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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.

this game (...)

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game had boring graphics akward game play repettition of events nothing like it looked to be. The main chacter dosent even talk. over all this game (...)!

Since 0 of 1 persons found this helpful...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I personally did not like D2. My reason is this. Having played and enjoyed Resident Evil, I have a certain benchmark for Survival Horror games. This game just didn't reach my high expectations.

You will immediatly find that your part in the game is more as a bystander than as a actual participant. When exploring a room, one zooms in on objects rather than approaches them. You never actually move about the area. When you are outside, this is different but running from area to area just leads to battles.

And that is one of the other problems I had with this game. Battles consist of you firing a gun at a achargiing enemy and hoping you stop them before they hit you. You can't move, dodge or run away. That makes for repetitive combat.

The movies are good and all but they are very long and they make a large protion of the game. To tell the truth, I bouth this game because it was Mature and I wanted to know why. After an hour of play, I could have cared less. Buy Resident Evil anything instead.

"HARDCORE GAMERS ONLY"

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: September 22, 2000
Author: Amazon User

"Is this a movie or a video game". About 75% of the timeline is cinema.The characters don't even talk in-sync,it's like watching a japaness dubbed movie.But yet, i don't want to discourage this type of gameplay,i like to see more of it in the furture, It's cinematic charm is a plus,it's weapons are awesome,it's simple gameplay is entertaning.it took me four days to finish it.

A Perfect Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

D2 is an excellent game that offers everything you love about survival horror games and more... The game centers around Laura Parton, whose plane crashes somewhere in the mountains of Northern Canada. In order to survive, she must hunt for food, and protect herself against mutated monsters that pop out at random. As you go through this game, you'll find yourself emersed in an in-depth story containing stunning cinemas,character interactions,puzzles,terrifying bosses, and exciting plot twists and turns that'll leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more. There were, however, certain things in this game which I found slightly trying on one's patience. For instace, hunting for rabbits was tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes fairly easy. Another thing that's slightly annoying, is the monsters. There's nothing wrong with them in particular, it's just that every time Laura steps into a certain area, monsters instantly pop out [in numbers] and you're forced to fight them. In spite of this, I strongly urge anyone who loves survival horror games to buy D2. The story line and the graphics alone, are well worth it.

The Complete Trilogy

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Alright...
You have "Enemy Zero", "D", and "D2"
all three are great games, but not for everyone..
"Enemy Zero" (which is a little hard to get hold of) Is a little weird compared to the rest but a great game.
"D" is one of the best.. But slow slow slooooooowwwww moving and puzzle solving game. Very frustrating and you have to sit there and play it all in one shot.No saving... you have two hours to beat it. But otherwise graphics are great the creepiness vibe is awesome and it's just damn cool.
"D2" is a little different.. Really it doesn't have anything t do with "D" other than the main character. But still fun and a unque twist on the "D" thing...
It comes down to this..
You know how three's though "Arthouse" movies? and thse "Underground" bands? the types of media that do not get worldwide recognition and is only known by a few? well, these three games are it for the video game world.. Definetly not for everyone... but for some... check them out...

Laaaaaaaaaaaame!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game has blocky and awkward cinematics and the gameplay isn't much better. I played this game for about 4 hours or so and then gave up on it. Do yourself a favor and skip this one unless you're a die hard survival horror fan. -Osiris Z

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