Ballistics Report
Pros
Graphics: Detailed models, eye-pleasing effects, colored lighting, transparency, it's all there, with very little in-play loading. Spectacular level uses the engine to its full potential. This is not your typical Modified-Quake engine.
Entertaining Story: The story progresses well along with the game and is filled with dark, subtle humor. It starts off in a comic book style, later using cutscenes rendered with the game engine itself complete with voiceovers.
Game Play: Its third-person style of game play is unique, offering a blend of action like none other. The ability to play as all three characters adds variety and provides opportunity for differing styles of game play. Uses a variety of non-conventional weapons, such as "Black Hole Grenade" and "A Pile Of Dirty Towels".
![MDK2 Review [ Hope you're not afraid of heights! @ 640 x 480 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/23-s.jpg) Hope you're not afraid of heights!
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![MDK2 Review [ Oh my god they're doing the Macarena! @ 640 x 480 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/24-s.jpg) Oh my god they're doing the Macarena!
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![MDK2 Review [ Max puts an end to the Macarena @ 640 x 480 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/25-s.jpg) Max puts an end to the Macarena
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![MDK2 Review [ Several levels start out with mini-games @ 640 x 480 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/26-s.jpg) Several levels start out with mini-games
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![MDK2 Review [ Ha! Caught one on the toilet! @ 640 x 480 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/27-s.jpg) Ha! Caught one on the toilet!
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![MDK2 Review [ Dance, scum, Dance! @ 640 x 480 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/28-s.jpg) Dance, scum, Dance!
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Cons
Controls: The characters move too fast, making falling off ledges and platforms a common theme. Limited mobility during sniper mode makes it unwieldy, especially during some boss fights, where you have snipe some small orbs while avoiding heavy fire.
Sound: A variety of small sound related bugs sometimes takes away from the game. Wreaking mass destruction in a silent, sound-effects lacking environment can be quite disturbing.
Difficulty: The game is fairly hard, even with difficulty settings. This, coupled with some rather long, drawn out levels can sometimes be frustrating.