Marine Sharpshooter 2: Jungle Warfare

by Atari

Product Features

• High-quality game engine and realistic ballistics depict firefights more incredibly than ever
• Strike from the shadows and blend into the darkness, as you complete deadly missions
• Real weather effects like wind, rainstorms and lightning to challenge your sharpshooting skills
• Use elite military weapons like the M40A1 sniper rifle in ten exciting maps

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0001KJOGA
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: October 27, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,471 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Marine Sharpshooter II: Jungle Warfare - In this follow-up to the hit Marine Sharpshooter, you'll be a lone operative fighting to restore democracy in an African country. The President of Burundi has been taken hostage by rebels and mercenaries. The brutal civil war that would ensue from this will threaten American interests - so you'll use your elite military training and advanced weapons to take the rebels down!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but very fun., July 21, 2006

By 

Mark Lahren (Bismarck, North Dakota USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Marine Sharpshooter 2: Jungle Warfare (CD-ROM)

I own just about every first-person shooter ever made, and while "Marine Sharpshooter 2" is certainly not the cream of the crop, it does have quite a lot going for it, if you fit the bill. If you like stealthily sneaking around, avoiding the bad guys and you like sniping first and foremost, this can be quite a fun game.

Look, I really love more in-depth games such as the "Ghost Recon" series and "Operation Flashpoint", but sometimes I don't want to have to think so hard or work so hard to get through an area. Sometimes I do, and those other games are great for intense sessions, but sometimes I want something a bit easier. Simply put, this game is just what I need for those times when I just want to snipe, move, snipe, duck for cover, sneak around, and snipe some more.

My favorite area took place in a pretty large town where you start out with a good amount of sniping ammo, and thus you think you've got it made. I think I had over 200 rounds at the start of the level (and it was a huge level). However, there were no health packs or ammo until the very end of the level, which I reach over an hour later. By then I was down to zero pistol rounds and 12 sniper rounds. I was getting pretty tense about being able to finish that level, but I did.

You can save anywhere either using quick save or the standard save. The controls work excellently, and the scope zooms in smoothly. I had no issues with video or control problems, and ambient sound was a nice touch. There's a good variation of locations, from dark jungles, to rainy areas, to cities, and an abandoned fort. The game is sort of linear, but mostly does a good job of letting you explore a bit. I wish more games like this took the time to create secret areas you could discover, as I love to take my time and explore.

The only problem I found was sometimes it seemed as if certain leaves on bushes would stop my bullet. A minor problem, and a rare occurrence. I'd simply move a bit for a better shot. There's a stealth meter (kinda like Thief's), which I didn't use too much. Enemy AI was not the greatest, but I didn't mind that either. You can stand, crouch, or belly-crawl, and I used all 3 positions quite a bit. Your spotter-guy that accompanies you does a decent job of staying out of your way and announcing when he spots an enemy, at which time you better check your GPS to see exactly where the enemy he sees is. Sometimes you won't be able to see him though, because he'll be up in a tree or on a rooftop. You really have to proceed carefully.

Overall, not a very realistic game, but extremely fun if you like sniping. Other fun budget sniping games I loved: "Vietnam: Black Ops", and "Black Ops 2: Special Assignment". Both those games are steeped in atmosphere and very fun to play also.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, April 8, 2005

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D. RICE (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Marine Sharpshooter 2: Jungle Warfare (CD-ROM)

very poor graphics and just poorly planned. stick with Men of Valor, Medal of Honor series, etc.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A poor excuse for a first-person shooter, January 25, 2005

By 

Linda (United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Marine Sharpshooter 2: Jungle Warfare (CD-ROM)

Primitive graphics, very clueless enemy and friendly A.I., and repetitive and boring gameplay all combine to make Marine Sharpshooter 2 a complete waste of money. I enjoy most other first-person shooters, but this one belongs in some 99 cent special bin at a software outlet store. Don't bother.