entertaining games I have played in years. Although the game was a huge amount of fun and addictive from beginning to end, Resistance 1 was a great game but definitely could have been better in several ways (specifically the graphics and oration of the story).In every single way, Resistance 2 is better than it's predecessor, and that says something fairly big. Everything from the unique design of weaponry to environments in which Hale must battle through are done very well. The game takes about 8-9 hours to finish, and it somewhat too easy in my opinion (I beat the game on normal with roughly 2000 kills and 100 deaths in about 8.5 hours). Hale, the main character of the story, was an American sent to England during the era of World War 2 as a means of helping prevent the English from an imminent alien invasion.
In addition there are several new weapons such as an alien sniper rifle (Marksmen) as well as a couple of more lethal additions (such as the Splicer, which shoots projectile saws and has a secondary fire that literally explodes through enemies). Having Hale only carry two weapons at a time is certainly more realistic, but not necessarily more appealing. This makes the game slightly more realistic (especially when Hale was carrying upwards of 10 weapons on him during the original), and as previously said, each weapon is always placed for a specific situation. Sound: Everything you would expect from a sci-fi type of game; screeching and deep bellows from enemies lurking in the shadows, explosions from a variety of sources all aimed to make the scene that much more hectic, and music that fits the mood perfectly for each and every intense minute of this game.
Or throwing a grenade onto the other side of a bridge before a horde of enemies pounce, obliterating seven at a time. I do wish it was slightly harder, but I began to play the game on hard immediately after beating it on normal.If you enjoyed the first Resistance, you will love this game because it's better than the first in every single way. Coinciding with the release of the Playstation 3 during it's launch, Resistance 1: Fall of Man was the biggest reason to own the system; it was an incredibly entertaining, inventive game that pitted you against an entire alien race with a slew of cool weaponry. Having a huge arsenal of weaponry at your command made the game more strategic in the first because certain enemies were far more susceptible to certain weapons, and it was up to the gamer to choose which weapon would work best in a particular instance. In a related note, this also seemed to increase the variety of enemies that Hale would be capable of facing; clearing if Hale is equipped with a Magnum and Shotgun in Resistance 2, I would expect to be facing close range enemies exclusively.But the fact that Resistance 2 only allows you to carry two weapons in the game isn't really all that big of a deal because you're still given a huge variety of weapons to mess around with throughout the game. The new weapons were cool and fit in perfectly with the game, although I slightly wish we saw a greater variety of new gadgets considering how impressive Insomniac makes them. Every weapon has a unique fire and secondary fire to it, and each weapon is always conveniently located at the perfect place to unleash in a particular moment. It's the most logical evolution of the series (similar to how Halo 2 was to Halo 1) and one of the most entertaining games I've played in years.
Graphics: Beautiful. I have yet to play the multiplayer modes of Resistance 2 but I have read that they are done excellently and uniquely: players can form teams and play together on co-op campaign, which is independent of single player campaign mode with a unique list of objectives. The controls are simple: left stick moves Hale, right stick aims, R1 shoots primary fire, R2 shoots secondary fire, L1 aims down the barrel of a gun or scope and L2 runs (assuming you choose the controls that you are originally given). Unlike Resistance 1, the sequel only allows you to carry two weapons at a time. The game flies by very fast and is entertaining from beginning to end. Judging by how good the single player campaign is, I could easily imagine the multiplayer modes being just as bit addictive and enjoyable.Overall Score: 95/100A
I truely liked this games one player campaign overall but, what I didn't like was the fact that you cannot play that same campaign with a partner like the original game. First of all let me say that I own the first Resistance and I really like the game. I purchased this game thinking that it would offer the same type of gameplay with new innovations. Instead you get original missions for you and your partner that have no storyline at all. Because of this only I give it 4 stars instead of 5.
There are various missions that you can set up and play with friends. But things may be different than what you thought before being introduced to R2's Doctor Malikov.very different. Finally, unlike R1, in R2 you'll never be required to control any vehicles or Chimaran craft.If you just like wasting nasty beasts without regard to a story, then my concerns about a short game and no co-op to enjoy with others won't affect you as much as it did me. I'm glad that I played R1 before R2, and I recommend starting with that (and R1 is cheap on Amazon too Resistance: Fall Of Man). But it's just not the same as playing through the campaign.it's just not. Multi-player is cool too. There were level in R1 that were virtually impossible without grenades; I didn't find that was the case in R2.Perhaps the most improved feature of R2 is the health system. I played through the campaign of Resistance 1 in co-op mode several times with my kids and friends and that option is sorely missed in R2.Don't get me wrong.playing both on or offline co-op in R2 is indeed very fun.
Therefore, Resistance 2 is simply easier and shorter than Resistance 1.One thing is for sure: Resistance 2 is at minimum as much fun to play as Resistance 1. Most of the R1 weapons are back.some slightly modified. Rest assured, the story won't help you beat the enemies or evade the barrage of defenses that will be fired at you by them. I found that grenades were not as key to survival in R2 as they were in R1. So why, you may ask, would my overall rating of the game be only 3 stars.
Either I've gotten much better at first person shooters since the original Resistance came out 2 years ago, or Resistance 2 is just a lot easier and shorter than Resistance 1. There are indeed on and offline multiplayer co-op modes.but not of the campaign. Nathan Hale. Let me tell you that if the phrase "the best route is not always the most obvious ever applied to trying to get from here to there" it applies in this game on more than one occasion. For me, the story helps me "get more into character" for the game, and R2 picks up right where R1 left off.Your campaign weapons in R2 are as plentiful as they were in R1. The campaign consists of (only) 7 levels of exhilarating battles against a plethora of creatures that you use a plethora of weapons to defeat (and they'll use most of them against you too).
The Bullseye Mach II is readily available right at the early stages of R2 versus only in the very latter stages of R1; it's very useful on the enemies that you encounter most throughout the game. To really put the campaign plot of the game in context (if you care about the plot), it's well worth the visit to the official Resistance web site; there's a ton of story there that I'd bet 90% of the people who start the game are unaware of. Because Resistance 2 was: 1) too short, 2) too easy and 3), most disappointingly, did not allow for co-op play (like Resistance 1 did) of the campaign. The controller's aiming and meleeing schematic was also rearranged a bit to be more Call of Duty-like.Again similar to R1, there are no maps in R2, which at times was frustrating. Resistance 2 has an M (mature gamers only) rating just as Resistance 1 did. But playing R1 first certainly isn't necessary to enjoying R2. HOWEVER, and I actually liked this better, you are only able to carry 2 weapons at a time instead of stockpiling every weapon you come across. As far as you know, up to the start of R2 you've been the only one with a Resistance to the Fall of Man.
Multi-player is not like co-op where you play missions with friends. Unfortunately, I can confirm that I have NOT gotten any better at FPS games.as much as I love to play them. But I'm perhaps a bit more liberal when it comes to what I think will warp a kid's mind, so you'll need to use your own discretion if you're thinking of this as a gift for someone under the age of 18. There's a bit more cursing in R2 than R1, but both Resistance games really only deserved T (teen) ratings.
Although, now that I think of it, this probably contributed heavily to how much easier R2 seemed than R1. In Multi-player you battle (with or without your friends) against other onliners. R2 has moved to a more Call of Duty 4 like system where finding cover immediately replenishes your health. And that's a big minus for me. to Lt.
You also get several mean weapons that are new to R2 (like the Wraith and the Chimaran Marksman). In R1 everyone who's played it will recall the annoying system of having to find health syrums throughout the game. You've been promoted from Sgt. Prepare for some surprises and some serious battle.
Resistance 2 was one of the great smash hits for the Play Station 3 console and it was amazing and this sequel is great the 60 player online play is outstanding the campaign has very large bosses that will make your jaw drop, and the 8 player cooperative is just great and no game for the PS3 really has to offer than Resistance 2. But theirs that downfall, the game was at all the weapons you can have like insomniacs early games Ratchet and clank but it dropped to the 2 way weapons system, sound problems with characters, some standard clipping problems, and the end will. let just say its the end.
The best part of the game is the multiplayer ,but the singleplayer is a blast though the story is a little short it still does a good job telling it.overall its a very fun game.
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