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Review: Crackdown 2 [Examiner.com]

Ex: Crackdown was a subversive, immersive, and downright enjoyable game. It seduced completionists and forever embedded the alluring 'ting' of a collected Agility Orb in our permanent memory. Let's be crystal clear: Crackdown 2 is more of the same.

For some this will warrant joyous celebration. Others are best advised to guard their $60 carefully. Read on to find out which scenario suits you best.

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ElementX5785d ago

Even though it's more like Crackdown 1.5 than Crackdown 2, I'm having a blast playing it. Orb collecting = tons of fun

killyourfm5785d ago

Agreed. That ended up being the main point in the review. 1.5 is a worthy banner, but it's not a detractor.

Nike5784d ago

"Crackdown was a subversive, immersive, and downright enjoyable game. It seduced completionists and forever embedded the alluring 'ting' of a collected Agility Orb in our permanent memory."

Uh, was the game really like that? Sounds more like a description for GTA: San Andreas or Vice City (aside from the Agility orb comment).

shadowdancer5785d ago

Well it certainly passed the Michael Bay test. But yea 40$ sounds about right.

njr5784d ago

All good here, I was able to get it for $40 anyway.

Fireseed5784d ago (Edited 5784d ago )

You know whats the worst part is that if they tried just a little bit it could have an awesome story. Theirs a subtle hint in the voice recording that the last agent you played as rebelled against the Agency. Maybe if they gave you more of a character than an Avatar it would be an awesome story.
Other than that the game is frickin SWEET!

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Rockstar Games Acquires Ruffian Games

From Bussiness Wire: Rockstar Games is proud to announce that it has acquired Ruffian Games. Based in Dundee, Scotland, the studio will operate under the new name of Rockstar Dundee.

“We are thrilled to have Ruffian join the Rockstar Games family,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “The Ruffian team are a talented addition to Rockstar’s global studios, and we look forward to working together on future projects.”

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Rockstar Buys Crackdown 2 Developer Ruffian Games, Rebrands To Rockstar Dundee

Ruffian Games is now Rockstar Dundee.

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BigBosss2036d ago

Definitely looking forward to what they will make especially for the next gen consoles.

RaidenBlack2036d ago

More R* Online content.
That's why they bought them.

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UltraNova2036d ago (Edited 2036d ago )

Yeah their history points towards being tasked with producing online content.

On an unrelated note, after RDR2 I had my fill with Rockstar's formula (GTA/RDR). I need something new from them. Something fresh especially gameplay -wise.

I would love if R* main did Fantasy or even something space related.

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CrimsonWing692036d ago

You might be looking forward to things for a long time.

Hakuoro2036d ago (Edited 2036d ago )

After loving every GTA game up till the most recent one I can honestly say I'm over it. I don't care about GTA Online even the slightest and the humor and content in the single player just doesn't appeal to me the way it once did.

At one time just the fact that GTA was a huge open world was a selling point now that's not a big deal anymore, and whats left isn't as good for me as what I can find in so many other open world games.

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isarai2036d ago

Well that's a nice unexpected surprise. Hopefully this helps their plans to release more games faster they mention a while ago.

RedDevils2035d ago

More like increasing staff for their GTA V online. I haven't play any Rockstar games since Read dead 2.

Mr_cheese2036d ago (Edited 2036d ago )

Even more employees to work on GTA5 so the game can see out next gen, the gen after that and potentially at a squeeze, the gen after that

SullysCigar2036d ago (Edited 2036d ago )

I'll take it in VR, otherwise don't bother, just get on with GTA6 or a Bully sequel!

VR sounds a little too hopeful, but when you think they implemented first person mode for this gen and they got LA Noire onto PSVR, one can hope. Especially with the extra power afforded by PS5.

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UltraNova2036d ago

PSVR 2.0 might be the solution to that problem. We might even see GTA 6 in VR at some point.

sushimama2036d ago

Damn they really need to start releasing new games. I want GTA6 or Bully 2 :-(

Kabaneri2036d ago

Not only did we go a whole gen without a new GTA, they have the audacity to release a full priced Reremaster on PS5/XSX.

purple1012036d ago

The online on free on ps5. Same as cod warzonen is free . But normal game is costing

CrimsonWing692036d ago

check this out PS2 generation got 3 GTA games (GTA 3, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, more if you count the PSP ports).

GTA V got 3 console generations (PS3, PS4, and now PS5).

It goes to show how screwed up game releases are now. We barely get as many "new games" or IPs than we did back in the PS1 - PS3 era. Now, it's all Remasters and like 1/4 of brand new titles and on top of that nothing risk taking like Parasite Eve (just the first example to come to mind).

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Looking Back to 2010 with Crackdown 2 - Agent of Mayhem

Darren writes: "“XBOX NEEDS EXCLUSIVES!”. Sound familiar? It’s something that has been ringing in my ears since becoming an Xbox gamer nearly 20 years ago. It’s possibly the longest standing and harshest criticism levelled against Microsoft’s console family, and I can’t say I wholly disagree. However, there are some out there which can slip through the net every now and then. But bucking the trend was the original Crackdown, which was not one of them. It shifted a very healthy amount of units as well as drawing in universal praise from critics. A sequel then, would be a no-brainer."

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IRetrouk2132d ago

It was basically crackdown 1 with zombies, was fun but corners were cut, solid game though.

Minute Man 7212132d ago

I'm still playing this, activating the beacons is a pain in the ass

IRetrouk2132d ago

Collecting those orbs and upgrading your character were addictive, it was just a shame they played it safe instead of going all out, didnt take anything away from how fun the game is though.

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RamRod882132d ago

Crackdown 1 was one of the underrated gems of last gen. I loved that game. Crackdown 2 was crackdown 1 with added zombies and gave the map a paint job. Disappointing, but still enjoyed it for what it was with the added wingsuit, toybox mode and 4 player co-op. Crackdown 3 was basically what Crackdown 2 should have been.