Customers highly value the multiplayer options, citing cooperative play and engaging online modes as strong points. The impressive graphics also receive praise. However, the storyline is a frequent point of criticism, with many finding it confusing and repetitive, particularly in the early stages. Improvements to the narrative clarity are suggested by some players.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Lost Planet 2 is right for some, not all
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Lost Planet 2 is a good game for a certain type of gamer. You will get to fight building-size bugs, salamanders and worm things either on foot or while decked out in battle suits. If you can get a few friends online you can take down these monsters together - even from inside one of the beasts! New to the series is new environments (not just snow!) and a much greater variety of Akrids (enemy creatures).
The campaign storyline is almost nonexistent in the first half of the game and never escapes being confusing. Sometimes you literally have no clue who you are or what you're doing. You basically fight for a while as a member of each of several factions, enjoying separate but parallel adventures before being called to unite together in the final act. It helps to have played the first game from the single-player perspective for insights into NEVEC, the snow pirates and the planet.
The monster-size bosses are amazing and at hard difficulty, nigh impossible to beat unless you plan to spend an entire day in the attempt. Lost Planet 2 is a Japanese-made game after all and they like them ninja-tough. Play on normal, at least the first time through.
Multi-player can be vicious for a starting player. Upgrade to more dominant default weapons as you play by collecting boxes that are left behind by some of the casualties.
There is a learning curve to this game but beating down monster bug invasions in one of many different battle suits is definitely a cool gaming experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics, Multiplayer
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Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A very good contination to the first LP.
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This game is a continuation and follows the storyline of the first. I admit that some one new to the game might find a lack of story but it is all explained in the first and this is just a battle for edn 3 after colonization. The graphics are incredible and the sound effects are very good. The sound may not compare to bad company but are good non the less. The controls feel awkward especially if you never played the first game. the overall concept of the coop and multi player are new and refreshing. The customization of the multiplayer characters are fantastic, I just wish you could customize the ingame character but that is understandable. The only thing that I did not like was that the achievements for the most part are secret. The game has a nice assortment of weapons to keep gameplay fresh and now they took out the movement limitations when carying the vs weapons. The previous limitations when carrying those vs weapons were clearly understandable but without them it makes the game more fluid and fun. I love the game and only gave it a 4 overall because I am also a fan of gears of war and use that as my standard.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
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Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good game for the price
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Pros: One of the best (online) co-op games for 360. If you are someone who likes to unlock things (character parts, weapons, etc.) this game will steal hours of your life. Sound is crisp, and it matches the theme of the game well. The visuals are very impressive, considering the amount of action that goes on. The controls (while clunky at first) are easy to master, and once you get acquainted with them you can pull of some impressive "Action Hero" moments.
Cons: The story is confusing at first, but the last couple missions clear things up, and the campaign is relatively short. Split screen multiplayer always cuts the screen into 4 parts (even if there are only 2 people) and this makes it hard to see what's going on at times.
Overall: If you enjoyed the first Lost Planet, and you will enjoy this one. The addition of up to 4-player co-op campaign is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Multiplayer
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Underrated Game, It is Very Good
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In this review I will talk about cooperative play and online verses.
Coop: Cooperative play is a strong point in this game. It is very fun to play with a friend or someone, as it doesn't seem as fun when playing alone.
p.s. The campaign is similar to modern warfare's as you won't care much for the story.
Online: Lost Planet 2's online is very fun and addictive. It is stressful to get into matches though as it doesn't necessarily use a matchmaking system, but forced to join a host's game.
Overall - It is a good game to pick up, especially if you have played the first.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Multiplayer
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Lost And Maybe Forgotten
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Lost Planet 2 is set 10 years after the first game.This game finds the frozen world of E.D.N. III undergoing a dramatic change.Once an arctic wasteland is now given way to tropical jungles and deserts.The gigantic,insect-like creatures known as the Akrid have also adapted to the changes.The boss battles in the game can be a little staggering,their so big you have to fight them from the inside.Theirs also vital suits,ranging from small battle size to the large multiple passenger variety,these suits let you bring serious firepower to the battlefield.The game also lets you rip off some of the suits guns and carry it into battle.Then theirs the multiplayer,up to 16 players can play online in a variety of game modes.Even story mode allows you to team up with other players.The boss battles in the game are just way to hard to play alone even with A.I. support,this game is geared for human co-op.The smaller enemies in the game just seem under sized and just plain forgettable.The game also has a frustrating save system,and poor targeting mechanics,which is vital for tagging giant enemies sweet spots.It's a pretty good game,but like most games today it's all about the multiplayer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Story
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
great graphics
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I was suggested this game over a fps from the employee in the game area. It was a mistake to take this one if you are a lone gamer. The AI work well in the game, except that you need more firepower to kill the giant bosses. The story is repetitive and the action is not up to a Gears of War level. There needs to be a better weapon selection and if you run out of ammo the button to change weapons doesn't always change the weapons till after you die.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Graphics, Multiplayer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING! FUN! ADDICTING!
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I bought this game several weeks ago and from the first day i got it i realized how awesome this game was. Graphics are really good especially for how big this game is. I first played through campaign on solo and it was actually very fun, but the online co-op made it even better, this isnt one of those rush in and blow everything into pieces game, you gotta use tactics or else you end up dying......a lot..... The only thing that bugs me is that when your getting hit you can't change your gun or chuck a grenade unless you run to cover first or stop getting hit. I have been playing this game ever since i got it and i am still having fun with it. Online multiplayer is fun, campaign is fun and long, and the character customizations makes it all the better.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Multiplayer
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Story
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Average game
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Lost Planet 2 is an OK game. The only good quality it has is the multi-player and even that isn't so great. The campaign doesn't have a good story.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
XMAS revived this one
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I bought the game for my 12 yr.son who was a fan of the first. We rented this when it first was released and he was disappointed due to the need to play online with other people to progress through the game. Saw it on sale before xmas here for 9.99 and figured for the price it would be a decent stocking stuffer. Apparently others thought the same way as I saw it climb to number 2 in popularity right behind black ops. Actually turned out to be one of his favorite gifts due to the amount of people playing this game online (Xbox360).
I would recommend this to a friend
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Graphics
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
O.K.
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When I first played Lost Planet 2 I liked the graphics and thought the monsters were cool. But you can only shoot giant monsters for so long. After a few days I never picked it up again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
A mediocre game
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If youre looking for a game that portrays an in depth story, look elsewhere on the game shelf because this one is not it. You are dropped into combat scenarios with one sentence goals and virtually no back story. If youre lucky, you will be able to view the occasional cut scene, but other than that, theres nothing. I didnt even know who I was fighting for until episode 3.
Dont even get me started on "stealth". Several times throughout the game, you are advised to be stealthy, yet once the first enemy soldier is killed, all the others seem to miraculously know where you are...it tends to be rather frustrating when an enemy sniper makes a head shot on your newly spawned character through dense foliage before you even get a chance to move. Despite claims, capcom seems to have completely thrown the concept of stealth into the wind.
The ONLY good thing I can say about this game is that the graphics are great, interactions are smooth and fluid, considering the size of the bosses.
In short, if youre looking for a game that submerses you in the story, look elsewhere. If youre looking for a game that has some potential as a decent multiplayer platform or if youre just looking for another game to waste time on, give it a few weeks...because I am almost certain it will be on the clearance rack before mid-june.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
The hard to play
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I only played it once or twice and got ride of the. The controls where hard to use and the menu was hard to understand. The graphics was good but it lost me on the menu and controls, what ashame it had so much hope.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Game is great fun with 4 players
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We got this when it was on sale for 10 bucks and it was worth every penny even now I get it at full price. If you have 3 more friends you can play the missions together which is alot of fun because the boss levels are huge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great game for the price!
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I think it is a fun game for the price. It is a deal and have really enjoyed it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Meh
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It's a good game but it can be a tad difficult. Lots of fun when played with friends/ fellow gamers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
fun shooter
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fun shooter, cheap, basic, some good challenge / puzzle levels along with a gory story line.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Multiplayer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Capcom Best Games
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this is te best game of the year very good online mode
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Looks undone
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Terrible AI, terrible missions, many flaws and glitches.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
get it
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this game is so good u gots to get it cause it is so good