Manhunt 2

by Rockstar Games

• Audio and Video Upgrades - Utilizing the superior audio and visual processing power of the PSP, Chinatown Wars is reborn with noticeable boosts in graphic and sound quality
• An Expansive Liberty City at Your Fingertips - Contemporary Liberty City is a massive world complete with pedestrians, weather and traffic patterns, five different radio stations and four different sprawling boroughs to explore
• Endless Game play - Mature storyline with over 70+ story missions; plus dozens of side quests, collectibles, contextual mini-games and the all new mission replay feature
• Street Economics - Addictive drug dealing side game with 6 different drug types, 80+ drug dealers and a supply / demand driven narcotics economy
• Play with Friends - Take your game online with the PSP's Wi-Fi capabilities for head-to-head and co-op multiplayer mayhem

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NIJ35M
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 29, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,106 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

An experiment at a secret research facility has can wrong, leaving Daniel Lamb and Leo Kasper as the only surviving subjects. The Pickman Project will not rest until they are hunted down, stopping the truth from being revealed. The door to your cell is open leaving you one choice and one chance. They took your life and now you have to take it back.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Manhunt 2 will punch your balls off October 30, 2007

By J. Bjorne

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

If you liked the first one, you should enjoy this one.
The story is interesting, though I see where they're going with it. The graphics are definitely not state-of-the-art, nor do they need to be. Gives it a more gritty, sleazy feel. Nice touch on the health kits... very much in keeping with the character's mental state. The Wii controls are taking me a bit of getting used to, but I can tell once I get the hang they'll be a snap. So far as the controversial way Rockstar dealt with the executions... come on. If you are that hard up to see them go to youtube, there's a 10 minute "greatest hits" video highlighting all the unedited kills. At least we got the game. The sound design is outstanding and is making me rethink my career arc. A solid buy for only $40.00, and its only $30.00 for the PSP and PS2.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth it, but only just... October 30, 2007

By Jared Books

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

If you loved the first Manhunt, you'll probably like the sequel enough to make it worth buying. The over all freaky, gritty, and gross feel of the first game is there. The basic mechanics work much the same way as well.

There are a few cool new features. You have to react to enemies searching for you in the shadows now. You can also climb and crawl.

But like it or not, the edited version DOES hinder the game playing experience. Manhunt is a perversely violent and demented trip through a nightmare world. It's SUPPOSED to be. The flashes of static every time you slash, stab, or bludgeon in execution mode does effectively mute the money shot. Manhunt 2 doesn't even contain half the gore of its predecessor. Sickos (like me) who enjoy playing games like this simply BECAUSE of their graphic nature, will (and should) feel cheated.

There are other disappointments. The graphics and physics are not any better than the first Manhunt's. In fact, thanks to the edits, they're probably worse. And the camera spins like crazy whenever you try and run from multiple enemies.

Buy it if you loved the first one. Buy it just to show that there is a vibrant adult market for games like this. But hopefully, once the silly controversy blows over, an adults only version will be available for purchase online.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Not For The Faint Of Heart December 1, 2008

By Kevin Tracy

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

There was a lot of controversy when this game came out, which meant I had to play it. I bought it for the Wii immediately and loved this game. Yes, it's a very deranged and bloody game with a horrifically demented story told like none other... but you'd have to be an idiot if you didn't know that before buying the game.

The Wii motion controls get you all the more involved in the game and you will at times find yourself so immersed in this game that it's frightening.

Definitely not for the faint of heart or children... or something you'd want your girlfriend's parents to see you playing.

My only gripe was that the murders were distorted due to government censoring. I'm not going to hold that against the game though, it wasn't their fault and they didn't let it affect the quality of game play.

I can't wait for Manhunt 3!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! with a BUT November 4, 2007

By Brian J. Fritzen

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The Wii version of this franchise is amazing. The killing sequences require you to move the controller in order to end your victim.

The BUT: Rockstar had to "blur" the killing scenes in order to censor this title for sale. I just reviewed the Bill of Rights and low and behold, there is nothing about censorship in there. If I had the money I would sue the ESRB and any affiliated group due to the total violation of said amendment. I am 35. I enjoy playing games like this. It is up to me to decide if I want to see or hear something like this, not any self proclaimed, unelected board.

Whatever happened to personal responsibility. Oh, BTW, I bought this at Target with Saw III and 50 Cents latest album. Funny thing, they weren't censored.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Finally here, for better or worse December 2, 2007

By N. Durham HALL OF FAMEVINE VOICE

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Rockstar is no stranger to controversy, which Manhunt 2 garnered much of when it was labeled with an Adults Only rating not too long ago. Now, Manhunt 2 is finally here and carrying a Mature rating instead, but don't think that this game has been watered down a whole lot. If you played the original Manhunt, you'll feel right at home here as you play as escaped inmate Danny, who is on a mission to seek the truth. However, as the title of the game implies, you've got some trouble approaching on your tail in the form of hunters, who are looking to do some harm to you, which is saying it quite lightly. As with the first game, stealth is the name of the game, and it requires quite a bit of skill that proves pretty rewarding once you get the hang of it. The execution moves serve up ample amounts of blood and guts as well, even though a blurring effect has been added to the most violent scenes of the game. Manhunt 2 isn't without it's flaws though, including the fact that the game isn't really all that suspenseful compared to the first game. The atmosphere remains eerie, but it just feels like there's something missing here. The music and sound effects are well done, but the graphics engine looks incredibly dated. Gameplay wise, the stealth tricks work wonderfully, but the gunplay elements are rather disappointing in terms of style. The story is pretty engaging though, and it's good to have a gritty and adult-themed game on the Wii, no matter what controversy develops. All in all, the controversial Manhunt 2 is finally here, and it's definitely worth checking out, but whether or not it's worth adding to your library is entirely up to you.