boom, was that someones brain splattering all over?
The game right from the start feels like a great improvement from the first title. Right away you can feel the difference. However the game beginning is a bit dull with rather very long cut scenes that try to explain the story plot. You are still Mullins and still the go to guy when there needs ‘cleaning up’. So you can rest assured that there will be plenty of gun fights to kill your cravings.
As for the improvements on the first title, the game makers have really come a long way. The most interesting being of course the decapitations. A bit gory but still fun to watch, it will make you always try go for the headshots. AI has got a real boost too, being more reactive to your approach. Use of grenades has an added touch with everything in the environment capable of blowing up actually blowing up, so a wooden box won’t remain there after an explosion and you can almost see the little tiny fragments flying around. These plus much more give the game a much improved feel that will keep you busy.
One or two letdowns actually comes from the reactive ness of the game AI, for instance one can be able to successfully creep up on your enemy but once that is done your cover is basically blown as all enemies will spot you even if you are hidden in the thickest grass/bush.
In the end SOF2 delivers an interesting punch. Further improvement on the game will ultimately take it to the top of the charts