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A good game, but should have been better

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the better Resident Evil type clones that was made for the Sega Dreamcast. That's not to say that this game doesn't have its share of problems, but overall, I liked more about it than I disliked so I'd have to say that it's a winner.

Some of the shortcomings of the game are the monsters. Contrary to what the back of the game says, there doesn't seem to be much of a variety of monsters, more of a slight redefinition of them. Also, the scare factor isn't very high in the game, going for a couple of the shock type scares, but not having an overall creepy atmosphere. Also, some of the voice actors are annoying, particularly in the fact that the main character only has about a dozen spoken lines in the entire game and merely makes noises for the rest of the game.

On the plus side, the weapons, although there aren't a lot of them, are very straightforward and easy to use. Plus, two of them have unlimited ammunition so you don't constantly have to be on the lookout for more bullets to survive. Also, the health items are fairly abundant, plus the game has a unique feature in which you can hunt and kill animals for meat, which also heals you.

Also, the cut scenes are quite numerous, although some of them are quite confusing until you've progressed further into the game. Sometimes I felt that there were a few too many cut scenes, but they do help to drive the story and keep you immersed in the story.

The ending of the game is a bit confusing in my opinion and could have used a bit more clarification. I'd like to see a sequel to this game to find out what happens next, but unfortunately, with the Dreamcast on the dead list, it won't happen on this system. For those of you who like the Resident Evil games, I'd suggest you pick this one up. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I'm Amazed!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I was amazed to read so many negative reviews about this game. I never bought it because of them. After it was recommended by a trustworthy source, I bought it, played it...WOW!

I truly love the atmoshpere in this game. The graphics are pretty stunning, yet bleek. You experience the utter misery of of trudging through the snow. Very well done!

The voice acting is great, although the the characters' lips are not in sync with their words. Kimberly and Parker (in the game) have convincing, biting dialogue.

I love the battles. Action Packed. Nuff said.

This is the first game I've ever played that had nudity, Naughty Anime "Tentacles" (you know what i mean), Mutated private parts that kill people, and smack talking Bosses. Yep, that's right, they talk smack the whole time they're beating you!

From the reviews i've read, I've noticed that the main gripe is the controls. If you've ever played a Resident Evil Game, you're already the Master! I had no problems with the controls after 5 minutes...and you won't either, unless you've NEVER played a survivor horror game or you're a crybaby.

My only real complaint is: I wished the game was longer!!

GREAT SPOOKY GAME WITHOUT ALL THE GORE!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game was awesome! The original "D" was good because it had a lot of puzzle, and mysteries to solve like why your father went crazy and killed everyone only to find out he was a vampire(Sorry for the spoiler!).

In D2 the game starts off as Laura being in an air plane that crashes and all passengers disappear! Now Laura must investigate why the plane crashed and why it happen.
The first time playing this game it was just amazing! because they changed everything from the original D. You are no longer 1st person but now 3rd person view. Laura carries a gun and the new combat system works great! The mystery in this D2 game is strange but fun. Such as the end after the final boss everything clicks together and after the credits roll it gives you the date and time that the world will be no more! It's freaky! Sadly there aren't much of a replay value to the game, only when it comes to the fact you haven't played it in a very long time and want to relive it.

If you thought Resident Evil or Silent Hill was a scary, try D2! It's not as scary as them but it's a very good mystery thriller game!

Strange

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

D2 didn't wow the world when it came out. It's long gone now but here's my review anyway. You play as Laura Parton, survivor of a plane crash in the freezing wastelands of northern Canada. There are a few other survivors but unfortunately some of them have mutated into green plant type monsters. You need to find help, avoid monsters and work out what caused that plane to crash.

Playing D2 is like watching a very, VERY slow movie. It's really one long interactive cut scene with breaks when you need to do something to start the next one. All Laura really does is move about in 1st person mode and press a button to interact with something in front of her. Every interaction causes a little cut scene to play. This could be picking up a healing aid, looking at somebody who is asleep (and not going to answer you), or opeing a door. It looks daft, and after the first 5 minutes it gets quite tiresome. This is how the game plays out in nearly every inside environment. Outside, things change a bit. We leap into glorious 3rd person view and watch Laura trudge around the snow. Now, the mountain landscapes you have to cross are actually pretty amazing. They do make you feel cold, and the sound of snow underfoot is wonderfully realistic. Unfortunately Laura also has to fight monsters outside and this is a bit more clumsy. Again, we go back to 1st person for fighting and it's very, nay almost impossible to fight without getting hit, because Laura does not MOVE when she's in a battle! Luckily healing items are plentiful and seemingly infinite.

There are bosses that are quite fun. And there are some gruesome sights to see, some of which are very adult orientated. But sadly, some of the cut scenes are EXTREMELY long, with lots and lots of spoken dialogue. The lip-synching is diabolical, so these can become quite a chore to sit through. What's really daft is that Laura herself never speaks. She has all the other characters babbling straight at her, and merely grunts, sighs or makes little tuts or intakes of breath in response. If I had to talk to someone like while trapped in freezing cold cabins surrounded by monsters that I would be ready to slap them round the face after the first hour.

But all in all, I enjoyed it. Laura does have a real mystery to unfold, and some of the sights you will see are pretty unbelieveable - just wait until near the end where you have to destroy a super computer that talks to you with a female voice...you'll know what I mean. Talk about sexual imagery!!

Anyway it's all very ponderous and mysterious. Probably far too serious for it's own good. But at the end, I did feel like I had been asked to follow a very personal journey dreamed up by he game producers. They certainly had a unique take on gaming. D2 might be slow and cumbersome at times but it does have atmosphere and a heart.

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