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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil

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"Turok 2: Seeds of Evil" has a lot to love about it. The music rocks. The graphics are still quite good for N64 standards (especially if you have the Expansion Pak). It controls just fine (get used to the C-button controls). There's some good multiplayer. It's a bloody, gory mess. And the weapons are freaking awesome (just wait till you see the Cerebral Bore).

But there's a big problem with it: DESIGN

I'm not talking about the art direction or graphical look. "Turok 2" is still a good-looking game with gruesome enemies and solid lighting effects. But these levels are confusing as all hell, with the exception of the 1st one. If we had a better story to go along with it, then maybe there'd be a reason to plow through. But for whatever reason, Acclaim & Iguana decided to force the player to scour every inch of the 6 levels, and if you're stuck, you're stuck for good.

You will be required to light beacons, find keys, and rescue children. Again, Level 1 isn't so bad, but Levels 2-6 are gonna be a pain in the butt if you get lost. The map you're given sucks. And to make matters worse, you can't leave or quit levels once you've selected them.

But if you're not too proud to grab a strategy guide or go online, then "Turok 2" will be more fun than perhaps some of us had back in 2000. The combat is still a blast (although the final Primegen boss is impossible without cheat codes). The presentation is sharp. And the Turok world is still very unique from today's overload of military/war shooters.

"Turok 2" was one of the N64's most critically-acclaimed titles for the console, rightfully so. But be warned, it'll test your gaming logic more than you expect.

At first I didnt know what to expect. I mean after all a sequal isn't as good at the first. Not in this case. Turok2 is the best out of all the 4 Turok games for Nintendo. With its great graphics and new weapons this will probably be one of the best games you can buy. The game might be old and not as good as the newer games it still brings exitment to your finger tips.

One of the best things about this game is when you kill an enemy you can sometimes cut/blow off a limb, and blood just comes pooring out.

The enemies might not be as smart as other games and stuff, but they can be hard to kill.

If your looking for a good game with loads of fun, hard lvl's and tons of secrets then this is the game for you.

If you think this game is good and the other ones after it are too, your thinking wrong. I was dissapointed with the other Turok games, they have horrible graphics and its totaly pointless.

This game might not be sutable for all ages

rated M for mature

While the first Turok was a great game, there was too much variablity in gameplay -- long, boring sections followed by areas that were almost impossible to beat. Turok 2 maintains solid gameplay throughout, and aside from the framerate/accuracy issue, has a strong mix of action and puzzles with good gameplay throughout.

I have every major console, and Turok 2 is still one of my favorites, even compared to the newer Dreamcast games.

I'll be brief. This game adds a nice filler for us searching for the certain thrill of killin dinosaurs. This game has some good points. They are graphics, gameplay, the guns, the environment, and the massive levels. But some cons: The massive levels, yes, sometimes, they do get a tad big for ones own good. Also, some framerate problems, really bring down the shooting accuracy. But, is this enough to spoil this game? Not at all. This game keeps giving you more more more...and then some. You think your safe, when your worst nightmare lurks around that next corner. You'll play for hours, without the boredom effect. And once it sets in, you realize you've been play 12 hours, and want more. Yes, this game is certainly a keeper.

Although some reviewers think that the single player on this game is "boring" or "sad" this game has one of the best gaming engines, with beutiful graphics and awesome sound the gameplay is a large improvement on the original. The puzzles and gameplay on some levels does get repetitive, it barely takes away from the overall experiance. The weapons in single player are some of the best I've seen. In the multi player you and a friend can choose in being a few different people and fictional beasts, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The only gripe that I have with the game is that you cannot use some of the weapons in the multi player levels. The game is hard, and the controls are confusing, but if you enjoy games like Goldeneye or Quake, this will give you a nice challenge and a good emersive game. I would definately rent this one before you buy as the gore may be too much for you.

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil is the sequel to Turok Dinosaur Hunter that not only surpasses that game in it's greatness but is my most favorite game in the series of four games that came out on the N64. Everything that made the original such a great game to play was improved upon, especially in the way of graphics. With the expansion pak, graphics had 'almost' a Playstation 2 quality to them. It's something that showed with this game. It showed in the textures of the environments, the details of the architecture, lighting effects and other eye candy. The game was also bigger and better than any other game, with the exception of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, in it's 32 meg cartridge. As you've probably read in the courtesy review, it's been stated to have over 45 hours of playtime. While I don't know about that, personally, as I hadn't checked where I stand within the game..one thing I do know is it's one lengthy meaty game to sink your teeth(playtime) into.

While Turok 2: Seeds of Evil stood in the shadow of Rare's Goldeneye during it's release, Turok 2 still stands the test of time in terms of gameplay and is one game every Nintendo fan should add to their collection. If not for the fact that it had a killer storyline and an awesome arsenal of weapons to play with, then for the fact it was an absolute beauty of a game.

This is a great game if you are prepared to accept that this game really wasn't meant for the N64. The game has numerous slowdowns even if you have an expansion pak on the N64. Not everywhere, but anytime there are a bunch of explosions or a whole horde of enemies are following you then you will have some sorta slowdown. Now onto all the pros of this game.

I witnessed this game before I played it. My friends were playing it when I was like 11 or so and this game scared me to death. I thought Reptoids and Endtrails were the scariest monsters ever. Capturing children not knowing what they were going to to do to them. This game saids its rated "M", but you really should play this when you are a kid. It's a whole lot scarier when you're a kid. Not so much when you're an adult. Either way this game gives off a very unsettling atmosphere. If you want a mindless shooter like the original Turok this game is not for you. The antagonists actually have a story this time.

The enemy AI is very realistic. The monsters react with the precise speed and vitriol that makes sense.

The graphics were probably the best graphics on the N64. Again, the N64 version has slowdowns, but at the time these were the best graphics we've ever seen in a video game and I still quite beautiful in retrospect.

This game also have a variety of very orginally designed monsters. The raptors and Purrlin are still here, but they are way cooler and better equiped this time. You fight genetical engineered dinosoids, zombies, Purrlin (big apelike creatures), insects, spiders, cave dwellers (The Blind Ones), worms, a fat bitch that comes near the end, and even robots. All look bad ass looking and ready to kill you.

The death animations are some of the best death animations ever made in the history of video games. In this game you litteral can blow someones head off, or a limb, or a whole torso.

The weapon choice is also top notch. I'm sorry, but the Cereberal Bore was the coolest weapon ever thought of. That's just my opinion. There's just nothing better than locking onto an enemies head, shooting a bore, the bore drains the cereberal fluid, and then explodes when it reaches the center. Coolest weapon ever made. The Razorwind is also cheap as hell.

I really can go on and on about how good this game is. This is probably my favorite FPS next toDoom both which are tied for first.

Turok 2 is one of the best games ever made.

Graphics- by today's standards, terrible; then, fine. There is plenty of blood effects, from splatters to puddles (which don't really look like blood...). Gore is big also, with the ability to take the heads off of many creatures with a powerful gun or something.

Gameplay- it is amazing, the controls are odd, but is is a pioneer in the control scheme of today's FPS's. Once you get used to moving around, the game is just too much fun (even better once you get guns, rather than using a bow). There is good multiplayer too. It always feels good to leave an opponent screaming, ready to throw their controller when you get em with the weapon that scrambles their brains (yes, there is one of those, it locks on too...)

This is a game I would suggest to almost anyone (due to the amount of violence it is obviously not a kids game; I mean, look at the cover, the 2 is splattered blood).

The weapons are awesome but the huge maps and boring objectives make this game extremely dull. Perfect Dark and Goldeneye all the way. Definately skip this game.

This game is fun. The visuals are impressive and the guns are frickin' cool and some fun multi-player. Play this game because you deserve something special. Unless youre a Dragon Ball Z fan.