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Great but short
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 1
Date: February 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User
Unreal II really brings back singleplayer to the FPS genre. The story isn't that impressive but works enough to make the game fun and dramatic. Also the characters are developed very well adding alot to Unreal II.
The graphics and sound are fantastic, the only draw back with this game is that it's very short with no secret modes to unlock. And there is the lack of multiplayer, though that is handled in Unreal Tournament 2003
XMP
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 1
Date: November 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User
i actually consider this a breakthrough game utilizing the latest technology. For $30 this game provides great fun and now that multiplayer is coming im sure more people will play.
Superb graphics & sound but bland plot
2
Rating: 2,
Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User
I was really looking forward to the release of Unreal 2, and bought it almost immediately when it came out in the stores. I was blown away by the graphics and sound. However, within a week or so, I was done with it. The plot is hackneyed and linear, and the game seems a bit too short. This wouldn't be so bad if it had good multiplayer, but there is actually NO multiplayer. I played it through a second time and then sold it. I'd recommend Raven Shield, the new Tom Clancy shooter, as it uses the same superb game engine as Unreal 2 but includes great multiplayer.
Good Graphics... Mediocre Game
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User
My title really sums it all up. The graphics in this game are of the highest quality available right now. Will this game compare with the DooM III engine? Probably not, but that dosen't mean that this game isn't worth checking out.
The actual storyline is medicore, as is the amount of time spent on the game. I beat it top-to-bottom in about 8 hours. I realize that this is just a FPS (First Person Shooter), but it could have been a bit longer.
What I really came to like throuought the game is the exotic planets. The graphics of the terrain and surrounding biosphere is truly amazing. Some levels seem more of a vacation spot that a battlefield, and I think that works to the advantage of the game. There are ALOT of really cool weapons, but I found that many of the enemies are very hard to kill and very difficult to see, even with these advanced weapons.
One major bug that I had with my copy was that not all the people came out 'skinned' correctly (in graphics terms). What I mean by this is that the human characters would be covered with this oozy blue/red kind of fluidy substance instead of the skin model. It is very hard to explain, but it was apparent through the whole game, and is obviously a game error. I may be unique in this error, but hopefully it will be addressed in an upcoming patch.
One final word I can give about this game is to make sure that your system is up to par. If you have a GeForce 3 or lower, you should seriously consider getting a video card upgrade before you buy this game. While it will funcion on your computer, I have a GeForce4 Ti4400 and it is choppy during high action or high AI (artificial intelligence) uses at 2x antialiasing; almost to the point where the game is unplayable. I would highly recommend getting a ATI Radeon 9500 Pro or 9700 Pro before you try to take on this game, especially if you want antialiasing, anistrophic filtering and/or higher resoultions that 800x600.
Overall, Unreal II is a game with quality graphics, beautiful scenery, cool weapons, high graphical needs, short length and a mediocre story. Ranks 3/5 stars.
Huh... that was intresting...
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User
After all the Multi-player versions that came out, Unreal universe is exspanded again in a new single player Adventure. This time with voice acting and facial Posing. NEAT...
Still the game even on it Hardest Settig was way to easy for me in the first run through. and was way too short for my taist. then again it was still long.
The weapons where balanced fairly well, lots of nice features. had a fairly intresting story and an intresting Slant.
Still it dissapointed me. fun but nothing really new...
Not exactly "Unreal" but...
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User
I never liked those online tournament style games, I prefer something with a bit of a story. This one's got it all. If you found the first Unreal pretty but a bit boring, then you're in for a pleasant surprise. This one is much prettier, and has an actual story!
Very short game.
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User
It should never have been called unreal period. It is a decent "first person" shooter game, but was very short. If I would have paid $40.00 I'd have been very disapointed. It only took 8 - 10 hrs to beat and I'm not a pro gamer!
Good not Great Fun but not estatic
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User
It is a really great game cinimatics and graphics wise, but the gameplay story really wasn't the greatest. I would'nt bomb it though. Buy definitly or borrow from a friend.
Unreal 2 marches to the beat of a different drummer...
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User
Although I salute the late Legend Entertainment for offering a departure title in the Unreal franchise, I must admit I am disappointed by the offering. Unreal had a successful, enjoyable formula. If that formula could have somehow been infused with the beautiful graphics/music and fun combat system featured in Unreal 2, Legend would have had a runaway hit.
Unfortunately, that is not the case. Unreal 2 felt too much like it's own, unique deal... which, I suppose would have been fine, had the game not been promising a SEQUEL to Unreal. This is what happens when you have an ambitious developer handle a popular franchise with a publisher imposed deadline under the burden of thousands of fans' grand expectations.
I bought Unreal 2 and I was glad I did, but I'm anxiously awaiting Unreal 3 to give me some satisfaction... the Unreal way.
Very good game, worth a couple of weekends.
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User
The editor panned the skins as cartoonish, and I agree, but I think they were trying for that when they created the game. The graphics in this game are very good, I would scale them on a 5 out of 5 (make sure you got the latest drivers!). The single-player gameplay is not nearly as bad as these guys say: The AI is about as good as the original Unreal (I would give it a 4 out of 5). I found the game entertaining enough to finish, which means a LOT, since I lost interest and never finished the original Unreal (I was hooked on HL and Quake 2). I would suggest this to any serious gamer who want some serious eye candy with a few challenges thrown in here and there. This game is NOT a dog, I guarantee it.
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